Chapter 12
Frasier was waiting for Martin to get dressed, he wouldn't eat breakfast, and Frasier was really starting to worry about him. The phone rang, and Frasier ran over grabbing it.
"Hello"
"Hey Frasier how is Dad"?
"Not good Niles I pray Eddie is going to be OK he was awake most the night, and he won't eat"
"I heard David called he is so worried about Eddie too"
"He is a sweet boy Niles"
"Yes he is he is my boy"
Frasier smiled, "I'm going to take Dad to the clinic to see how Eddie is doing, I will call you when I find out any news"
"I can come with you both Frasier"
"No I can manage Niles"
"OK call me as soon as you hear any news, and tell Dad we are thinking about him , and Eddie"
"I will Niles"
Frasier hung up as Martin came out asking who was on the phone?
"Niles he is worried but I told him I will call him. He said they are thinking about you, and Eddie"
"I know they are but can we leave now Frasier"?
"Sure lets go" Frasier helped his Dad with his jacket, and put his on, and they left the house. They got to the parking lot, Martin got in, and Frasier ran around getting into the car, and he drove off.
"Dad you know Eddie will be in there for a while probably"
"I know Frasier I'm not stupid"
"Dad stop talking that way to me I'm trying to help you"
"I'm sorry, I'm worried"
"We all are Dad". They got there, and Frasier parked, Martin sat still, Frasier got out, and ran around opening the door.
"Dad we are here"
"I'm scared"
"Dad please lets go in". Martin got out, Frasier shut the door, and they walked into the Veterinary place. Frasier walked over to the secretary, and said they were here to see how Eddie was doing?
"Oh I will get the Doctor he is with Eddie right now"
Martin turned looking at Frasier , and he could see the panic on his Dad's face.
"Dad sit down that doesn't mean Eddie is in trouble he might be checking up on him"
"You didn't see Eddie yesterday he was limp in my arms, I thought I would lose him on the way here"
"You didn't doesn't that show you how strong the little guy is"?
"He is strong he had to be to put up with all my crap"
"Dad stop it"
The Doctor walked out, and he walked over to Martin.
"Mr. Crane"
"How is Eddie is he doing better"?
"He is still in serious pain, and he has a lot of healing to go through but he made it through the night, and he seems to be more alert"
"He is awake he must be so scared he always wakes up seeing me. He must think I deserted him, please let me see him even if it is for a minute or two"
"OK you both can see him but you cannot pick him up"
" I understand"
Martin smiled at Frasier than they followed the Doctor he took them into a back room, Martin saw Eddie laying on a small table it actually looked like a crib. He walked over, and Eddie was hooked up to machines, he could see he was bandaged up, and his heart sank seeing his little Bud like this. Martin whispered ever so low.
"Eddie"
Eddie's eyes were shut but his head shot up, and he looked back at Martin, and Frasier could swear he saw a smile on Eddie's face. Frasier never showed his emotions in public much but he felt tears coming to his eyes seeing Eddie so fragile.
Martin whispered, "Yeah Eddie it is me, I'm right here"
Eddie licked Martin's hand, and Martin smiled at the Doctor. Eddie was hooked to machines, he fought to live, but Martin could see it in Eddie's eyes he was not going to leave him, not yet. Martin whispered in Eddie's ear, "You rest Eddie, and get all better, and you will come home , and I promise you I will spoil you like crazy"
"Mr Crane he really needs his rest it is obvious he is happy to see you but he must stay calm"
"I have to leave him again please let me stay"
"Sir if you stay he will not rest, but he is content now"
Martin looked into Eddie's eyes, and whispered, "I have to go Eddie but I will be back, shut your eyes, and rest". Eddie laid his head down, and shut his eyes like he was listening to Martin, and he was content his heart was beating at a normal rate, and he fell back asleep. Frasier touched his Dad's arm, and said they should leave but they would come back soon. Martin looked at Eddie, he turned, and slowly walked out the door, and walked out to the office, and sat in a chair. Frasier followed, and sat beside him, and asked him if he was ready to leave?
"No I'm staying here maybe I can see him again , he needs me Frasier"
"OK Dad I will stay too."
