The Patriarch's Veto

Since Valerie was staying in the hospital for her "act," Donovan just moved into another room on the same floor.

On Thursday morning, after breakfast, Valerie and Donovan were cozied up in the hospital room, watching a movie.

At around eleven, Donovan got a call.

Donovan listened for a moment, then answered in a low voice, "Just make sure my grandparents are okay, alright? Thanks for the trouble."