Again please forgive me for the typo. I'm not killing off Jack or Elizabeth.
Chapter 15
The Crash - Part 4
They follow her up to the 3rd floor to Jack's room. She stops just outside his door. She reminds them that he is still in a medically induced coma. They both shakes their head yes. She opens the door and Tommy walks over and kisses Elizabeth's cheek. Her parents sees the affection between them. They smile at one another knowing that she truly is welcome to their family. Elizabeth introduces them. Mom, dad this is Tommy, Jack's brother. Tommy this is my parents, William and Grace Thatcher. Elizabeth asks Tommy, how is he doing? Tommy replies, there isn't any changes. She kisses Tommy on the cheek and says, thank you for staying with him while I picked up my parents. Tommy replies, no thanks needed. It was my pleasure. He's my brother and I would do anything for him.
After Tommy leaves Elizabeth walks over to the side of Jack's bed. She bends down and says hello handsome! I brought you some visitors. After she kisses his cheek she stands back up. Mom, dad this is Jack Thornton my boyfriend. Jack this is my parents, William and Grace Thatcher. They both touch Jack's hand and says, nice to meet you. We are looking forward to meeting you when you wake up. We are staying with Lizzy while you recover. Elizabeth quickly interrupted her mother, Jack they call me Lizzy like you call me Beth. Grace noticed the term of endearment and smile up at her husband. After a few minutes William and Grace excuse themselves and hugs Elizabeth goodbye. Elizabeth hands her father her keys. She tells them that they can't get lost here in Aspen. She tells them that if they need anything just to call her. Grace asks, do you need anything before we go? Elizabeth shakes her head no. Thanks for asking. I just want him to be alright. I need him as much as he needs me. Mother, I don't know what I would do if I lost him. Grace cups her hands on Elizabeth's face and kisses her cheek. Lizzy your not going to lose him. I've never seen you like this. God must have brought you here. He must have brought you here for him. He's not going to take him from you. I truly feel that he is your destiny. William stepped over to her and hugged her tight. He says, keep your faith and never lose it. They say their goodbyes and leave.
Elizabeth goes back over to Jack. She says, did you hear that Jack Thornton, even my parents believe we were meant for each other. Jack I love you so much! You have to get better. I know there are a lot of prayers going up for you! Elizabeth sits down in the chair next to his bed and reaches for his hand. She lays her head on the edge of his bed. She must have fallen asleep. The nurse came in and touched her shoulder. Elizabeth leans back in her chair and apologizes for falling asleep. She looks up at the clock on the wall. It's 5:00 already, she asks? The nurse told her that they were coming to take him down for another CT Scan. Elizabeth says, it's been 2 days since they done the last one. Do you think it's gone down any? The nurse replies, I don't know. We just got the new orders. The orderlies will be here shortly to get him. Why don't you go down and get some coffee or something to eat until he comes back. The orderlies comes in. Elizabeth asks, how long will he be gone this time? They tell her about 30 minutes. They roll Jack's bed out of the room. Elizabeth looks at the clock, it says 5:15 pm. She thinks to herself, I have time to go down to the chapel. She leaves the room and heads down to the chapel.
She's all alone. She prays out loud. Kind Heavenly Father I come to you for Jack, Lord. I'm asking for a miracle, Lord. Please allow the swelling to go down. Please let him wake up, Lord. It's been 2 1/2 days, Lord. Jarrick is probably wondering where is daddy is. Lord you took his mother. I am asking that you spare his daddy. Lord that little boy and I need him back. I know you brought me here. I know you put us together for some reason. I also know if he asks me to marry him, I would say yes. I truly want to be that little boy's earthly mother. I know he has a Heavenly mother now but I would love him as my own. Please Lord, let us be a family. In Jesus name, Amen.
