The nurse replied, "Three hours ago. His injuries were severe, but not life-threatening. He also insisted on being discharged, and we couldn't stop him however we tried, so we processed his request."

Charlie frowned and quickly asked, "Well, did someone come to pick him up?"

"Nobody," the nurse replied. "He left on crutches."

Charlie was flabbergasted.

Even if Stephen probably wouldn't die, the photos Claire showed that he was really hurt—he'd need at least a month or two of bed rest to