Harsh Reality
One Week Later
Callie sat next to a sleeping Arizona and still comatose Sofia. Her face sticky wet from tears and bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep.
Arizona slowly wakes up and looks at Callie. The smell of coffee a obvious sign, of what was keeping her awake. She takes Callie's
hand gently and Callie looks her.
" Ok Callie. You can not continue this way. Your worn out and need sleep. Go to our hotel and sleep. I mean really sleep a good 7 hours."
" I can't leave Sofia. What if she wakes up and finds me not here ?"
" I'll call you I promise. She'll understand I know she will. Please go to the room and rest."
Callie nods and gets up.
" Want me to bring in some fast food later? Maybe some Macdonald's ?"
" Yeah Callie that sounds good. Kinda getting tired of hospital food."
" Me to honey. Ok well call me if something changes. Love you."
" Love you too."
They kiss and Callie leaves. Arizona pours herself a cup of water and watches Sofia.
Arizona's phone vibrates. She goes in the hall.
" Hello ?"
" Hey Arizona. It's Meredith. Me and Derek are here at the hospital. There where you're at."
" Oh my God. You didn't have to..."
" We wanted to. What room you in ?"
" In the critical care unit. Room 314."
" Ok, be up there in a few minutes."
" Ok."
About four minutes later, Meredith and Derek walk in. They both hug Arizona. Then take a seat. Derek speaks up in a hoarse voice.
" Any change ?"
" No, sadly not. I made Callie go back to our hotel room to get some sleep."
Both Meredith and Derek nod in understanding. Then Meredith speaks.
" We are so sorry this happened Arizona. I can't imagine how much pain you and Callie must feel."
" We try not to let it consume us. Our daughter is the one truly suffering here. I guess the fear is the worst."
Derek being a neuro surgeon understands perfectly. Fact is, Sofia had a 50/50 chance of surviving this. Then he
was shook from his thoughts at the sound of Arizona beginning to cry. Meredith holds her the grief stricken
Arizona sadly as Derek looks on not knowing what to say. Suddenly, they hear a soft moaning. It's Sofia that is
starting to wake up. Arizona pulls from Meredith and takes Sofia's hand.
" Baby girl can hear me ? Squeeze my hand if you can."
Sofia squeezes her hand and begins opening her eyes. Arizona comes in to focus for her. She attempts to speak
but Arizona quickly stops her.
" No honey. Don't try to talk. The doctor has to remove a tube in your throat. Just lay still baby. Derek, go get Dr. Sayer
please."
Derek quickly goes to the nurses station and has them page the doctor. Within a couple of minutes, he arrives in the room.
walking to the bed he looks Sofia in the eyes.
" Ok Sofia. Take a deep breath and hold it please."
Sofia takes in a deep breath as Dr. Sayer removes the tube. Sofia begins vomiting. Arizona sticks the puke tub in front of her.
Once finished, Dr. Sayer pours her a cup of water. Taking a couple of drinks, she lays back again. Dr. Sayer begins shining a light
in her eyes and is satisfied. He begins speaking.
" Alright Sofia. You were in a serious car accident. You've been in a coma for a week. We had to do brain surgery because of blood.
Answer these questions. Do you feel your face, neck, arms, legs, and feet ?"
Sofia nods. Smiling, Dr. Sayer continues.
" Good. Can you see and hear ok ?"
Sofia nods agin.
" Good. Can you breathe ok ?"
Sofia nods again.
Dr. Sayer checks her heartbeat. Finding it normal, he begins telling her about injuries.
" Sofia. You obtained several broken ribs, a broken arm, a cut neck, and banged up face.
Your brain injury was the most serious one. However, you seem to be fine now. Your
vital signs are good. Although you will need physical therapy. You are a very lucky
young lady. I'm pleased with your progress and believe you will be ok eventually. In
another five days, we will remove your cast and wrapping. It's very important you get
rest. You are being given morphine for pain. Until tomorrow, I ask you only have liquids.
