CHAPTER THIRTEEN
A week passes by. Every day Virginia and Wolf went to visit Mary, who was still unconscious. During that week, not only Virginia talked to her. Wolf entered the room after Virginia and spent an hour talking to Mary too. As for Tom, he never left her. He didn't even go home. he gave his keys to Wolf, and he went to bring some clothes for him to get changed once in two days at the hospital. He was getting to know all the staff over thee. They knew who he was, and they welcomed him.
Virginia was getting ready to go the hospital again. As usual, Wolf was ready, and waiting for her. She could never wake up before he does.
"Ok Wolf, I'm ready." As usual, they went. While virginia went with Tom to get checked Wolf went to Mary's room.
"Huff-puff! Couldn't she wait for me?" he said to himself. He entered the room. And there was Mary. All the same. He sat on the chair and spoke to her. After a half an hour Virginia came and called him out.
"So? How is he doing?" Wolf asked anxiously.
"He, or she is doing just fine. I can't believe he's one month old now Wolf."
"Even you said HE. It will be a boy. I bet on it." Wolf said proudly.
"Boy or a girl, it doesn't matter as long as it will be healthy." Virginia said.
"I'm proud of us." Wolf said and hugged her tightly.
"Wolf, you're. going. to. kill. me." Virginia said, almost like choking.
"Sorry." Wolf let her go. "It's your turn now. We'll be in the office."
"OK."
Virginia entered the room, Wolf and Tom went to the office, as usual.
"Hi Mary. How are you feeling today?" Virginia said. She spoke to Mary like she was listening to every single word she was saying. And she was holding her hand in her palm all the time. Virginia forgot everything about the past. It was all gone for her. After 15 miuntes she felt something. Mary's fingers moved. Virginia's eyes widened, and her mouth dropped open. She noticed mary's eyes. She was trying to open them.
"Mary? Can you hear me?" she didn't let go of her hand. She stood there hoping for something good. Mary opened her eyes slowly. And looked streight to the ceiling.
"Mary, can you hear me?"
Mary moved her eyes and focused them on Virginia. She couldn't move her head, as it was bandaged.
"Mary if you can hear me please wink your eyes."
Mary winked twice. Virginia's smile went ear-to-ear, and her eyes filed with tears.
"I.." Mary was trying to say something.
"No, no. Don't talk. Not now. You need to rest. I'm so happy that you're back. Wait I'll call Tom. Just stay here. I mean, you can't go anywhere anyway.. just..well, I mean.. stay awake." before Virginia could leave Mary closed her eyes.
"No! Don't. Oooh, I'll call him anyway."
She rushed out of the room and went to the office running.. She slammed the door openning it. And stood there trying to catch her breath. Both Tom and Wolf stood. terrified of what she would say.
"She.. Mary.. she.."
"What is it Virginia?" Wolf asked. Tom didn't dare to move ro speak at that moment. Virginia's eyes were wet. And he didn't know why.
"She.. opened.. her.. eyes." Virginia said finally.
Tom ran out of the office toward the rom. Wolf helped Virginia to sit, to catch her breath.
"Breathe slowly Virginie. Take deep breaths." Wolf said, as he knelt in front of her and took her hands in his, and rubbed them.
"She opened her eyes Wolf. She's back." Virginia's eyes were filled with tears again. Wolf hugged her.
"And it's only because of you. If you didn't tell us to talk to her, who knows what would've happened. I'm proud of you Virginia. I'm more proud that I've got you by my side."
Tom rushed into the room. He was disappointed when he saw her eyes closed. He touched her face, and sat beside her bed.
"I guess I was late." he said to her. "I hope tha you're feeling OK. Wherever you are now."
Mary slowly opened her eyes again. When she saw him, she smiled slightly, as it was painful for her, and her eyes filled with tears.
"You're back!" he said. Almost whispering. "I missed you so much." his eyes were also tearing now.
"I.. missed.. you.. too." she said slowly, and whispering. Every word came out with pain. She was hurting. She didn't know what happened to her. She just knew that she couldn't move, and felt pain everywhere. Even her eyes hurt.
