Chapter 4: I miss you
Jack couldn't sleep that night. He had not been allowed to see her, and he couldn't stop worrying. The surgeon told him to go home and have a rest, since as he had to carry on working tomorrow, and Jack protested for a long time but soon gave up after the doctor said that she cannot have any visitors which is when Jack left.
After giving out a long, depressed sigh, he turned around to lie down on his side and pulled the covers up. Because he was facing his bedside table, he saw the picture. The picture that was taken right after they were rescued and got back to their own lives. He was sitting next to Claire, holding Aaron and Kate was on the other side next to him. Jack looked at her, lovingly. He remembered that he didn't have the chance to say goodbye to her that time; it had happened too quickly and everyone had parted their own ways after getting off the boat.
Jack quickly snapped out of his thoughts when his alarm rang. Six o'clock. Another day. he thought as he switched it off and got out of bed. His days were all the same; in fact he hated his work. The only great part about it is when he could save another life. He wished he could do that to Kate but something told him that it was going to be a long time until she wakes up. This wasn't just another day, this was the day that he was going to see Kate again.
Jack walked into his hospital and went straight over to the front desk. The receptionist smiled warmly at him, waiting for him to start a conversation. He took a big breath before asking the question that could completely changed his life.
'I just wondered whether Kate Austin's operation went alright?' he asked shakily. The receptionist looked at her computer to check the surgeries taking place and looked back at him again.
'Yes,' she smiled and Jack grinned. 'it was very long, but it was successful.'
'Thank you. Do you know if I am allowed to see her?' he asked.
'Family member?'
'No, just a friend.' he said, though deep inside, he wished he was something more.
'You'll have to ask the nurse in her room. It's room 469.' she said as he walked away after nodding. Jack walked towards Kate's room and stopped right in front of it when he got there. He sighed slightly and opened the door. The first thing he saw was a nurse standing up and recording, and a monitor right above the hospital bed where Kate was lying on. The nurse smiled at him and exited the room. Jack walked over to Kate's bed and smiled sadly as he saw her bruised figure. Her skin had lost its tan and her freckles were no longer visible through those scrapes and bruises.
Jack pulled a chair and sat down carefully on it. He took her hand, which was extremely cold and kissed it softly. He sighed as he put a strand of hair behind her ear and stroked her face with a finger, lovingly.
'Hi, Kate.' he whispered and kissed her hand again.
'It's Jack.' he smiled. 'Don't worry, you are gonna be fine. I'll make sure of that. You'll be just fine... I hope you get better soon. I miss you so much.' he added when a few tears got into his eyes. 'I'll come back soon to see how you're doing; I have to go to work now. Get better.' he said and kissed her forehead as he got up and looked back while smiling before walking out of the room and getting ready for work.
I am really sorry that I haven't updated for a while, but here was chapter 4 for you! I just want to say thank you so much for all those wonderful reviews and I hope that you are still enjoying it. Kate is not going to wake up for a long time, but that's all I'm giving away. Also, I think that I forgot to add in the last chapter that she had been let off by the court and no longer needs to go to prison. Please review!
