A/N: ANOTHER CHAPTER. Just a small one. Hope I don't disappoint.
I managed to get a couple of hours of sleep but didn't sleep well especially on that cot. Not the comfiest thing. Christian was sitting next to me when I woke up but he said he just got back down here. Mia was moved to a private room upstairs on the other side of the building from where Grace is and he visited with her before coming down here with me. Mr. and Mrs. Trevelyan got her a short time ago so Christian and I are heading out to get breakfast.
Thankfully Taylor is there to drive us to Ihop because I don't think it is quite safe for Christian or me to drive right now. Lack of sleep and slippery roads aren't a good mix. Frankly after everything that has happened I don't really feel to safe being in the car at all right now but sitting in the hospital sure wasn't an option for me.
We get there just before the usual breakfast rush so we are seated right away. Neither one of us takes the time to look at the menu and just order a stack of pancakes and side of bacon each. I also order large chocolate milk along with my orange juice. Cravings.
I think both our minds are wondering off to places other than this breakfast table. We eat in silence, eating slightly faster than normal. Once we are done eating Christian orders some pancakes for his dad, knowing well that Carrick probably hasn't eaten and won't be leaving Graces or Mias side anytime soon. After paying we make our way back to the hospital. Once upstairs we split up, Christian heading to bring his father food and check on his mother, me going to sit with Mia.
Walking into Mia's room I see Elliot, Kate, Ethan and Grandpa Trevelyan. Grandma Trevelyan must be over with Grace. "Good morning. How is she?" I ask going around and giving everyone hugs then going and giving Mias hand a squeeze.
"Good. She hasn't woken yet but the doctor said she should be able to come off the ventilator in the next 24. They said it was just a precautionary and she should do fine on just a little oxygen." Elliot looks up flashing a tight smile at me.
"That's good news. She's a tough girl, she wasn't going down with out fighting.'' Mia is young, healthy and strong so we all know as bad as her injuries are that her recovery should go smoothly.
"Where is that husband of yours?" Kate asks.
"He went to check on Grace and bring Carrick breakfast. I think he is as worried about him as he is for Mia and grace."
"Well leave it to Christian to make sure every one eats. Him and his food issues." Elliot remarks.
Ethan is quiet sitting on one side of Mia's bed, her hand in his. Grandpa Trevelyan is on the opposite side of the bed next to Elliot, as I stand at the end of the bed next to Kate. Grabbing Kate's hand I bring her into the hall so I can ask her about Ethan.
"How is your brother handling this, Kate? He still looks a wreck."
'He hasn't left her side except for when they moved her from downstairs to up here. I think he will be better once she wakes up."
"Have you heard anything on Grace?" I ask curious.
"No we just got back here before you did and this was our first stop."
"Okay well I am going to go find Christian see what he has found out. Then Ill com back up here and sit with Mia if you guys want to go down and see her." I say
"That is fine. I will let Elliot know." She gives me a hug before going back in the room and I make my way down the corridor.
Walking towards the ICU I see Christian sitting in the chair I was sat in just under 6 hours ago. His elbows resting on his knees, he is bent way over with his hands in his hair. He almost looks as if he is going to be sick. I stride over and bend down in front of him.
"Christian, baby?" he doesn't respond. "What's wrong, Christian?" He shakes his head and tugs at his hair a little harder. Jeez I have never seen him like this and he is starting to worry me. "Christian please answer me. I'm worried." I rub my hand over his knee trying to get his attention. He lifts his head slightly, grey eyes locking on my blue eyes.
"Its mom" is all he manages to get out before his voice breaks.
"What happened Christian? You need to say more than that."
"They are bringing her in for surgery." He drops his head again and I stand pulling his head against me. He snakes his arms around me and I know he is scared that his mom is going to surgery.
"Can you tell me why Christian?" He nods against my stomach before pulling back slightly. He takes in a deep shaky breath before beginning.
"The swelling got worse, so they have to bring her in for surgery. They are going to remove a small piece of her skull to relieve some pressure and hopefully that will help alleviate any more swelling."
Jeez, that doesn't sound too good.