Chapter 72

Sydney 's POV Grandma Doris smiled at Mark and mouthed, "Thank you." Mark nodded, tight lipped. Then Grandma turned to me, "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?" "Yes," I answered quickly. I know Lucas was itching to see her too. "He's waiting outside." "Let him in, I would like to see him too," Doris croaked out weakly. I rose to my feet and walked to the door. I opened the door and stuck my head out like I had done when I came to call Mark. His elbows rested on his knee and his head was in his hands. I wonder what he's thinking? "Hey babe," I called softly and he sprang up from his position. "Hey," he said breathlessly and rushed to the door. "How's she?" "Well," I shrughged slightly, "She's still hanging in there." Then I relayed Grandma's message, "She wants to see you." Lucas raised his brows and his mouth formed an O as if he hadn't expected to also be called in. I opened the door wider and stepped away from the doorway. "Come on," I said and turned back to Doris' bed. The door