Joan and Annie were in the white room, the doctor was in front of them. Annie was anxious, waiting for what the man had to say. He began to talk :
I assume you're here for Auggie Anderson, the man who was admited here almost two hours ago ?
The two blondes nodded, they wanted to know how was Auggie. Nobody had told them anything about their colleague since they arrrived at the hospital. And this place was a little freaky, especially when you stare at the walls for about two hours without seeing anyone.
Well, he had a concussion. He hit his head hard. I don't think he's in danger now, but the few next hours may be decisive. He has a broken leg too. He will be fine about that. A few days resting in his bed without moving too much and he'll be all right. He has also a few scratches which aren't serious. No, the most serious wound is his head. We don't know if it will change his life yet. If nothing new happens, he will be fine.
Joan and Annie were less anxious than before. But they were worried about Auggie's head. Annie said hopefully :
Can we see him ?
He's asleep. But you can go to his room. The visit aren't finished yet. We gave him something to sleep throught the pain. He will be a little sore when he will wake up. Right now, he sleeps.
Thanks, doctor. Where is his room, please ?
You take the elevator to the third floor and then he's at the eighth room on the left. The nurses will come to give you somE extra pillows if you need.
We'll ask if we need pillows. Thanks again.
The two women exited the room and went into the elevator. Joan said :
We now he'll be all right, at least.
Yeah, but I'm worried about his head. What if he has serious damages which can't be healed ? What if he doesn't remember us ? What if he becomes a vegetable ?
It won't happen. The doctor himself is not sure about this.
They entered the room. Auggie was sleeping peacefully. A machine indicated the heart health and he had a liquid injected right in his arm. He seemed so miserable in his bed ! Joan wanted to cry, but Annie was right beside her and she couldn't without her noticing it. Auggie had a broken leg and his head has wrapped. Annie came to hold her best friend's hand. The scene was heartbreaking. Joan took a seat and she took his other hand. She wiped dicretly a trear from her cheek. Annie didn't evene try to hide her tears. She cried frankly. Joan squeazed her shoulders lightly.