Chapter 9: He's Awake!
Soon she was in front of his door; she took a deep breath and entered. There were a lot of machines attached to him. "T.J?" Spinelli asked. She walked in and took a seat next to him. "Hey Teej, it's me Spinelli," Spinelli said, taking his hand in hers, "I just wanted to say thank you for saving my life."
T.J didn't move, the only real noise that there was, was his heart monitor's rhythm. She rested her head on his bed, "you're mom and dad are here, the gang is here too; please wake up we all need you really badly T.J, especially me." A few tears slid down her cheek and she gave his hand a small squeeze. "I promise to be right here until you wake up," she said kissing his cheek. He stirred a little, but that was all the movement she got from him.
About an hour after she fell asleep, the doctor let T.J's family and the gang came in. They didn't bother to move Spinelli. She looked so comfortable; none of them had the heart to move her. While they were in there, the nurse came in and put a blanket around Spinelli. "T.J, it's mommy; wake up soon please, I really want to talk to you," Mrs. Detwiler said softly.
"Yeah, wake up soon all right kiddo," said Mr. Detwiler. "It's a good thing T.J has type O blood, it's the most common blood there is," said Gretchen. The other's nodded, then the Dr. Keno came in. "I'm sorry but you'll have to leave now, we need to take some blood from both of them for some test," she said. They nodded and Mrs. Detwiler kissed T.J's forehead, then they left.
Dr. Keno walked over to the couple. She took out her needles and drew blood on T.J first, and then she took Spinelli's blood. "I really hope you two will be alright," she said smiling. She then walked out of the room. Soon morning came.
Spinelli woke up, only to see that T.J was still out cold. She let out a sad sigh, "please wake up soon." T.J let out a small moan, "I don't wanna go to school today mommy." Spinelli couldn't help but laugh at him. "I knew that would help," T.J said peeking at her.
"T.J!" Spinelli yelled hugging him. "Can't breathe," T.J gasped. Spinelli immediately let go, "sorry." "Spin are you ok?" T.J asked concerned, he hadn't talked to her since yesterday afternoon. "I'm fine what happened? How'd you get the other two shot wounds?" Spin asked.
"Dean used my leg and stomach area as target practice," T.J answered. "T.J I am so sorry, this never would have happened if I hadn't opened my big mouth," Spinel said turning her head slightly. "I have some good news for you Spin," T.J aid with a devious smile. "What?" Spin asked turning her head towards him. "First of all, it's not your fault that I got involved; second I think I broke Dean's nose..."
"You broke his nose, T.J you can get in big trouble for that!" Spinelli practically screamed. "Chill Spin, third your eyes are back to their normal state and finally and most importantly fourth…" T.J said smiling. " My eyes were different? What's fourth T.J?" Spinelli asked. "Yeah, they were lifeless Spin, it really scared me please don't ever do that again," T.J said. "T.J what's number four?" Spin asked smiling.
"The fourth thing the most important thing of all, is that I love you," T.J said smiling. He leaned in for a kiss. About a centimeter apart Spinelli smiled again, "I love you too T.J." They kissed for a minute then broke apart, both still smiling. Then the nurse walked in, "I brought your breakfast to you kids."
"Thank you, could you please notify our parents and friends that we're awake and want to see them?" T.J asked, putting on his puppy face. The nurse smiled and put their food on the desk next to Spinelli, "sure, just tell me your name." "My name is T.J and she is Spinelli," T.J said taking his tray. "Ok then, give me about 10 minutes," she said smiling and walking out. Spinelli took her tray and poked at the Jell-O, " I don't eat hospital food."
"Look, there are orange things in the Jell-O," T.J said pointing to it. " Ewwww," they said in unison. "All of a sudden, I'm not very hungry," Spinelli said putting the tray next to T.J. "you sure, because I've got McDonalds and have already ate my share," said Mr. Detwiler walking in. " Tender," T.J said smiling.
Mrs. Detwiler, then Vince, Mikey, Gretchen and finally Gus followed Mr. Detwiler. "It's time to keep your promise Spinelli," said Mrs. Detwiler. For the millionth time in the week Spinelli found her feet very interesting. "I can only tell you up to a certain point then T.J will have to finish," Spinelli said sadly. T.J grabbed Spinelli's hand and gave it a comforting squeeze.
