Two days. Two days Ava had been floating just beyond reach, pulling me with her into a state of suspended animation. Now, her eyes were clear, bright, and focused, the grogginess finally receding like a fading tide.
She was still weak, still subject to dizzy spells, and the bandages and cast were a stark reminder of the chaos, but she was entirely here.
"My head is starting to hurt from the quiet," she announced this morning, her voice thin but decisive. "Tell me about the gala. Did the Chairman sue?"
I knew the return to her normal curiosity, and her sharp humor, was a good sign. "The
The chairman is worried about the structure's insurer. And no, no lawsuits yet. My team is managing the liability. Iris & Co. is currently under investigation for gross negligence and willful misconduct. The press is calling it an isolated failure."
