507: Aftermath of Sacrifice

The hospital corridor was eerily quiet, the occasional beep from a nearby monitor the only sound breaking the silence. Emma, covered in blood and in a state of shock, sat motionless, her mind replaying the horrifying moment over and over. Alex had saved her, stepping into the path of the oncoming truck with no hesitation. The act was heroic, but the cost was still uncertain. Bauer sat beside Emma, offering silent support. The wait was agonizing, each minute stretching into what felt like hours. Emma's brother had arrived with a medical team, adding their expertise to the frantic efforts of the hospital staff. The team moved with precision and urgency, their faces set in grim determination. Emma, still covered in Alex's blood, hadn't moved or spoken much since arriving. Bauer knew the visual reminder of the accident was a burden, but Emma refused to change her clothes, a visceral connection to the life-saving sacrifice Alex had made. As they waited, Bauer gently probed, "What happene