Desperate Remedy

"Didn't I tell you to come over, woman?"

"I don't think now is the time to say that," said Clara. She was worried sick. She grabbed Declan's arm and wrapped it around her shoulders as she tried to walk forward. "Be careful. Can you walk?"

Declan dragged his leg awkwardly. "Can you carry me if I said no?"

"You're probably too heavy for me, but I'll try." Clara wasn't joking around at all. She reall