I'm not a doctor, nor do I watch a lot of ER, so if I screwed up some of the medical stuff, it's only fan fiction. Thanks for the reviews!
Chapter 20: Awakening in a Familiar Place
That conversation stayed between Bobby and professor, neither mentioning it to anyone else. Although Rogue was extremely happy to have Bobby back, she was annoyed that John was there and that Bobby wanted to stay by him every spare minute he could. Scott, Ororo and Logan accepted that John was there for the time being, and that there was nothing that could be done for a while. So they went about their daily lives trying not to talk about it too much. A couple of days after their arrival, Bobby and the professor were with John when the professor announced that John was healing.
"It seems that his body is using the time to heal itself. The internal injuries are looking much better than before."
"That's good, but he's still in a coma."
"I think it would be a good idea for you to stay down here for a while. I think he may be waking up soon."
The professor smiled a little at Bobby, who then looked to John.
"I want to know when he does wake," the professor added just before leaving Bobby alone with his best friend.
Bobby nodded, then turned his attention back to John. In order to escape the eerie silence of the lab, Bobby began telling stories about the school, about his childhood, and some memories that he remembered about the two of them.
"You should really write that stuff down. Could be a best seller," someone other than Bobby said.
"John!" Bobby exclaimed.
"Not too loud, man, please," John softly replied.
"Sorry. You scared the daylights of out of me…again!"
"Where am I?"
"Back at the school. I'll tell you everything later. I'm guessing you still don't feel so good."
"But I'm alive to feel it, so I can't complain."
"I have to get the professor, he wanted me to let him know when you woke up."
"The professor?"
"Don't worry John, I'm not going anywhere."
Bobby called the professor, only stating that John was awake. Then went back to his friend.
"It's going to be ok now," Bobby said.
"I hope you're right."
"John, how are you feeling?" the professor asked when he came into the lab.
"Horrible," John cautiously answered.
"Bobby, will you please give us a few minutes? I need to reexamine John," the professor asked.
"I'll be right outside," Bobby answered.
In the hallway, Bobby noticed Kurt walking toward him.
"I heard from the professor that our patient is awake," Kurt said.
"Yeah, but he still doesn't feel well. But he won't for a while," Bobby replied.
"Shall I spread the word that he's awake?"
"Not yet. I'd like the professor to do that, he'll know more about John's injuries and condition."
Kurt nodded, then turned away. Bobby leaned against the wall, trying to remain patient while waiting for the professor to let him back in. The professor called a while later, asking him to come back in. Bobby saw John sitting up with the professor by a machine.
"And?" Bobby asked, his impatience getting the best of him.
"He'll be staying down here for a while longer. He needs to finish healing, and to recover his strength. But I see no serious problems, he should be fine."
"That's great. When you're better, I can kick your ass for scaring me in the first place," Bobby said, heading toward John.
"Only if I let you," John replied.
"This debate will have to wait for another day. For now, John needs as much rest as possible," the professor interrupted.
"I'll go upstairs and get you some fresh clothes," Bobby offered.
"Sure," John replied. "But before you go, you can have this back."
John took something out of his jeans pocket, holding it for Bobby to take. Bobby took it, seeing it was his lighter. But before Bobby could stay anything, John added, "I won't be needing it for a while."