"My..eyes..hurt." she said, whispering again. and she closed her eyes.
"Don't open them my dear. and please don't talk. I know it hurts." he touched her face once again. "I'll hold your fingers now. I want to know if you can feel them. if you do, and if it's not painfull, let me know ok?" He held her right hand's fingers in his.
"Can you fell my hand?" she moved her fingers slightly. "Is it painful for you to do this? If it is, don't do anythin. If it isn't, move them the way you did." She didn't move her fingers.
"OK. It's painfull. I understand. You don't know how much I missed you. Ever since I lost you, I was going crazy. I didn't know where you were. Or how you were. I tried to call you, but you weren't there. I went to your house, to the club, and you weren't there. I thought that you were...Well, you know.. But it doesn't matter anymore. You're back again. I'm happy for you. You'll get out of here soon. I hope."
"What..happened.. to..me.." she whispered again, her eyes closed.
"You don't wanna know." She moved her fingers, as to make him understand that she wants to know.
"OK, I'll tell you. You had a car accident. You were dragged out of your car by the other car's driver, the one that hit you. But he's in jail now. He'll pay for what he did."
"No.. get.. him.. out..of..there."
"But it was his fault. He was driving under red light."
"It.. was.. my.. fault."
"OK, it's not the time for you to talk. You must rest for a few days, and after that you'll get the chance to talk."
"Please...Tom. Get... him...out... today. But.. don't.. tell.. the.. press..about.. me."
"Oh, they know that you're here. I knew about your accidet from the news, after four days it was happened. It's been almost 10 days now."
"Don't... tell... them...I'm... alive. and .. help.. that.. man..please."
"I don't want to leave you now." she moved her fingers again. And he needed no more words. He couldn't say no.
"Alright. I'm going now. But please be awake when I'm back. Please." she managed to smile. He noticed that it was painful for her. He kissed her forehead softly and went out.
He went to the office. Dr. Simons was there. waiting for him.
"I thought you'd never get out of there." he said.
"She asked me to. I wouldn't have left if she didn't insist on helping the other driver."
"What does she want?" Virginia asked.
"She wants me to go to the police station and tell them that it was all her fault."
"What?!" Virginia exclaimed.
"Why would she want that?" Wolf asked.
"I don't know. She kept saying that it was her fault. Oh, and she asked not to tell the press that she's awake now."
"What came up to her mind now?" Wolf asked.
"The dream." Virginia said.
"What dream?" Tom asked.
"The dream that ring told us about. It has something to do with that maybe."
"Maybe. But I have to go to the police station now. She'd kill me if I don't."
"You don't have to." Dr. Simons said. "I've called the detective, and he's on his way. That's how it should work. They should come here to get evidence that she is alive. Or you won't help that man at all."
"Good idea Doc." Tom said. "I guess I can go back to her now."
"No you can't."
"Why not?"
"You'll only make it go worse Tom. remember that it's very painful for her now."
"I know. Oh, and good news. She can move her right hand'sfingers. So, no nurve damaged there." he smiled proudly.
"Now if I get up and hit you on the head, will your uncle come protecting you?"
"What did I do this time?"
"She may be able to move her fingers, but not her hand or arm. Remember that there are different kinds of nurves over there Tommy?"
"Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. But hey, I can fix it. I've done it before."
"Hey back to you young man. Where are your manners? Can't you see there's a lady sitting over here?"
Virgini and Wolf were hardly managing to keep their laughs. Virginia blushed.
"I'm sorry." Tom said like a little child. "But, I really did that kind of a surgery. Twice last year."
"Good for you son." Dr. Simons smiled. "Good for you. Now we have to wait for the detective to come. After that you can go back to your girl."
After about 15 minutes, a man came in.
"Good morning." he said.
"Godd morning detective." Dr. Simons said.
"I heard you have news for me. Concerning Lola."
"Yes we do. First of all her name. It's Mary.. Wolf, what's your last name?" he turned to Wolf.
Cripes! They didn't tell him that she wasn't his sister. But it didn't matter anymore. She lost all her papers, also her passport. Which all were in the car.