Elizabeth got up and went back to Jack's room. She looked at the clock. It said 5:40 pm. She sits back down in her chair. She pours herself a cup of coffee. Just as she went to take a sip the orderlies brought Jack back in. They told her that the doctor would be in shortly. About 30 minutes later Dr. Huggings came in. Ms Thatcher the swelling seems to be almost gone. We'll do another CT Scan tomorrow and if the swelling is gone I'll start the process of bringing him out of the coma. The swelling seems to be going down a lot faster than it usually does. Elizabeth just says, the power of prayer doctor. He says, what ever it is it seems to be working. Please keep it up. Elizabeth says, always! The doctor says, I'll see you tomorrow. Get some rest. She says, yes sir. Dr. Huggings walks out of the room. Elizabeth is so excited she bends over and kisses Jack's lips. She tells him that his body is healing. To keep up the good work. Let God do what he has to. Go with the flow. I have to call your parents and tell them the great news! She sits back down in her chair and calls Charlotte. Charlotte answers and says, hello. Elizabeth says, it's me Elizabeth. Charlotte interrupts her and asks, is there any changes? Elizabeth says, they took him down for another CT Scan at 5:15 this evening. They brought him back at 5:45 a few minutes ago. The doctor came in at 6:15 and said the swelling is almost gone. Charlotte yells, thank you Jesus! Elizabeth says, yes ma'am! The doctor said that they are going to do another CT Scan tomorrow and if the swelling is gone then he is going to start the process of bringing him out of the coma! Elizabeth asked, Charlotte what have you told Jarrick? Charlotte said, we told him that his daddy was working and was trying to get back home to him. Elizabeth says, good. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sitting with Jack tomorrow about noon? I want to take Jarrick back to my house for a couple of hours! Charlotte told her that they would be glad to. That way Tom could come to. Elizabeth said, can you meet me down in lobby? Charlotte agreed. Perfect we'll see you then. Elizabeth hung up the phone. She leans back over Jack's bed and says, hey handsome! Your mom and dad are coming to sit with you tomorrow at noon. I'm taking Jarrick back to my house and let him play with his train. I know your dad is dying to see you! I won't be long because I want to be here when they take you down for your CT Scan tomorrow. I'm going to let you rest for awhile. I'm going to get me a bite to eat and some coffee that I brought. I'm not going anywhere.ill be right here. I love you Jack Thornton! Elizabeth made up her cot. She pushed it up next to his bed so she could hold his hand. She was uncomfortable so she gets up from her cot. Pulled it away from his bed. She climbs into his bed with him on top of the covers. She finds a comfortable spot on her side and grabs his hand and finds herself ready for sleep.
The nurse comes in to find Elizabeth in the bed with her patient. She sees the love in Elizabeth's face. She quietly takes his vitals. She reaches over and lifts a blanket from the cot and lays it over Elizabeth. She turns the light off and closes the door behind her.
Elizabeth awoke the next morning feeling refreshed like she did the night she had asked him to stay just until she fell asleep but instead when she woke up that he was still there next to her sound asleep. She leans up to his face in his hospital bed and kisses him and says,good morning handsome! This is something I could get use to! She slides out from under the blanket. As she stands up she realized that someone had placed a blanket over her. She looks at Jack and back to the blanket and realizing that the nurse must have placed it there. She folds the blanket up and makes her cot before folding the cot up and pushes it up against the wall. She grabs her bag and heads to the bathroom to freshen up. She decides to take a quick shower and change her clothes. As she was taking her shower a song comes into her mind.
How Do I Live
By LeAnne Rimes
How do I get through one night without you?
If I had to live without you
What kind of life would that be?
Oh,I, I need you in my arms, need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul and if you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything good in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you? I want to know
How do I breathe without you if you ever go?
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, how do I live?
Without you there'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you, if you ever leave
Baby, you would take away everything real in my life
And tell me now
How do I live without you? I want to know
How do I breathe without you if you ever go?
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, how do I live?
Please, tell me baby
How do I go on if you ever leave?
Baby, you would take away everything, I need you with me
Baby don't you know that you're everything good in my life?
And tell me now
As Elizabeth was singing in the shower a nurse came to the door. She was listening. She motioned for the other nurses to come here. They rushed over and listened. 1 whispers, boy she sings beautiful. Jack's nurse spoke up and says, it's not her voice, it's who she's singing to and about. She really loves him!
How do I live without you? I ant to know
How do I breathe without you if you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh, how do I live?
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you, baby?
How do I live?
As she finished they left the door before she came out of the bathroom. Elizabeth dries off and puts her clean clothes on and brushes her teeth and hair. She pull her hair up in a loose ponytail. Elizabeth leaves the bathroom and walks over to Jack's bed. Leans over and tells him that she can't live without him. Please don't ever leave me. I have to meet your mom and dad downstairs in a few minutes. She kisses him ever so softly on his lips and says, I love you so very much! I will be back in 2 hours. I'm spending time with Jarrick. I'm sure he's feeling something is wrong. So I just want him to know that I'm there for him. Remember what I told you about today. I know you can hear us so please rest today so the swelling on your brain will be completely gone. She kisses him goodbye 1 more time and walks out the door. She calls her father to come pick them up on her way down to the lobby.
