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After a few good-natured jabs, the hospital director turned and walked off with Calliope.
Halfway down the corridor, Calliope ran into Yvette.
Yvette was carrying a lunchbox, and when she spotted Calliope, her eyes narrowed with a sly grin.
"Hey, Aunt Callie, what brings you to the hospital? Here to see Gideon?"
Yvette seemed to think for a moment, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Gideon's just in this room. He's been sulking, wants to apologize and everything. I'm sure he'd be thrilled to see
you!"
Before Calliope could protest, Yvette grabbed her arm and dragged her toward Gideon's room.
The director sighed. "Ah, never mind... I'll head back, Calliope. You can make your own way when you're done."
“Thanks, I'll be fine,” Calliope replied, giving him a quick nod.
The director walked off, a little disappointed. He'd hoped to squeeze in a chess gwith her, but that clearly
wasn't happening now.
Inside Gideon's hospital room.
Gideon lay sprawled on the bed, both legs propped up in thick casts. He looked surprisingly lively for someone
with that many injuries.
The moment he heard the door, he started yelling.
"Yvette! Took you long enough. Are to starve me? You mess
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He was mid-rant when he realized Yvette wasn't alone. He whipped his head around and saw Calliope standing
there, eyeing him coolly.
"Callie!" Gideon's face lit up, then immediately fell as panic set in. He looked awkward, like a kid caught with his
hand in the cookie jar.
"Callie, what are you doing here?" His voice dropped, suddenly soft and uncertain.
"Oh, just checking if you kicked the bucket yet," Calliope replied, glancing him up and down. "Guess I'll have to
wait a bit longer. Disappointing, really."
Gideon flushed, looking a little sick, but said nothing.
Yvette smirked. "Aunt Callie, he's fine. Both legs are busted, but trust me, the rest of him still works, especially
that ego!"
She gave Gideon a pointed look. "Besides, he can't do anything now. Word is, he did spretty awful stuff to
you. Now's your chance to get even!"
Gideon exploded. "Yvette, are you kidding me? Whose side are you on? Stop saying crap like that!"
He glared at her, but Yvette just shrugged and shoved the lunchbox into Calliope's hands.
"Sorry, | need the bathroom. Could you hand this over for me?" Before anyone could argue, she darted away,
clutching her stomach.
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Calliope, sharp-eared as ever, caught the faint click of the camera, even if no one
else would have noticed. She knew exactly what Yvette was up to.
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