2022-03-22 19:54:20Josias walks through the hospital corridors until he finds the front desk in the private wing.
"Excuse me, my mother called from here. Is there a relative of mine in the hospital?"
The nurse recognizes Josias from the magazines and quickly searches the intern register, "Yes, Mr. Rocha, unfortunately. It's your brother, João Paulo."
Josias tenses, "What happened to him?"
"He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with serious injuries to his face. It looks like he got into a fight." The nurse responds in a motherly tone.
"OK, what room is he in?" Josias's heart sinks.
"Room 874, turning left down the corridor."
"Thanks." Josias thanks her and strides in the indicated direction.
Upon arriving at the bedroom door, Josias finds Elza. She is distressed and appears not to have slept at night.
"Mom, can you tell me what happened?"
"Take it easy, Josias. Let's talk in the lounge." She points to the little room.
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