Popsicals, water, juice, jello, and broth. Then you may have non salty solid foods and
soda if you like. Any questions ?"
Arizona speaks in a soft voice.
" When will she be in a normal room ?"
" In a couple of days. Thursday afternoon most likely."
" Ok, thank you doctor."
" No problem."
He walks out and Arizona talks to Sofia.
" Oh Sofia, you had us worried baby. Mom is at a hotel room resting. I'll call her after while."
Sofia nods and they watch TV. Four hours later, Arizona calls Callie. Within ten minutes Callie arrives.
Seeing their daughter awake makes Callie smile. Sofia smiles back. Callie gently hugs her.
" Oh baby, we missed you. I'm so happy your ok."
Knowing its private moment, Meredith and Derek walk outside. Meredith calls everyone at SGH.
A couple of hours later, Troy walks in, surprised to see his friend awake. He tells Callie and Arizona,
he will stay with Sofia while they go eat somewhere. They agree and leave with Meredith and Derek.
" Sofia do you remember me ?"
She nods to his relief.
" I was there when you had the accident. I was concerned about you".
Seeing Sofia wants to say something, he hands her a notepad and pen.
She writes :
" Did the other person survive ?"
" No Sofia, he didn't. They discovered he had been drinking. That's why this
happened. It's not your fault at all."
At these words tears fall from her eyes. Knowing he can't hold her, Troy wipes them away.
" Shhh. It's ok Sofia. You didn't do any wrong. It was Eric Sapo. You know his reputation. It was
bound to happen. I'm just happy he didn't get you killed. Your smart and pretty. When I seen
you in that car, my heart broke. It scared me a lot. Your parents love you so much. I've grown fond
of you. I want the chance to know you better. I may have only known you for a week, but all I
knew then that I wanted to be your hero. You can always come to me Sofia. Always."
Looking into his crystal blue eyes, Sofia knew he meant every word. It was nice knowing she
has a true friend that actually cares. Seemed like in high school all the guys wanted was sex.
An hour later, it was 9:00 pm. Meredith and Derek dropped Callie and Arizona off at the hospital.
Going inside holding hands, they find Troy and Sofia both asleep. Smiling, Callie shakes him
awake.
" Troy, you can go home now. Me and Arizona are back."
Tired, he nods and leaves. Both Callie and Arizona kiss Sofia goodnight and lay in recliners
to sleep.
Five Days Later
It's Tuesday around 1:00 pm. Dr. Sayer is preparing to remove Sofia's arm cast. Both Callie and Arizona are holding
her hands. Dr. Sayer speaks up in a warning tone.
" Sofia, this may hurt but you must stay still. Ready ?"
She nods and watches as the noisy cast remover begins working. A burning sensation shoot up her arm. Sofia
hisses and her moms hold her still. Finally the cast is removed. Dr. Sayer feels of her arm. Noting that the bones
are healed. Then he raises the bed up more. Knowing what is about to be done, Callie holds her in place. Sofia
gives them a nervous look and waits for the unavoidable to be done.
Slowly Dr. Sayer begins unraveling the wraps Sofia shakes in pain as tears stream down her face. Finally he finishes.
Lowering the bed back, he has a nurse insert pain medicine into her I.V. Within minutes Sofia falls asleep.
An hour later, Troy walks in with a Dairy Queen meal for Sofia. He knows she likes chicken and french fries. Seeing the
bag, Sofia smiles.
" For my best friend. I brought you chicken and fries."
" Thank you Troy. I'm starving."
They all laugh, as Troy gets out the food for her. Callie pours her a cup of spirit with ice. Arizona helps Sofia eat the cheeseburger.
" I also brought your homework. I can help you with it."
" Alright, thanks Troy."
This man truly amazes Sofia. His blue eyes, black hair, and tan muscular body. She is surprised he doesn't have a girlfriend.
a man like him is eye candy. One of those men woman drool over and he was interested in her. She is pretty sure they will
end up together. He has visited her everyday. Troy was making this harsh reality easier to live with.
TBC
