A Dragon's Crimson Cry
By: Tippi
Ch 38 Awake
"Lee" Jake exclaimed.
"Sorry to interrupt," Lee apologized then said "Jake your grandfather just woke up about an hour ago, including the 20 minute drive here, and he's been asking for you non-stop."
Jake's eyes brightened with happiness.
"You can finish whatever you were doing later right" Lee said taking Jake's arm. "Great bye" Lee said not waiting for an answer as he guiding Jake to the car.
Jake gave a quick look at Mr. Lakes that obviously said better luck next time.
While in the car Jake couldn't seem to sit still in anticipation of see his grandfather 'awake' again.
Once in the hospital Lee found it hard to keep up with an overly excited, newly energetic 10 year old. When they finally made it to Loa Shi's room Lee was finally able to catch his breath.
"I said I'm fine now discharge me so I can leave" LS yelled at the doctor and nurse.
He'd been doing that shortly after he woke up. LS wasn't a big fan of hospitals.
"You've been unconscious for almost three days, we really suggest you stay for 24 hour observation" the doctor tried to tell him.
"You suggest which means I don't have too" LS informed them.
Not able to argue with that the nurse and doctor left the room. The doctor and nurse walked out just as Jake and Lee got to the door.
Jake's happiness of seeing his grandfather well and awake couldn't be described in words so Jake did the only thing he could to show his happiness. Jake ran over to the hospital bed jumping on and hugging his grandfather in all the blink of an eye.
"Jake" his grandfather replied returning the hug.
Then LS noticed Lee as he walked into the room.
"Here to ask more annoying questions" LS asked with a good memory of the last time he saw him.
"Actually after the case went cold two years ago I left homicide" Lee explained. "I could ask questions but it wouldn't be in my best interest as it's no longer my case."
"So this is a social visit" LS questioned.
"A bit, I've been the one kinda looking after Jake since he asked for me by name after the police showed up" Lee explained.
LS gave Lee a skeptical look then turned to Jake who had let go of his grandfather while Lee and LS were talking.
When his grandfather turned his eyes back on Jake the boy just smiled back and surged his shoulders.
"How about I just leave you two alone" Lee said backing up a few steps before turning around completely and walking out.
"So tell me Jake my memories a little fuzzy due to the bump to the head but did you say something on the roof to me" LS asked thinking back to the event three days ago.
Jake decided to humor his grandfather and replied "nothing important."
The two just smiled at each other. They didn't need words to describe what they were feeling. Jake was happy his grandfather was awake and well and LS was happy Jake found his voice.
The hospital having no way to keep LS overnight for 24 hour observation like they wanted to, the two returned home.
When the two returned to the shop they found the familiar canine resting in his arm chair.
"Hey welcome back you two" Fu chimed.
"What happened to staying with friends" Jake asked. "They kick you out?"
"I felt better at home" Fu answered.
Gramps was stunned by the way the two talked to each other like they'd been doing so for years.
"Fu" LS yelled at the 600 year old canine to get his attention.
Fu looked at the old man and said "The cat's out of the bag."
A/N This may get confusing later on if it isn't already so any questions just ask. Review