When she gets downstairs to the lobby she sees the Thornton's. Jarrick sees her step off the elevator and takes off running to her. She bends down and catches him with open arms. She picks him up in a tight hug and says, I've missed you little man! Jarrick tells her the same. He says, they say I get to spend time playing with my train! Elizabeth says, yes you do! Are you ready to go? He says, yes ma'am! Everyone hugs each other and Elizabeth and Jarrick walks out of the hospital. William and Grace pull up just as they were coming out of the hospital. Elizabeth opens the back passenger door and lets Jarrick climb in and buckled him in the booster seat. She walks around to the other side and gets in. Jarrick gives her a strange look and then looks at the people in the front seat. Oh, Elizabeth says. Jarrick this is my mom and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher. Mom, dad this is Jarrick Thornton. They say hello to the young boy. Elizabeth motioned for him to say hello to them. Jarrick quietly says, hello. William asks, Lizzy do you need to stop anywhere before we head home? She replies, no just home please. They pull in her driveway a few minutes later. Elizabeth gets out and walks around to Jarrick's door. She opens it and unbuckled him so he could get out. He holds her hand and walks kinda behind her to the door. William unlocks the front door and everyone walks inside. Everyone takes their coat off and hangs them up. Jarrick takes off running to the shed to play with his train. Elizabeth says, whoa little man. Lets get some lunch first. He starts to pout. Elizabeth bends down to his level and says, I told you that you could play with your train but we were getting some lunch. Remember? He drops his arms and says,yes ma'am. I'm sorry. He reaches up and hugs her. Elizabeth says, apology excepted. I love you little man! He says, I love you too! She tells him to go get washed up before lunch gets here. Elizabeth had ordered pizza before they got home. She tells her parents that the pizza will be here in about 15 minutes. She goes to kitchen and gets place settings for everyone and set the table in the dining room. Jarrick comes out of the bathroom and shows her his nice clean face and hands. She tells him great job little man! There is a knock on the door. William walks over to open the door. He takes the pizzas and gives the pizza delivery person a large tip. The driver says, thank you sir! William says, your welcome and shuts the door. Elizabeth asks, how much did you tip him? William says, 50. Elizabeth is shocked. She says, father we don't tip the pizza delivery more than 20%. Now they are going to think I'm a cheapskate next time the come. He just shakes his head. He says we've never had pizza before. She says you are going to love it! He takes them to the kitchen where Grace starts to put them on platters. Elizabeth stops her and asks, mom what are you doing? Grace tells her but Elizabeth shakes her head. We just put the boxes on the table where everyone can reach them. That way you get what you want. Elizabeth takes the boxes and set them on the table. She tells her parents that one is just cheese because Jarrick likes just cheese and the other one is a meat lovers meaning it has pepperoni, chopped beef (hamburger), ground pork, Canadian bacon. Lizzy asks William to say the blessing. He says, kind Heavenly Father we come to you today to ask that you bless this food for the nourishment of our body. We ask that you touch those that have and don't have, Father. We ask that you touch those need your touch and encouragement. Bless those far and near. In Jesus name, Amen. Take your pick. They both take a slice of both. Elizabeth gives Jarrick 2 slices of the cheese pizza and takes 2 slices of meat lovers for herself. Grace and William watch as Jarrick and Elizabeth pick up theirs with their hands and take a bite. So they gently pick up a slice and take a bite. They look at each other and smile. Elizabeth asks, so what do you think? They both swallow and smile. William says, how could I have never tasted something that's so good. Elizabeth chuckles, well dad you have to be willing to try new things. Not everything has to be ate with silverware. Grace is amazed. Elizabeth says with a laugh, if everyone could see one of the richest men in the world eating with his hands! William and Grace laughs before Grace speaks up and says, this is something that we will be eating at home by ourselves!