"Wolfson. Mary Wolfson." Wolf said.
"OK, doctor. Any other news?"
"She's alive. She is conscious, but not quite able to talk. It's paiful for her. She only said that she doesn't want that man to be in prison. That's the only thing she managed to say."
"She also asked not to tell the press that she's awake." Tom said.
"And you are..?"
"Dr. Tom Williams. Mary's personal doctor."
"Nice to meet you. Detective John Davids."
"Pleasure to meet you sir." Tom replied and they shook hands.
"I need to see her. You know that I need evidence."
"Oh, sure detective. Follow me." Dr. Simons said and asked Tom to lead him to the room.
Tom went inside with the detective.
"Mary? Could you please open your eyes? I know it's paiful, but the detective needs a proof."
Mary slowly opened her eyes, and looked at the ceiling first, then rolled her eyes to look at the detective. He smiled when she looked at him.
"You may close your eyes miss, if it's painful to keep them opened." and so she did. she closed them.
"Alright, I'll go to the station now." he said to Tom, and before they could leave Mary called him.
"De..tec..tive." Both of the men turned back to her.
"Yes miss?" he asked.
"Please..let..that..man..go." she said whispering.
"Mary, you don't have to talk now. You will tell him what you want later when you fell better." Tom didn't want her to say the part that she was guilty.
"She doesn't have to say anything more doctor. That's all I needed to know." he turned back to Mary. "He will be released today miss. Don't worry. It was all his fault. The secret camera caught him crossing under red light, that's why you were surprised to by his car, and the accident happened. But, I'll make sure that he repay you for all the damage."
"There's...no...need...to. I..don't..wa.." She didn't complete her sentence. She lost consciousness again.
"Mary? Do you hear me?" Tom asked. But she didn't reply. "Detective, I think we should get out now. I must call Dr. Simons."
"Yes of course. And I must talk to her husband. Mr. Wolfson."
"That's her brother."
"Oh, sorry."
They went back to the office. While the detective was talking to Dr. Simons, Tom called Wolf out of the room.
"Wolf, please don't tell him that she drives like a crazy, ok? That could lead her to prison."
"Huff-puff! I give you my solemn wolf word."
"Thanks. Now go back inside."
Tom told Dr. Simons about what happened to Mary and they both went to her room. Wolf, Virginia and the detective stayed at the office.
"Mr. Wolfson. I need to ask you some questions." the detective said.
"About?"
"Your sister's tragedy. When we were there, she said that she doesn't want to sue the driver that caused this."
"Mr. detective. I trust my sister. And no matter how hard her situation is, I'm sure that she's aware of what she says. So, let him go."
"She also said that she doesn't want to claim her rights for payment for the damages."
"If she said that, then she meant it. I have no right to take decisions for her."
"Alright, that would be all."
"Oh, detective. Just remember, please do not tell any kind of a reporter about her situation. Please. This is private."
"No problem sir. I hope that she would get well soon. Good bye."
"Bye." Both, Wolf and Virginia said.
Tom and Dr. Simons enter the room again. The doctor checkes mary's eyes for a reaction, and there is. He turns to talk to Tom, but before he opens his mouth to talk, Mary opens her eyes.
"Is.. he.. gone?"
"Yes, dear." Dr. Simons replies. "But isn't it painful for you to open your eyes and to talk? Why don't you sleep?"
"I.. want.. to.. sit."
"I wish that you could do that now my dear. But it isn't the time for it. I promise you to sit after two days. Only if you keep your eyes closed, and don't talk. But if it's not painfull for you, you can keep them open."
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After two days, Mary opens her eyes in the morning, and see Tom sleeping beside her bed.
Poor Tom. After all I'v done to him He's still there for me. What a great guy. she thought.
Tom opens his eyes and looks at Mary, who was smiling at him.
"Good morning." he said.
"Good morning. How did you sleep?"
"I've had better beds. Thank you."
"I wish I could invite you here. But it hurts."
"Oh, I wouldn't dare to hurt you. You'll have time to invite me later." they smiled.
