Meanwhile at the hospital, Ruth had tried all she could to get discharged but she had failed miserably. Doctor Murphy emphasized that there was no way he was going to let her leave because she was still on suicide watch.
What was worse for her was that her parents agreed with him, and they were acting as if she was about to throw herself out of every open window. She was being watched like an egg that was about to hatch and not a single second could be missed.
The sense of urgency she was experiencing was major because she sensed an impending crisis which needed to be handled immediately.
"Get in bed." her father shooed her towards the bed for the tenth time.
"Do you think that i am insane? Why would I try to kill myself again? I was immature and silly and i have realized my mistake. Let's go home, hmm." Ruth shuffled her feet in frustration, but her pleas fell on deaf ears.
