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with concern. “Is everything okay?”
     
    Kristen shook her head. “No. Mr. Feldon has had a heart attack.”
     
    Mandi’s eyes widened in shock. “Is he okay?”
     
    Kristen shrugged. “We have no idea, but we’ll let you know when we find out.”
     
    Mandi nodded and took the clothes out of their hands. “Please let me know what is going on.”
     
    Kristen led the way out of the store. They made their way to Kayla’s car, and she drove them all to the hospital. Once they arrived she realized the Baxley community hospital had been expanded upon a lot since they had left. It now had a Trauma unit and ICU.
     
    Randy was waiting outside the entrance for them. He gave her a brief look before greeting Kayla and Keirra. Zebbie was right. Randy did look as if he were suffering. She closed her eyes. Now wasn’t the time to think about the problems she had with Randy. Instead, she wanted to see Mr. Feldon. Opening her eyes, she looked at Randy. “How did you know Mr. Feldon a heart attack?”
     
    He gave her a small smile. “I heard the emergency call on my radio.” They stepped onto the elevator, and he pressed the button to the floor they needed to be on. “I have just spoken with the doctor who stated he only had a mild heart attack, but he needs to take it easy from here on out.”
     
    The elevator sounded out to let them know they had arrived on their floor. They stepped out and Randy led them toward the ICU. He spoke when the nurses acknowledged him as they walked to Mr. Feldon’s room. A nurse was coming out of the room. Randy stopped her.
     
    “How is he doing?”
     
    The nurse’s expression was reassuring. “He is doing much better. We’re getting ready to move him down to a regular room. We are going to keep him over night.”
     
    Randy nodded, and the nurse continued on. They entered the room, and Mr. Feldon opened his eyes. Mr. Feldon had aged well, but he looked tired. Kristen was the first to approach the bed, and he grinned.
     
    “I’d heard you ladies were back in town. I just wish I was in better shape for your company.”
     
    She leaned down and gave Mr. Feldon a kiss on the cheek. “It would help if you took better care of yourself.”
     
    He smiled when she straightened up. “I do the best I can.”
     
    She took a seat on the edge of the bed when Kayla came over. “Well, I guess you need some assistance.”
     
    Mr. Feldon laughed. “And I am sure you are more than willing to help.”
     
    Keirra was the last to come forward. “Just like you were willing to help us when we needed it.”
     
    Kristen stared at Mr. Feldon with appreciation for everything he had done for her and her sisters.
     
    Sitting here on the edge of his hospital bed, Kristen hated the lapse in communication. “Is there anyone you need for us to call?”
     
    He shook his head. “I have already called my family, and a few people should be here sometime tonight or in the morning.” Mr. Feldon smiled, and he reached out and squeezed her hand. “I thank you for coming to see me.”
     
    “You are more than welcome, and we will come by tomorrow just to check on you.”
     
    Keirra’s expression was stern when she looked at Mr. Feldon. “And we won’t have any argument from you.”
     
    Mr. Feldon laughed but it was cut short when he grabbed his chest. When they went to call for the nurse he waved them off. “I am okay. I just laughed at little too hard.”
     
    Kristen placed a hand on his arm. “You must try not to overdo it, Mr. Feldon.”
     
    He chuckled. “I don’t know. With you girls around, it might be hard to do.”
     
    Kayla rolled her eyes. “I can guarantee you our wild days are over, Mr. Feldon.”
     
    His expression was pure humor. “I would hope not. You ladies are too young not to have a few wild days left in you.”
     
    Kristen felt her eyes widen. “Mr. Feldon, I can’t believe you said that to us.”
     
    The older gentleman closed his eyes. “It is okay. You all are