"Tom. I need to ask you a favour."
"Anything."
"I need a mirror."
Uh-oh. Tom didn't expect this. She wouldn't like what she would see. They had the bandages off her face, which has been totally damaged by scars. She has lost her beauty.
"Why do you need a mirror?"
"I want to see how I look."
"But why? You can't put on make up anyway. It's not allowed. And you can't comb your hair, becasue your head is still bandaged."
"I don't want it for make up and stuff. I just want to see how do I look like now. I know that something has changed. I can feel it. but I also want to see it. Please Tom get me a mirror."
"No."
"Am I that scary?"
"No, you're so beautiful just as ever. It's just that I don't have a mirror here. And no one else does either."
"Anyway, I can tell that you're lying. But I won't argue with you."
At that moment Wolf and Virginia came in.
"Hi!" Virginia said.
"Good morning everyone." Wolf said.
"Goodmorning Wolf, Virginia." Tom said.
"Hi There. Virginia do you have a mirror?"
Mary couldn't see the confused face of Wolf and Virginia, but she smelled their confusement.
"Please? I really want to see how I look like. I promise not to be scared."
"I would've given you one Mary. But I don't carry a mirror with me."
Mary closed her eyes in disappointment.
"Hey, we're not here to see you sad. We have some news for the both of you."
Mary opened her eyes. "What kind of news?"
Virginia came closer to her bed, so it would be easier for Mary to see her.
"Me and Wolf decided to get married after six months. And that's exactly when you're totally healed Mary. The wedding will be held in the Fourth Kingdom, in Wendell's palace. And you two will be our guests of honor."
"That's great!" Mary said.
"But I knew about this. Wolf told me about it." Tom said.
"Yeah, but he didn't say that I want Mary to be my Maide of Honor."
"And tha I want you to be my Best Man Tom. So what do you say?" Wolf jumped in.
"I don't know what to say."
Wolf looked at him with puppy-dog eyes. "Pleeeaaase?"
"I'd be honored."
"Huff-puuf! you're the best!" Wolf gave him a BIG hug. But Mary remaind silent.
"What do you say Mary?" Virginia asked her.
"I don't know if can make it there. If I would be able to walk at all. To mave at all."
"Why would you say that Mary?" Tom said. He looked concerned.
"Tom, I don't feel my body. Especially my legs. Like they're cut."
"Everyting will be fine. You'll see. After six months, you'll be the same Mary that we all knew."
"No. I won't be the same. I can't be the same. I've caused to much pain. To all of you. It was all in my dream. I saw it all. I've changed since that day." her eyes filled with tears. "Virginia. Will you please forgive me for what I've done? Wolf, will you forgive me too?"
"Mary, it is all gone now. We even forgot about that long time ago." Virginia said as she held Mary's hand.
"But I still feel guilty.What should I do so you would forgive me?"
"Be my Maide of Honor."
"Alright. I will." she smiled, with tears in her eyes.
At that moment dr. Simons enterd the room.
"Hey, what are you all doing here? This isn't allowed you know."
"Huff-puff! Sorry Doc., but marriage arrangements can't wait."
"Who's getting married?"
"Me and virginia." Wolf said proudly. "And you're invited Doc. But It won't be in New York."
"Where then?"
"The 4th Kingdom."
"Where's that?"
"Too far." Tom said.
"Then I guess I'll have to send you your present, becasue I can't leave the city. I have too much patients."
"We understand that Doctor." Virginia said.
"Oh, I almost forgot why I was here. Mary, we're taking you to the operations room."
"But why?" Mary asked.
"Don't you want to feel your body again? At least some parts of it?"
"I do."
"We'll take that stuff off you today. Most of it. But we're leaving the chest and the legs for another week."
"That's great!" Virginia exclaimed.
"And that's not all. We'll move you to a new room. OK, you all can wait for me in my office, untill I finish here. Now go on, go, go." He waved his hands at the to go out. and they all did. Tom, before herhe gets out, he came back to Mary, and kissed her forehead, looked into her eyes and whispered to her: "I love you." And he quickly went out.
