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finally see the hospital sign as Marco pulled into the parking lot taking the first available parking space.  They hurried directly into the emergency room entrance.  Marisol let Marco speak with the nurse in private while he called upstairs to request Angelo to come down and meet them.  He spent the day by Freddie’s side today so their mother can actually get some rest.  Marco met him by the elevators to inform him of what happened and to make certain he stayed calm before he approached Alex.  Marco and Angelo both walked over to the waiting room to join Marisol and Alex.  Alex became fidgety when his father approached him.  “Are you ready to talk and let me know what the hell is going on?”  Angelo roared, unable to contain his temper even though he tried but immensely failed.  He clearly is in no mood for nonsense. 
    Alex put his head down and started to cry.  Marisol consoled him in her arms and frowned at Angelo.  The nurse had impeccable timing, as she called for Alex since they were now ready for him and he followed the nurse passed the swinging doors with Angelo trailing behind him looking defeated.  Marco decided to sit next to Marisol and he placed his hand on her knee, a shock wave went right through her.  Oh my God, this has to stop she keeps acting like she was fifteen years old again.  “Hey, you okay?”  Marco turned his head so he can have full view of her face.  She nodded yes.  “Good.”  He then stood up and grabbed her hand to stand.  “Come with me.” He said as he guided her toward the elevators. 
    “Where are we going?”  She asked but not letting go of his hand since it felt so natural. 
    “To visit my father real quick and I want you there with me.”  He replied as he squeezed her hand.  Lost for words, Marisol had no reply following him as he guided her inside the elevator as the doors opened.  Standing so close while holding his hand she felt the sexual tension between them as she sucked on her bottom lip he looked over at her with lustful eyes.  His eyes were saying everything his voice lacked.  He wanted to ravish her right then and there and controlled all his impulses to press the emergency button within the elevator.  Clearing his throat to speak as the elevator doors opened he was able to get his voice to function.  “He is no longer in ICU and we are hoping he can go home by the end of the week if all goes well.”  Leading the way to Freddie’s room he kept sneaking a peek at her as if she may disappear before his very eyes.
    “That’s great Marco.  I bet Mona is excited.  It must have been tough for her and I’m sure she is glad to have you home again.”  Once the words were out she felt Marco go rigid and he remained silent until they reached the door to his father’s room. 
    Walking in still holding Marisol’s hand he approached his father’s bed.  “Pop, you awake?” 
    Freddie opened up his eyes to see his son and then looked over to Marisol and surprise was written all over his face.  Is this truly the man her mother really loved?  The man her mother felt was worth hurting her family over?  How could she still feel sympathy for him instead of satisfaction seeing him lay lifeless there in bed?  Without realizing it her hand began to shake and Marco squeezed it lightly and gave her a reassuring look.  He knows this must be hard for her since she shared with him the predicament between her and his family.  She smiled shyly back at him if he only knew the true thoughts flowing in her mind.  She felt hopeless.
    Bringing his attention back to his father he asked.  “Pop, you remember Marisol?” 
    Freddie nodded.  “Of course, hello Niña.” 
    “Hello Freddie, it’s been a long time.”  She replied with a smile. 
    “Yes, very long time indeed and now look at the state I’m in.” 
    “You look handsome as ever, Marco should only be so lucky.”  That brought a chuckle out of him.
    “Hey” Marco chimed in