Chapter 8

THE NURSES WOULDN'T let us see Johnny. He was in critical condition. No visitors. But

Two-Bit

wouldn't take no for an answer. That was his buddy in there and he aimed to see him. We both

begged and

pleaded, but we were getting nowhere until the doctor found out what was going on.

"Let them go in," he said to the nurse. "He's been asking for them. It can't hurt now.