A/N: Hey here is the newest chapter that I promised! Enjoy it! R&R!
The ride to the hospital seemed to take an eternity. All Manny could do was sit in the back seat and sob silently while she prayed. Please, God. Don't let this happen. Let him be okay. As soon as they arrived, Manny sprung from the car and in to the crowded hospital. She ran over to the nurse at the desk and asked, "My name is Manuela Manning, and my husband is Craig Manning. He was brought in from a car accident. Do you know where he is?" The nurse nodded, "Yes, he's being X-rayed and is having an MRI done but his room number is 324 in the CUI unit. He should be brought back in a minute."
"Thank you," she said before heading for the elevators. She reached the third floor and went to find Craig's room. She met the doctor while entering his room.
"Mrs. Manning?" the doctor asked. Manny nodded. "My name is Dr. Hamilton, I will be your husbands doctor. His condition is pretty serious. He was severely injured in the accident. Apparently, the car pulled out in front of on coming traffic and hit the driver's side. There was a large gash in his head and a lot of blood loss. We have managed to stabilize him, but unfortunately he fell in to comatose. I can't tell you how long it will be before he comes out again." Manny felt the tears burning hot behind her eyelids.
"Can I see him?" she managed to say in a whisper.
"Yes, he should be back from his X-rays any moment. We are trying to see the extent of the damage. I will be back in an hour or so to see how he is doing, but there will be a nurse coming in periodically to check his vitals." The doctor exited the room and walked down the hall. Manny took a deep breath and walk inside the room. She sat in the chair beside the bed and touched the sheets. This is where my Craig has to stay? Why did this happen? Am I being punished for being with J.T? Please let him wake up soon. Just then, a few nurses rolled Craig in the room. Two men lifted him onto his bed while one of the nurses checked all of his vitals. She smiled at Manny, who politely smiled back on the verge of tears. "My name is Mrs. Jennings, I'll be the night shift nurse if you need anything." Manny nodded and walked over to Craig. The nurse walked quietly out of the room. Manny reached up and touched Craig's arm, and then stroked his face. My poor Craig. Why did this happen to you? She reached in her purse and pulled out her cell phone. She dialed Emma's number and told her everything. She asked her to please bring some clothes for her and some personal items for her and Craig. Emma agreed and told her that she would be there as soon as possible. After Manny hung up, she sat back in the chair beside Craig's bed. This has to be the worst day ever. I shouldn't have let him go by himself. I should have made him wait on me. But then, I would be in a bed beside him. Fate has a funny way of doing things.
Emma came to the hospital, with Sean carrying two bags full of their things. Manny jumped up and ran into Emma's arms. Emma held her as she cried for a good ten minutes. She pulled back and said between sobs, "Please, tell me he is going to be alright. I can't live without him." Emma stroked her beautiful black hair and assured her that everything was going to be fine.