Chapter 20
Irina sat by her daughter's bed holding her hand. She knew that her daughter was okay, the operation was a success. But when she was going to wake up anyone's guess. A ventilator supported her breathing to that point. Why and when the only thought's in her head. The pain caused to the daughter she meet unreal.
Sydney came in the room and placed a Styrofoam cup of coffee next to her. "Black, No Sugar, is that right?"
"That's right. Thank you Honey."
"So how is she?"
"Still much the same. She's had a few moments when she grabbed my hand. But she's still out of it."
"Look Mom. She's tough, she'll be awake soon and kicking someone's ass 10 mintues later."
"You right. She's like us. Let's change the subject. How's it going with Sloane?"
"Dad and Dixon are working with the DOJ to resolve it. As far as I know he'll be kept in Custody to further notice, when in the future his situation will be reviewed."
"What does that mean?"
"State Prison, Camp Harris or execution."
"I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a fan of his. But execution for me can't be an option. I don't want Nadia to lose a member of her family she's just found."
"By that time, Nadia should be around. I'm sure Dixon will take in advisory her situation. But more than likely he'll end up at Camp Harris for unrestricted interrogation."
"You know Sydney I can't cope. My daughter nearly died, because of me, because of the choice I made all those years ago. Repercussions landing on you and her for what I have done. Sydney she's lying here in a coma because of me."
"Mom, you can't blame yourself for everything that happens in our lives. We have no control over what happens. Only a decision which could be right or wrong. So stop beating yourself up. You, me, all of us have a second chance here. What has happened can make us only stronger. So don't second guess your choices, so things have happened that shouldn't have. Your still mine and Nadia's mother and me personally wouldn't change that for anything."
"How can you be so forgiving? I've shot you, left you again and again but yet you want me around. Will Nadia want me after this?"
"Look, it was accident. You didn't shot her. Anyone she told me when we first met that she always wanted a family. She's not going to throw it away so easy."
A knock was heard on the door and a head poked around.
"Don't mind if I join you?" he asked.
"It's fine Jack. Come in."
"Irina I know you won't appreciate me saying this but you need to sleep."
"No Jack. I'll just mediate, I'll be okay."
"Irina, you can't subistue sleep. You haven't slept properly since you've returned. You need to rest or you'll be no good for anything.
"Mom, he's right. Go home. I'll stay for a while longer before I head of. Okay?"
"No. I'm fine" Irina said only to follow it with a large yawn. "Maybe you right. A few hours will do me good."
Irina bent down and kissed Nadia's cheek. "Be back soon." She said.
Jack put his arm around her and walked her towards the door. Leaving Sydney with her sleeping sister.