Breaking the News

"The Winter Patrol was ambushed yesterday. Rex escaped with minor injuries..."

Monica sat down and took Naomi's hand, as Lawrence passed Rex's letter to Miho, so she could read it herself.
​"Unfortunately Baron took the brunt of the attack."

"How bad... is it?"

"It's very bad...."

"Baron was severely wounded. Thankfully help arrived quickly, and he was lucky the nearby village had a very skilled surgeon...""

"The Doctor did the best he could with Baron's injuries, but he's in critical condition."

"..and they don't know if he's going to make it."

Naomi struggled to take in the news...

"The last thing Baron said before he lost consciousness, was to tell you that he loves you."

"I'm so sorry..."

Miho could barely believe it either, and read the letter from Rex again.

"Rex writes that the next few days are going to be critical."

Lawrence tried to offer some hope.  "Yes, they are waiting to see how he recovers from the surgery, and hope he doesn't develop an infection. But Baron is young and strong. If anyone can survive something like this, he can."

​"I've asked Winston to keep us informed about Baron's condition. He's agreed to fly back and forth every day to let us know about any little change."

"And we'll let you know right away."