Here is the next chapter. I know it's a bit short. Anyway enjoy.
Chapter 8
HMAS Hammersley pulled into port just as the sun was making its way over the horizon. The weather was completely different from the day before. It actually looked like it was going to be a beautiful day. An ambulance was waiting, as were the local authorities.
Kate was carried to the top deck so that she could go to hospital. Mike was the one carrying her and Swain was right behind them so he could keep an eye on her because she was running a high temperature.
She was mostly delirious but had a moment of clarity. Kate sighed as she looked at Mike and made decision.
"I never know my father and my mother was never around so I can't honestly tell you what my parents are like because I don't keep in contact with them." Kate said very quietly to Mike so Swain wouldn't overhear.
She looked up into Mike's face. He was starring straight back at her. He opened his mouth to say something but an ambulance driver came over with a stretcher and said, "Just place her on here sir."
Kate looked away and smiled at the ambulance driver. She was placed on the stretcher and was immediately put into the ambulance. She glanced at Mike, his expression was unreadable. The doors shut and Kate was taken away to hospital.
As soon as Kate got wheeled into the hospital everything went crazy. People surrounded her. Kate had never really liked hospitals and all this activity wasn't helping. Kate closed her eyes so she didn't have to watch them.
Just breathe, she told herself.
"Miss? Are you ok?"
Kate slowly opened her eyes and saw a nurse standing next to her. "I'm... ok I just don't like hospitals that much."
She smiled. "Well as soon as I fit this up to you the sooner, you can leave." She held an I.V. in her hand. "Just hold still."
Kate closed her eyes again. All she wanted to do was curl up and sleep. She felt a sharp pain in her left hand.
Breathe in; breathe out, as Kate tried to stay calm. Relax.
"There, all done. Considering that you don't like hospitals much you are doing really well."
Kate opened her eyes and smiled. "I don't like them but that doesn't mean I make a fuss. I let people who know what they are doing do their job. As you say, the sooner you do it, the sooner I can leave."
The nurse smiled. "Well, I'll see you later."
Kate just sat back and closed her eyes. She really needed sleep. Her thoughts slowly drifted away. The last coherent thought was the look on Mike's face as she was being taken away to hospital.
Well that's a wrap for now. I know nothing much happens but I had to add it because I wanted to show Kate answering the question even though she tries to forget her past it's still there and I wanted to show putting trust in Mike and also taking risk. I also just wanted put everyone at rest and show that Kate is going to be ok.
If anyone has any quieries ask me and I'll get back to you. If something doesn't make sense let me know and if you have time could you please review. You don't have to but it would be very appriciated.
Cheers,
Fantasygirl77
