-Sharon O'Dwyer, 57, police Captain, severe head trauma, massive abdominal bleeding, multiple lacerations on all extremities, BP 90/60 and dropping….-the info a medic barked as the ambulance rolled in to St. Leo's ER became a mantra in Andy's head and he couldn't shake it off. It seemed like forever since they rolled the stretchers into the restricted area and he felt like the oxygen in the waiting room was dissolving into dust burning his lounges. It took all of his mental strenght to act calm infront of Rusty who couldn't stop pacing the room. The young man thought they were in there for hours when in fact it's been only 15 minutes. He was freaked out, angry and nausiated thinking he'll lose his mother.
-Where is she?- Provenza barked when he and the rest of the team rushed into the hospital. He was a bit deaf from the explosion, but he wasn't injured. Tao had a cut on his forehead and Amy was bleeding from her right shoulder, but they were more concerned about their Captain.
-Sharon's still in ER. No one's coming out and no one's telling us anything-Andy felt his blood pressure jumping sky high.
-Nurse. There's a Captain O'Dwyer…-Provenza stopped a nurse carrying IV's.
-Are you her immediate family?- she asked softly.
-No- Provenza snorted.
-Sorry-the nurse offered him an appologetic smile.
-We're LAPD Major Crimes divison. That means we're colleagues, friends and family. This is her stepson. The guy hiperventilating over there is her fiancé. And I will be your worst nightmare if you don't start talking. Now!- Provenza hissed and the young nurse went to get a doctor.
-Sharon O'Dwyer?- a doctor came out a couple of minutes later.
-That's us-Rusty barked-How's my mom? Can I see her?-he peeked over the doctor's shoulder before the double door closed behind him.
-I'm her fiancé. Talk to me, doctor- Andy walked to him, feeling a strange mixture of anger and worry.
-Sharon has a concussion, a couple of broken ribbs and a ruptured spleen. We need to do a splenectomy-the doctor spoke slowly.
-Ruptured spleen?-Andy's face changed color to a shade of moss green.
-She'll be ok. Sharon can go back to her normal life after the splenectomy, she just has to take it easy and be careful not to get sick or too exhausted-the doctor patted his shoulder.
-And the recovery time?-Rusty's voice cracked.
-She should be ready for desk duty in four to six weeks-the doctor gave him a confident smile.
-Mom will go nuts- Rusty blurted and it eased the tension in the room.
-I don't care. I can take her crazy as long as I get to take her home- Andy sighed.
-I heard you guys were in an explosion and I see some of you are still bleeding. Let's look at those injuries and then we'll get the new info on your Captain-the doctor held the door for Amy and Mike.
-Louie, honey…-Patrice came rushing into her husband's arms when she saw him-You're ok-she sighed shaking her tears away.
-Just a bit deaf. I'm fine- he hugged her.
-Where is everybody?- she was surprised to see only him, Rusty and Andy in the waiting room.
-They're stitching up Amy and Tao. Sanchez went to get food and Nolan went with Cooper because apparently the son of a bitch who did this showed up near the station-Provenza took a deep breath-Sharon's in surgery for ruptured spleen- he finished almost whispering, not wanting Andy to hear the words surgery and ruptured spleen again.
-Let me see what I can find out from the nurses. I'll be right back- she nodded and Louie kissed her hand.
-How bad is it?- Rusty gulped when Patrice came back.
-It's not good, but it's not that bad either. She's expected to recover without any complications. She'll fully recover in three months, but from now on she'll have to take it easy. No more all nighters or long office hours. Also, she has to be careful not to get sick and be extra careful if she's allergic to something. If she wakes up on her own after surgery that means she'll recover from the concussion and the doctor thinks she'll be just fine. Broken ribbs will hurt a lot, but they'll heal. Honestly, from what I've heard, you're biggest problem will be keeping Sharon on bed rest.
-Tell me about it- Andy let out a deep breath and hugged Rusty.
-So, mom should be fine?-the boy needed more reassurance.
-Yes, your mom should be fine. After she get's discharged from the hospital you and your dad..-Patrice froze for a second-You and Andy will have to devise a plan to take care of her. I'm sorry, it slipped…-she felt blush creeping up her cheeks.
-It's ok, Patrice. Andy will be my stepdad when he and mom get married-Rusty smiled and Andy was surprised the boy didn't cringe to that fact.
-Yeah, it's ok- Andy smiled and winked at Patrice-When will they let us see her?-he was impatient.
-The surgery should be over soon. They'll take her to ICU and I'm guessing they'll let you see her in an hour- Patrice smiled.
-An hour?-Andy blinked impatiently.
-Breathe. And eat something. Sanchez, what took you so long?-Provenza saw Julio coming back with coffee and sandwiches.
-Sorry Lieutenant. Cooper called. They caught the idiot-Julio smiled.
-I'd like to get my hands on that sob-Andy took a deep breath.
-But you won't because I don't feel like telling Davis you are as stupid as you look. Sit down, eat and wait for the doctor to take you to see Sharon. If I see you near the station I'll have you arrested. Got it?- Provenza was dead serious.
-Yes, Lieutenant-Andy had a hard time sitting still. All he wanted to do is give Ortiz a quality facial makeover but he knew Sharon would get mad at him so he started chewing on a sandwich. Talking to Patrice both Rusty and Andy calmed down and she was glad she could ease their anxiety. Provenza, on the other hand, was fuming and by the time he got to the station he was ready to shred Cristian Ortiz to pieces.