Larry pulled up in front of the hospital, Panic gripped Julian's heart as he slighted abs and quickened his pace, racing toward the hospital building.
"Hold on, Astrid. Please hold on," he whispered, his voice trembling.
As he burst through the doorway, Julian bellowed for help.
"Someone! Anyone! We need help now!"
The hallway erupted into chaos, but Julian's focus remained fixed on Astrid's pale face.
Doctors rushed out of their offices, seeing Julian sprinting in with his wife.
Astrid was helped onto the stretcher and rolled into the emergency unit instantly. Julian followed closely, his face etched with worry.
"Sir, I am afraid you can't come in," a doctor stammered, taking a step back.
Julian's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean I can't go inside? That's my wife in there!"