The sounds of the hospital echoed in Jack's ears as he and Janet sat in the waiting room. Lauren had been brought to the hospital in an ambulance an hour early and her friends were waiting anxiously to hear the news. The Ropers had shown up, and Janet had phoned Lauren's family, but hadn't been able to reach them.
A little while later, a doctor came into the waiting room and approached them. "Are you Jack Tripper and Janet Wood?" He asked. He looked tired and solemn, a look that sent a chill up Jack's spine. "We are." Jack answered. "I'm Dr. Hamilton. Lauren is in critical condition at this point." "What does that mean?" Janet asked, her voice filled with worry. "Well Ms. Wood, Lauren is in a coma." Jack's heart hit the floor and Janet gasped in horror. "She has suffered severe trauma to the head and neck, which may cause her to be paralyzed for the rest of her life. We won't know for sure until she wakes up."
Tears fell from Jack's eyes and he held Janet's hand tightly in his. "Can we see her?" He asked. "You can, but she probably won't even know you're there." Dr. Hamilton answered gravely.
Jack and Janet slipped into the small room. When they saw Lauren, their mouths dropped open. She was covered with tubes and wires, their were bruises on her face and neck, and she looked as if she were sleeping. Jack grabbed her hand and stroked it softly. "I love you." He managed to whisper as he rested his cheek against hers. Janet put her hands on his shoulders and the two of them prayed silently that God would protect their friend.
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In My Life-The Beatles There are places I remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all But of all these friends and lovers there is no one compares with you And these memories lose their meaning When I think of love as something new Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more In my life I love you more
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In My Life-The Beatles There are places I remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all But of all these friends and lovers there is no one compares with you And these memories lose their meaning When I think of love as something new Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more In my life I love you more