"Twilight"
Summary: Lizzie is in a permanent coma state, and Gordo looks for a way to bring her back. Miranda returns from Mexico City.
Gordo woke up at 6am the next day. The McGuire's were at Lizzie's side, and Gordo's parents entered with a basket full of apples, crimson grapes, cheeses, and Lizzie's favorite: oven fried chicken. Gordo's grandmother, "Gorgeous" had sent them to Lizzie, for she was the granddaughter she never had.
Mrs. Gordon: "Mrs. McGuire, good morning. How is Elizabeth?", she said while hugging Jo. Jo's eyes were teary, but having friends there made her burden feel lighter. Gordo quickly embraced his father, kissed his mother, and returned to Lizzie's side, to hold her hands.
Matt, Lanny, and Melina came in around 9am, and Matt rushed to Lizzie's side. Something, which he had never, felt before, worries for his sister, ran through his veins and his thoughts.
At 10.15 am, Sam's cell ringed. Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez were back from Mexico City only to find California ravaged by the diabolic tremor that caused terrible pain, suffering, and that pretended to claim Lizzie's life too.
As soon as Sam told them, no more than 15 minutes later, Miranda entered trough the door, ran to console Jo and Sam. Then she kissed and hugged Gordo, and finally, kissed Lizzie on her forehead.
Miranda, with tears on her eyes, said: "Lizzie, soy yo (it's me), Miranda. I missed you mucho (much). Please, come back." Miranda had not barely finished her plead when the nurse came back to check on Lizzie's vitals and to announce that the doctor had come to a decision about her condition.
Miranda now looked at Gordo, and said: "Gordo, did you tell her? Does she know how you feel?" Gordo smiled and nodded, without taking his eyes from Lizzie. Her serene beauty and grace had him captivated. Looking at her, even in her deplorable state, gave him assurance of being loved by girl his heart bested for.
Forty-five minutes later the doctor came into the room. Along with him, "Gorgeous", Gordo's grandmother with a basket filled with apples, cheese, crackers, kiwis, and Gordo's favorite, brisket.
"My dear child, I know you will get better. Do it for you, for us, for Gordo", whispered "Gorgeous" in Lizzie's right ear as she caressed Lizzie's golden hair.
"Mr. and Mrs. McGuire, can I speak with you alone?" asked Dr. Dean. After exiting the room, Dr. Dean brought three cups of water. Sam and Jo felt uneasy. Their hearts beated as those of a hummingbird. What would the doctor say?
Dr. Dean said: "We have finished examining the tests done on Elizabeth. I will cut to the chase and save you more anxiety. Elizabeth will be confined for the rest of her life in a wheelchair. The concussion affected the prime brain functions. She can hear you, but she will indefinitely stayin acoma. I am truly sorry. Here is a list of government agencies that can help with her care and well being. Here is my number. ANYTHING you need, let me know."
Sam and Jo were crushed. They went back to Lizzie's room, eyes teary, holding each other. When Miranda's parents and Gordo's parents saw them, they retired from the room after hugging them and telling them words of comfort. Mr. Gordon was the first.
Mr. Gordon: "Mr. and Mrs. McGuire, we love Lizzie for Gordo loves her. May the peace of Adonai be with you. Please, call us for all your needs. Shalom." After speaking, he took Mrs. Gordon and left. Gordo waved them good-bye. Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez called Miranda, and after hugging and kissing Sam, Jo, and Matt, they left.
Before leaving, Miranda spoke to Lizzie: My dear friend, please come back to the light. I love you Lizzie, and thank you for all that you have done for me and with me. I will pray for your health. Thank you for being my best friend. I will come back in two days." Looking to Matt, Miranda said: "Take care of your sister."
Night was near, and Jo and Sam headed over to Nana's house. Gordo insisted they go to rest and to return the next day, for he would stay and care for Lizzie. After they left, Gordo bitterly wept. How could it be that the only girl he had ever loved, that inspired him, could never again tell him her love or speak to him?
Around 12am Gordo fell asleep. "God, please, help my love.", thought Gordo. Gordo slept, in the chair, holding Lizzie's hand. A star shined above, and for a few minutes, peace filled the room.
(I hope you like this one. In one week I will update.)