She jumped on Simon and began pounding him with her fists. She yanked his black hair, she clawed his evil eyes. She pictured him going after Skye, hitting her mother, and she saw blood. She heard her own cries, felt her blows connecting against his chest, the chest of a monster.“Were you trying to rape my sister?” she screamed.“Lady,” a loud voice said. She felt herself being pulled back, and she looked into the broad face of a hospital security guard.“Fuck you, Caroline,” Simon said, scrambling back.“Hey, are you all right?” a young nurse asked, a concerned look in her face. Caroline thought she was talking to Simon, until she saw the nurse looking at her.“Call the fucking cops,” Simon said. “I want her arrested.”“He hurt my mother and sister,” Caroline said, staring at him.“I need pain medication,” Simon said. “My chest is on fire.”“Relax,” the nurse said curtly. “Your doctor will see you soon.”Then, taking Caroline’s arm, she led her toward the waiting area.
