"What" asked Gordon
"When mum talked to her and touched her, I thought I saw her signs change" replied Katie
"Do it again mum" said Jonathon and Tom excited
"Everything is going to be alright, sweetheart" said Jill while rubbing her cheek
Everyone was sat watching the machines for any change, Katie even had her fingers crossed and was hoping she hadn't imagined it
"See there" said Katie relieved that it wasn't a fluke
"Don't get too excited" started Jill seeing them all getting ahead of themselves
"It's a good sign though" replied Tom
"Yes, but she is still in a critical condition" replied Gordon
Jill sat back down she was starting to feel stiff, she was holding Ash's hand and gently rubbing her thumb on the back of her hand. With her other hand she was gently massaging her own head, her head was starting to get worse
"Mum, are you alright" asked Katie concerned
"I'm fine it's just been a long day" replied Jill
"Right I'm taking you home" replied Gordon
Jill went to say something
"You need your rest as much as Ash" added Gordon
"I will stay" said Jonathon
"So will I" added Tom
"And I'll be here" added Matron
"We can't ask you to" replied Jill
"You are not I want to be here and you need to rest" replied Matron
Jill knew she was beat and made to get up she felt a little light headed Gordon gave her his arm
Katie got up as well she didn't feel strong enough to go through this without one of her parents by her side
"Where are you going" asked Jonathon
"I'm" started Katie
Jill could tell that she didn't feel comfortable telling the others the truth and wasn't feeling up to staying
"Katie" said Jill
"Yes mum" replied Katie
"Could you come back with us and pick up my car on the way home" asked Jill
"Yes of course, mum" replied Katie
They walked in silence to the car
"Mum, thanks for back there" said Katie when they were in the car
"No problem, you know the others would understand" replied Jill
"I know; I just rather keep it between us" replied Katie
"Right, can you drive the car straight home" said Gordon getting in
"Yes dad" replied Katie she had no intention of going anywhere else tonight
They drove the way in silence, when they pulled up alongside Jill's car they all couldn't help but stop and stare at the building site which was probably the worst thing they could have done
Jill put her hand to her mouth, Gordon put a hand on Jill's shoulder
"It looks worse now, then it was, they had to make it safe after we left" said Gordon
"How did she get out of that alive" asked Katie
"Like I said, it's worse now" replied Gordon doing his best to put their minds at rest
"Mum, can I have your keys please" asked Katie not wanting to be there a minute longer
Jill handed Katie the keys, Katie got out and went straight to the car and drove off without even looking back, Jill and Gordon followed
They arrived home Gordon had persuaded Jill to go upstairs and get some rest. He had been sat talking to Katie for a while but she too had gone upstairs to bed
Gordon was sat on his own in his favourite chair away with his thoughts and empty glass on the table in front of him when he heard footsteps on the stairs
"Ash" he said without even thinking getting up and going to the hallway
"Dad, are you alright" asked Katie
"Yes, yes I'm fine" replied Gordon looking at his watch and seeing they had only been home for a few hours
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you" replied Katie
"What's wrong" asked Gordon trying to turn the conversation around
"Nothing I just had this feeling" replied Katie
Before anything else could be said the phone rang
"Ormerod" said Gordon
"Dad" said Jonathon at the other end
"What is it, what's wrong" asked Gordon panicked
Jill had woken at the sound of the phone and was making her way down stairs
"Ash has a slight temperature" said Jonathon getting right to the point
"Okay, I'll be right there" replied Gordon
"And boys don't worry" he added
"Bye" said Jonathon putting the phone down
"What's wrong" asked Katie just as Jill had joined them
"Nothing" replied Gordon trying his best to stay calm and keep Jill here resting
"Don't lie to me Gordon" replied Jill
"That was Jonathon wasn't it" asked Katie
Gordon nodded
"Ash has a slight temperature" replied Gordon
"Right wait there, I'm coming with you" said Jill not waiting for a reply and going upstairs
"So am I" added Katie running upstairs
They quickly got dressed, Jill was first down she was feeling slightly better now she had rested for a couple of hours but her head still ached, once Katie had joined them they made their way in silence to the hospital
Meanwhile back at the hospital Jonathon had made his way back to the room
"How is she" he asked as he made his way in
"About the same the paracetamol seems to be doing the trick" replied Matron
"Well did you get hold of them" asked Tom
"Yeah, dad's on his way" replied Jonathon
"You hear that Ash, dad's coming back to see you" said Tom giving her hand a gentle squeeze
After that they too sat in silence
"Should we try and get hold of sister" asked Katie as they walked down the corridor
"We'll see" replied Gordon opening the door
"Dad" said a relieved Jonathon
"Jill" said a surprised Matron
"You should still be resting" she added concerned she was pushing herself too hard
Gordon pulled up a chair for Jill and Katie and then persuaded Matron and the boys to go for a drink
Once they had left
"Sweetheart, matron is right you should still be at home resting" said Gordon
"Don't start this again" replied Jill taking Ash's hand
"What have we been telling Ash" replied Gordon
Jill didn't reply she just gave Gordon a look that said don't try my patience but he carried on regardless
"Not to push herself too hard, it's going to be awhile before we do any more tests why don't you go home and rest for a couple more hours, she won't know any different" said Gordon doing his best to look after them both
"I will, I need to be here" replied Jill
"Dad, I think mum would rest better here rather than be at home waiting for the phone to ring" added Katie
"Yes, thank you Katie at least somebody understands" replied Jill
"I'll just go and see if the boys are alright" said Gordon knowing there was nothing he could do or say to make Jill change her mind
"I'm so sorry baby girl, I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere" said Jill quietly
They were sat in silence
"What are you thinking about" Jill asked Katie
"Nothing, It's a stupid idea anyway" replied Katie
"Try me" replied Jill
"Well I was thinking, if she can hear us" started Katie she paused trying to find the right way to say the next part
"Well I was thinking, no it's a rubbish idea" started Katie wishing she hadn't said anything now she looked up at Jill who was willing her to continue
"Well what if we brought her music in for her to listen to" said Katie quickly
"That is a brilliant idea, I'll get your dad to go home and get it" replied Jill
"Well that wasn't the only idea" said Katie now she had a little more confidence to talk about it
Jill nodded her head as if to say well go on then
"Well what if we were to read to her, so she can hear us" added Katie
"Katie you are a genius" replied Jill smiling she got up and gave Katie a big hug and a kiss
"Right well, me and the boys will go home and get it sorted" said Katie
"There's no rush" replied Jill
"I know; I feel like I have to do something" replied Katie
"I tell you what why don't we give this idea of yours a go until the others come back" replied Jill
"How? we don't have anything" asked Katie
"Yes, we do, why don't you go and grab a magazine from the waiting room" replied Jill
Katie ran out of the room
"Walk" sighed Jill she then sat back down
"We don't want any more accidents do we" said Jill to Ash
"Sorry doctor" said a nurse
"Yes" replied Jill
"Is it alright if I do some obs" replied the nurse
"Of course" replied Jill
Jill looked at the results and was happy that her temperature seemed to be coming down
"This is the best I could find" said Katie making her way in
"Perfect" replied Jill