A week passes by. Every day Virginia and Wolf went to visit Mary, who was still unconscious. During that week, not only Virginia talked to her. Wolf entered the room after Virginia and spent an hour talking to Mary too. As for Tom, he never left her. He didn't even go home. he gave his keys to Wolf, and he went to bring some clothes for him to get changed once in two days at the hospital. He was getting to know all the staff over thee. They knew who he was, and they welcomed him.
Virginia was getting ready to go the hospital again. As usual, Wolf was ready, and waiting for her. She could never wake up before he does.
"Ok Wolf, I'm ready." As usual, they went. While virginia went with Tom to get checked Wolf went to Mary's room.
"Huff-puff! Couldn't she wait for me?" he said to himself. He entered the room. And there was Mary. All the same. He sat on the chair and spoke to her. After a half an hour Virginia came and called him out.
"So? How is he doing?" Wolf asked anxiously.
"He, or she is doing just fine. I can't believe he's one month old now Wolf."
"Even you said HE. It will be a boy. I bet on it." Wolf said proudly.
"Boy or a girl, it doesn't matter as long as it will be healthy." Virginia said.
"I'm proud of us." Wolf said and hugged her tightly.
"Wolf, you're. going. to. kill. me." Virginia said, almost like choking.
"Sorry." Wolf let her go. "It's your turn now. We'll be in the office."
"OK."
Virginia entered the room, Wolf and Tom went to the office, as usual.
"Hi Mary. How are you feeling today?" Virginia said. She spoke to Mary like she was listening to every single word she was saying. And she was holding her hand in her palm all the time. Virginia forgot everything about the past. It was all gone for her. After 15 miuntes she felt something. Mary's fingers moved. Virginia's eyes widened, and her mouth dropped open. She noticed mary's eyes. She was trying to open them.
"Mary? Can you hear me?" she didn't let go of her hand. She stood there hoping for something good. Mary opened her eyes slowly. And looked streight to the ceiling.
"Mary, can you hear me?"
Mary moved her eyes and focused them on Virginia. She couldn't move her head, as it was bandaged.
"Mary if you can hear me please wink your eyes."
Mary winked twice. Virginia's smile went ear-to-ear, and her eyes filed with tears.
"I.." Mary was trying to say something.
"No, no. Don't talk. Not now. You need to rest. I'm so happy that you're back. Wait I'll call Tom. Just stay here. I mean, you can't go anywhere anyway.. just..well, I mean.. stay awake." before Virginia could leave Mary closed her eyes.
"No! Don't. Oooh, I'll call him anyway."
She rushed out of the room and went to the office running.. She slammed the door openning it. And stood there trying to catch her breath. Both Tom and Wolf stood. terrified of what she would say.
"She.. Mary.. she.."
"What is it Virginia?" Wolf asked. Tom didn't dare to move ro speak at that moment. Virginia's eyes were wet. And he didn't know why.
"She.. opened.. her.. eyes." Virginia said finally.
Tom ran out of the office toward the rom. Wolf helped Virginia to sit, to catch her breath.
"Breathe slowly Virginie. Take deep breaths." Wolf said, as he knelt in front of her and took her hands in his, and rubbed them.
"She opened her eyes Wolf. She's back." Virginia's eyes were filled with tears again. Wolf hugged her.
"And it's only because of you. If you didn't tell us to talk to her, who knows what would've happened. I'm proud of you Virginia. I'm more proud that I've got you by my side."
Tom rushed into the room. He was disappointed when he saw her eyes closed. He touched her face, and sat beside her bed.
"I guess I was late." he said to her. "I hope tha you're feeling OK. Wherever you are now."
Mary slowly opened her eyes again. When she saw him, she smiled slightly, as it was painful for her, and her eyes filled with tears.
"You're back!" he said. Almost whispering. "I missed you so much." his eyes were also tearing now.
"I.. missed.. you.. too." she said slowly, and whispering. Every word came out with pain. She was hurting. She didn't know what happened to her. She just knew that she couldn't move, and felt pain everywhere. Even her eyes hurt.
