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Chapter 2
"Yeah, I like to think she is? An you know what"? I said, going back into the room and sitting next to him on the bed. "Sometimes I know she's still around". I tried explaining as best I could to him.
"How'd you mean"? He looked up at me, his eyes wide.
"Well, what I mean is, when I look at you, I can see her. You are so much like her in so many ways Jonah. And sometimes, when I'm trying to make a decision about something, I can almost hear what she thinks". I began. "She'll always be a part of you, she'll always be with you, no matter where you go, because she's right here". I pointed to his heart. "You understand a little better"?
"I think so". He answered in his childlike tone. "So I won't ever forget her"?
"Never. You will never ever forget her". I promised.
"Night Connie". He finally said, slipping deeper under the covers.
"Night Jonah". I kissed him one last time, before leaving the room.
FLASHBACK
Jonah was about 6 months old now. In the past 6 months, we'd had the fantastic news that Adam Banks was transferring to the Minnesota wilds, reuniting him with Charlie. I'd been really busy with work, yet had managed to have a few romantic weekends away with Miles.
Charlie was off traveling somewhere with the team, though he rang constantly to check that both Julie and Jonah were ok. Whilst ever he was away, I made sure to pop in, if anything just to give Julie some adult conversation. Even mothers needed a break from their children. More so this time, as the last time I had seen her, a few days ago, she had looked as though she was coming down with the flu or something.
"It's only me Jules". I shouted as I let myself in.
"Hey". She greeted me, as I walked into the living room, where she sat nursing Jonah.
"Hey". I replied. "And how's my favorite little guy"? I asked, cooing over the sleeping Jonah.
"Actually, he's a pain in the butt today". Julie answered, as she passed him to me.
As soon as the words exited her mouth, I knew she still wasn't feeling right. I had never heard Julie complain about Jonah's mood swings before. Usually, she laughed them off, commenting that he was definitely like his father. But today was different. She had darkness around her eyes, as though she hadn't slept in over a week, she looked older than she should, and her skin looked pale and slightly clammy.
"You feeling ok Jules"? I asked, concern obviously written all over my face, of which she must have noticed straight away.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm just really tired. Jonah kept me up half the night, Charlie the other half and I think I'm still aching for a bit of flu". She answered.
"Do you want me to take Jonah tonight, give you a break"? I asked, though I kind of knew the answer.
"No, no it's ok. You have work tomorrow, you need sleep more than I do". She yawned.
"Look's like it". I replied.
"I'll be fine, I promise". She smiled at me, as I put Jonah down in his basinet.
"Well if you're sure". I left the offer open.
"Yeah, I'm sure. Do you want a coffee"? She asked getting up.
"No, it's ok, I'll get it". I got up after her.
Suddenly, Julie grabbed for something to hold onto, and the only thing being me. Her breathing became rapidly labored, her cold hand gripped mine, as her whole body suddenly became very limp and heavy. Without even giving it a second thought, I laid her down on the floor as gently as I could, before kneeling over her, saying her name whilst gently tapping her face, like you see in the movies when someone faints, it had no effect what so ever. My mind was racing, trying grasp any idea of what I could do.
"JULIE, C'MON DON'T DO THIS TO ME", I screamed, whilst shaking her body violently.
My screaming woke Jonah, who too screamed along with me. It quickly became obvious that my screaming and shaking were doing nothing, and I quickly stumbled to my feet, before fumbling around for the phone, the whole time ignoring Jonah's pitiful screams of fright. My hands were visibly shaking as I dialed for an ambulance.
"911, what service do you need"? A calm voice asked.
"Um, my friend, she's I don't know, she just passed out or something". I panicked, fear racking my body.
"Ok, ok, calm down. What is your address"? She asked, her voice still calm.
"I can't remember, it's not my house". I wept, unable to think of the address that they had lived at for the passed 2 years. "Um, it's um, 74 Steiner street". I finally managed to blurt out.
"Ok, we have an ambulance on the way to you. It'll be with in a few minutes". Her tone never changed.
"What do I do"? I felt like I was 10 year old again.
"Is your friend breathing"? I was asked.
"What, um, I don't know". I babbled.
"Ok, what I want you to do, is just kneel by her side, put your ear to her mouth and listen and feel for any sign of breathing ok".
"Ok". I mumbled, taking out her instructions. After a few seconds, I could hear a very labored breathing. "Yes, she's breathing, but it doesn't sound too good". I cried.
"Don't worry about that too much right now, as long as she's breathing. What you need to do now, is roll her onto her side, putting the arm nearest to the floor at a 45 degree angle, placing the hand under her head, can you do that"?
