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"Emily, you have to calm down! You are going to hyperventilate," Kel Brackett said, squatting in front of Emily Stanley. After Roy and Johnny had gotten her out of Karen's room, they practically had to carry the hysterical Emily to the lounge down the hall.
Emily started to calm down, her breathing beginning to go back to normal.
"That's it. Just take slow, deep breaths," Roy said from the left side of Emily. Roy and Johnny were sitting protectively next to their captain's wife.
"I'm okay. I just need a few minutes," Emily said quietly.
"Well, I came in to tell you that Karen is still with us. She is certainly giving us a run for our money. I'm hoping this is the last episode. I really don't know how much more stress her body could handle," Kel said, standing and getting himself a cup of coffee.
"What caused her to crash like that?" Johnny asked his arm still around Emily's shoulders.
"She's starting to get an infection. It's adding more stress to her body. But we've started her on antibiotics to ward it off. It is a miracle she is still with us, though."
"I didn't know you believed in miracles, doc," Johnny said, half teasingly.
"They happen all the time in this profession. Sometimes we do all we can for a patient, we think it's the end, then something bigger takes over to bring that person back," Kel said, sitting at the table.
"Well, you're right about that. We've seen it many times too. But, as long as Karen is still hanging on, we are going to be here for her," Roy said.
"She needs that. I still strongly believe that people in a coma know what is going on. I think you guys are the reason she is still hanging on." Kel said standing and putting his coffee cup on the counter.
"I hope she pulls through for Hank's sake. He is defiantly worried about her," Emily said, standing as well. "Can I see her?"
"Well, if you are feeling better, then yes. Roy and John can go with you to keep an eye on you," Kel said, heading for the door.
"Thanks Doctor Brackett," Emily said, her face brightening a little.
"Anytime. If you need me, I'll be in my office," Kel said leaving the room.
"Are you sure you want to go Emily?" Roy asked concern for his captain's wife in his eyes.
"Yes Roy. I need to see her for a few minutes, then go back to Hank, who I'm sure is freaking out like I did. I just need to see her."
"Okay. Let's go," Johnny said, as the trio left the lounge and headed to Karen's room.
