Chapter 10

Kazy's POV

Things were fuzzy when I woke up. I was in an unfamiliar room and it took me a few minutes to realize it was in the hospital. I looked out the window and it was dark outside, I knew it had to be at least a day later. Everyone was in my small room and I was happy to see them. Dom was leaning against the wall asleep; Mia was lying across three chairs with Brian leaned against them. Vince was out under the window. I didn't see Rome though.

"Dom," I tried to say but it came out in a whisper. The pain in my chest was unexpected but it hurt. I glanced down and saw my entire abdomen was wrapped, that meant cracked or broken ribs. I felt the bandages on my face, I prayed they would scar. I was in too much pain now; I closed my eyes and quickly passed out again.

"They tell you anything about Ash?" I heard. I heard Dom speak clearly but I couldn't open my eyes or find the strength to talk. I couldn't move but I heard them all easily, I was just happy I also couldn't feel the pain.

"No they won't tell me anything," Vince responded. I guess I had hurt Ash enough to be in here too, that made me feel a little better all I remember is her beating the shit out of me.

"You are her only family don't they have to tell you?" Brain asked.

"The doctor said she demanded no information be released," Vince replied. He sounded freaked.

"At least we know she's awake," Mia said.

"We knew that when she screamed at us," Vince said, sounds like they were in her room before she kicked them all out. "I've never seen her like that."

"Her head is all screwed up because of that gash I'm sure she was just scared," Mia said in a softer tone. I tried to talk but couldn't. This was now getting on my nerves. I wanted to say something.

"All of you shouldn't be in here," a new voice said. I didn't recognize this man's voice.

"Sorry doctor we just worry about her," Brian said. I was happy to hear Brain say that, things have been really rough between us lately.

"Well she is looking better and should be waking up soon; I have lowered her morphine so she will be coming too in a few hours. She won't be able to handle a lot but you guys should be able to talk with her for a little," he informed them.

"How's Ash doing?" Vince asked.

"She is fine," the doctor sounded a little tenser.

"Can't you just tell us what's wrong with her or when she will be released?" he pleaded.

"I'm sorry she has demanded no information be released, but I will say she is asleep right now if some of you wanted to see her," he replied sounding terrible. "You can't stay long if she wakes up and starts screaming again she might rip her stitches."

"Thank you," Dom said. I heard the door open and then close gently. There was a long silence and even I could feel the awkwardness. I tried to pry my eyes open but it was no use. Stupid drugs.

"Are you going over there?" Brian asked.

"No, I can't stand seeing her like that and knowing she doesn't want me there. I think I'm going to go home and get some things she might need," he said. "It's what she did for me so I guess it's the right thing," he explained.

"I'm going to go over there for a while then," Brian said.

"Where is Rome?" Dom asked.

"Last I saw he was still sitting outside her door. If the doctor told him she's asleep then I'm sure he's in there."

"You say here then and I will go check on Ash for a little. I want to just see how she's doing and be back before Kaz wakes up. Just give me twenty minutes," Dom ordered. There was silence before I heard the door open and close. I was getting sleepy it was harder to listen now.

"What are we going to do?" Mia asked in a whisper.

"Try and take care of them, things are rough now but I know Ash will mellow out and things will settle down," Brian replied.

"You think Kaz will ever get over this and allow that?" Mia asked.

"Who cares what she allows?" Brian asked. Ouch and there was the pain again.

"When push comes to shove and we both know that time is coming if Kaz tells Dom her or Ash I think he might choose her and then we will be forced to take sides," she said. It sounded like she was crying.

"Mia I don't think Kaz would ever want to divide us like that. She's not that type of monster," he whispered.

"But what if it happens what if we have to choose?" she asked. I couldn't fight it anymore, I wasn't able to stay focused long enough to hear Brian answer, the darkness over took me.

Ash's POV

I was alone watching T.V in my hospital room. I had a severe concussion and split my head. I had six stitches and some bruises that weren't a big deal. My doctor was nice, but at one point when I had woken up the team was in my room and I started screaming at them to get out. The doctor explained that I was just disoriented and scared, either way though I didn't want any of them in here with me.

"How are you doing Miss. Cartel?" the nurse asked. She was nice, always in the door after I woke up to check on me.

"My head feels like it's going to explode," I said.

"Yeah that happens when you lose a fight with the ground," she joked.

"Yeah I never realized how tough the ground really was," I replied.

"Your boyfriend is still sitting right outside asking about you are you sure you don't want me to let him in. What's one visitor?" she asked. She loved Rome apparently he had been outside my door since I kicked everyone out.

"I told you he's not my boyfriend and no, no visitors," I informed her. "It would just be too hard to talk to anyone or explain right now."

"And still no brother or cute blonde guy either?" she asked with a smile.

"No not yet at least. Have you seen the big buff guy lately?" I asked.

