So, because you are all so awesome, I have decided to reward you with a bonus chapter this weekend! So, without further ado, here it is!
Maggie wasn't the biggest fan of flying because it made her a little nauseous, but if it meant she could get to Alex faster, Maggie would do anything. When they landed at the DEO, it took Maggie a second to lose the dizziness she felt from flying.
However, even before she felt completely better, she was already heading to the med wing.
"Where is she?" Maggie asked as she walked in.
"Detective Sawyer," an agent she didn't know said, approaching her, "Agent Danvers is being evaluated by Dr. Hamilton right now. You can wait here until…"
Maggie ignored the unknown agent, going to look for Alex herself.
"Detective Sawyer," Hamilton said as she walked into where Alex was.
"How is she?" Maggie asked as Kara walked in behind her.
"I think she has bacterial pneumonia," Hamilton said, looking at the two, "I need to grab a chest x-ray, however, she's really struggling to keep her oxygen up. It was only 80% when she got here so she's on oxygen, but if she can't maintain something higher, I'm going to have to do more intervention."
"Meaning…" Maggie asked, worry setting in.
"I might have to intubate," Hamilton said, looking over at her patient who was currently stating around 85%, "Let me get the chest x-ray and then we can talk."
Maggie nodded, going to Alex. Alex was asleep, an oxygen mask on her flushed face. Maggie took her hand which had an IV sticking out of it, kissing it gently. Kara came up next to her, putting a hand on Maggie's shoulder. Both women were worried, exhausted, and upset.
"I just need to get this x-ray," Hamilton said, coming in with an x-ray machine.
"I'm not leaving," Maggie said, shaking her head.
"Alright," Hamilton said, "I have an extra lead apron you can wear. Kara, you're fine to stay without protection."
Hamilton laid a lead apron on Alex's lap while Maggie put her own on.
About five minutes later, the diagnosis of severe double pneumonia was given.
"What does that mean?" Maggie asked, wiping her sleepy eyes with her free hand.
"Well, I need to take some cultures and see, but I'm pretty sure it's bacterial from something in the water she inhaled. I'm going to start her on some heavy antibiotics and fluids. She seems really dehydrated," Hamilton said.
"She's afraid of water," Maggie said, remembering what happened the night before, "After what happened yesterday, she hasn't been able to drink anything without panicking. I think a lot of it is stemming from the fever too."
"Alright," Hamilton said, "I'm going to push fluids too and give her a little acetaminophen to bring down her fever."
"What was it?" Maggie asked, "Her temperature I mean."
"104.3," Hamilton said, "I'm hoping I can get it down."
"Can you also give her seomthing to sleep?" Maggie asked, "She didn't sleep last night at all, and I want to make sure she gets some good rest so she can get better."
"Yeah," Hamilton said, "I'll give her a mild sedative. It should help."
Maggie nodded, turning her attention back to Alex. Kara brought two chairs over to the bed, offering Maggie a small smile as they both sat down.
"You could go sleep in her room," Kara said, seeing the exhaustion all over Maggie's face.
"I'm good here," Maggie said, shaking her head.
Kara didn't say anything more, knowing better than to argue with her sister's girlfriend. Maggie laid her head down on Alex's bed, not letting go of her hand.
Kara had a Supergirl emergency to attend to, leaving Maggie alone with Alex.
Maggie drifted off a little, only to be woken up by a beeping alarm. She looked up, seeing Alex's oxygen had fallen again, down to less than 75%.
Hamilton ran in along with two other DEO medical staff. Maggie moved out of the way as they surrounded Alex, talking quickly. Hamilton reached for a medical cart, grabbing out a tube.
Tears filled Maggie's eyes as she watched one of the other medical professionals prepare to put the tube down Alex's throat as Hamilton pushed medications.
Within five minutes, Alex had a tube coming out of her mouth that was hooked up to a machine that helped her breath.
"What happened?" Maggie asked as Hamilton approached her.
"She went into raspatory distress," Hamilton explained, "Her lungs are really struggling to move oxygen right now because of the infection. The ventilator will help with that until her lungs have had time to heal, at least a little."
"How long will that take?" Maggie asked, worry filling her body.
"Well, once the antibiotics start working, it shouldn't take too long," Hamilton reassured her, "I'm hoping we can have her off the ventilator within a day or two, but this is going to be a long recovery. I'm guessing it will probably be two to three weeks before she's back to her normal self."
Maggie nodded slowly, taking in all the information she had just heard.
"Detective Sawyer," Hamilton said, "I think you need to rest. Alex is going to be out for at least the next twelve hours because of the meds we gave. You should rest. You can go to her room if you want. I can come get you if anything changes."
Maggie nodded, going over to kiss Alex before heading down the hall.
She found Alex's room that she had learned about only a few months ago when Alex was suffering from unbearable cramps. On that day, she would have done anything to take away Alex's pain and have her never experience that again.
However, today, Maggie would give anything for Alex to only have period cramps. Maggie crawled into the bed, tears running down her face as she smelled Alex on the sheets.
Before she knew what was going on, all the emotions Maggie had been holding in for the past thirty-six hours came pouring out of her. She started hyperventilating, not really able to control her emotions.
Suddenly, the door to the room opened, causing Maggie to panic more before she realized it was Kara. The woman quickly came over to Maggie, wrapping her arms around the crying woman.
"It's alright Maggie," Kara said, holding her close, "I know, it's been a lot."
Kara had spent the night before much like Maggie, crying into Lena's arms as her best friend comforted her. Maggie just cried for what felt like hours, exhaustion and crazy emotional swings of the past two days coming out all at once. Kara stayed with her the entire time, just being there for the woman her sister loved.
Once Maggie started to calm down, Kara got up. Maggie figured she was leaving to go do something else, but then she heard water running in the bathroom. She looked over to see Kara bringing a washcloth and glass of water to her.
Maggie took the warm cloth, wiping her swollen eyes. Kara then handed Maggie the cup of water which the dark-haired woman emptied in less than a minute.
"Alright," Kara said, "You need to eat and sleep. I know you haven't slept for a long time, but when was the last time you put food in your body?"
"Remember when we had pizza?" Maggie said, referring to the night Alex was kidnapped.
Kara nodded, wondering why Maggie was bringing it up.
"Then," Maggie said, looking down.
"Maggie," Kara said, eyes wide, "You haven't eaten in over two days? How are you still alive?"
"I'm fine," Maggie said, still not looking at Kara, "I haven't been hungry. I've been too worried to eat."
"I get it," Kara said, nodding, "Alex gets the same way. But you need to eat. I think Alex has some ramen or mac and cheese here I can make for you quickly, or I can go get you anything you want."
"Alright," Maggie said, nodding, "Mac and cheese is good."
Kara nodded, going to the kitchenette and grabbing a box of mac and cheese, boiling the water with her eyes. Within ten minutes, Maggie had a bowl of mac and cheese in her lap.
"Thanks," Maggie said, taking a bite, realizing how hungry she really was.
Maggie polished off all the food before letting out a yawn.
"Get some sleep," Kara said, tucking Maggie in.
Maggie nodded, eyes already closing as she drifted off.
So there it was! Did you like it? I'm thinking two more chapters. As always, any other suggestions for stories are always welcomed!