Jarrick finishes his lunch and asks if he may be excused please. Elizabeth says, yes you can but go wash your face and hands. They finished their lunch and cleared the table. Elizabeth puts the leftovers in a plastic freezer bag and sets them in the freezer. Grace asks, why are you putting that in the freezer instead of the trash. Elizabeth says, we'll mom around here we save the leftovers for another day. Grace says, but why are you broke? Mom, I'm not broke but that's why I'm not broke. In college I didn't want to live off your money as much as possible so my roommate showed me how to save my money by saving what I didn't eat for another day. My grocery bill was cut in half by it. William spoke up and says, so all the money we kept putting into your account you didn't use anymore than you had to? She says, yes sir. A penny saved is a penny earned! So Lizzy if I may ask, how much do you have in that account? Well father lets just say you bought this house free and clear, my SUV is free and clear, and everything in this house! I'm really proud of myself! I sill have well over 500,000 because I made some smart investments. I've watched you for years father. So I did my research and invested most of the money that you put into that account. That reminds me father, please send me that invoice for the helicopters and I'll pay for them. William says, no you won't. Lizzy I was so worried about you leaving home and going out on your own but I see the apple didn't fall to far from the tree. I'm so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! So what investment did you make? She giggles and says, Thatcher Enterprise! They all 3 laugh! All Grace could say was yes sir, she's just like her father!
Jarrick comes out of the bathroom and says, all clean! Now can I go play with my train. William looks at Lizzy and asks, can I take him out? Elizabeth says yes you may. Jarrick watch him. Make sure you get to play too! The boys head out to the shed. Grace sits down on the couch and motioned for Lizzy to join her. Grace says, can I ask you a question? Sure mom anything. Well I was wondering about that little boy out there. Does he know about his father? No he doesn't, Lizzy said. There's no need in telling him until it's time. If Jack keeps getting better then we're going to let him tell him. It's not our story to tell until it is. Do you understand what I'm trying to say, mom? Yess, Lizzy I do. You have grown so much since you left home and moved here. Well mom when you leave home and go out on your own you have to sink or swim. I chose to swim. I have another question Lizzy. Have you and Jack you know, slept together? God mother, no we haven't. You raised me better that that. I still have my morals and values. I would never until I marry. I promise that. How does Jack feel about that, Lizzy? We've had this discussion mom and he agrees with me on this. He says that if this is how I feel about premarital sex then he will abide by it too! He wants what ever I want. I truly believe that he is my soulmate mother. Why else would God bring me here. I met him on my first day at work.
Elizabeth looks at her watch and it is 1:30 pm. About that time the boys came in from playing with the train. They were laughing so hard. Elizabeth asks, what is so funny? Jarrick speaks up and says, Grandpa William can't keep the train on the tracks. William chimes in and says, I can't help it if it wants to jump the track in everyone of the turns. Jarrick says that the only time it stays on the track is when it goes through the tunnel! Elizabeth speaks up and asks, so Grandpa William? Yeah he said that it would be ok if I called him that beings he don't have a grandson. She tells him that she thinks it's just fine. She gives her father a stern face. Jarrick walks over to Elizabeth and crawls up on her lap and asks, where is my daddy and when is he coming home? I miss him so bad. Elizabeth pulls him into her chest and says, little man I know you miss him but you know when he goes to work he might not be home for a few days, right? Yes ma'am, he said. I promise he will be home just as soon as he can. So we have to be strong and pray for him while he is gone, ok? Yes ma'am, he said. Ok it's almost time to take you back Tom and Charlotte. So best get your coat on so we can go. Can we stop for ice cream on our way, he asked? I think that can be arranged, she said. They got their coats on and headed out the door. Elizabeth buckled Jarrick in his booster seat. Went around and got in next to him in the back seat. Elizabeth says, dad there is an old fashion ice cream parlor just up the street from the hospital. Jarrick what flavor is your favorite, William asked? Jarrick pipes up and says, swirl with sprinkles! William looks at her with a question look. It's chocolate and vanilla ice cream with sprinkles on top. He gets it in a cup, she said. William replies, oh ok. William pulls into the ice cream parlor and parks. Elizabeth gets out to go in but William stops her. I've got this, Lizzy. He goes in and gets everyone a cup of ice cream, swirl with sprinkles and brings them out and hands