Chapter Three: A Miracle
It had three days and Carly still hadn't woken up. Her vital signs were improving slowly but still needed the ventilator and IV fluids. But today, although no one noticed, Carly's eyes had begun to flutter. As they did a man with dark hair and eyes with a strong build and serious look with the most beautiful smile begins to fade from her mind. She tries to follow him but she is cloaked in darkness and is alone. Sonny and Bobbie were by her side day and night. Today Jax had decided it was time for him to visit his friend. He felt guilty for not visiting sooner but it could not be helped as was called away on business and ran Carly's club for her in absence. He approached the nurse on the ICU floor.
Jax: Hello, I'm here to see Carly Corinthos.
Nurse: You do know she's in a coma?
Jax: Yes, I would still like to see her. Can I?
Nurse: Yes. She's in room 222.
Jax: Thank you.
(Jax goes to Carly's room. He smiles just to see her alive. He flinches a little when he sees all the monitors and IVs she's hooked on to but sits down next to her and takes her hand.)
Jax: Hello Carly. I know you can hear me. I haven't known you as a friend for very long but I do know that you are the strongest woman I know. You would have to be strong to stand by Sonny and love him like you do. I also know how stubborn you are and you fight for what you want. Now you have to fight to wake up. So many people need you Michael, Bobbie, and even Sonny. Who's going to run that club without you? I can do it for awhile but I don't have your charisma or legs. Everyone is supporting you so wake up soon.
(Jax kisses Carly's hand and Bobbie walks in. She smiles and approaches Jax.)
Bobbie: I have been meaning to thank you for all you did in the search for her.
Jax: My pleasure. Has there been any change?
Bobbie: Her vital signs are climbing slowly which is good. She just needs time.
Jax: How's Michael?
Bobbie: Sonny talked to him yesterday. He told him that his mom had an accident and that she's sleeping right now. Michael wants to come and see her.
Jax: Do you think that's a good idea? Seeing his mother like this could be pretty traumatic.
Bobbie: He needs to see his mother alive no matter the condition. I think he will be ok. Sonny wouldn't bring him here if he thought it would be bad for him. Besides I think she needs to know that he's here. That he loves her.
Jax: I hope it helps.
(At that moment Sonny walks in with Michael. None of them notice Carly's hand begin to flinch.)
Jax: Well I better be going. There is a shipment coming to the club that I have to be there for.
Bobbie: Thanks again Jax. Sonny I think I'll go to.
Sonny: Thanks Bobbie.
(Jax and Bobbie leave. Jax walks Bobbie to her car, gives her a hug good-bye and then goes to his own. In the hospital, Michael stands at the doorway staring at Carly. There was fear in his eyes as he looked at his mother. He didn't understand what all the machines were for if Uncle Sonny said she was just sleeping.)
Michael: Mommy?
Sonny: Yeah it's her. Don't be scared Michael. Come on let's say hi.
Michael: Why is she hooked up to all these tubes?
Sonny: They help her get better faster.
(Michael approaches her and slowly touches her hand.)
Michael: Hi mommy. Uncle Sonny can she hear me?
Sonny: Yeah, I think she can.
Michael: Mommy, uncle Sonny brought me over to see you.
(Michael squeezes Carly's hand harder and starts to cry. Sonny holds him and prays that Carly will wake up soon... for Michael. Michael squeezes her hand more and this time Carly squeezes back.)
Michael: UNCLE SONNY!
Sonny: What?
Michael: Look, mommy squeezed my Hand ….and look... her eyes are open.
(Sonny looks up and sees that Carly's eyes are in fact open. She looks confused and scared. Michael just holds on to her hand and she holds back. Sonny goes quickly to get a doctor. While Sonny is rushing through the halls looking for Dr. Jones he runs into Bobbie who immediately fears the worst.)
Bobbie: Sonny, What is it? Is it Carly? Oh my god what happened?
Sonny: She's awake.
Bobbie: Oh...thank god, I knew she would. I better get in there. Can you find Tony?
Sonny: Of course.
(She hugs Sonny then goes to see Carly. Sonny goes to find Tony to tell him what has happened. He rushes right into his office.)
Dr. Jones: Sonny, I'm in the middle of a meeting!
Sonny: She's awake. Carly woke up.
Dr. Jones: I better go see her, excuse me.
(They rush back to Carly's room. Bobbie is so happy she's crying. Michael is still holding his moms hand. Carly's eyes are darting around the room still looking scared. Her eyes find Sonny and she stares at him and he stares back. She breaks the stare when Tony approaches her.)
Dr. Jones: She certainly is full of surprises.
Bobbie: Now that she is awake could we take her off the ventilator.
Dr. Jones: I want to check her out first and then we'll see. If you could all wait outside.
(Sonny, Bobbie, and Michael go out into the hall. Dr. Jones and two nurses go back into the room. Sonny explains to Michael what is going on and Bobbie paces nervously. Sonny began to think about how he was going to apologize to Carly for what she saw the night of the accident. He was taken out of his thoughts by the realization that it was going on two hours and Dr. Jones hadn't come out yet. As another hour was about to pass Dr. Jones and the nurses exited the room.)
Bobbie: How is she?
Dr. Jones: Bobbie, could I talk to you privately?
Bobbie: Of course.
(Bobbie walked a few feet down the hall with Dr. Jones. Sonny wondered what was wrong as he watched the conversation nervously.)
Bobbie: What's wrong with her Tony?
Dr. Jones: She seems to be ok. I was able to take the tube out and she can breathe on her own. She's still very dehydrated so we're still giving her fluids. She's confused and has lots of bumps and bruises.
Bobbie: If she's ok why are we here?
Dr. Jones: Bobbie...I think... Carly was raped.
Bobbie: What?
Dr. Jones: As I was examining her I noticed healing bruises on her thighs and after a pelvic exam, to which Carly consented, I found bruises.
Bobbie: Oh god...my little girl.
Dr. Jones: This had to have happened after her accident, within the last week in fact.
Bobbie: You mean some monster...
Dr. Jones: I asked her some questions about the accident and afterwards. She doesn't seem to remember anything about the day of or after her accident.
Bobbie: Then she will never have to relive the nightmare she must have gone through?
Dr. Jones: The memories may surface and if they do just be there for her. Now I think you should go in she's asking for you and Michael.
Bobbie: When can I take her home?
Dr. Jones: Because of the coma we would like to keep her here for a couple more days of observation and tests just to make sure everything is ok. She really wants to see Michael.
(Bobbie returns from her conversation and silently takes Michael in to see Carly. After they go in Sonny approaches Tony.)
Sonny: Can I go in as well?
Dr. Jones: In a minute Sonny I just want to speak to you for a second. Can you come with me to my office?
(Sonny goes with Tony to his office. He is wondering what this could be about. Did Carly not want to see him?)
Sonny: Ok. What's going on? I would like to see Carly.
Tony: You can't see Carly.
Sonny: What? Why not?
Tony: It could just be temporary from the head trauma and coma….
Sonny (annoyed): Why not?
Tony: She's been through a lot…
Sonny (yelling): STOP BEATING AROUND THE BUSH. WHY CAN'T I SEE CARLY?
Tony (yelling): SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE SONNY!
(Sonny just stands stunned. How could Carly not know him? He thought he saw a bit of apprehension when she looked at him but he thought that might have been anger. He knew he would have to find out.)
