" I want to be here as soon as he wakes up.''
With those words Drew Torres left his brother on the hands of the team of doctors who said they were going to do anything possible to save him. As he went out of the hospital he kept replaying the day before and how devastated he was when the officers told him what had happened. When he arrived at Degrassi Imogen and Dallas ran over to him.
"You're here so that means Ad-rock is up?" Dallas said hoping for good news.
Drew shook his head holding back his tears, "No, he just got into surgery, mom said it was going to awhile until we hear anything from the doctors".
Imogen overheard Drew updating Dallas she couldn't help it she wanted to know how was Adam. "Surgery, like cutting him open? That sounds serious", she said with fear in her voice.
"No, the doctor in charge said he was going to be okay". Drew said.
"Even so, shouldn't you be with your family". Dallas argued.
"Yeah I know I just figured since it was the last day of camp, the camp director shouldn't be missing. So, anything I can do to help?"
Drew looked around aimlessly praying that they needed his help, anything to keep his mind busy from thinking about his little brother's well being. Although he knew that this was going to be impossible.
'' Don't worry we have…" Dallas stared but Imogen interrupted.
Imogen noticing his desire to make himself useful, she quickly reacted.
"Actually, my kids are driving me crazy, Colton specially, do you think you can go and see if he listens to you?"
Drew smiled because he knew what Imogen had just done.
"Sure, I'll give it a shot''. Drew said.
Just as Drew was about to leave with Imogen, Dallas pulled him a side. He didn't want Imogen to hear what he was going to ask.
"Hey man, have you contacted Becky to tell her about Adam?''
Drew sighed and put his hands to his head, "No, am still debating whether to call her or not''.
Dallas knew that in Drew's mind he saw her as the one to blame for his brother's accident.
"You know how Adam feels about her, he would want her to know if anything happened to him''. Dallas reasoned.
Drew thought about what Dallas told him, "Yeah, I guess you're right, I'll give her a call after am done helping Imogen.''
Both guys bumped fists and left separate ways.
In the hospital, were a very impatient Audra and Omar Torres waiting for any news from the doctors. Omar was trying to keep a strong posture for his son and wife. Audra, on the other hand was trying to hold back her tears. She still wondered how she still had tears left. She couldn't believe that her youngest son was in surgery fighting for his life. His life had been a very tough one from being bullied for being FTM to getting shot. In Audra's eyes things were finally looking up for him, he finally had convinced his mom to start full force with his transition. This accident had taken him 3 steps back. Interrupting her train of thought Dr. Thomas walked up to them.
"How is he? Any complications?'' Audra quickly asked.
Dr. Thomas knew she was going to ask. He cleared his throat.
"Yes, they were a few complications due to the fact that the airbag severed his chest, he was having trouble breathing, but there is nothing to be afraid of, we were able to operate. The reason I came here was to ask a question regarding Adam's transition. Is chest reconstruction on schedule for Adam?"
Both parents were surprised by the question. Audra stiffened, "Yes, but were taking things step by step''.
"I understand Mrs. Torres, you see since Adam's chest suffered severe trauma we can reconstruct his chest by removing his breasts, but since he is a minor I cannot do anything without your consent. Am sorry I took the liberty to view this as an option''.
Audra and Omar looked at each other not knowing what to answer at this generous offer. "None taken.'' Omar said.
"Are there any risks for his condition if we go forward with this?" As much as Audra wanted to say yes because she knew this is what Adam would've wanted ever since he started with his estrogen blockers. She was very protective with her boys especially with Adam and if this operation presented any danger to him she will say no without any hesitation.
The doctor shook his head, "No ma'am, we have on our team of doctors one the best surgeons in Canada that specializes with cases like this. Honestly if everything goes as planned I don't see any problems ahead."
They both let out a sigh of relief. Omar looked at Audra. "What do you think?" She smiled and looked at the doctor, "Where do we sign?''
