Hey everyone,
I hope you haven't forgotten about this story. I have been busy with finnals and chior concerts for school the past few weeks but I am off now so I have a lot of time on my hands. Anyway, here is chapter 10. This takes place a couple of hours after Chapter 9 ended.
Every Minute Counts
Chapter 10
Margo is sleeping in her hospital bed when suddenly this spooky feeling wakes her up. She hears someone laughing and the sound keeps getting closer. Suddenly, she sees James with a pillow in his hands and before she can fight back, he puts it over her face and tries to smother her.
Margo: No! Get off of me!
Tom hears her yelling and realizes that she is dreaming. He gets up and goes to her.
Tom: Margo, wake up honey.
She doesn't wake up and is still obviously frightened. Tom puts his hand on her shoulder and tries to wake her again.
Tom: Honey, it's ok. You're safe. Your're dreaming. Wake up.
Margo finally wakes up and sits up in bed. She is breathing hard and sweating.
Margo: NO!
Tom: Honey, its ok. It was just a dream.
Margo: James was just here and he tried to kill me.
Tom: Its ok, it was just a nightmare.
She realizes he is right and starts crying. Tom puts his arms around her and holds her.
Tom: It's ok, baby. I'm right here. It's all over.
After a few minutes, Margo feels better and sits up next to Tom.
Margo: I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me.
Tom: Don't ever apoligize for needing to cry especially after what has happened the past few days. (pauses) Do you want to talk about it?
Margo: No, I can't right now.
Tom: Ok, but you have to promise me that you will tell me when you need to talk no matter what time it is.
Margo: Ok, sure.
Kim and Casey walk in.
Casey: Hey Mom, how are you doing.
Margo: I'm fine. Come here. Are you ok.
Casey: Yeah, I was just worried about you.
Margo: I'm fine now, honey, I promise.
They hug and then Kim comes over and hugs Margo.
Kim: I am so glad you are alright.
Margo: Oh, thankyou. Thankyou so much for taking care of Casey.
Kim: It was my pleasure, he's a great kid.
Bob walks in.
Bob: Well, I see you have got some visitors, and my wife is here, what a surprise.
Kim: Hi honey.
They hug and then Margo interupts.
Margo: Hey Bob, I don't mean to interupt but when can I get out of here?
Bob: Well, that is what I came to talk to you about actually. How would you like to go home today?
Margo: Today! That's great.
Bob: I have your discharge papers right here as long as you promise to rest when you get home. Don't go back to work for at least a week.
Margo: That doesn't sound too hard and I can have some time with my husband here.
Tom: That sounds great. I'll go with Dad and take care of the paperwork and then I'll help you get your stuff together.
Tom and Bob walk outside Margo's room
Bob: Tom I problably don't even have to say this but I was hoping you could talk Margo into seeing Dr. Micheals.
Tom: Yeah, I was going to talk to you about that. She seems rather distant. She hasn't talked about the experience at all and just before you came in she woke up from a nightmare that really frightened her.
Bob: That sounds typical for someone who went through that kind of trauma. See if you can get her to talk to you or someone else but don't rush her. Whatever she is not telling right now will eventually come out. You just have to be patient.
Tom: Ok, I'll remember that. Thanks for taking care of her, Dad.
Bob: You don't have to thank me it is my job, but aside from that, I love you both and I would do anything to help you.
Tom: I love you too, Dad.
Tom helps Margo pack up and then they go home. When they get home Margo is about to walk in when Tom picks her up and carries her over the threshold.
Margo: What is this for.
Tom: A couple of days ago I thought I would never be able to do this again. I love you so much Margo Hughes.
Margo: I love you more Tom Hughes.
Tom: Hey guess what, Kim said she would bring Casey home tomarrow so we have the whole house to ourself if you know what I mean.
Margo: (laughing) I have a pretty good guess, Counsellor.
Tom: Are you sure you are up for it?
Margo: Are you kidding? Of course I am. What are you waiting for? Take me upstairs.
Tom: My pleasure, Ma'am
Tom picks her up and kisses her pasionately and then carries her up to their room. They made love until they fell asleep in each other's arms.
To be continued...
P.S.
Any feedback you guys can give me is greatly appreciated. Hopefully I will have the rest of this story done within a week. Thankyou for your patience.