"I think so". I blubbered.
I carried out what she told me to do, might I add crying the whole time. After I'd done that, I picked the phone back up, telling her I had done it. She then told me, I was to go and try calm Jonah down, but not to leave Julie on her own. I was on autopilot, not thinking about anything, just doing exactly what she told me. I laid Jonah in my arms, swinging him gently from side to side, whilst whispering to him that he was ok, and God knows what else, though my eyes never left Julie's vegetated state.
I suddenly heard sirens, and carefully placed Jonah back in his basinet, where he continued whimpering, but not like the screams he was emitting before. I grabbed the phone whilst dashing to the front door, opening it wide, just as the ambulance pulled up at the curbside.
"They're here, they're here". I shouted into the phone. "Thank you". I said, before putting the phone down.
I lead the way into the living room, watching with eagle eyes as they headed straight for Julie. I kept a safe distance, so as not to get in there way. I rocked Jonah's bassinet gently, silencing him even more.
"What's her name"? The older paramedic asked.
"Julie". I answered quickly.
"Can you tell me what happened honey"? He asked, still tending to Julie.
"Um, she got up to make a me a drink, and I told her to stay there, I'd do it, but she'd already got up. Then she went all funny, breathing heavy, then just went like this". I explained loosely.
"Julie honey, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand". He turned his full attention to her.
Both he an the other paramedic, muttered medical terms to each other, before the older one turned to me, telling me that they were going to take Julie to hospital, and that if I wanted to ride along with them, to get my things ready. I didn't need telling twice, grabbed my cell phone and Julie's set of keys, then Jonah's nappy bag, and finally Jonah. By the time I was ready, the paramedics, were just wheeling Julie out and into the back of the ambulance. I climbed into the back of the ambulance, Jonah in my arms, watching as they secured Julie in. Within seconds, the sirens were turned on, and we were speeding toward the hospital. Jonah cried a few more times, but quietened as soon as I began rocking again.
At the hospital, Julie was pulled out, and I instinctively followed, struggling to keep up with them, as I held Jonah securely, and his nappy bag banging on the back of my leg. Suddenly a young male nurse stood in front of me, gesturing for me to go this way. He showed me into a private room, where I put the nappy bag down on the floor, then sat myself down, still grasping Jonah as tight as I dare.
"Would you like a baby seat for him"? The nurse asked.
"Huh"? I looked up at him. "Oh yeah, that'd be great, thanks". I mumbled, as he scurried away, returning 5 minutes later, with a baby seat. I placed Jonah in it, and strapped him in, so he couldn't get out.
"Is there anyone you'd like us to ring for you"? He asked.
"Um, I have to call my husband, and um, Julie's husband". I stuttered.
"Would you like us to"?
"Um, no, no it's ok. Could you watch Jonah for a few minutes for me"? I asked.
The nurse said he'd keep an eye on him for a few minutes, whilst I went outside and called Miles and Charlie. I hated leaving Jonah with a complete stranger, but dragging him outside with me, would just disturb him, and possible cause more crying from him. Once outside, I dialed Mile' cell phone number and waited for him to answer.
"Hey sweetie, what's up"? He answered the phone.
"I'm at the hospital Miles". I began crying, feeling all the past hours events weighing heavy on my shoulders.
"Why, what's, what's wrong"? He panicked straightaway.
"It's Julie, she's collapsed or something, I don't know, the doctors with her now".
"Ok. It's ok, I'm gonna get there as soon as I can". He promised, before putting the phone down.
Next I dialed Charlie's number. I wasn't exactly sure what to tell him, if I said too much, he'd panic, if I didn't say enough, he might not take me seriously. Then there was what I needed to say. I didn't have a clue what was wrong with her, so telling him that was out of the question.
"Hey Connie". He answered the phone. He sounded pretty cheerful, and I could vaguely hear Adam shouting his greeting to me in the back ground.
"Charlie listen, you have to come home". I began, trying to remain calm, though it was incredibly difficult.
"Why? What's wrong? Is it Jonah"? He immediately began panicking.
"No, no, Jonah's fine. It's Julie". I told him.
"What's wrong"?
"I don't know. She just passed out or something. I'm at the hospital".
"I'll be there as soon as I can". And with that, he put the phone down.
END FLASHBACK
As I sat down on my bed, staring at the wall, I could remember putting he phone down outside the hospital, and breaking down in tears. I must have stood there for about 10 minutes, just crying, scared out of my wits.
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