Sorry about the wait. Here's chapter two.

Chapter 2 Jake's Pain

Sarah was shown to a room so she could relax before her surgery. Kate made sure she was comfortable and then went to check on Jake. He was done with his stomach pumping and was resting in his own room. He was exhausted and he felt miserable. Kate rubbed his head.

"How you doing, Jake?" asked Kate, sitting down.

"Feels like someone stuck a vacuum down my throat and turned it on," said Jake.

"That's basically what happened," said Kate.

"How's Sarah?" asked Jake.

"Better. She's going to have the surgery that helps reduce the stomach aches," said Kate.

"Already," said Jake.

"She'll have a lot to deal with. This just makes her life a little easier," said Kate.

"Jack told me that I'll probably need surgery soon too," said Jake. Jack walked in at that moment.

"Very soon if you don't start eating," said Jack.

"Is there something you could give him to help the food stay in his stomach?" asked Kate.

"I'll see what I can find. But first, let's take a look at this little guy," said Jack. Jake sat up. Jack did a quick examination. Jake coughed as Jack was checking his throat.

"Thanks for that, Jake," said Jack.

"Ahhhaaa," said Jake, laughing a little.

"Not any better but not any worst. You've still got a long way to go buddy," said Jack. Jake groaned and laid back down.

"Tonight he'll probably be really sick because of the drugs we gave him. Keep him away from your other kids. Holly said your daughter wanted surgery," said Jack.

"Yeah," said Kate.

"She won't be able to have it until next week. We're booked. That flu is running rampant," said Jack.

"Whenever," said Kate. Jack said goodbye to his patient and then went to help the next sick kid. Kate signed her kids out and she and Sarah helped Jake walk to the car since he was still groggy from his procedure. Jake fell asleep in the backseat while Sarah tried to get comfortable in the front.

"How you feeling?" asked Kate.

"Not good. My stomach keeps turning," said Sarah. Jake let out a moan.

"Hang in there, Jake," said Kate. Sarah and Jake moaned the whole way back to the house. When they got home, Kate had to carry them one at a time up to their rooms. Jake was the worst of the two. Sarah managed to relax but Jake was miserable. He threw up into his bucket at least three times in seven minutes. Kate stayed with him the hold time, doing her best to comfort him. Once Jake stopped puking, he calmed down a little. Kate gave him some medicine to ease his stomach and Jake passed out. Kate went to see how Sarah was doing. Sarah coughed.

"I'm so hot, Mom," said Sarah.

"Take your shirt off. Allison says that really helps," said Kate. Sarah raised her arms and Kate pulled her shirt over her head.

"Oh, much better," said Sarah.

"Try to sleep. Sleep is the best thing for you," said Kate. Sarah nodded and laid down. Kate rubbed her back until she was asleep. Kate sighed and stood up. She went over to Jake and took his shirt off so he wouldn't get hot. Jake didn't even stir. Kate kissed him on the cheek and then went to rest on her bed. Kate was asleep in seconds.

Sarah woke up to Jake throwing up across the room. Kate was doing her best to comfort him. Sarah felt her stomach start to turn over. Sarah moaned and reached for her bucket. She knew it was coming. Sure enough she soon felt vomit moving up her throat. Soon after, it came out Sarah's mouth. Sarah moaned as her stomach continued to turn over. Sarah threw up again. Jake was moaning in pain across the room. Then came the disgusting sound of vomit. Sarah felt her stomach settling. She laid down. Jake wasn't so lucky.

"Oh my God, my stomach," said Jake, crying now. He threw up again.

"Oh sweetie, here," said Kate, trying to get Jake to take some medicine that would stop the vomiting. Jake gagged as he drank some. He continued to cry but settled down. Kate rubbed Jake's back as he laid down.

"Sarah, how you doing?" asked Kate.

"I'm fine, Mom. Help Jake. He needs it," said Sarah. Jake was shaking a little.

"Mom, it hurts," said Jake.

"I know, baby. Let it pass. Just let it pass," said Kate. Jake moaned for a little more before passing out. Kate tucked him in and went to check on Sarah.

"You OK?" asked Kate.

"I threw up but I'm better now," said Sarah. Kate used a napkin to wipe Sarah's lips off. Sarah yawned.

"Get some sleep. That's the best thing for you. I need to keep any eye on your brother so if you need anything I'll be by his bed," said Kate. Sarah nodded and closed her eyes. She was asleep in seconds. Kate sighed and walked back over to Jake's bed. He was shaking in his sleep. Kate put a hand on his head as she sat down. Jake stopped shaking. Kate sighed as she felt Jake's head. He was still burning up. Jake woke up at that moment. He rolled over and looked at Kate.

"Mom, my stomach hurts so much I can't sleep," said Jake. He started to cry. Kate leaned and wrapped her arms around him. She felt so helpless. Her son was in mortal pain. And there was nothing she could do to help him.

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