I hope you haven't forgotten about this story. I have been busy with finnals and chior concerts for school the past few weeks but I am off now so I have a lot of time on my hands. Anyway, here is chapter 10. This takes place a couple of hours after Chapter 9 ended.
Every Minute Counts
Chapter 10
Margo is sleeping in her hospital bed when suddenly this spooky feeling wakes her up. She hears someone laughing and the sound keeps getting closer. Suddenly, she sees James with a pillow in his hands and before she can fight back, he puts it over her face and tries to smother her.
Margo: No! Get off of me!
Tom hears her yelling and realizes that she is dreaming. He gets up and goes to her.
Tom: Margo, wake up honey.
She doesn't wake up and is still obviously frightened. Tom puts his hand on her shoulder and tries to wake her again.
Tom: Honey, it's ok. You're safe. Your're dreaming. Wake up.
Margo finally wakes up and sits up in bed. She is breathing hard and sweating.
Margo: NO!
Tom: Honey, its ok. It was just a dream.
Margo: James was just here and he tried to kill me.
Tom: Its ok, it was just a nightmare.
She realizes he is right and starts crying. Tom puts his arms around her and holds her.
Tom: It's ok, baby. I'm right here. It's all over.
After a few minutes, Margo feels better and sits up next to Tom.
Margo: I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me.
Tom: Don't ever apoligize for needing to cry especially after what has happened the past few days. (pauses) Do you want to talk about it?
Margo: No, I can't right now.
Tom: Ok, but you have to promise me that you will tell me when you need to talk no matter what time it is.
Margo: Ok, sure.
Kim and Casey walk in.
Casey: Hey Mom, how are you doing.
Margo: I'm fine. Come here. Are you ok.
Casey: Yeah, I was just worried about you.
Margo: I'm fine now, honey, I promise.
They hug and then Kim comes over and hugs Margo.
Kim: I am so glad you are alright.
Margo: Oh, thankyou. Thankyou so much for taking care of Casey.
Kim: It was my pleasure, he's a great kid.
Bob walks in.
Bob: Well, I see you have got some visitors, and my wife is here, what a surprise.
Kim: Hi honey.
They hug and then Margo interupts.
Margo: Hey Bob, I don't mean to interupt but when can I get out of here?
Bob: Well, that is what I came to talk to you about actually. How would you like to go home today?
Margo: Today! That's great.
Bob: I have your discharge papers right here as long as you promise to rest when you get home. Don't go back to work for at least a week.
Margo: That doesn't sound too hard and I can have some time with my husband here.
Tom: That sounds great. I'll go with Dad and take care of the paperwork and then I'll help you get your stuff together.
Tom and Bob walk outside Margo's room
Bob: Tom I problably don't even have to say this but I was hoping you could talk Margo into seeing Dr. Micheals.
Tom: Yeah, I was going to talk to you about that. She seems rather distant. She hasn't talked about the experience at all and just before you came in she woke up from a nightmare that really frightened her.
Bob: That sounds typical for someone who went through that kind of trauma. See if you can get her to talk to you or someone else but don't rush her. Whatever she is not telling right now will eventually come out. You just have to be patient.
Tom: Ok, I'll remember that. Thanks for taking care of her, Dad.
Bob: You don't have to thank me it is my job, but aside from that, I love you both and I would do anything to help you.
Tom: I love you too, Dad.
Tom helps Margo pack up and then they go home. When they get home Margo is about to walk in when Tom picks her up and carries her over the threshold.
Margo: What is this for.
Tom: A couple of days ago I thought I would never be able to do this again. I love you so much Margo Hughes.
Margo: I love you more Tom Hughes.
Tom: Hey guess what, Kim said she would bring Casey home tomarrow so we have the whole house to ourself if you know what I mean.
Margo: (laughing) I have a pretty good guess, Counsellor.
Tom: Are you sure you are up for it?
Margo: Are you kidding? Of course I am. What are you waiting for? Take me upstairs.
Tom: My pleasure, Ma'am
Tom picks her up and kisses her pasionately and then carries her up to their room. They made love until they fell asleep in each other's arms.
To be continued...
P.S.
Any feedback you guys can give me is greatly appreciated. Hopefully I will have the rest of this story done within a week. Thankyou for your patience.