When We Collided

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Jonah wakes to the sound of voices around him. He gives the paramedic Vivi’s mother’s number but tries to get out of being sent to the hospital himself. Jonah lies to the paramedic and tells him that his parents are out of town. The paramedic refuses to accept no for an answer, however, and tells Jonah that he will be okay. Jonah gives in, grateful for the help. Later at the hospital, Jonah is given an IV and the nurse is someone he knows. She tells him that they called his mother and when he asks, she tells him about Vivi’s condition. Vivi is in surgery and her wounds could have been a lot worse. Had she not worn her helmet, Vivi likely would have died. Jonah is in shock.

When Jonah is released later, he finds his mother in the lobby. She looks entirely different; “she was in control” (190), and Jonah realizes that he still has one parent. They hug when they reunite, and Jonah tells her about Vivi’s condition. After, Jonah tells her that he misses her. They both cry when she says that she misses herself too. Jonah points them both towards the exit and guides them out.