As always, I only own the main original characters. Any Glee characters are owned by Ryan Murphy.
Ever feel like a minute feels like an eternity? Everyone passing by and not knowing the hurt, anguish and down right numbness you feel when you haven't spoken to a Dr about how a loved one is doing? Well this was Carol. Ready to erupt with fury not knowing what was happening to her only son. Her Finn. She remembers the day he was born so clearly and how he had such gorgeous eyes when they finally opened. Carol was ready to lose her temper when the door swung open and in walked a worried Rachel.
They all hugged each other and gave Rachel the story they had been told about the hit and run that has left then hanging on in the unknown of what was happening to Finn. Closing her eyes and although it felt like a few minutes, in reality, it was a few seconds. As Carol was about to get up, a Dr finally made their way towards them. Holding their breath, the Dr finally asked them to step in to the side room.
Looking in, you could see each response from everyone in the room as the Dr explained what had happened to Finn. Rachel sat down quickly and buried her head in her hands, Kurt comforted her.
Coma. Finn's alive but in a coma. How could this happen? She only left him a matter of a few days ago and now he has been through major surgery to repair the break in his leg and could have a possible brain injury from the back of his head sustaining the rear end of the car knocking him.
The Dr left the room and the four of them sat in silence for a moment. Rachel looked up and noticed a woman looking in the window. The woman gave her a look to which Rachel understood that the woman was sympathising with the family. But when Rachel realised that the lady wasn't moving, she excused herself and left the room.
"Can I help you?" asked Rachel.
"I'm hoping you can. If your Rachel, I am Louise Maddin, I called you from Mr Hudson's cell phone?" said the woman softly. Rachel then gave her a small smile.
"I can't thank you enough. We have just been told about Finn's condition. How is Chelsea? We heard that she was hurt too." Asked a concerned Rachel.
"Oh, Chelsea is fine. She is just got a few cuts and bruises and a mild concussion all thanks to Mr Hudson protecting her, he is a remarkable man for saving not only my daughter, but me too." Louise explained to Rachel.
"Well, once we have seen Finn, do you think Chelsea would mind if I popped by to see her? I want to reassure her that everything will be okay, although we need to wait and see if…or when Finn comes out of his coma." Rachel explained.
"Coma? Rachel, I am so, so sorry. I'm lost for words. We have so much love and respect for Mr Hudson. But, I am sure Chelsea wouldn't mind you popping by to see her as she knows a lot about you apparently." Replied Louise. She then reached out and hugged Rachel softly. "If you need anything, anything at all, here is my only cell phone number."
After a few hours of sitting by Finn, the four of them agreed that they would take it turns to sit with him and to phone if there were any changes. Burt took the night shift and sat with Finn quietly in his own world, watching his future son in laws chest raising up and down. He knew that this was killing Carol inside and he knew that no matter amount he tried to reassure her, she wouldn't take it on board.
Three days. Finn was still in his coma and Kurt was patiently waiting at his bedside. Urging Finn to wake up and see that he is loved and needed in this world.
The white light. Finn squinted his eyes and smiled. "Hey you…. why am I seeing you?"
Finn's grandmother smiled at him. "Well Finn, you've been asleep for a few days and I'm here to tell you it's time to decide."
"What do you mean decide?" asked Finn curiously.
"Well the white light you see before you, or the white light you see behind you. Both promise you love. The one in front, I can help you with and help you transition to the afterlife. Or, if you chose, you can go back." Explained his Grandmother.
"Afterlife? Gran, I'm not ready for that yet, I..." stammered Finn, "I just found what I was looking for and because of what happened, I'm stuck in limbo between living or dying."
"Only you can decide Finn. But if you want my opinion, I don't want you to move forward with me, go back. Go back to my daughter, to your future, to your life. The afterlife is for when your body is old and frail, not injured or broken like it is right now." His Grandmother advised.
"I'm ready, I need to move on in to the light Gran."
Rachel was sitting beside Finn when Louise and Chelsea turned up to visit. Giving them a small smile and encouraging them in to the room. They all sat and chatted to Finn and among themselves.
Chelsea went quiet and she managed to sit on Finn's bed. Leaning down and giving him a small hug.
"Thank you, Mr Hudson, you saved me, now I'm not being funny, but you owe me more lessons and we really need to you to wake up. Plus, I'm sure Rachel is bored watching you sleep." Chelsea quipped.
Louise and Rachel let out a small laugh. As they did, they seen Finn's hand flicker. It slowly raised up and he placed it gently on Chelsea's back making the poor girl jump with fright.
"Mr Hudson! Talk about heart attack material! You need to open your eyes Mr H! or I'm gonna wedge them open with some drumsticks!" Chelsea cheekily retorted to Finn.
With that, Finn smirked slowly and flickered his eyes open.
"Welcome back Mr H!" said an excited Chelsea.
Louise darted out the room and alerted the nurse that Finn had woken up as Rachel quickly sent of the text message everybody was waiting for.
"Finn is awake!"
Next chapter: The aftermath of the accident.