we might be falling in love - patricio o' ward

let's go lando

Pato's arrival in Bahrain was a welcome surprise for Astraea, whose weary heart lifted at the sight of her beloved boyfriend. As he wrapped her in a tight embrace, she felt a wave of relief wash over her, grateful for his unwavering presence in her time of need.

"I can't believe you're here," she murmured against his chest, her voice tinged with emotion.

"I wouldn't be anywhere else," Pato replied, his arms holding her close. "I missed you, Astraea."

They spent the day together, seeking solace in each other's company amidst the chaos of the racing world. With Pato by her side, Astraea felt a sense of strength and comfort that she had sorely missed in the wake of Lando's accident.

As the knocks echoed through the room, Astraea glanced up from her work, a mixture of surprise and relief washing over her as she hurried to answer the door. Flanked by Charles, Charlotte, Carlos, and Isa, she felt a sense of solidarity in their shared grief, their presence a balm to her troubled soul.

"Hey, guys," Astraea greeted them softly, her voice tinged with gratitude. "I'm so glad you're here."

"We wouldn't miss it for the world," Charles replied, his gaze filled with empathy as he enveloped Astraea in a warm hug. "It's been tough on all of us."

"We're here for you, Astraea," Charlotte added, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Whatever you need, we're here."

Carlos and Isa nodded in agreement, their expressions mirroring the somber mood that hung in the air. Despite the weight of their collective sorrow, there was a sense of camaraderie in their reunion, a reminder that they were stronger together than apart.

Astraea led them into the room, where Pato sat on the edge of the bed, his expression solemn as he greeted their friends. His presence offered a sense of reassurance, a reminder that they were not alone in their grief.

"We've been talking about what happened," Charles said, his voice tinged with sadness. "It's hard to believe that Lando's fighting for his life right now."

Astraea nodded, her heart heavy with worry. "I just keep thinking about how close we came to losing him," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

"We're all feeling it," Carlos said, his tone somber. "But we have to stay strong for Lando."

Isa reached out to grasp Astraea's hand, her touch a silent gesture of support. "We'll get through this together," she said, her voice filled with determination.

As they settled into the room, the air thick with unspoken emotions, Pato reached out to offer his support, his presence a source of comfort amidst the turmoil that surrounded them.

The group was now in the middle of a movie night to boost their spirits. Within two hours, they were met with different knocks. The first one was from Daniel, Heidi, Renzo, Elba, Santiago, and Mari, who had all made the trip from Indiana to be there for everyone, wanting the friend group to be reunited as one of their own was severely hurt. The next was unexpected.

Standing on the other side was Oscar with Luisa, Lando's teammate and Lando's girlfriend, their usually jovial demeanors replaced by an aura of distress.

"We need to talk," Oscar said, his voice trembling with emotion. "It's about Lando."

Astraea's heart plummeted at the mention of Lando's name, her worst fears threatening to overwhelm her. She stepped aside to allow Oscar and the others to enter, a silent invitation for them to share their news.

Oscar wasted no time in getting to the point, his words heavy with sorrow. "Lando's in a coma," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "The doctors don't know if he's going to make it."