Shattered Together-Ch 36

When Penelope pulled up at the ER, she grabbed Jamie out and ran inside to a nurse and said, "help me, please help me", the nurse said, "what's wrong mam"?, she said, "it's Jamie, he's sick, he's running a fever of 105". The nurse said, "doctor, we need a doctor stat", she was led to a room and a doctor quickly came inside and started checking Jamie out.

Fran ran into the ER and said, "I'm looking for my grandson he was just brounght in here with a fever of 105", she said, "the doctor is in with him now", she said,
"can I go back there"?, she said, "sure, follow me". When they stepped into the room Fran wrapped her arms around Penelope and said, "what's going on"?, she said, "they are trying to bring his fever down now and they are doing blood work and chest x-rays".

The doctor said, "Mrs. Morgan" and pointed to Penelope and she said, "ohhh I'm n" and Fran and Penelope walked over and listened as the doctor said, "I've got him on an IV drip with something to bring down the fever, I've got the blood on a rush order as well as the x-rays and hopefully in a few minutes we'll know what's wrong with your son".

Penelope said, "is it okay if we stay with him, I don't want to leave him alone", she said, "of course you can stay", Fran said, "his father, my son will be here in a few minutes, he's on his way from the airport". She nodded her head and said, "try talking to him to soothe him and see if that will help", she walked over and said, "can I hold him"?, she said, "yes but just be careful with the tubes".

Penelope picked Jamie up and said, "it's okay baby boy I'm here, I'm here", Fran kissed her sons forehead and said, "he's so hot"?, the doctor said, "the meds should soon start to work and then the fever will go down". Penelope said, "daddy's on his way and will be here very soon", Fran weakly smiled as Jamie finally started to calm down".

The doctor leaned in and whispered, "sometimes a soothing voice from their momma helps to calm them right down", Fran nodded her head and said "it's always been that way between the two of them". The doctor said, "can you tell me how he's been acting"?, she said, "he's been cranky for the past few days and a lowgrade fever, I gave him Motrin 7 hours ago".

She nodded her head and said, "any coughing or runny nose, has he been having any trouble urinating or with bowel movements"?, she shook her head and said, "no, no problems there and he's been eating good, just like always". She said, "I'm suspecting that he might have pneumonia but until the tests come back I can't be completely sure".

Derek ran into the ER and said, "my name is Derek Morgan and my son was brought in a few minutes ago", she said, "follow me sir, we've been expecting you", she led him down the hall and into the room with the others. Derek walked over to Penelope and said, "wh what happened"?, the doctor said, "right now all we know is that his fever is 105, we're waiting on the results of his bloodwork and his x-rays".

Penelope handed the baby over and Derek said, "it's okay buddy daddy's here, daddy's here", the doctor said, "I'll step out for a few minutes but if you need anything please let us know", they all nodded their heads yes in agreement as she walked out of the room. Derek said, "I know that baby girl said he was cranky and running a lowgrade fever but he seemed fine".

Penelope said, "this is all my fault", he said, "no it isn't Penelope, he might have died if you hadn't gotten him here to someone that could help him", Fran said,
"he's right". She then looked at Derek and said, "the doctor suspects pneumonia but can't be sure until the results come in", Derek said, "the rest of the team will be here soon, that is if they aren't here already".

Fran kissed Jamie on the forehead and said, "nana loves you and I'll be right back", she looked at Derek and Penelope and said, "I'm going to go let the team know what's going on". Derek nodded his head and said, "thanks momma", she winked and said, "he's where he needs to be now and he's with the two of you so he's going to be okay".

After his mom walked out of the room he said, "thank you", she said, "f f for what"?, he said, "for saving my son, if it hadn't been for you he could have died", she said, "I love that little boy like he was my own and I would do anything to keep him safe and happy". Derek looked down at the now sleeping baby in his arms and then back up at her and said, "you're his mommy, he loves you".

Her mouth flew open and she said, "wh what"?, he said, "you're his mommy and he loves you", she said, "bu but I'm not", he caressed her cheek with his free hand and said, "you are in every way that matters". He then leaned in and gently pressed his lips against hers, they pulled apart when the doctor came into the room and said,
"we have Jamies results".