Again another short chapter but it's a little more emotional than the last (at least I hope it is) so I hope you enjoy it and please review to let me know what you think :-) xxx
Carla enters Jaimee's hospital room, timidly. Despite having been in to see Jaimee just half an hour earlier, seeing her unconscious, lifeless body lying on the bed was still a terrible shock. She edges closer to the bed, almost as if she is scared before lowering herself into one of the chairs at the side of the bed.
'Jaimee? I don't know if you can hear me but the doctor said it might help hearing a friendly voice. Me? Friendly? That's a laugh isn't it?' Carla lets out a little chuckle before cursing herself, unsure of what to say. 'It's mum, by the way. I don't know if my voice sounds different to you. I'd like to think you know I'm here. Haven't really done anything to deserve the title of a mother though have I? But when you wake up, if you wake up, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.'
Michelle opens the door to Jaimee's hospital room slowly, barely making a sound. She is visibly shaken by Jaimee's appearance, letting out a small gasp as if unable to catch her breath, although Carla doesn't hear. Michelle leans against the door frame, allowing a tear to trickle down her cheek.
'Come on Jay, you know I'm not good at all this soppy, heart to heart stuff. Or at least I wasn't. I'm an Ice Queen me, I've told you that. Nothing and no-one could crack this hard woman. Well, not until you came along. Turned me into a proper emotional wreck you have; completely turned my world upside down. I wouldn't change a thing though. You're my little princess, always have been and always will be. That's why I reacted so badly when I heard about your...troubles. You're the most precious thing to me and the idea that you would do something that could so easily kill you tore me apart.'
Carla begins to cry, unable to keep her emotions in for another second. She takes hold of Jaimee's hand, intertwining their fingers, tightening her grip; not wanting to let go of her daughter.
'I know you must be in a lot of pain right now sweetheart but I'm begging you to keep fighting. You've got so much left to live for; your businesses, that bloody motorbike you love so much. Family. Friends. Hey, you ought to see that waiting room. It's full of people wanting to see you. So you see, you young lady, need to keep battling through the pain, because we couldn't bare it if you left us so soon. I'm sorry for everything I said to you. You're my daughter and you always will be, no matter what happens in the future. I love you baby, please, always remember that.'
Carla's sobs become louder and the tears begin to fall quicker as Michelle walks over to her. She crouches down beside Carla who turns to look at her, her sobs silencing for a few moments.
'Pathetic, soppy old cow aren't I?' Carla muttered through her tears, trying to lighten the mood.
'Yeah.' Michelle grinned, wiping Carla's tears from her flushed cheeks. 'She will get through this, love. I promise you.'
'I feel so helpless.'
'Me too. Come here.' Michelle holds Carla as the distressed woman allows herself to fall into her arms.