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Buffy notice how tired her dad looked and told him he should go home a get some rest. He protested until Buffy assured him that she would be fine. Buffy was a bit apprehensive because she still hated being in a hospital but she held on to the bear Link gave her and felt better. It hadn't taken long for Buffy to get bored. There was nothing for her to do and she wasn't tired anymore. Looking up at the clock in the room Buffy saw that it was almost time for Corny's show. Getting out of bed Buffy tested her legs and was glad to see that they weren't weak from not being used. The floor was cold on her bare feet but Buffy knew that would make her stealthier. She crept quietly along the hall jumping to the shadows when someone was coming. She checked several rooms not finding a TV. It was about a minute till four when Buffy came across the staff lounge. It was empty and Buffy snuck in and turned the TV on. She quickly turned the knob until she found the show. It had just started and the council was dancing as Corny sang. Buffy found herself singing quietly along with the music. She watched as they did role call and it was Link turns as he adjusted his tie and gave a wink to the camera which Buffy knew was for her. After the dance of the week, the camera went back to Corny.
"That was our dance of the week. Now Corny has some good news for our viewing audience. Many of you have sent your condolences upon hearing about one of our staff who also happens to be the girl of very own Link Larkin had taken ill and went into a coma. We at the Corny Collin's show are proud to announce that as of eleven this morning Buffy Summers is awake and well at Baltimore General Hospital."
Buffy watched as the Council began to clap and even some of them hugged each other in relief.
"We'll be right back after this commercial break."
Buffy smiled thinking it was good to see that she really had made some good friends here. A tear slid down her cheek as she thought about Willow and Xander but that was another life that seemed so long ago. The show came back from commercial and Buffy continued to watch until she realized she wasn't alone.
"There you are. Do you know I have half this hospital looking for you? What are you doing in the staff lounge anyway?" Doctor Smith asked looking pretty miffed.
"Hey doc, the show is about half over but feel free to join me." Buffy said not noticing Doctor Smith's look.
With an agitated sigh Doctor Smith sat beside her on the couch and noticed what she was watching. He instantly recognized the young man singing and a few of the dancers as people who stopped by to see Miss Summer during her coma.
"So this is why you felt the need to stir up this hospital in a frenzy looking for you to see a TV show?"
"Yeah, Link the one that is singing is my guy, and even though he stopped by earlier I miss him. Plus, there is nothing to do in that room and I got bored. You should see about putting TV's in the room or a radio so that a person doesn't go completely insane from boredom."
"I'll bring your suggestion up with my bosses at the next staff meeting. This was a very dumb stunt you pulled. You could have been seriously hurt if your legs buckled from inactivity or if you got dizzy walking down the hall."
"I'm a fast healer Doc, and I need to be active or I get restless unless I have something to occupy myself with. I can guarantee you that I am the healthiest sick person you have here. So when can I go home?"
"You just came out of your coma less than eight hours ago. I still have test to run to make sure there was no permanent damage done."
"Well let's go Doc, What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Buffy said grabbing hold of the doctor's arm with one hand and holding the back of her gown to keep it shut.
Buffy had been poked and prodded for over an hour as the doctor ran his test on her. She had been given a pair of scrub pants to wear underneath her gown so she wouldn't have to worry about what others might be seeing. Her eyes widen in shock upon seeing that her room was now filled with flowers, stuffed animals, candy, and cards.
"Where did all this come from?" She asked getting up from the wheelchair and looking at the cards on some of the flowers.
"Apparently you have a few fans of your own. The nurses say that they been coming in ever since five and this isn't even all of them. They been putting anything else coming in the room next to this one which at the moment is thankfully empty."
There was a knock on the door and both Buffy and Doctor Smith turned to see Link, Corny, Tracy, and few other council members.
"Have room for a few more?" Link asked.
"I always have room for you guys." Buffy said motioning for them to enter.
"I'll let you visit with your friends for a while but please stay in your room."
"I make no promises Doc." Buffy said with a smile and Doctor Smith groaned before leaving which caused Buffy to laugh.
Once the doctor left those that hadn't seen Buffy earlier greeted her and gave her the flowers and other gifts.
