Chapter 21
Deserted Island
"Luke!" Laura cried again.
She buried her face in her hands. Luke moaned and slowly opened his eyes. He saw Laura bent over him. He tried to move his hard to touch her hand, but a searing pain shot through his shoulder.
"Laura?" he whispered quietly.
She continued to cry. He knew she hadn't heard him.
"Laura," he said, louder this time.
Laura slowly pulled her hands away from her face and looked down at Luke.
"Oh Luke, I thought…" she cried. "I thought you were dead."
Luke laughed weakly.
"You know that it's nearly impossible to kill me."
"But you've been shot."
She reached up and gently touched his forehead.
"The bullet hit my shoulder, Laura."
He pointed to a rock lying in the sand.
"I hit my head on that rock when I pushed you down. I guess I was knocked out."
Laura got up and ran to her bag and pulled out the first aid kit.
She quickly bandaged Luke's head. She then turned her attention on his shoulder. She was relieved to see that the bullet had passed all the way through his shoulder. At least she wouldn't have to remove the bullet. She cleaned his wound and applied a bandage.
"You're really good at that."
"Well, Rick and my Mom were both doctors. Not to mention the fact that I have got a lot of practice being married to you," she said.
She helped him to sit up.
"Where did the helicopter go?"
"I think they were looking for a place to land. We need to get off the beach. Do you think that you can walk"
"Sure I can," he said.
He slowly got to his feet. His knees buckled and he fell back to the ground."
"I guess I am still a little dizzy," he said.
"Well, we can't stay here in the open. Lean on me and I'll help you."
Luke struggled to his feet again and put his arm around Laura's shoulder. Slowly they made their way into the jungle.
After about half an hour, they stopped to rest.
"How are you feeling?" Laura asked.
"Better. I think I can walk on my own now."
They sat quietly for a moment.
"Luke, do you think they are on the island looking for us?"
"Probably. We can't stay here. We need to find someplace to hide. Maybe there is a cave or something around here. Are you ready?"
She nodded. They got to their feet and started moved farther into the jungle.