The Changes Begin
The next couple of weeks the doctors didn't say anything else about the life support. Or anytjing else for that matter. They would only answer any questions they had about Marissa but nothing more.
Everyone visited every couple of days but Julie would visit everyday, while Ryan would go every night and stay most of the night. By now he was finding it hard to keep up with the demands of his business and getting time to see Marissa so nights where his only time. But he was happy about the business and had now become a millionaire. But the money didn't mean anything unless Marissa was there to share it with him. Sometimes he would go to the hospital at night just to be able to sleep. The truth was that when he was in the poolhouse he could only lie awake thinking of Marissa but when he was with her it felt right and he could sleep. The nurses would come in to check on everything and often found him sleeping in the chair next to Marissa's bed with their hands intwinded with each others.It was cute but the nurses always were caring and placed a blanket over Ryan and were always very discrete about it. Ryan had grown to like these women and often would talk to them and bring them good coffee from the cafe down the road or some donuts. Ryan was their favourite and most frequent visitor (besides Julie). Kathy was one of the nurses at the hospital. She was an older lady and was usually the one on during the late night shift when Ryan came in. She was the one that always came in and put the blanket over Ryan so he wouldn't get cold and she was the nicest, most friendly and caring nurse there and she had become Ryan's favourite.
Ryan came in after a very busy week at work and just needed some quiet time with Marissa. She was the only thing that could relax him and make him feel better after a crappy day or week. He called Kirsten as he arrived at the hospital and let her know he wouldn't be home til late and that he will grab something to eat on the way home. "Okay sweetie. See you later then"
Ryan had come in a little earlier than usual. There were 4 nurses at the reception area. "Afternoon ladies. How's things Kathy? How's little Billy going?" "Hello Mr. Atwood. Yes everything is good at home. You've come in a little early today?" Kathy asked gesturing to the clock. It was only 6.00 o'clock. Usually he would be there until at least 7.30pm. "Yes. Had a rough week at work and needed to see Riss... How is she today?" Ryan answered "She's the same as usual ... But maybe today will be the day hey!? With the changes today maybe it will do something to help her wake up hey!?" Kathy replied optimistically. Ryan loved how she was always so optimistic about things. It helped him cope when he wasn't as hopeful. "I hope so...Let's wait and see hey" And with that Ryan walked down the corridor to Marissa's room. Something does feel really different today. Ryan thought to himself as he entered her room and thought about what Kathy had said.
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Ryan had been just sitting their. He didnt't feel like talking today. He just wanted to be in her company. He had gently picked up her hand and had been rubbing circles across the back of her palm for the past 2 hours. When are you gonna wake up Riss. I really miss you and it's getting to hard not having you around. I know I always come here but it's not the same. You should be awake and enjoying life ...and you should be in my arms ...all the time. Please wake up soon baby. Just after Ryan had thought the last bit something changed. He hadn't called her that before but it felt so right and then he felt it...
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A/N: Soz for buggin' but I'd love more R/Rs ppppppullllllease
