All We Can Do Is Wait

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In the aftermath of a devastating bridge collapse, a group of Boston teenagers gathers in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital. Siblings Jason and Alexa, already burdened by grief, seek solace in each other amidst confusion and despair. However, a secret Jason has kept threatens to fracture their bond when they need each other most. Scott anxiously awaits news of his girlfriend, Aimee, who was on a bus with her theater group during the disaster. Their tumultuous relationship hangs in the balance, and Scott believes that if he can see Aimee one last time and express his love, everything will be okay. Meanwhile, Skyler is consumed with worry for her sister Kate, who was crossing the bridge when it collapsed. With each passing minute and no updates from the hospital staff, Skyler grapples with the possibility of losing the one person who has always been her source of strength. In this poignant debut, Richard Lawson takes readers on an emotional journey through a life-altering night, as these teens confront their pasts and face uncertain futures.