"My..eyes..hurt." she said, whispering again. and she closed her eyes.
"Don't open them my dear. and please don't talk. I know it hurts." he touched her face once again. "I'll hold your fingers now. I want to know if you can feel them. if you do, and if it's not painfull, let me know ok?" He held her right hand's fingers in his.
"Can you fell my hand?" she moved her fingers slightly. "Is it painful for you to do this? If it is, don't do anythin. If it isn't, move them the way you did." She didn't move her fingers.
"OK. It's painfull. I understand. You don't know how much I missed you. Ever since I lost you, I was going crazy. I didn't know where you were. Or how you were. I tried to call you, but you weren't there. I went to your house, to the club, and you weren't there. I thought that you were...Well, you know.. But it doesn't matter anymore. You're back again. I'm happy for you. You'll get out of here soon. I hope."
"What..happened.. to..me.." she whispered again, her eyes closed.
"You don't wanna know." She moved her fingers, as to make him understand that she wants to know.
"OK, I'll tell you. You had a car accident. You were dragged out of your car by the other car's driver, the one that hit you. But he's in jail now. He'll pay for what he did."
"No.. get.. him.. out..of..there."
"But it was his fault. He was driving under red light."
"It.. was.. my.. fault."
"OK, it's not the time for you to talk. You must rest for a few days, and after that you'll get the chance to talk."
"Please...Tom. Get... him...out... today. But.. don't.. tell.. the.. press..about.. me."
"Oh, they know that you're here. I knew about your accidet from the news, after four days it was happened. It's been almost 10 days now."
"Don't... tell... them...I'm... alive. and .. help.. that.. man..please."
"I don't want to leave you now." she moved her fingers again. And he needed no more words. He couldn't say no.
"Alright. I'm going now. But please be awake when I'm back. Please." she managed to smile. He noticed that it was painful for her. He kissed her forehead softly and went out.
He went to the office. Dr. Simons was there. waiting for him.
"I thought you'd never get out of there." he said.
"She asked me to. I wouldn't have left if she didn't insist on helping the other driver."
"What does she want?" Virginia asked.
"She wants me to go to the police station and tell them that it was all her fault."
"What?!" Virginia exclaimed.
"Why would she want that?" Wolf asked.
"I don't know. She kept saying that it was her fault. Oh, and she asked not to tell the press that she's awake now."
"What came up to her mind now?" Wolf asked.
"The dream." Virginia said.
"What dream?" Tom asked.
"The dream that ring told us about. It has something to do with that maybe."
"Maybe. But I have to go to the police station now. She'd kill me if I don't."
"You don't have to." Dr. Simons said. "I've called the detective, and he's on his way. That's how it should work. They should come here to get evidence that she is alive. Or you won't help that man at all."
"Good idea Doc." Tom said. "I guess I can go back to her now."
"No you can't."
"Why not?"
"You'll only make it go worse Tom. remember that it's very painful for her now."
"I know. Oh, and good news. She can move her right hand'sfingers. So, no nurve damaged there." he smiled proudly.
"Now if I get up and hit you on the head, will your uncle come protecting you?"
"What did I do this time?"
"She may be able to move her fingers, but not her hand or arm. Remember that there are different kinds of nurves over there Tommy?"
"Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. But hey, I can fix it. I've done it before."
"Hey back to you young man. Where are your manners? Can't you see there's a lady sitting over here?"
Virgini and Wolf were hardly managing to keep their laughs. Virginia blushed.
"I'm sorry." Tom said like a little child. "But, I really did that kind of a surgery. Twice last year."
"Good for you son." Dr. Simons smiled. "Good for you. Now we have to wait for the detective to come. After that you can go back to your girl."
After about 15 minutes, a man came in.
"Good morning." he said.
"Godd morning detective." Dr. Simons said.
"I heard you have news for me. Concerning Lola."
"Yes we do. First of all her name. It's Mary.. Wolf, what's your last name?" he turned to Wolf.
Cripes! They didn't tell him that she wasn't his sister. But it didn't matter anymore. She lost all her papers, also her passport. Which all were in the car.