After the doctor left with the paperwork Omar kissed Audra's forehead and told her, "He is going to be okay." She sighed and let out a few tears, "I hope so, I hope so."
After Clare finished chemotherapy for the day she usually went to her room to find Eli waiting for her with a smoothie on his hand. Today was different Eli hadn't showed up. She knew something was not right. Approximately 15 minutes later Eli came walking through the door with her smoothie. Clare saw his face, she recognized his expression he had the same look he had when he found Cam in the greenhouse.
She gave him a worried look, "What happened?''
He brought his hands to his mouth, not knowing how to give her the news.
"Eli you're starting to scare me", she pressed.
He sighed, "Last night, Adam got into a car accident. I was in the surgery unit with his parents. He was taken into surgery about an hour ago."
She gasped. She couldn't believe the news. The trio saw each other the morning before he left for his camping trip. Adam told them a brief version about his fight with Becky he didn't like getting into much details. Eli and Clare knew he needed his two best friends. Those three were always there for each whether good or bad.
"Oh my god." Was all that Clare managed to get out. "What happened? How badly injured is he?" Clare said with tears forming in her eyes.
"He hit a tree, the van he was in was totaled. His mom told me his chest was injured from the airbag, he might have vertebral and rib fractures and there's a chance his spleen might be damaged." Eli finished, he hadn't realized until now that his best friend was badly injured.
Clare let herself cry as Eli hugged her.
"Adam's a fighter, he wouldn't want us to be sad. He'll be back on his feet in no time.'' Eli said as he kept soothing Clare.
She nodded as she wiped her tears and gave him a small smile, "Knowing him he'll probably turn this as a joke when he gets better.'' Both of the laughed because they knew this might be true.
When Drew got to the gym the kids were running around acting crazy. As soon as they saw Drew they stopped. Then a boy quickly asked.
"Where's Adam?'' Colton asked.
Drew stepped closer to him and told him that Adam was in the hospital. This gave Drew an idea.
"Hey, I know you guys miss him and am sure he does too. Why don't you make him get well soon cards and I'll take them to him so he can see how much you care." Drew told them.
The kids agreed and they started working on their cards. An hour passed and Drew was sitting down looking at the cards. This got him thinking about Adam and how badly he wanted him to be alright. After this he knew what he had to do. He didn't know how he had Becky's phone number he figured Adam had saved it in case of emergencies. He dialed her number. He grew nervous with every ring. Four rings later Becky answered.
"Hello?" The girl said not being able to recognize the voice on the other end of the phone.
"Hello, Becky? Um its me Drew, Adam's brother." He said.
She didn't know why his brother was calling her, "Hi Drew. Everything okay?" She asked getting a bit worried.
Drew cleared his throat. "I know you and Adam aren't exactly on good terms, but am sure he would want you know to this." He said.
This got Becky scared. "What happened? Is he okay?" She asked.
"Last night, when we were sleeping at the camp site Adam took the van and he crashed into a tree." He started to say but he got choked up.
"What?" Becky said refusing to believe the news Drew just told her. "Is he alright?"
Drew pulled himself together. "Right now he is in surgery the doctors said they were going to do everything in their power to fix him up. They said he was lucky to be alive."
Drew could hear as Becky started to cry. Even though they weren't on talking terms exactly she still cared a lot for him. All she wanted to do right know was jump on the next flight to Toronto and be there with him.
"Have you heard any news?" She asked.
"Am heading to the hospital to see if there has been any changes since I left." He told her.
"Could you give me a call as soon as you hear anything? I'm going to be there in two days.'' She informed him.
"Sure, I'll keep you posted until you get here." Drew said.
Becky thanked him and she hung up. She was a mess. Her mind was playing their last conversation over and over again. "I think I need some time to think about all this." She threw herself on the bed and allowed herself to cry.
"I should have let him explain." She thought to herself. The thought of the possibility of this being their last conversation she had with the boy she fought so hard to be with was torturing her. Becky decided to do the only thing that was left to do. She closed her eyes and started to pray.