"So where did all these flowers come from?" Tracy asked going over to look at some them.
"I don't know. I was just checking out the names when you guys came. According to Doctor Smith they started arriving about five."
"Do you know someone named Nancy Brown or Barbra Novack?" Tracy asked. Buffy shook her head.
"It would seem you have fans of your own Buffy. I never told you this because you said it made you nervous to be in front of the camera, but that show where Link sang to you we got a bag full of mail wanting you to come back on the show. When it got out that you were sick and then went into a coma we got letters asking about you, and on today's show I told them you were out of it." Corny told her as he sat at the end of the bed.
"I know I saw most of the show. It's why Doctor Smith told me to stay in my room. I snuck out to find a TV to watch the show. I was bored and felt great so I went in search of a TV. Found one in the staff lounge and turned it on just in time to catch the opening number. You all were great by the way especially you."
Buffy said to Link giving him a quick kiss.
"This isn't even all of them. The nurses have been putting any new gifts coming in, in the room next door. Let's go check it out."
Before anyone could say anything Buffy was up and out the door. They all smiled at the fact that she was definitely feeling better. Buffy opened the door to the room next door and her mouth dropped open.
"There's got to be over a hundred gifts in there." Link said joining his girlfriend in her fish expression.
"Buffy, what are you going to do with all of this?" Shelley asked.
"I don't…" Buffy's sentence died off as a smile came to her face. "You guys feel like helping me spread a little cheer in this place?"
"Sure, what do…"
"…you have in mind?" Maureen and Doreen asked.
"Corny, can you see if you can snag us a couple of carts to put this stuff on? You guys are about to show the patients in this hospital that you really are the nicest kids in town. Just think what it would do for the patient's morale to be given flowers from Corny Collins, Link Larkin or from any of the council. It would make their day."
Everyone thought about it for a moment and agreed with Buffy. Corny and Tracy went off to find carts to put everything on. They returned a few minutes with the carts and Doctor Smith.
"I thought I told you to stay in your room."
"You did but I told you I wasn't promising you anything. So care to help?" Buffy said as she began helping the others.
"Just promise me that if you feel tired you'll come back to bed. My shift is over and I left instructions for Dr. Carrey to make sure your back in your bed once visiting hours are over."
"Thanks Doc."
It had taken the group over two hours to get rid of everything and it had been so worth it. Seeing how the faces lit up on not just the children's face but adults as well really left a warming feeling inside them. Buffy returned to her room and the only gifts in there were the ones from her friends and family. Everyone had said goodnight and Link hesitated not ready to leave Buffy but Doctor Carrey had come and threw him out. Now Buffy was lying in bed trying to sleep but not succeeding. The door to her room opened and she instantly recognized the figure.
"I thought you went home." Buffy told him as he closed the door and made his way around to the other side of the bed.
"I could tell you didn't want me to go. I waited until everyone was gone and came back." Link said lying beside her. Buffy snuggled up to him her head resting on his shoulder and his arms coming up around her.
"I love you Buffy. I love you so much. I was afraid I was never going to get to tell you again."
"I love you too. Link will you do something for me?"
"Sure Lil Darlin, anything for you." Link said kissing the side of her cheek.
"Will you sing me to sleep?"
Link nodded and began to sing their song for her and stroking her hair gently. He continued to sing quietly until she closed her eyes and soon was sleeping soundly. The door to the room opened and Link didn't move when the nurse entered.
"Finally asleep is she. You have a beautiful voice young man and she is lucky to have someone like you to care for her." An older nurse who reminded Link of his grandmother had come in.
"I'm the lucky one Ma'am, because she has changed my life in so many ways. I couldn't imagine life without her and I hope I never have to find out."
"Doctor Carrey will be making his rounds in half an hour. I won't say anything about you being here after visiting hours as long as you're gone before he comes."
"I will be and thank you Ma'am."
Link nodded once again and waited for the nurse to leave. He slowly extracted himself from underneath Buffy and made sure she was resting comfortably grabbed the teddy bear that sat on the table by the bed and placed it beside her. He then kissed her forehead quickly before leaving.
I hoped you liked this chapter. The next chapter brings a surprise for Buffy.
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