Lives Full of Change
By Crazi-Prodigy
A/N: I realized I haven't been doing a disclaimer but I think you can all guess that I don't own any thing except for the story ideas. Just thought I'd make sure to mention it! Hope you like this chapter!
Chapter 3: Will She Live?
Kevin and Lucy walked through the doors of the waiting room to a very solemn group waiting to hear what the doctor had to say. Lucy gripped Kevin's hand tighter as they sat down next to Simon.
"Well, since we're all here Dr. Reichert, why don't you tell us the news?" said Eric squeezing Annie hand tightly.
"Well, Eric, Mary sustained some massive injuries. The other car hit on her side so her injuries were large. Basically, what I'm saying is she's in a coma. " sobs broke out throughout the room, Lucy grabbed Kevin's arm.
The doctor continued on," It'll be okay if she wakes up in the next 48 hours. But we'll begin to have problems if she doesn't wake up soon. Any questions?" asked the doctor glancing around at the quiet room.
"Can we see her?" asked Ruthie resting her head on Simon's arm.
"You can come in two at a time. Talking to comatose patients is always good. Many people think that the patient can hear you. " said Dr. Reichert as his beeper rang.
"I have to run, But I'll be around and the nurses can page me if need be."
"Thank you, Mike" said Eric shaking the doctor's hand.
"No problem, I hope all goes well. Oh by the way, almost forgot her husband only has a broken leg and arm. See you all later." Said Dr. Reichert as he made his way out the door.
"Husband?" said Annie first, looking around shocked.
Most everyone looked shocked but when Annie looked at Lucy she didn't seem surprised.
"Luce do you know something we don't." said Annie
"Um, the reason Mary came to town was to get Dad's help in getting the marriage dissolved something about it being a mistake. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone and I really don't know the details."
There was a stunned silence. Finally, Eric spoke,
"Well, I'm very shocked but, I think we have to deal with the problem at hand and find out from Mary when she's better. Now who wants to go first to see her? After everyone sees her we should probably mostly head home for the night."
"Can me and the boys go?" asked Ruthie getting up and helping the tired twins to their feet.
"Okay, let's go up to the nurse's station and see if they'll let the three of you," said Annie walking toward the station with the young ones in tow. After Annie talked with the nurse. She walked back to the three.
"Ruthie, you and Sam can follow the nurse then David and I will go after you," said Annie as she scooped a tired David up and he laid his head on her shoulder. She watched Ruthie grip Sam's hand as they followed the nurse. Then she headed back into the room to wait.
As Lucy and Kevin were waiting they talked quietly among together.
"Kevin, I was thinking we should make sure with a doctor first before we tell the family what with all that's happening with Mary. " said Lucy looking at her husband.
"Yeah, It's probably a good idea. Let's make an appointment tomorrow after work and then we can come visit Mary. " said Kevin thoughtfully.
"Sounds good," said Lucy somewhat excited.
"So what's this about her being married?" said Kevin and as they continued to talk, Ruthie returned and started whispering to Simon.
Meanwhile Annie walked in to see Mary. Mary looked so fragile She had a giant gash down her left side and her hands were all scratched up. Her left leg was bandaged and so was her arm.
"Oh Mary, I don't care about the marriage just wake up you're my oldest girl. You have to get better. You have your faults but we all do. Please wake up!" said Annie gripping Mary's hand sadly. Poor little David who was sleeping on her shoulder woke up
"Why is Mary sleeping Mommy?"
"Cause she's been working so hard, hunny but we need her to wake up. So tell her okay."
"Wake up Mary, wake up. ' the poor little boy started to cry.
"All right time to go. It's okay she'll wake up soon," said Annie comforting her son and walking back towards the family.
When she arrived in the room everyone looked up expectantly.
"I think I'll take Ruthie and the twins home," said tiredly.
"How bout I go quickly in to see Mary and then drive you guys home. Mom your really tired," said Simon getting up and making his way to Mary's room.
Annie sat down slowly and started whispering to Eric. Simon came back a few minutes later and then the five of them said their good byes. At the same time Lou and Detective Michaels took there leave. After they left, Matt went in to see Mary.
"You have to be okay Mary, I'm your big brother (sob) I'm supposed to look after you. We all need you. (sob) " He just sobbed for a bit more and then headed out.
When he returned Kevin took Lucy's hand and got up. The two of them made their way into Mary's room. One look at all Mary's scrapes and bruises sent Lucy into hysterics. They slowly sat down.
"It's okay, Luce she'll be okay wouldn't you Mary. We need you to be okay. Cause your going to be an aunt. Luce needs all the help she can get," said Kevin smiling.
He hugged his wife and walked outside the door to give his wife some privacy with her sister.
"Hey Mare, What's up? You'll get better wouldn't ya? Cause Kevin's right we really need ya around who else do I have to go to with my minor freak-outs! I mean Kevin is great and I love him to death but you've been there for me through it all. I need you," said Lucy squeezing her sitter's hand and crying some more.
"I'll see you tomorrow. You'll be wide awake ok?" said Lucy getting up and making her way out the door and into her husband's waiting embrace.
"You okay, honey," asked Kevin
"Yeah all be fine," said Lucy nestling her head in his neck. They walked back into the waiting room. Eric looked up and said,
" You guys should head home. I'm going to stick around for the night."
"Okay, if you're sure, we could stay a while," said Kevin looking at his father in law.
"Naw, tell Annie I'll call if there is any change. You should go with them Matt you have to fly back to New York tomorrow," said Eric tiredly hugging the three of them. As he hugged Matt, Matt said,
"Are you sure Dad I could stay with you and fly back later."
"No go home and we'll see if you should stay another day tomorrow. She'll be fine," said Eric heading off to the room.
The three of them headed quietly to elevator and got into Kevin's car. They drove home, said good night to Matt as they headed up to the apartment. After Lucy got ready for bed she curled up under the covers and Kevin joined her about five minutes later hugging her tightly from behind. He said,
"It'll be okay and Mary will be around to be aunt for our little boy or girl." It'll be fine. " He kissed her cheek and slowly they fell asleep.
A/N: Well hope you enjoyed the chapter, please review! I've been pretty good about updating every week, but I'm going on vacation for two weeks so I'll try to get something up during or when I get back and it probably will be a nice long chapter! See you soon! Please review!