them to Lizzy. Jarrick's eyes get so big and starts licking his lips. Elizabeth says, ok, calm down. Dad you didn't have to get them all just alike, you know. He smirks and says, it's time we start trying new things no matter where we go! Everyone just laughs at william's antics. They pull out and start down to the hospital. William pulls up front and lets Lizzy and Jarrick out in front of the hospital doors. Thank you dad. I'll talk to you later. He says, ok Lizzy talk to you soon. Elizabeth gets Jarrick out of his booster seat and goes inside to wait for Jack's parents. They take a seat next to the window and finish their ice cream. Jarrick put their cups in the trash. Elizabeth calls Charlotte to let her know they are in the lobby. Charlotte says, we'll be right down. Elizabeth asks Jarrick, did you have a good time today? He says, yessss ma'am! Grandpa William is fun to play with. Good she said. They see Tom and Charlotte step off the elevator. Jarrick makes a beeline for them. He jumps into his Pop's arms. Jarrick says, guess what? Tom says, what? I have a new grandpa and Nana! I asked grandpa William if he was going to be my new grandpa and he said if I wanted him to be and grandpa asked me what I wanted to call him and Mrs. Thatcher? I thought about it and told him Grandpa and Nana! Now I have 2 more! Charlotte looked at Elizabeth and pulls her to the side and says, I truly didn't know he missed the other set of grandparents. They walked back to Jarrick and Tom. Elizabeth gave Jarrick a big hug and told him that she loved him so much. Jarrick said, I love you to Ms Elizabeth! Tom took Jarrick home while Charlotte stayed with Elizabeth. They talked awhile.
Elizabeth asked, when did Jenny's parents pass? Charlotte said, the year Jack and Jenny were married. So you and Tom are the only grandparents he has? Charlotte said, yes. Non of Jenny's side ever comes around to see him either. Elizabeth says, that's a shame. I love that boy as if he was my own. He stole my heart first before Jack did!
As they sat around and talked the nurse came in and said that the orderlies would be by shortly to take him down for his CT Scan. Elizabeth said, thank you. Charlotte called Tom to let him know they would be taking Jack down shortly if he wanted to leave Jarrick with Tommy. Tom said he would be right there. Elizabeth got up and walked over to Jack. She said, ok handsome this is your time to shine! We need this swelling to be completely gone. I love you Jack Thornton with all my heart and soul! It's time to come home. I think you've been here long enough! Elizabeth reaches down and kisses him on the lip nice and gentle. The orderlies come and took him down. They looked at Elizabeth and said, about 30. She nodded to them. Tom came to sit with them while they waited. Tom asked, how did your parents take it about the helicopters? She told him that he was furious to begin with until I told him what I needed them for. That is why they are here. To see what all I've been doing. I never thought I would ever see this side of my father. He's always been all business like. When I saw him with Jarrick today, it just melted my heart. That's why I chose to leave him with my father in the shed today. My parents don't have any grandchildren. They look like a natural with Jarrick. I truly hope Jack won't mind. Tom spoke up, Jack won't mind because he truly loves you Elizabeth. He just don't want Jarrick to get hurt. Elizabeth shakes her head no, I don't think they will ever hurt him. 30 minutes later they brought Jack back in the room and hooked him back up to the machines. One of the orderlies tells Elizabeth that the doctor should be up shortly. She nods and says thank you. She leans over his bed and kisses him and says, hello handsome! Ok, how do you think you did? I hope you did real well. A few minutes later Dr. Huggings and the nurse came in together this time. Elizabeth grabs Jack's hand and says a silent prayer. The nurse had a syringe in her hand along with other things. She laid them on the bed table. Elizabeth squeezes Jack's hand gently and reaches for Charlotte's. Charlotte got up and took Elizabeth's hand. Tom took Charlotte's other hand. They are standing and waiting in anticipation as to what the doctor is about to tell them. Dr. Huggings says, there is no more swelling and signs of injury to his brain that was there yesterday. Elizabeth exhales and says, thank you Jesus! He continues to say, so we are going to start to bring him out of the coma a little at a time. He nods to the nurse to proceed. Just give him a small amount at a time. No more than 2cc at a time in his IV. The nurse pushes 2 cc and stops. She waits for the doctor to tell her when to give the next dose. Elizabeth looks at the clock when the doctor nods. It's was 10 minutes. The nurse puts another 1cc and stops. After another 10 minutes he nods again. The nurse puts another 1 cc and stops. Elizabeth starts seeing his eyes moving. The doctor nods but says 2 cc. The nurse put another 2 cc and stops. 