Hollow Gestures

When Gemma woke the next morning, Gideon was already gone.

She showered, dressed in a rush, and headed to Ashbourne General Hospital.

Work and small talk with colleagues kept her mind busy enough that the ache in her chest dulled, at least for a while.

After her shift, she ran into Nolan, the senior fellow Colin had introduced to her.

"Hello, Nolan," she greeted politely.

Nolan nodded. He wore a s