"He's in with Miss. O'Conner like always. But if I'm being honest he stopped in here for ten minutes when you were asleep," she said biting her lip.

"It's alright the doc told me I get visitors when I'm sleeping, I can handle that," I informed her. She checked my stats before leaving my flowers on the table. There were like 5 dozen tulips. Every time I woke up she brought in more flowers but wouldn't tell me who they were from.

"Please tell me," I begged.

"Sorry but he informed me not too," she smiled before opening the door.

"Hey if Rome is still there he can come in," I said ending in a whisper. She smiled and kicked someone on the ground next to her.

"You can go in now," she said with a smile. A second later a very tired and messy Rome walked in. I tried to sit up a little more but it made my head spin.

"Hey pretty girl," he said sitting in the chair next to my bed.

"What did I tell you about stalking me?" I teased. He smiled and seemed to relax a little.

"What happened to you?" he asked becoming serious again.

"Just a little concussion, nothing I can't handle," I tried to play it casually.

"You look terrible," he said placing his hand on mine.

"The ground is tougher than I thought," I said trying to relax him.

"Who are the flowers from?" he asked tightening the grip he had on my hand. That was a little confusing I thought for sure they were from Rome.

"Jasmine," I said simply. Better than going into a conversation about something I didn't know about. He nodded and relaxed a little into the chair.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you," he said.

"Rome I made it very clear to you that I don't need help," I replied.

"This hospital says different," he informed me.

"Can we have this conversation later?" I asked getting a throbbing headache. He nodded and turned to watch the T.V with me. I smiled and felt my eyes get droopy. It was annoying I spent more time asleep then awake. The doctor said it was normal and that it should be stopping soon.

"Do me a favor," I said turning to look at Rome.

"Sure," he said eagerly.

"You have to promise you will do it though," I said knowing he wouldn't like it. He nodded without hesitation.

"Don't tell anyone I let you visit with me," I began.

"No problem," he said.

"And don't be in here when I wake up," I said. I saw the hurt on his face but he nodded. I grabbed his hand and intertwined our hands. "Thank you Rome." I said before closing my eyes. I woke up not too much later and felt decent. I was happy to be alone and pushed the button for the nurse to come in. She walked in with more tulips and I shook my head.

"You look better," she commented putting the flowers next to all the others.

"I should probably get a vase for those," I noted.

"Why bother you will just get new ones."

"Yeah I suppose, do you think you can ask the doctor to come in here I want to know what's going on with my head." She nodded and left the room. Ten minutes later the doctor walked in. He was a nice looking guy early forties I would guess, short, dark hair.

"You are looking a lot better Miss. Cartel, how are you feeling?" he asked.

"I feel better actually, kinda hungry," I admitted.

"Well two days of rest will do that to you." He examined me a little before writing notes down. "Well your stitches look good and now that you are well rested and seem to be all there having visitors might be a good idea. I'm confident in saying you won't have a panic attack again but just in case I would do one at a time. I can have the nurse bring you some food and if you keep it down alright and stay stable you could be out of here early as tomorrow evening," he said.

"Okay great thank you."

"Would you like me to let someone in?" he asked hesitating. I shook my head. "Miss. Cartel I know this is not my place but the people out there are very concerned for you and when I release you, you are going to need help. You won't be able to take care of yourself alone," he informed me.

"And why not?" I asked.

"With a concussion this bad you won't be able to drive for at least two weeks. You are going to need people watching you in case something happens, you won't be stable because your balance will be affected. This is a serious injury," he said.

"Okay I get it; can you tell me if Kazy is messed up this badly?"

"I can't discuss another patient's condition," he said. I frowned annoyed and he laughed. "I suppose I can tell you she is in more pain than you."

"That does make me feel better," I grinned.

"You really need to decide who will be helping you the next few weeks so I can explain everything to him," the doctor pushed.

"Why do you assume it's a man?" I asked.

"I didn't mean to assume that but with four men drilling me about you I just thought it would be one of them. Probably the one who sleeps in the hall outside your door, or your brother who dropped that bag for you," he said motioning to the bag on the ground. I hadn't even noticed it was there. "Or the one who pays for all those flowers."

"Any chance you know who they are from?" I asked.

"The nurses don't tell me anything," he said. I laughed and nodded.

"Okay well you can inform my brother about my condition because he will be helping me I suppose and if it's not too much to ask can you send Brian in after like twenty minutes."

"And which one would he be?" the doctor asked seeming happy I was allowing visitors.

"Cute blond," I said quoting the nurse.

"Sure thing," the doctor agreed before heading out. I reached for the bag and smile when I opened it. There were clean clothes, all my makeup, face wipes, hair brush, hair ties, and my toothbrush. Vince was kinda amazing sometimes. I brushed out my hair and pulled it up, and then wiped my face clean; it felt amazing to just do that. I put on a little make up so I wasn't so pale looking and then waited for Brian, and the long day of visitors ahead of me.

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