10 minutes later the doctor says 2 cc. The nurse puts 2 cc and stops. The doctor says, the last 2 cc now. After the 10 minutes was up the nurse puts the last 2 cc in and stops. She pulls out the syringe and puts it in the red box on the wall. She flushes his IV. The doctor says, we just wait now. The doctor stands at the foot of the bed. The nurse takes Jack's vitals. Everything looks good she said. Elizabeth bends down and kisses his cheek and tells him it's time to wake up now. As she stands up his eyes start to flutter. A few minutes later Elizabeth is rubbing his cheek. His eyes are still fluttering. She runs her fingers through his hair. She whispers in his ear, I love you Jack Thornton. It's time to wake up. He tries to open his eyes but can't quite get them to open. Dr. Huggings steps up beside the bed. He says, Mr. Thornton can you hear me? He put 2 fingers in his left hand. He tells him to squeeze his fingers if he can hear him. Jack shakes his head yes and squeezes his fingers. Dr. Huggings explains that it will be a little while before he is completely awake. Are you in pain? Jack shakes his head no. Dr. Huggings said to let the nurse know if you do, ok? Jack shakes his head up and down. All of a sudden he opens his mouth to talk but just swallows. Then opens it back open but this time he says, Beth, Beth, Beth. Elizabeth leans down and says, I'm right here. He can't get his eyes to open but tries to raise his arm to her. Dr. Huggings says, just let us know if you need anything and him and the nurse walk out of the room. Charlotte grabs Tom in for a big hug and a few tears fall from her eyes into his shirt. Her and Tom went around the other side of the bed. Charlotte took Jack's hand and brought it to her lips. She bent down and kissed him gently on his cheek. She whispers, I love you son. You scare the hell out of me. You get some rest and we will see you tomorrow. Tom bent Dow and hugged his son and kissed the side of his cheek and whispers, welcome back son. I love you. They hug Elizabeth and tell her to call if she needs anything. She shook her head yes, ok. Thanks!
Elizabeth sat down on his bed just talking to him. He raised his hand to her. With tears flowing down her face she reaches for his hand, brings it to her lips and kisses it. He felt the tears on her face. He moves his hand across her face. She presses his hand on her face. She says, I love you and have missed you so very much! You scared the dickens out of me. I thought I had lost you. He is finally able to open his eyes. All he could say was Beth. He turns her face to him. He looks in her eyes. She leans down and kisses him so soft and gentle on his lips. He moans. She goes to pull back but he stops her. He kisses her back. She gets up and tells him to rest. He is finally able to get his words out. He asks, stay till I fall asleep, please. She lays down next to him but this time his arm was around her. It doesn't take long before he is asleep. But she can't bring herself to get up. So she lays there and before she knew it she was asleep to.
It was 7:15 by the time Elizabeth woke up. She had to go to the bathroom. Jack felt her move and stopped her. He mustard out, where are you going? Elizabeth knew exactly what he meant. She replies, the bathroom. Go back to sleep. When she returned he was trying to get something to drink. She got him a cold cup of water. She pushed the button on his bed to raise his head. He winced a little because he had been lying almost flats for almost 4 days and he was a little stiff. She stopped but he wanted up a little more. So she raised him up a little at a time. She put a straw in his water and held it to his lips. He took a couple of sips to wet his mouth and throat. Then he finished the cup and motioned for more. She filled it again. He drank that cup to. She said, boy was you thirsty or what? He mustard, yes more please. She filled it one more time. He drank most of it before he sat it down. She leans in for a kiss. He grants her the kiss. He says, I love you Beth! Her eyes were wet with tears. She says, you don't know how long I have waited to hear you say those 4 little words to me. He said, heard you. She asked, did you hear me say that to you while you were the coma? He said, heard all! She was so happy. She told him, he needs to rest so he could get stronger. He shakes his head no, want to talk. She asked him, what do you want to talk about? He said everything. How long... have I ...been here? She says, you've been in the hospital 5 days but in a coma 4 of those days. He asks, why? The doctor induced the coma because of the swelling on your brain so your body would relax. The more they talked the better his speech got. He asked for more water. He drank 2 more cups of water. He asked, where's Jarrick? She told him he's with your parents. Tommy kept him while they were here. I took him back to my place today and my dad played with him with his train. They had a great time playing together. He asked my father if he was going to be his grandpa. My dad told him if he wanted him to be. He asked Jarrick what he wanted to call him. Jarrick told he wanted to think about it. Dad told him that it was fine, take all the time