Girl in the Shadows (Shadows 2)

got spunk. Give her a few hours and then we'll have

you visit. I'll let her know you were here and were

updated."

Joyous and feeling as if a ton of trouble had

been lifted from our shoulders. I declared I was finally

hungry. Tyler confessed to not having had much

breakfast either so we headed down to the hospital

cafeteria. Echo had a better appetite as well. The three

of us sat at a table and watched hospital staff, other

visitors, and doctors going in and out.

"I'd like to work in a hospital someday." Echo

told us. "and help people."

"After you go to school, you can be anything

you want." Tyler signed, and she smiled.

"What is it really like for the hearing impaired

as far as careers go?" I asked him.

"Their opportunities have improved

considerably. She's a ways off from making a career

decision, but you'd be surprised at how much she can

do. Maybe she will work in a medical lab someday, or

even become a doctor."

"A doctor?"

"Who knows? She's bright enough to do most

anything."

Suddenly. Echo's eyes widened. I turned to look

in the direction she was facing and saw Trevor

coming toward us. He looked angry enough to tear the

cafeteria into shreds. His eyes went to Tyler and then

to me.

"She's all right. We're all right," I said quickly. Trevor's shoulders relaxed. "Why didn't you