I bet some of you were not expecting that,hey? Anyway, this chapter is split into two parts.
POV-Sky
I looked over the clock, six 'o' clock in the morning. I had not slept a wink all night. The nurse said if I talked to Sophie she would hear me, so I spent most of my time just talking to her. I told her about things Lucy had said after she left to go to the mainland, and reassured her that everyone at home was thinking of her.
I was so tired but I could not bring myself to sleep. I could not help thinking that what had happened was somewhat my fault. I could of gone with her to the mainland but no I said she needed some free time and stayed at home, letting her go alone.
Its the most horrible thing seeing Sophie laying there, when she is well she is normally so full of life. But now, it is like all that life as been drained out of her. I miss seeing the sparkle in her beautiful blue eyes, I miss seeing her smile and I miss the way she sings happily as she works around the hotel.
I pulled myself more into my thoughts, thinking about all the fun me, Soph and Lucy had together. I remember a couple of weeks ago, when we were having a picnic on the beach. I sat watching Sophie and Lucy splashing around in the shallow water,giggling and chasing each other around.
Then I thought of Lucy, doubting she slept much last night either. Sophie always told her a bedtime story, normally one she made up off the top of her head about the adventures of island princess Lucy. And she hates being alone, so attempting to sleep in her bed in our empty room was probably horrid for her.
Looking back to the clock I saw almost an hour had past. I stood up and wandered out of the room as my phone begin to ring. It was Donna. "Hi Donna"I said leaning against the wall. "Hi Sky, any improvements with Soph?" She replied. "No change" I heard her sigh sadly."Oh"
"How is Lucy Lu?" I asked. "She was crying her little heart out last night, asking what has happened and sobbing that she wanted her mummy. She eventually fell asleep once we moved her bed into me and Sam's room. She said that she would have bad dreams when she was alone. And what's this about stories?" Donna replied.
"Sophie makes up the stories, and is Lu ok this morning?" I replied. "She is still a bit sulky, I was wandering if I should bring her with me to the hospital" I thought about it. "Ok yeah. Then I can see her and maybe explain this to her." I replied. "Ok, I will see you at nine"
Turning my phone off I walked back into the room. "Excuse me, can my daughter come in here and see her mum?" I asked the nurse as she checked the heart monitor. "How old is she?" She asked. "Lucy, she is three and a half" I replied.
"Three and a half, no sir. Don't you think seeing her mummy like this would upset her"
I knew it probably would upset Lucy, but I also knew it would help me explain what is happening to her mummy. "Please, she won't be in here very long. I just have to explain to
her what is going on and I think she has to see her mum"
"Alright sir, but no longer then 10 minutes." She replied. "Thank you" I sat at Sophie's bedside for two hours, finally managing to get a little bit of sleep
"Sky" Donna said opening the door. I stepped outside and scooped Lucy into my arms.
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Pov-Narrative.
"Daddy" Lucy said burying her face in her father's shoulder. "Hey princess" Sky replied stroking her hair. She looked through the window and her smile disappeared. "Is mummy sleeping" She asked.
"Well, she is in a coma which I guess is like her being in a deep sleep. Come on, lets go see her" Sky sat with Lucy on his lap. "When will mummy wake up?" She asked.
"I don't know baby" Tears built in Lucy's eyes. "Please wake up mummy please." She said, her tiny body beginning to shake through her sobs. "I love you" Sky hated seeing her cry. "Mummy can hear you saying you love her, I promise she can" He said wrapping his arms around his daughter.
"Please get better mummy, I miss you so much. I love you mummy" Lucy sobbed. "She has to go now" the nurse said. Sky nodded. The nurse took Lucy by the hand and led her away to the waiting room. As they walked through the door, she turned and said once more. "Love you mummy"
"My god, I knew that Lucy would get upset but I had to let her see her mummy" Sky said tears now building in his eyes. Donna put her hand on his shoulder. "You did the right thing" She said. "She had to know what was happening."
Donna stepped past and stood next the bedside. "I miss you so much Sophie, its not the same not having you around, especially knowing your in this horrible place." She said stroking her daughters hand. Donna and Sam stayed for a couple of hours, just keeping Sky company, before heading off to get Lucy and going back to the hotel.
"I don't how much longer I can bear seeing you like this Baby" Sky said taking her hand is his. "I love you my beautiful wife". Just for a moment, he thought he heard her voice replying to him. But he knew it was all in his head as Sophie remained motionless in bed.