he wanted. Then Jarrick says Grandpa. Dad asked him what he was going to call Mrs. Thatcher. Jarrick says let me think about it. Then comes up with Nana. So now my parents are Grandpa and Nana. They treat him like their own grandson. They don't have any yet. They are on cloud nine! He says, wait a minute, your parents? When did they find out where you were? She told him that she rented 2 helicopters when he had the crash. She said, I had to find you. I knew something was wrong. My gut kept telling me something was wrong. I didn't stop until I found you and brought you home. He said wait, you found me? Well not exactly. I rented the helicopters. I told the helicopter service I was Elizabeth Thatcher with Thatcher Enterprise and they got me 2 right then and there. The rescue squad couldn't get another helicopter until the next day. So Faith and 2 more from your team went in one and me, Tommy and Lee went up in the other. We flew to the last spot of transmitting. There was the crash. Faith got everyone but you back to the hospital ASAP. The that pilot was ordered to refuel and pick up Faith and return. Before they returned we got your coordinates. He asked how? Well we thought you would be going to the nearest town but by the way you were breaking limbs and branches you were heading NNE back to Aspen. Tommy figured that out. He said all those times you took him off in the woods paid off. He asked, why was Tommy with you? I went and got him because I knew he could ski excellent. I wanted him with me. So they sent me to the nearest town to check if you were there. By the time they figured that you were traveling NNE. Tommy called me on the walkie talkies that your mother gave us and told me you was heading NNE. So I told the pilot to head back to the crash site then turn and head NNE. Tommy said to be on the look out for anything red because your rescue uniform was red. So that's what we did. Then when the helicopter that Faith was in was on its way back my pilot told that pilot to do the same thing. By the time they found you we set our birds down as close to you as we could get. When Tommy found you you was on your side in the fetal position. Lee wouldn't let me see you until they assessed you and they got you on the board. You were unconscious until we got you back to the hospital. I contacted your mother on the walkie talkies and had her meet us at the hospital. The trauma unit came and took you off the helicopter and down the elevator they went. Tommy and I had to wait for the elevator to come back up for us. By the time we got down your mother was in the ER waiting room. We all waited together. Then Dr. Huggings came out and asked who Beth was. I stepped forward and he said you were calling for me. We went in to see you and the doctor was just going to keep you over night until your CT Scan come back with the brain swelling. So from there they had to put you in a medically induced coma until the swelling went down. So anyway my father got the helicopter service bill because I forgot to call and pay it because I didn't want to leave you. So needless to say I got a phone call from my father and he was furious with me until I told him why I got the 2 helicopters for. Then everything was fine. He knew where I was so I had to tell him everything, about you, about us, the whole nine yards. Then him and mother showed up the next day and they have been here every since. I had to tell him about the gut wrenching feelings I got when I came out of the grocery store. And how I got in my SUV and just drove to the station knowing it was you I was feeling. Jack just looked at her and said, so let me get this straight. You had a bad feeling about me and went to the station? Elizabeth shook her head yes. And when I got inside the station everyone just stopped and looked at me. Then one of the crew whispers to Faith, how did she know? We just found out ourselves. Faith pulled me into your office and I told her. They told me no but I wasn't having it. Jack says, wow you are amazing! I can't believe you knew I needed help. Elizabeth said, Jack Thornton I love you. You are the love of my life and if you are in trouble I'm going to use my father's company every time. I knew I had to find you and bring you home. Jack takes her hands and brings them to his lips. He kisses her hands . Then he reaches for her face cupping his hands on both sides bringing her in for a soft gentle kiss on her lips. She lays her head on his chest and starts humming. Jack asks, what's the name of that song you are humming? She tells him it's "Feels So Right by Alabama. He says. I heard you sing that to me twice! She said, yes I did! He said, you've been here the whole time. She said yes except for when I went and picked up my parents and then today when I took Jarrick back to my house for 2 hours. Jack you are the love of my life. I will always bee where you are! I can't picture my life without you. He kisses her forehead and says, I love you so much! Jack only had to stay in the hospital for 2 more days then Elizabeth insisted that Jack and Jarrick stay with her while he recovered.
