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TIME LAPSE
Chapter 4
"When will she wake up?
"Hmm…I'm not sure, we'll just have to wait and see how her condition keeps up", Nina replied; looking at Jaslene stricken face, contorted with worry.
"The doctors say that fortunately, there hasn't been any serious damages to her brain, so waking up would have been possible from the time they had brought her in", Jaslene motioned; her eyes transfixed on the motionless body lying in front of her.
"Well I don't know", Nina fretted; her hands now brushing at the few strands which lay placid against her face.
The hospital room was as devoid of beauty as both Jaslene and Nina of hope. Its walls were simply cream, not peeling or dirty, just cream. An old TV set hanged from the ceiling. A window giving a view of the world below was just beneath the screen. In the corner were two chairs-which were already occupied by both girls- frayed with wear and tear. It was a typical hospital room, sparse and functional.
"I just wish we could do some-
"LOOK! Nina blurted; motioning towards Kristi's lifeless body. "She's…She's crying", Nina stammered; now on her feet and towards her friend.
"She is …, Jaslene wept; standing beside Nina with her hand clasped against the moist cheeks. "Can you hear us? She asked with a hopeful tone.
"Can you hear us Kristi? Nina joined in.
Her heart thumped in accordance with slow, shallow breaths. Serenity was plastered across her face as she slept. At peace, her consciousness swirled in the land of dreams, oblivious to the physical world; Kristi's body lay unresponsive to their inquiring.
"Nothing…, Jaslene sighed.
"Hey girls, you doing ok", a voice came through the doors.
"Miss Davis! Yes we're ok, a little bruise here and there, but we're ok", Nina stated. "Oh doctor Harding, how are you? Staring on the man closely behind; his left hand clutching on seemingly important documents.
"I'm good", he smiled back. "But you girls need to be back and in your rooms, get some rest", he ushered.
"But-
"No buts, you both were in a serious accident. Although by some miracle you're all still alive and in good physical shape, you still need to rest your body from all the exhaustion it had yesterday", he informed.
"Fine", they both affirmed simultaneously; making their way out of the room and into the dimly lit hallways.
The door fastened behind them, leaving both individuals to converse among themselves.
"So…Ms. Davis", he started. "You're the aunt of the patient, am I right? We have done some test on your niece to see how her condition has progressed", he informed; eyes set on the documents in his hand.
"Yes and how is her condition? I was told that she would have been awake by morning, the latest by noon and it's far past that Mr. Harding; that's a good sixteen hours gone by", she breathed; hands firmly intertwined watching as the man examines the bedridden girl.
"Certainly so Ms. Davis, we have examined her on three occasions prior to her arrival here. But nothing seemed to be showing up, indicating the cause of your niece's circumstance", he spoke; helplessness in his voice.
"There has to be something", she gasped.
"We can only come to the conclusion that she maybe in a coma, as she exhibits the symptoms of a comatose individual. She shows a complete absence of wakefulness and is unable to consciously feel, speak, hear, or move", he informed. "For a patient to maintain consciousness, two important neurological components must function. The first is the cerebral cortex—the gray matter that forms the outer layer of the brain. The other is a structure located in the brainstem, called reticular activating system. Injury to either or both of these components is sufficient to cause a patient to experience a coma".
"But you have already stated that nothing is wrong with her, so how is she in a COMA! She argued; her heart pounding against her ribcages.
"That's what we are trying to figure out Ms. Davis. We are doing everything in our power to help solve the problem, but first we have to figure out the cause", he stated; his eyes trailing on the emotional woman now walking back and forth. "Please Ms. Davis, take a seat", he motioned to the chairs in the corner. "Nothing really damaging has happened to your niece, and thank god for that. Just keep your faith in her, I'm sure she will wake up", he reassured; hoping that it would calm down her worries, even by a little.
"Ok…I will", she exhaled; eyes on the body lying on the bed before her. "Just please inform me of any changes that may occur", she finalized; looking back at the man for his approval.
"Definitely Ms. Davis, I'll be on my. There are other patients that need examining right about now", he glanced at his watch. "Your niece's vitals seem to be ok, so I'll checkup later", he stated; leaving the woman who now knelt at the bed, hands clasped together in initiation of a prayer.
Outside was nothing but moon speckled darkness, but at least it was not the kind of utter blackness that swallowed a person whole, it was instead a shadowy world painted in grey-scale. Ms. Davis stood by the windows, watching as people went on to their different destinations; others just busily chitchatting, puffing on their cigarettes. Sighing, she turned from the scenic view, looking at her niece sleeping state.
"What is really going on? She exhaled; placing her hands to her cheeks.
Slowly she made her way to one of the chairs, hoping to relief the drowsiness and tension that had accumulated her body. She slithered within its form, sleep slowly pooled over her eyelids. Like a warm blanket, blackness overcame her, the woman eyes closed; finally sending her into a dreamless sleep.