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Chapter 2: Hospitilization Nation
"Ryan…" A voice called. "Ryan, wake up."
His eyes flicked open and found a nurse hovering above him. "What's going on?" He asked groggily.
"You're in the hospital, Ryan," she explained. "Do you remember what happened?"
"The last thing I remember is driving down the road with my sister and friends."
"You crashed. The other car jumped into your lane while trying to avoid a raccoon."
"Is everyone okay?"
The nurse nodded. "Your sister managed to get away with a broken wrist. That girl Kelsi is fortunate enough to only have a minor concussion. Her boyfriend, Jason, just has a real nice bump on his head. Your sister's boyfriend, Zeke, has three broken fingers."
He was stuck between asking about himself and the other car. "Who was in the other car?" He said.
"A couple of kids from your school. Do the names Gabriella Montez and Troy Bolton sound familiar?"
"I know them," he replied solemnly.
"Troy broke his leg in three places and Gabriella fractured a few ribs. There were also two others in the car. The girl Taylor has a few bone bruises. The boy Chad also had a minor concussion."
"So everyone is okay?"
She nodded with a grimace on her face.
He looked over his body. No casts, no markings. "What's wrong with me?" He asked, dreading the answer.
She took a deep breath. "You got the worst of it. Somehow, your seatbelt snapped on impact, sending you through the windshield."
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, bracing himself for the reply.
"You're paralyzed from the waist down."
He looked up at her. He could tell that she didn't want to be the one to tell him that but didn't have any other choice.
"Thank you, miss," he replied, signaling that she could go.
Sharpay came running into his room, with Zeke, Kelsi, and Jason following. "Finally you're up!" She snapped.
"Should you guys be up?" He asked Kelsi and Jason.
"The doctors said we could walk around a little bit but take breaks," Kelsi replied.
"But, look at this!" Sharpay squeaked gesturing to her arm. "This is so going to cut into my acting career!"
"I bet, Sis," he said.
"Well, come on," she answered. "We're going to see what's going on with the others." She turned around and headed towards the door with the other.
Ryan stayed in his bed, staring at his sister and friends.
Sharpay looked over her shoulder before turning around completely. "Aren't you coming?" She snapped, sauntering over to him.
"I think I'll stay here."
She let out a chuckle. "Come on." She grabbed onto his arm and started to pull on it.
"Sharpay stop!" He shouted.
She pulled away from him, glaring. "What is with you?"
"I can't go with you guys."
"Why not?"
He sighed. "I can't walk."
"Did you break your leg? Get crutches and come on."
"No, Sharpay. I'm paralyzed."
AN: Wowness. Anyways, please R&R!
