Miranda's Life

I own nothing from As Told by Ginger I just own this plot.

It's funny how life's lessons come slamming into you literally.

A/n I know I've been neglecting this and I'm sorry about that, now I will pay attention to this one since I owe my faithful fans of this story that.

Chapter 8 Realization

"OUCH! My head is hurting, and I hear whispers. WHERE AM I AND WHY I AM NOT IN SCHOOL?"

"Mr. Kilgalen I'm afraid you're going to have to leave your daughter here. Believe me it will be for the best if you do that."

"WHAT DOCTOR YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS! SHE DOESN'T LIKE HOSPITALS EVER SINCE HER MOTHER DIED! YOU EXPECT ME TO LEAVE HER HERE ALONE!"

"DAD WHAT'S HE DOING HERE! HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT WORK OR AT HOME! He…wasn't suppose to be here and yelling either."

MR. Kilgalen she won't recover from the wreck if she is taken out of here. You can stay with her if you wish but I strongly advise against you taking Ms Kilgalen out this soon."

I hear a sigh from my dad and him saying, "Alright let me just call my chief and let him know."

"Wait my dad is actually staying with me? OK HAS THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN THERE'S NO WAY!"

I hear the doctor say, "Alright I'm sure Ms. Kilgalen won't mind."

It is silent for what seems like hours. My thoughts are scrambled nothing was at it seemed at all. My dad does have a heart, Courtney does care for me even though she hangs out with Fautley, and maybe the dark look isn't working for me. The silence isn't so bad now but I despise the smell of sterile clean. Mom was in this hospital many times.

Flashback

Dad was rushing back and forth from work, home and hospital. He usually tried to take me with him to the hospital. Mom looked pale and her pretty eyes were closed. I'd sit beside mommy and try talking to her. Even though she didn't talk I kept telling her what was going on at home.

"Mommy it's me again, Daddy has been up late at night crying. Maybe it's because you haven't been home yet. Anyway daddy did a silly thing this morning he tried to make breakfast but he ended up wearing the eggs that he tried to make this morning. He had to change and heat some of that icky food that he always eats. It tasted ok though daddy tries but we both miss you."

Dad walked in and would often call me a traitor and hit me playfully. He would talk to mommy too but sometimes he would want me to leave because I guess he had some "Grown-up" things to talk about. I would sit in the lobby and watch the fish wishing to be free like them. Sometimes I would talk to this bright orange and yellow fish. I'd call him Philly, okay I know not a real creative name but come on I'm a little kid.

"Hey Philly are they feeding you good here? I'm sad mommy hasn't been out of here for almost a year. Maybe mommy isn't coming back. What do you think Philly?"

He just swims and makes bubbles. I just smile and say, "Thanks Philly but I don't think we're going to have a happy ending after all."

Dad would always come out with a fake smile on her face. He would say, "Mommy is getting better come on let's go home."

I use to believe that but as the months pressed on my faith slipped greatly. We did have some fun times together but as mom's death got closer dad got more distant from me. I remember the last time we walked into the hospital it was more rushed and doctors were running. The first thing that caught my eye was that Philly was gone. Next Dad kept pulling my arm to get me to walk faster. When I saw blood and mom's arm just looking limp. My heart was about to break and my dad held on to me for what seemed to be the last time. The tale-tell sound of the sold BEEEP was the loud sound of good-bye. Tears fell, wailing and emotion flowed from both of us which may have been the last actually time either me or my dad showed emotion. When I went back to the lobby and I look around for my only friend at this terrible time. I ask, "Where's Philly?"

A nurse walks by and says, "That orange and yellow fish died this morning. Sorry little one I guess it was it's time."

I really bawl, I've lost my mom and Philly too. It was too much but that was when I hardened my heart.

End of Flashback

I guess that was the point both of us lost our hearts for a while. That's what I have to try to get back. Dad does need my help maybe I can make a difference in myself and my family. Even if it means I have to consult with Fautley. I am not going to wake up and face my dad, I'll do that tomorrow.

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