Chapter 13
Martha abruptly woke up and looked around. She was still in Jack's room. Must've dozed off. She told herself. She looked up towards where Jack's head was rested on his pillow. His eyes were still closed. She softly grabbed onto the mattress and pulled herself towards him so her face was in front of his. He gently placed a soft kiss on his lips, praying for some sort of reaction. She got nothing. She gripped Jack's hand again, only this time much more tightly. Another cloud of tears formed in her eyes, threatening to mist her view. She quickly wiped the away when she saw a Nurse enter Jack's room. She gave a quick smile and turned back to face Jack. "Any change?" asked the Nurse. Martha shook her head. "No, I've spoken to him. Kissed him. He just won't wake up. I thought his operation went well" she said. The Nurse sported a confused look. "So did I"
"But he's not waking up! That's not good!" cried Martha. The Nurse placed a hand on Martha's shoulder. "Don't get worked up. I'll beep the doctor and he'll do more tests. OK?" she said looking at Martha's face. Martha remained silent, simply placing her head back next to Jack's. "It's all going to be alright Jack" she whispered. "I promise you". Quietly, the nurse slipped out of Jack's room, leaving the young lovers wrapped in each others worlds.
Their intimate moment together was interrupted as Tony and Lucas walked in. "Oh morning Martha. Sorry we can come back" said Tony, turning back towards the door. Martha smiled. "No, please. Stay. Jack will want you here when he wakes up"
"No change then?" asked Lucas. Martha shook her head. "No. Waiting for test results, as usual" she moaned. Lucas sat at the end of Jack's bed and smiled up at his brother. "You always have to steal the limelight don't you?" he moaned. Martha and Tony laughed. Martha took the breaks off her wheelchair. "I'll leave you to it." she said.
"Don't leave on our account. How are you feeling?" asked Tony. Martha smiled. "Much better, thanks. I need sleep though. See you later" she smiled and exited the room. As she got outside she stopped and wiped tears falling from her eyes. She took a deep breath and continued wheeling the chair towards her room. She knew she still had to tell Jack the truth but she'd realised that now maybe wasn't the right time or place...
