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Chapter 4: Bad News And Some Peace
Bruce and Maxine looked up as Amy was wheeled out and they started to get up, but Kyle shook his head and motioned for them to sit back down before he followed Amy through the swinging doors and into surgery.
Maxine felt slightly confused by this, they were heading towards the operating theatre, why would they need to go in there, Kyle had said she was going to be ok, she turned her attention to Bruce to switch her mind off of it. She patted his arm "Thank god you came to our house.... you saved her life!"
"I was there to apologise for not being there for her at her wedding.... and then.... and then...."
"I know dear, I know. Don't worry, this isn't your fault, you saved her. Remember that." Bruce tried in vain to keep back the tears but failed miserably. Maxine put her arms around him and he relaxed and for the first time since arriving at the Gray household. Lauren was walking back from her visit to the vending machines and when she saw Bruce crying she ran over.
"Is mom ok? Is she ok? When can we see her?" Maxine took her hand
"I honestly don't know sweetie." Lauren sat on the floor and lent against her legs and stared in shock at the ceiling, while Maxine played with her hair.
Amy felt at peace as she swam in the darkness, there was no pain, and although she remembered Stu she felt no guilt or love towards him. Suddenly she felt like her chest was being opened and she breathed in. The air was stale, she felt strange, and her stomach was.... it felt like it was being emptied, like part of her was being removed, she didn't understand. She suddenly felt very tired and the stale air vanished, as she was pulled further into the darkness that was enveloping her.
Kyle felt beads of sweat run down his face as the crash cart had to be called for again. "Come on Amy, you are stronger than this, don't let this one mistake take over you!" This time it took longer to revive her, but finally they managed to bring her back. He felt like his heart had stopped that time. They finished up as quickly as they could and rushed her to recovery. Kyle ran to where his family was anxiously waiting.
"She will be fine you can come see her in about 15 minutes."
"Where did you take her?" Bruce enquired, finally able to speak.
"Surgery, there were some complications."
"What complications?"
"Um.... doctor/patient confidentiality I'm afraid. I can't tell you that." Bruce and Maxine glanced at each other and then back at Kyle. "I'm sorry Aunt Max, but I can't tell you!"