"She's not here. Third floor. Room 337"
They quickly went two floors down, got off the elevator and followed Phoebe into the room. They were happy to see Nancy not only awake, but also laughing at a television program.
"Hey you're awake."
"Yea, Doctor Campbell was just here. She thinks I'll be able to go home in a week or two. She's not sure, but she says if everything goes fine, and I behave myself, I can come home."
"Well then you better behave."
Letting out a small chuckle Nancy's throat was still very dry, and she let out a few coughs.
"Can I have some water please?"
"Sure sweetie, here you go."
As Nancy sipped her water there was a knock at the door. She wasn't sure who would be knocking, doctors and nurses usually just walked in. Prue got up and opened the door a little bit.
"Can I help you?"
"Excuse us. Is this Nancy Halliwell's room?"
"Yes it is. Who are you two?"
"We're friends of hers from school. Can we come in?"
"Um…I don't think…"
"Mom who is it?"
"Some friends from school."
"Well let them in."
Reluctantly Prue opened the door and allowed the two strangers to enter the room.
"Jill, Susan, how did you guys know I was here?"
"When you weren't in school today, we went to the office. After annoying them long enough, they said that your cousin called and told them about you being here. Um, was this our fault?"
Nancy looked at Prue who had anger in her eyes. Right away she knew that these were the girls who had caused Nancy to be hit by the ball. She remembered from the vision they had shared. Nancy knew that any minute Prue was ready to give them a piece of her mind.
"Not really. Let me introduce everyone. Jill, Susan, this is Piper and Phoebe, and my Mom. Everyone this is Jill and Susan. FRIENDS OF MINE from school."
"Hi nice to meet you Mrs. Halliwell. Nancy is a great kid; just wish we had found that out a little easier."
Prue shook their hands. She could see in their eyes that they were truly sorry for what they had done. She also figured that if Nancy could forgive them, then she should too.
"Actually it's Miss, not Mrs. Please call me Prue."
"Prue is really my cousin as well, but she adopted me after my parents passed away. So she's my Mom now. Also to let you know, what you guys did kind of saved my life."
"WHAT?"
"Don't worry, someday I'll explain. For now just know it's not your fault. I'll be fine. What's that?"
"Well you were only back to school for one day, and we didn't know if you were going to come back. If you are we didn't want you to fall too far behind. We got your class schedule from the office, and brought you your homework."
"Thanks guys. That's really nice of you. Phoebe can you bring me my books from home, so I can get everything done."
"Sure I can.."
"Not. Thank you for bringing this stuff to her, but I don't think she'll be coming back any time soon. At least not this term."
"Mom yes I will. I've already talked to Doctor Campbell, she said as soon as I'm strong enough I can go back. Probably a few weeks after I get out of here."
"Yea, well, we'll see."
"Listen Nancy, we just stopped by to see you, and drop this off. If you want, we can pick up the homework, and take it to school for you. Either way we'll stop by and see you again."
"Thanks guys. Hopefully I'll be going home at the end of the week."
Jill and Susan could see that a family fight was about to erupt, so they left the room as quickly as possible. Prue closed the door behind them, then returned to Nancy's bedside, taking the papers that Jill had given her.
"You aren't going back to that school, not that soon."
"Mom I am too. Like I said I already talked to Doctor Campbell."
"Prue stop fighting with her. You're not going to win. She's a stubborn Halliwell too."
Just as Prue was about to argue more, a nurse walked in with a needle in hand. Picking up Nancy's chart from the end of the bed she looked at the girls.
"I'm sorry ladies. Visiting hours are over, you'll have to leave now. Nancy needs to get some rest."
"What's the needle for?"
Nancy hated needles. The I.V. had been taken out, so she knew that it would go right into her skin, and didn't want any part of it. She was ready to jump off the bed, if she could have.
"It's to help you sleep."
"I've slept enough thanks. I don't need that."
"Sorry. Doctors orders."
"Nancy, do you want to come home in a week?"
"Sure I do Mom."
"Then do what you're told. Remember you have to behave. We'll see you tomorrow."
"But Mom, I hate needles."
"I know, but if it will help you get better faster, then close you eyes, take a deep breath, and it will be over fast."
Nancy watched as the girls left the room. Prue would have stayed, but she knew she couldn't be there every time Nancy needed a shot, she had to learn to take it on her own.
"No offence Nurse, but I have some real trust issues. Does Jamie, or Megan, or Sam work on this floor?"
"Sam does. Why?"
"Would it be alright if she comes in and gave me the shot?"
"I'll see if I can find her, but if she's busy, you'll have to settle for me."
"Ok."
The nurse exited the room and Nancy tried to focus on anything, except the pain that she was experiencing. She hoped that maybe she might fall asleep before anyone could return to give her a shot. No such luck, less then five minutes later Sam entered the room.
"So I hear someone needs a shot?"
"No! Someone thinks I need a shot."
"Nancy I can see you're in pain. It's written all over your face. We wouldn't give you something if we didn't think you needed it. Trust us. Ok?"
"I'll try. Sorry to pull you away from whatever you were doing."
"That's alright. I was just collecting the dinner trays. Not exactly the most fun job, everyone always wants to complain to me about the food."
Smiling at Nancy she put on rubber gloves, and helped Nancy to roll on her side.
"Now, take a deep breath. 1,2,3. There all done. That wasn't so bad was it?"
When Sam rolled Nancy onto her back she could see a small tear fall from Nancy's eye. Nancy really hated needles, and she was glad it was over for now.