Chapter 3

Jared sat with Karah’s family as they waited for word on Karah who was rushed to O.R. for surgery on her knee. He didn’t see Lindsey or Kamlyn waiting on the other side of the waiting room, who was also waiting for word.

Finally, after what seemed like hours, an RN came out with word on Karah.

“I have word on your daughter,” the RN said to Karah’s parents.

“How is she?” Karah’s mother, Lesa Thomas asked.

“She came through surgery just fine and is in recovery. She’ll be transferred to her room soon.”

“Thank you,” Karah’s father said to the RN, as Jared listened in.

“I can’t think that this may be my entire fault?” Jared told Karah’s parents.

“You’re darn right, it is.” Karah’s mother lashed out at Jared.

“Lesa, that’s enough.” Her husband, James told her.

“It is his fault, James.” Lesa told him. “If he hadn’t had that damn contest, Karah wouldn’t be in the hospital!”

As Jared and Karah’s parents were arguing, Lindsey and Kamlyn were overjoyed to learn the blame had been place on Jared.

“That’s great!” Kamlyn said. “No one suspects us.”

“Well, don’t you mean you, Kamlyn,” Lindsey reminded her. “After all, it was you who messed with the jumper.”

“Well, the fault will go to Jared, so who cares.” Kamlyn said sure of herself.

But they didn’t count on Karah’s brother, Sweeney, to be listening in because he was bored waiting.