Dreams of the Future
As Theresa succumbs to sleep, the noises around the hospital fade away as her dreams take over.
Theresa's Dream
Lying naked next to her husband, Theresa smiles as the two join hands. "Do you know how much I love you?" Ethan asks, running his fingers through her hair, smiling as he watches her eyes meet his own.
"I think you have a great way of showing it." Theresa says, causing them both to laugh.
"What can I say, you make me feel---"
"Whoa, buddy, I don't know if I want to know this." Theresa says, as she covers Ethan's mouth with her hand.
Moving her hand away, Ethan kisses her lips softly and chuckles. "You silly woman. I was going to say you make me feel complete and loved."
"You were not."
"I swear I was!" Ethan says, holding up a Boy Scout honor signal.
Looking into his eyes, Theresa sighs in happiness. "You're just lucky I love you."
"That I am. And I love you. More than you will ever know."
End Dream
Opening her eyes slowly, Theresa looks next to her, finding no Ethan. "I know you love me, Ethan, and I know that one day, that dream I just had will come true. You will be mine all over again."
"Miss Lopez-Fitzgerald, how are you feeling?" A doctor asks, as he makes his way to Theresa's bed.
"Sore, but I'm alright. When can I go home, doctor?"
"Well, we want to keep you here for observation tonight. You have a nasty gash on your leg that we need to stitch up as best we can. Right now, the tourniquet that Mr. Winthrop made seems to be holding the blood in, which is a great sign."
Ethan, you saved my life. Theresa thought to herself before asking, "Will I be able to go home tomorrow, then?"
"Assuming you make it through the night with little to no pain, and that the stitches take hold on that gash, I say it's probable that you will go home tomorrow."
"Thank you very much, doctor."
"You're welcome."
Alone again, Theresa sighs. "I'm going to come home, and Ethan, we will be together. I pray we will."