Hey! I know it has been a while, and I'm sorry. School started and it's SO much work. I am also having trouble writing another story, so if anyone wants to help ;). Anyway, thank you for your support. Here is the next chapter!
Sonny's POV
My heart sank a little. I sat there, looking straight ahead, just letting everything sink in. It was hard to swallow, and in that moment, everything became surreal. Sitting in a hospital, everything is making sense from the moment I woke up. I now know why I can't feel my legs, why by back is aching. I looked over to my mom, tears in her eyes, identical to Chad's, both watching me intently. Tears are welling up in my own eyes when I realize what this means. No more dancing or going to clubs with Chad, no more strutting the red carpet. I could kiss my dream of a future concert goodbye.
"So- So, if I do the therapy, when can I walk again?" I stuttered.
"A year and a half if you're lucky." Chad said, taking my hand and giving it a light squeeze. "But, Sonny, you can do it, if you really want to, you can, and if you don't, that's okay too." He said looking into my eyes. I couldn't help but cry. The room was silent apart from my blubbers. Chad sat on the bed next to me and held me close. I buried my face into his chest while he smoothed my hair and rocked me a little. I held on to him, I held him like my life depended on it. I only noticed later that while I was in Chad's arms, I was holding my mother's hand. I had two of the most important people next to me. I cried, and I cried. I didn't notice my mother get up and go into the hall. I could hear her talking to the doctor faintly, my cries still echoing through the room. Chad was whispering to me, it was going to be alright. In the time that I was crying, I fell asleep, my breathing controlled, trying to concentrate on Chad's heartbeat. The heartbeat I missed listening to.
Chad's POV
It was hard telling Sonny, what the outcome of the crash had become. She cried until she passed out. While Connie was doing more paper work, talking with the doctor, and talking with her boss, I laid in bed with Sonny. An hour passed and Connie finally, walked back into the room.
"She still sleeping?" she asked, looking down at her daughter.
"Yea," I nodded.
"Chad, I need to talk to you." Connie said her tone was different; serious and nervous. I carefully put Sonny's head off my chest and onto the pillow. "I need you to pack some suitcases for Sonny." She said. I could feel the color drain from my face.
"Why?" I asked.
"I am moving her back to Wisconsin." She stated, keeping her composure strong. I could feel my heart in my throat, my stomach starting to churn. "She needs physical therapy, and someone to watch over her. We have a lot of family and while I'm at work, she can get that."
"No." I said. It only took one word for Connie to get that pissed off look.
"No? What do you mean 'no'? Chad, she is my daughter, she needs all the support she can get. If she stays here, who will give that to her? You? Come one Chad, be realistic here. You like to go out and have fun, it's your nature, and I get it. Sonny needs more than that. Look at it this way; it won't be your responsibility." I cannot believe this. "I think the best thing to do is to end thing now, this way it will not be even harder for the both of you." She finished.
"Now, excuse me when I say you are fucking nuts." I said her eyes widened. "Were you blind while I was here for the past month? I sat by her for a month. I didn't eat; I didn't sleep, waiting for her to open her big brown eyes. I can give her the support. I am done acting; I could give her the full attention she deserves. I love to party and have fun with Sonny. But if I have to give that up just to be with her, I don't care. I love her, and I will be with her all the way. For you to say that I wouldn't have to be responsible for her, is messed up. You are one sick lady if you think I would let one accident throw away a wonderful 4 year relationship. I love Sonny, and I will NOT let you take her to the middle of nowhere. I am what she needs; I have been there for her for the past 4 years. Ever since you went back to Wisconsin, I was there for her, not you." I was angry, pointing my finger at her.
"You think she'll stay? Why don't we ask her what she wants to do?" Connie said.
"Don't do that," I said, calming my voice, "she cannot give you a truthful answer if you ask her. She won't want to let you down, and she won't want to upset me either. Please, be the mother, tell her to stay here. I could do it, I'll sell her apartment, and she'll move in with me, I'll find a physical therapist that will come to the house. I can do it, please." I was begging at this point. Her face softened and she was about to give in.
"Chad, she is my daughter, I worry about her. There are paparazzi outside and in the lobby. They know Sonny is here. They will eat her alive out here. You have kept this a secret over a month and who knew that paparazzi and stupid people. What are you going to do about that?" she asked.
"That's the least of our worries. Sonny is strong, she can hold her own. She has me by her side. This doesn't change her talent. Even if she won't start walking right away, she can do whatever she wants. You are her mother, you should know that." I said. She nods solemnly.
"You promise to take care of her."
"Like my life depended on it." I nod with her. In a minute, Sonny stirs awake.
Sonny's POV
I felt Chad put my head on the pillow. I woke up after that. I heard the conversation between my mother and Chad. I can't believe she would say that to him. Chad yelled at my mother, he expressed his love for me, through his cracking voice and desperate pleas. I tried really hard not to cry and I couldn't take pretending to be asleep any longer. I stirred a little and Chad and my mom walked to my bed.
"Sonny, I decided it would be best if you stayed here, in California. I don't want you to change your scenery." My mom said, taking my hand. Chad was behind her, grinning to himself. "I have to head back to Wisconsin tonight; I have been out of work for over a month." She told me. I nodded quietly.
"I understand" I whispered. It suddenly hurt to talk, a lump forming in my throat.
"I love you, Sonny" she said, her voice cracking. "I'm only a phone call away, and Chad promised to take good care of you." She said hugging me.
"I know he will. I love you mom." I said. She kissed my forehead and after saying goodbye to Chad, she left. A little tear escaped my eye. Chad came over and whipped it away.
"Chad" I whispered.
"Yea" he whispered back.
"My back hurts." I said, another tear escaping my eye. He nodded and pressed the nurse call button.
"Ann, she is in pain, is there anything we could do?" he asked my nurse.
"I'll give her another dose; she should be fine 'till the morning."
"Thanks." Chad and I say at the same time. When Ann leaves, Chad slides me to one side of the big hospital bed and lays down next to me. I wrap my arms around his torso, carefully not to push the needles in my arm any further, and lay my head against his chest. My head rises to the movements of his chest. He kisses my head and for a moment it feels like old times.
"I missed you." He says quietly.
"I missed you too" I say, looking up at him. He leaned down and left a sweet kiss against my lips. I smiled and put my head back on his chest.
"Will this change everything? Will it change us?" I asked him, playing with his fingers.
"Yes," he started. I got a little panicky, "It will make us stronger." He said. I smiled and kissed his hand. "I love you" he added, kissing my head.
"I love you too." I said before a deep sleep consumed us both.
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