Gabby's POV
Over the next few days, Naia's health continued to improve. By Friday, she was able to be discharged. Chief had gotten me a replacement while Naia was in the hospital so that I could be with her. Today would be my first shift back.
"You ready?" I asked Naia who nodded.
I helped her stand up and put on her coat. She clung onto me as we shakily exited the hospital and walked towards my car. I helped her in and I started driving towards the firehouse.
I parked on the block in front of 51 and got out before Naia did so I could help her. Although she was better, sepsis had made her weak and she'd need some time to gain back some strength.
"You good?" I asked, offering my hand.
Naia shook her head and didn't take my hand. "No, I can walk." She said determinedly.
I nodded and walked slowly beside her, alert, just in case she did need help.
Naia didn't though and managed to get into the firehouse and to the couch before flopping down.
"Hey! You feeling better?" Shay asked Naia who nodded.
"Yes, thank you." She replied.
Ambo 61, child down due to unknown reasons. 1213 Blue Avenue.
"You're okay?" I asked Naia who nodded before I hurried after Brett towards the ambo.
While I was filling out some paperwork at Med, I noticed someone familiar come up beside me.
"Hey, Shay! You guys got a call too?" I asked and Shay nodded, starting to fill out her paperwork as well.
"Yeah, we got one right after you left. A guy had a stroke while crossing the road and someone hit him and then took off. Police are searching for the person that hit him but the guy who had the stroke should be okay. That's what the doctors say anyways." Shay said. "What about you? Catch a good call?"
I shrugged, "A kid ate something she didn't know she was allergic to at school. Used an epi-pen so she's okay now."
I finished up the paperwork, said bye to Shay and went to find Brett sitting in the ambo.
"Got it all warm for you," Brett said, smiling as I got in.
I laughed, "Thanks, Brett. You know how I hate cold ambos."
"You wanna go for a coffee run?" Brett asked and I nodded.
"Yeah, that would be great," I said, nodding my head.
Brett started the ambo, "Then that's what we'll do."
"Gabby!" Naia said as soon as I walked in and for a moment I worried something was wrong but the logical side took over and I nodded.
"Yeah, what's up?" I asked, coming over to sit down next to her.
Naia pouted, "Matt won't let me go for a run. It's not even cold outside."
"That's not the problem Munchkin!" Matt said. He was pouring himself a coffee at the counter. "You're still recovering, even if you're not in the hospital."
"But basketball season's starting soon. I was going to try out this year." Naia protested.
I smiled at the two, "You can still try out for basketball. You'll probably go back to school Monday anyways."
Naia's eyes widened. "My essay. I still have homework. Oh, and I didn't bring it."
"You still have Saturday and Sunday to complete it. Just relax today." Brett said and I nodded in agreement.
I ruffled Naia's hair, "That's right. Now put on a movie or something."
Naia nodded, "Okay, what movie should I put on?"
"Whatever movie you want to watch," Brett said.
Naia paused for a moment, "What movie do you guys wanna watch?"
Brett and I both laughed which made Naia very confused. "What?" She asked.
"Oh, nothing," Brett said. Naia just shrugged.
"Well, then I'll just watch Spongebob then," Naia said.
We had all just come back from a big call. A house had caught on fire but then the fire had jumped to the houses beside it, resulting in even more victims. We had lost two people. A daughter and son. Siblings. The parents were in medically induced comas. When they woke up, they'd have to find out that both their children were killed in that fire.
"Is everything all right?" Naia tentatively asked. When none of us answered, she turned off the television and patted the seat next to her.
I sat down and pulled Naia close to me. "It was a tough call," I whispered and Naia nodded.
"Who did you lose?" She asked.
I sighed, "Two kids. Brother and sister. The boy couldn't have been older than seven. The girl was probably around your age. They just took in too much smoke. The parents are in comas right now."
Naia didn't say anything. I mean, there wasn't much to say. They both had so much life in front of them.
Before I knew it, tears were silently rolling down my cheeks and I excused myself before heading to the bunk room. I sat down on my bed and buried my head into my hands.
I wasn't sure how long I was sitting there for but I heard footsteps carefully come towards me.
"Gabby?" Naia's voice asked and I wiped the tears off my cheeks before looking up.
I tried to smile but it didn't quite reach my eyes. "Yes, sweetie?"
Naia came over and sat down next to me. She leaned against me and I ran my finger through her hair.
We sat like this for a while before Naia started singing softly.
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain
We all have sorrows
But, if we are wise
We know that there's, always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Someone to lean on
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things, you need to borrow
For no one can fill, those of your needs
That you won't let show
Um, yeah so once again, the lyrics belong to Bill Withers. :)