Bus Crash

"We'll let you rest now," said Dr. Massimo, gently stroking her hair, "and we'll check on you later."

The two men stepped out and the nurse stepped back in to check on the IV fluid bag and the machines. She smiled down at Dakota then left. Dakota drifted off to sleep thinking how grateful she was alive and how twisted her mind must be to create such a vivid and elaborate dream.

Dr. Ambrogino stepped back in a few minutes later, leaned over her bed, and whispered in her ear, "I truly enjoyed our time together my love. One day, I'll truly make you mine.