Boone still wasn't sure why he had to be at the hospital, but Alfie was so demanding over the phone. Evidently, Alfie didn't have time to tell Boone anything crucial.
Boone didn't want to leave things hanging in the afternoon cleanup, but Ste said he should go. Alfie was at the hospital with Zoey.
After, getting out of his apron and getting his stuff in the locker room along with the leftover goods that didn't sell, Boone called Maddie and told her something bad must have happened to Zoey so she got off from the library early.
"What did he say?" Maddie wanted to know who nervously slurped down the bubble tea he brought her.
"Didn't say," Boone kept his cool and was happy they met every green light going toward Omaha.
"I hope she's OK."
Maddie was about to cry, but she said it was just her allergies.
"It couldn't be that bad," Boone pressed his lips, thinking how angry Alfie sounded. Maybe it had nothing to do with Zoey because Boone knew Alife would be distraught.
Soon enough he and Maddie were spending time looking for a parking spot. It was the worst parking lot ever, but Maddie pointed to a side parking lot where maintenance parked that was empty so they took a chance.
He grabbed the backpack of food from the bakery, and they hiked up to the main entrance on a chilly and windy afternoon. Although, they both felt a little lost. Thankfully, Alfie was waiting for them at the entrance.
"Brace yourself," Alfie grabbed Boone's shoulders.
"OK." Boone didn't want to look alarmed, but Alfie was scaring him.
"Mom's here."
"Mom?" Boone winced thinking of the one who raised him. Alfie was certainly making this a family affair. "Where's Dad?"
"I didn't call him," Alfie sighed. "I didn't think he would want to know."
"What?"
"No, your bio Mom is here with..some guy," Alfie squinted as if that was just too much for him to handle.
Boone kept a straight lip. He walked toward a woman who was larger than he expected. Her back was to him. She was having a serious conversation with Zoey who was still waiting for a nurse or someone to take her to the pregnancy floor.
"Is it the insurance? Is that what this is about?" She said she would help. She would do whatever she could for the baby.
"Mom, you don't have to worry about that," Alfie reached for her arm and pulled her toward him. Her dark eyes met Boone and they just stared at each other, like strangers.
"Mom, this is Boone," Alfie said.
Maddie went around and put her arm around Zoey's arm.
"Are you hungry?" Boone knew his smile was weak, but he did have a lot of food on his back to unload.