Ch 24

~A FEW DAYS LATER~
~STEVE'S POV~

It has been a few days since Bruce put the ventilator tube in Bella. The doctors thought it would be best to put her in a medically induced coma. They are supposed to wake her up today, but there is a possibility that she won't wake up when the doctors stop the sedation. She could wake up on her own or she might not wake up at all. I have to stop thinking this way. She will wake up and she will get better.

"Steve?"

"Yeah."

"You should go and get some actual sleep. I will come and get you if something happens, I promise." Nat said.

I nodded my head and went to the room the nurses let us use. It has a couple bunks and couches in it for the doctors and nurses that work long shifts to catch a quick nap. When it was made clear that none of us would leave Bella's side, some of the nurses showed us this room, and said we could use it as well. I laid down and shut my eyes, letting exhaustion take over.

~BELLA'S POV~

When I woke up, I freaked out because there was something in my throat. Someone grabbed my hand.

"Bella, calm down. Relax, it's okay." Clint reassured me.

I started to relax, while Clint kept talking to me. I motioned to him to get me something to write with. Clint handed me a pad and a pen.

'What happened? What is in my throat?' I wrote.

"You couldn't get enough air in your lungs, so Bruce put in a tube to hook you up to a ventilator to help you breathe. After that, the doctors put you in a medically induced coma. You have been out for a few days." Clint answered.

'Where is everybody?' I questioned.

"Pepper had to go back to the company for some meetings. Tony and Bruce went to go get some food. It took a lot of convincing to get Tony to leave the room. Nat finally convinced Steve to get some sleep, and Nat later joined him." he responded.

'Can you go get Tony?'

"Of course. I'll be right back okay. Hang tight."

With that Clint left the room. After ten minutes he came back with Tony. Uncle Tony looked terrible and I wrote it down and let him read it.

"Really? I look this terrible because I have been worried about you. We all have." Tony smiled.

'Are you okay Uncle Tony? Please don't lie to me.' I asked.

"I've been worrying about you. I love you kid, but you are giving me grey hairs." He teased.

'When can I get this tube out and go home?'

"Soon. Clint can go and get the doctor, and I'll get the family."

'If they are asleep, let them sleep please.'

"Okay."

The door opened, and in walked the doctor.

"I'm glad you are awake Ms. Swan. How are you feeling?"

'Good. Can you take this tube out now?'

"I don't see why not. It will be a little uncomfortable. Are you ready?" he explained.

I grabbed Tony's hand and nodded my head. The doctor gently pulled the tube out. Once it was out, I coughed for a minute before I took in a deep breath. It was then that Steve burst through the doors.

"You know, I can't tell if you have the worst or the best timings for your dramatic entrances." I joked.

He laughed and leaned over to kiss me.

"I'm glad you are okay." He whispered.

"Me too."

AN: Hey! Sorry for the delay, I went camping and to Amish. Thank you for reading and reviewing. ~Ariel