Chapter 7: close call

The last thing Johnny remembered was getting hit by the tree branch, and seeing flames coming closer and closer to him. Right before he passed out a chopper with water came in that area and poured it over the flames, not knowing Johnny was there.

When Johnny opened his eyes he wasn't walking, but he was moving. He was over someone's shoulder he wished he knew whose. It wasn't until he heard the voices of Brice and Roy. Obviously he was over Roy's shoulder, at least that's what he was hoping for. Johnny made a little moaning noise.

"Hey pal it's alright, we got you and we are heading back to base to get you looked at then to Rampart with you." Roy told his partner in a soothing voice. After hearing that Johnny passed out again.

Once at base Brice and Roy did what they could and got Johnny to Rampart. He had a couple burns on his back and legs but nothing major.

In Johnny's room was Elizabeth sitting by the side of Johnny's bed, holding his hand, watching him sleep. Johnny woke up and saw Elizabeth sleeping holding his hand. He rubbed hers and she finally woke up.

"Hey." She smiled. "How are you feeling?"

Johnny tried to get a word out but coughed because his throat was so dry. Elizabeth handed Johnny a cup of water, Johnny took a drink. "Better now."

"That's good." Elizabeth gave a small smiled. "Listen Johnny, I'm sorry for the fight and pushing you out onto the couch." She tried to apologize.

Johnny held up his hand. "I understand, hormones and stuff, and yet I really should have started that sooner. But you know it was kinda relaxing pulling an all-nighter doing that." Johnny admitted.

Elizabeth smiled. "Well when you get home, you are back in our room."

"Well I hope so." Johnny teased. "It does look like I'll be off for a little while; I can get more stuff done."

"No you have to rest then." Elizabeth was happy he wanted to do more but even though it was just burns he did have to take care of himself.

"It's just a couple burns, I'll be fine." Johnny protested.

"Let's just see how you feel and what you're discharge instructions say."

"Alright fine." Johnny gave a joking whine.

"How's our favorite paramedic doing?" A voice from the door asked.

"Stubborn." Elizabeth turned to face Dixie at the door.

"Well if he doesn't listen we can keep him here until he is completely healed." Dixie smiled walking over to the bed.

"No absolutely not." Johnny said sitting up more in his bed.

"Then you better listen to her and you're doctors." Dixie gave him her stern look like she meant business.

"Yes Ma'am." Johnny replied knowing not to mess with Dixie when she gave that look.

"Come on Elizabeth let's go get some coffee and lunch." Dixie suggested to Elizabeth.

"That sounds good to me." Elizabeth gave Johnny a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey what about me?!" Johnny shouted as they were walking out.

"Lunch will be up here soon." Dixie turned around and answered Johnny.

"But I'm hungry now."

"Well you will have to wait your turn." Dixie said then turned to walk out the door.

"But I'm hungry now." Johnny said but Dixie and Elizabeth were out of ear shot. Johnny was all alone in his room with nothing to do but wait for lunch and watch whatever soap opera that was on the television. He just couldn't wait to get home now.