CHAPTER TEN
Veronica was frozen as she searched her mind to find an answer, but her mind went blank. Maybe you need me to rephrase the question Greenlee said as she stood in the doorway of Jack's room. What is it that you did to Erica that you feel you need to apologize to for. Veronica was scrabbling for something to say, but she knew that it would be hard to explain. Oh ah, I was just saying to Jack that I was sorry that I was so angry with him when he left me at the altar, Veronica said.
Perhaps if she was explaining herself to anyone other than Greenlee her response might have sufficed, but Greenlee was not someone that you could fool easily. She was the master at thinking on her feet and she could smell a con a mile a way. Why don't you tell me the real reason you are standing over my father's bed like you are holding a smoking gun, Greenlee said in a tone that told Veronica she was in no mood for games. I did tell you, Veronica shot back at her, I told you that I was upset because Jackson left me for Erica and I was so angry with him. She look at Greenlee trying to find some sign that she was buying her explanation, but whatever Greenlee was thinking it was obvious that she did not want to share it with her.
A faint noise came from Jackson direction as both women turned to face him. Erica, Erica, Jackson said in a soft voice, I love you babe! DAD Greenlee said as the tear fell down her cheeks and dropped on her father's face, YOU....she could hardly speak as the emotions of the day catch up with her. She ran into the hallway yelling to anyone that would listen...HE'S AWAKE, HE'S AWAKE!
Veronica was concerned for Jack there was not question about it, but if she stayed she would be forced to answer questions that she had not answers for. She slipped passed them in the hallway and headed to the elevator without anyone noticing her disappearing act.
It seemed for a moment that everything was chaotic as the doctors ran from every direction into Jackson's room. Dr Joe was the first on the scene as he examined him for any signs of distress, but all seemed normal. Jack he said, how are you feeling? The only words that Jackson could manage to say was Erica, where is Erica? His eyes searched the room hoping that someone had the answer he was looking for, but no one said a word. Bianca, COME HERE he said! She walked passed Dr Joe and Greenlee who were standing in front of Jack's bed and sat in the seat that she had grown accustom to since Jackson was first brought in. Bianca, sweetheart, please tell me that your mother is out there in the hallway, just waiting to make her grand entrance, Jack said. Bianca was silent trying to come up the right thing to say to bring comfort to him, but Uncle Jack was all she could manage to say before she broke down in tears.
Greenlee placed one hand on Bianca's shoulder and reached over and took Kendall's hand with the other. Although it was true that Greenlee and Erica were not close by any means at least that is how they played it, but deep inside these women shared a mutual respect that match no other. To think of any harm coming to Erica, brought such sadness to Greenlee's heart; a fact that she could no longer hide as she too began to cry.
The accident, her earring, she was coming to see me, I love you Erica, Jackson rambled on in no clear direction as the heart monitor went off the normal level. Calm down, Jack calm down, Joe said, you wouldn't do Erica any good like this. There was something real in Joe's statement that seemed to bring Jackson back as the machines seemed to slow down and his heart rate came back to normal. Everyone clear out and give Jack a chance to rest, Joe said to a very angry group. Jack looked over to all the loving faces looking back at him and nodded his head to let them know that was just what he needed right now. As soon as everyone was gone, Jack jumped out of bed and into his street close. He looked around the corner of his door to see if any one would notice him but they were facing the other direction. Sorry guys, but I have to go find my other half he chanted as he headed for the elevator.
The ride down seemed longer than usually for him as he pleaded with the elevator to move faster. Finally he reached the bottom and waited for the doors to open, but they did not..Come on he shouted, as he banged his fist on the doors, don't do this to me now...NOT NOW!
Veronica was frozen as she searched her mind to find an answer, but her mind went blank. Maybe you need me to rephrase the question Greenlee said as she stood in the doorway of Jack's room. What is it that you did to Erica that you feel you need to apologize to for. Veronica was scrabbling for something to say, but she knew that it would be hard to explain. Oh ah, I was just saying to Jack that I was sorry that I was so angry with him when he left me at the altar, Veronica said.
Perhaps if she was explaining herself to anyone other than Greenlee her response might have sufficed, but Greenlee was not someone that you could fool easily. She was the master at thinking on her feet and she could smell a con a mile a way. Why don't you tell me the real reason you are standing over my father's bed like you are holding a smoking gun, Greenlee said in a tone that told Veronica she was in no mood for games. I did tell you, Veronica shot back at her, I told you that I was upset because Jackson left me for Erica and I was so angry with him. She look at Greenlee trying to find some sign that she was buying her explanation, but whatever Greenlee was thinking it was obvious that she did not want to share it with her.
A faint noise came from Jackson direction as both women turned to face him. Erica, Erica, Jackson said in a soft voice, I love you babe! DAD Greenlee said as the tear fell down her cheeks and dropped on her father's face, YOU....she could hardly speak as the emotions of the day catch up with her. She ran into the hallway yelling to anyone that would listen...HE'S AWAKE, HE'S AWAKE!
Veronica was concerned for Jack there was not question about it, but if she stayed she would be forced to answer questions that she had not answers for. She slipped passed them in the hallway and headed to the elevator without anyone noticing her disappearing act.
It seemed for a moment that everything was chaotic as the doctors ran from every direction into Jackson's room. Dr Joe was the first on the scene as he examined him for any signs of distress, but all seemed normal. Jack he said, how are you feeling? The only words that Jackson could manage to say was Erica, where is Erica? His eyes searched the room hoping that someone had the answer he was looking for, but no one said a word. Bianca, COME HERE he said! She walked passed Dr Joe and Greenlee who were standing in front of Jack's bed and sat in the seat that she had grown accustom to since Jackson was first brought in. Bianca, sweetheart, please tell me that your mother is out there in the hallway, just waiting to make her grand entrance, Jack said. Bianca was silent trying to come up the right thing to say to bring comfort to him, but Uncle Jack was all she could manage to say before she broke down in tears.
Greenlee placed one hand on Bianca's shoulder and reached over and took Kendall's hand with the other. Although it was true that Greenlee and Erica were not close by any means at least that is how they played it, but deep inside these women shared a mutual respect that match no other. To think of any harm coming to Erica, brought such sadness to Greenlee's heart; a fact that she could no longer hide as she too began to cry.
The accident, her earring, she was coming to see me, I love you Erica, Jackson rambled on in no clear direction as the heart monitor went off the normal level. Calm down, Jack calm down, Joe said, you wouldn't do Erica any good like this. There was something real in Joe's statement that seemed to bring Jackson back as the machines seemed to slow down and his heart rate came back to normal. Everyone clear out and give Jack a chance to rest, Joe said to a very angry group. Jack looked over to all the loving faces looking back at him and nodded his head to let them know that was just what he needed right now. As soon as everyone was gone, Jack jumped out of bed and into his street close. He looked around the corner of his door to see if any one would notice him but they were facing the other direction. Sorry guys, but I have to go find my other half he chanted as he headed for the elevator.
The ride down seemed longer than usually for him as he pleaded with the elevator to move faster. Finally he reached the bottom and waited for the doors to open, but they did not..Come on he shouted, as he banged his fist on the doors, don't do this to me now...NOT NOW!