Trial
Chapter 3
Elizabeth down the hall to the surgical waiting room where Sandy sat in one of the uncomfortable hospital chairs waiting for news on Kerry.
"Sandy," Elizabeth began.
"What's wrong? What is it? Is Kerry okay?" Sandy asked.
"Sandy. Kerry lost a lot of blood; we're giving her transfusions now trying to replace what she lost in the accident. We repaired her liver and spleen, but I'm afraid…" Elizabeth took a deep breath. "Sandy…this isn't easy."
"What's wrong?"
"Kerry's in a coma and I am afraid that she might be paralyzed after the accident," Elizabeth said softly.
"Can I see her?"
"Yeah, she's in the surgical ICU. I've arranged for you to visit her since she doesn't have an immediate family."
"Thank you," Sandy said as she headed in the direction of the ICU.
FLASHBACK
"Kerry!" Elizabeth summoned shaking the chief's shoulders. "Kerry! Wake up!"
"What?" Kerry muttered. Elizabeth placed an oxygen mask over her face.
"Kerry you have to stay awake. The fire department is almost here. We'll get you out of here soon," Elizabeth said. "Do you understand?"
Kerry nodded as she started to drift off again. Elizabeth was about to shake her again but heard the sirens and decided against it.
"Hold on Kerry," Elizabeth whispered. "You're going to make it."
Suddenly Kerry's body started to convulse. "Kerry!" Elizabeth took out a penlight and shined it into Kerry's eyes. She was having a seizure.
END FLASHBACK
Elizabeth headed down the ICU hallway to Kerry's room. She looked through the plate glass window and saw Sandy sitting by Kerry's bed, holding her hand, whispering to her. Kerry was covered with machines and her already pale skin was almost a perfect match to the white hospital linens.
Taking a deep breath Elizabeth entered her room.
"I've never seen her hurt this badly," Sandy said wiping a tear from her eyes.
"Look Sandy," Elizabeth said. "The medication you gave me, you said it was for her leg?"
"Yeah."
"I'm not sure if I should be telling you this, but the medication is not for her leg. It's to prevent seizures."
"What?"
Elizabeth sighed. "I pulled her chart-it says that Kerry has a history of epilepsy. She had been hospitalized during her youth several times for epileptic seizures. She probably had them under control with this medication. Did you see her take it this morning?"
"No," Sandy shook her head. "Actually I haven't seen her take it the entire week because I figured her leg wasn't bothering her." Sandy buried her head in her hands. "Why would she keep something like this a secret?"
"Like I said she probably had it under control."
"What was the accident site like?" Sandy said changing the subject.
"You don't need to hear about it."
"Please, I've asked the police and EMTs and nobody will tell me anything."
FLASHBACK
As soon as the firemen finished cutting through the door Elizabeth ordered the gurney to the car. With the help of a couple EMTs she lifted the limp body of Kerry Weaver out of the car. We have to get her to the hospital now.
"We have no time to treat her for injuries here," Elizabeth ordered as the EMTs lifted the gurney into the ambulance. "Kerry? Kerry can you hear me?" Kerry opened her eyes halfway. Her eyes looked around and Elizabeth could tell that she was scared. "It's okay Kerry. Everything will be okay."
END FLASHBACK
Author's Note: Okay, sorry this took so long but I will try to update more. Anyway, do you like it, hate it? Let me know.