A knock sounded at the door, but before anyone could respond, it swung open slightly and Rafael's face peeked through. He met Zhane's eyes, received a subtle nod, and disappeared again. Moments later, the door opened fully, and Rafael nudged Hera into the room.
The sudden entrance caught the Sullivan brothers off guard, and questions immediately began to gnaw at their minds.
'Didn't the doctor say only family members or the attending physician could be here with us? Who are these two?' the eldest Sullivan brother thought, his eyes narrowing slightly at Zhane's back. Still, he held his tongue, watching silently instead.
Rafael casually wheeled Hera to the coffee table and took a seat beside her. A moment later, Zhane returned, setting a teapot on the table and arranging a plate of snacks directly in front of Hera.