"Wolfson. Mary Wolfson." Wolf said.
"OK, doctor. Any other news?"
"She's alive. She is conscious, but not quite able to talk. It's paiful for her. She only said that she doesn't want that man to be in prison. That's the only thing she managed to say."
"She also asked not to tell the press that she's awake." Tom said.
"And you are..?"
"Dr. Tom Williams. Mary's personal doctor."
"Nice to meet you. Detective John Davids."
"Pleasure to meet you sir." Tom replied and they shook hands.
"I need to see her. You know that I need evidence."
"Oh, sure detective. Follow me." Dr. Simons said and asked Tom to lead him to the room.
Tom went inside with the detective.
"Mary? Could you please open your eyes? I know it's paiful, but the detective needs a proof."
Mary slowly opened her eyes, and looked at the ceiling first, then rolled her eyes to look at the detective. He smiled when she looked at him.
"You may close your eyes miss, if it's painful to keep them opened." and so she did. she closed them.
"Alright, I'll go to the station now." he said to Tom, and before they could leave Mary called him.
"De..tec..tive." Both of the men turned back to her.
"Yes miss?" he asked.
"Please..let..that..man..go." she said whispering.
"Mary, you don't have to talk now. You will tell him what you want later when you fell better." Tom didn't want her to say the part that she was guilty.
"She doesn't have to say anything more doctor. That's all I needed to know." he turned back to Mary. "He will be released today miss. Don't worry. It was all his fault. The secret camera caught him crossing under red light, that's why you were surprised to by his car, and the accident happened. But, I'll make sure that he repay you for all the damage."
"There's...no...need...to. I..don't..wa.." She didn't complete her sentence. She lost consciousness again.
"Mary? Do you hear me?" Tom asked. But she didn't reply. "Detective, I think we should get out now. I must call Dr. Simons."
"Yes of course. And I must talk to her husband. Mr. Wolfson."
"That's her brother."
"Oh, sorry."
They went back to the office. While the detective was talking to Dr. Simons, Tom called Wolf out of the room.
"Wolf, please don't tell him that she drives like a crazy, ok? That could lead her to prison."
"Huff-puff! I give you my solemn wolf word."
"Thanks. Now go back inside."
Tom told Dr. Simons about what happened to Mary and they both went to her room. Wolf, Virginia and the detective stayed at the office.
"Mr. Wolfson. I need to ask you some questions." the detective said.
"About?"
"Your sister's tragedy. When we were there, she said that she doesn't want to sue the driver that caused this."
"Mr. detective. I trust my sister. And no matter how hard her situation is, I'm sure that she's aware of what she says. So, let him go."
"She also said that she doesn't want to claim her rights for payment for the damages."
"If she said that, then she meant it. I have no right to take decisions for her."
"Alright, that would be all."
"Oh, detective. Just remember, please do not tell any kind of a reporter about her situation. Please. This is private."
"No problem sir. I hope that she would get well soon. Good bye."
"Bye." Both, Wolf and Virginia said.
Tom and Dr. Simons enter the room again. The doctor checkes mary's eyes for a reaction, and there is. He turns to talk to Tom, but before he opens his mouth to talk, Mary opens her eyes.
"Is.. he.. gone?"
"Yes, dear." Dr. Simons replies. "But isn't it painful for you to open your eyes and to talk? Why don't you sleep?"
"I.. want.. to.. sit."
"I wish that you could do that now my dear. But it isn't the time for it. I promise you to sit after two days. Only if you keep your eyes closed, and don't talk. But if it's not painfull for you, you can keep them open."
*^_^* *^_^* *^_^* *^_^*
After two days, Mary opens her eyes in the morning, and see Tom sleeping beside her bed.
Poor Tom. After all I'v done to him He's still there for me. What a great guy. she thought.
Tom opens his eyes and looks at Mary, who was smiling at him.
"Good morning." he said.
"Good morning. How did you sleep?"
"I've had better beds. Thank you."
"I wish I could invite you here. But it hurts."
"Oh, I wouldn't dare to hurt you. You'll have time to invite me later." they smiled.
