Chapter 30
Tom, Tegan and Sara's manager strolled over and gave Sara a big hug. "I'm so happy Sar! You must be so relieved?" he said. "I am, feels like a huge weight has been lifted now that she's off the vent. The docs says she still has a long and difficult road ahead of her before she's 100% again but she's getting there!" said Sara with a huge smile. "So, you know how we offered full refunds to the people who had tickets for that fateful show? Well, something interesting has happened... Something pretty incredible." said Tom. "What do you mean?" asked Sara perplexed. "Some fans started a campaign on social media urging people not to take the refunds. They basically said that what happened was out of your control and that it was amazing that Tegan tried to do the show when she was clearly very sick. How it showed dedication and respect for the fans. They also said that Tegan's going to have some massive medical bills so they want you guys to have the money." said Tom. Sara looked at him speechless. "You guys have insurance against show cancellation and refunds due to illness though, and you have great medical insurance of course, but how amazing are these people... Only 5 people took up the offer for a refund." Sara felt tears well up in her eyes. "But... But... I can't believe it... That's one of the most touching things fans have ever done for us... It's amazing. I'm blown away... When Tee's all better we're doing another show... Something really, really special, and these people are all getting free tickets. We'll have some extra money from the insurance payout. Keep their details!" said Sara. "Will do... Sara, I don't want to be a party pooper, but have the docs said anything about when, or if Tegan's vocal chords and lungs will be okay to sing again?" asked Tom. Sara felt as if somebody poured a bucket of ice water over her head. She had never thought about the fact that Tegan may have permanent damage. "Don't be ridiculous, she'll be fine... Why won't she be? Kate would've mentioned something... They said 'before she's 100% again' so obviously a complete and full recovery is the goal here" said Sara suddenly looking pale. She would be gutted if this was to be the end of their career but it didn't matter. As long as Tegan was alive and well. "Okay... I hear ya but perhaps you should have this conversation with the medical team" said Tom. Sara nodded and stared out in front of her, why did he have to go ruin a perfect day...
Tegan was asleep for the entire afternoon. It was early evening and Lindsey was sitting next to her bed watching her chest move up and down rhythmically. Lindsey couldn't stop staring, every breath felt like a gift. Every beep from the monitor told her Tegan was still with her, that she was okay. The support team decided to give Lindsey some alone time with Tegan. Tegan opened her eyes groggily and smiled under her oxygen mask when she saw her lovely Lindsey. "Hi sweetie, how are you feeling my love?" asked Lindsey moving the oxygen mask off Tegan's face. "Hey baby... I'm... good... I think... Better" said Tegan, her throat still hurt a lot when she spoke and she felt very weak but she truly felt a hundred times better already. Lindsey smiled at her and kissed her hand softly. "They say you'll feel better every day, just hang in there alright!" said Lindsey. "Am I... contagious?" asked Tegan sounding hoarse. "No, you're definitely not contagious Tee" answered Lindsey smiling. "Then... get over here... and kiss me already" smiled Tegan weakly. Lindsey leaned over with a naughty smile and whispered "you have no idea how I've missed you". Her lips touched Tegan's warm, soft lips. She could feel the familiar spark causing butterflies in her stomach. Her tongue circled and then parted Tegan's lips slightly.
"I love you so much Lindsey... You're my everything" whispered Tegan after one of the most intimate and lovely kisses of her life! "I love you too Tegan... I was so scared..." Lindsey started crying. "Hey, hey... Shhhh, I'm okay... I'm going to be just fine... I promise... I'm not... going anywhere" said Tegan touching Lindsey's face, she was happy that Lindsey picked up her hand and held it to her face because she knew she didn't have the strength to do it herself and she didn't want to scare Lindsey any more than she already has, she wanted to comfort her. She looked at her amazing, beautiful partner, holding her hand to her face. She looked so tired but there was something about her. She was glowing.