A while later, Fergus arrived at Shelly's apartment in his car.

Shelly stepped outside of her room with Audrey and a bagful of her things.

Shelly's mother heard the commotion and stepped out of her own room. "What's wrong, Shelly?"

"Mom, Audrey is burning up. I'm taking her to a hospital. Go back to sleep! I've called Fergus, and he is waiting downstairs." Shelly did not want her mother to stay up. "It's raining heavily, and I don't know if the hospital is packed. Don't worry. Fergus will hel