"Tom. I need to ask you a favour."
"Anything."
"I need a mirror."
Uh-oh. Tom didn't expect this. She wouldn't like what she would see. They had the bandages off her face, which has been totally damaged by scars. She has lost her beauty.
"Why do you need a mirror?"
"I want to see how I look."
"But why? You can't put on make up anyway. It's not allowed. And you can't comb your hair, becasue your head is still bandaged."
"I don't want it for make up and stuff. I just want to see how do I look like now. I know that something has changed. I can feel it. but I also want to see it. Please Tom get me a mirror."
"No."
"Am I that scary?"
"No, you're so beautiful just as ever. It's just that I don't have a mirror here. And no one else does either."
"Anyway, I can tell that you're lying. But I won't argue with you."
At that moment Wolf and Virginia came in.
"Hi!" Virginia said.
"Good morning everyone." Wolf said.
"Goodmorning Wolf, Virginia." Tom said.
"Hi There. Virginia do you have a mirror?"
Mary couldn't see the confused face of Wolf and Virginia, but she smelled their confusement.
"Please? I really want to see how I look like. I promise not to be scared."
"I would've given you one Mary. But I don't carry a mirror with me."
Mary closed her eyes in disappointment.
"Hey, we're not here to see you sad. We have some news for the both of you."
Mary opened her eyes. "What kind of news?"
Virginia came closer to her bed, so it would be easier for Mary to see her.
"Me and Wolf decided to get married after six months. And that's exactly when you're totally healed Mary. The wedding will be held in the Fourth Kingdom, in Wendell's palace. And you two will be our guests of honor."
"That's great!" Mary said.
"But I knew about this. Wolf told me about it." Tom said.
"Yeah, but he didn't say that I want Mary to be my Maide of Honor."
"And tha I want you to be my Best Man Tom. So what do you say?" Wolf jumped in.
"I don't know what to say."
Wolf looked at him with puppy-dog eyes. "Pleeeaaase?"
"I'd be honored."
"Huff-puuf! you're the best!" Wolf gave him a BIG hug. But Mary remaind silent.
"What do you say Mary?" Virginia asked her.
"I don't know if can make it there. If I would be able to walk at all. To mave at all."
"Why would you say that Mary?" Tom said. He looked concerned.
"Tom, I don't feel my body. Especially my legs. Like they're cut."
"Everyting will be fine. You'll see. After six months, you'll be the same Mary that we all knew."
"No. I won't be the same. I can't be the same. I've caused to much pain. To all of you. It was all in my dream. I saw it all. I've changed since that day." her eyes filled with tears. "Virginia. Will you please forgive me for what I've done? Wolf, will you forgive me too?"
"Mary, it is all gone now. We even forgot about that long time ago." Virginia said as she held Mary's hand.
"But I still feel guilty.What should I do so you would forgive me?"
"Be my Maide of Honor."
"Alright. I will." she smiled, with tears in her eyes.
At that moment dr. Simons enterd the room.
"Hey, what are you all doing here? This isn't allowed you know."
"Huff-puff! Sorry Doc., but marriage arrangements can't wait."
"Who's getting married?"
"Me and virginia." Wolf said proudly. "And you're invited Doc. But It won't be in New York."
"Where then?"
"The 4th Kingdom."
"Where's that?"
"Too far." Tom said.
"Then I guess I'll have to send you your present, becasue I can't leave the city. I have too much patients."
"We understand that Doctor." Virginia said.
"Oh, I almost forgot why I was here. Mary, we're taking you to the operations room."
"But why?" Mary asked.
"Don't you want to feel your body again? At least some parts of it?"
"I do."
"We'll take that stuff off you today. Most of it. But we're leaving the chest and the legs for another week."
"That's great!" Virginia exclaimed.
"And that's not all. We'll move you to a new room. OK, you all can wait for me in my office, untill I finish here. Now go on, go, go." He waved his hands at the to go out. and they all did. Tom, before herhe gets out, he came back to Mary, and kissed her forehead, looked into her eyes and whispered to her: "I love you." And he quickly went out.
