Chapter 6.
Cindy visited Jimmy seeing as it was only a half day, They did homework and chatted about events at school.
Jimmy was glad to hear Eustace was leaving Cindy alone finally She also told him about how she and Libby talked during lunch about Sheen. Jimmy was surprised to hear more about Sheens more than normal odd behavior. Cindy looked angry she said she wanted to make Sheen regret upsetting Libby.
Nurse Alice looked into the room "Ok Jimmy, time for you to walk around, Cindy do you think you could help him walk around a bit?" Cindy nodded and helped Jimmy to his feet.
They went outside and walked around Cindy looked to Jimmy "Lean on me if it gets to be too painful ok." Jimmy nodded and they walked outdoors for a bit.
Jimmy whined and leaned on Cindy and he placed his hand on the bandages "Sorry Cindy."
"Don't be, your still healing if you want we can take a break so you can rest up and will do a little more ok?"
Jimmy nodded and they both sat under a nearby tree. Jimmy placed his hand on his side.
Cindy looked at her boyfriend seeing him in discomfort "Here let me look hopefully the stitches did get pulled."
Jimmy was hesitant at first but Cindy's touch was surprisingly gentle. She lifted his shirt and her eyes were fixed at his torso Jimmy was fit and it must have been because of the work in the lab. She thought as she inspected his wound.
She lightly ran her finger over the scar. She looked at the stitches seeing they were still intact. The wound still made her feel uneasy when she saw it.
Cindy put his shirt down "Nurse Alice told me you needed a half hour of moving think you're up for it?" Jimmy nodded and they continued to walk around.
Once the half hour was up Cindy helped get Jimmy back to his room and talked to his nurse about the discomfort he had from the stitches.
Nurse Alice went to check and saw the agitation they caused so she went to see if something could be applied to it.
Libby was at the candy bar waiting for Sheen to make an appearance. With a little convincing she had gotten Carl to spill about what time Sheen would show up.
She saw a guy Sheen's height wearing an Ultralord hoodie," Yo Sheen this is your girlfriend you know the one you have been avoiding, I am talking you better turn that ass around."
Sheen turned to see Libby very upset with him and he turned to head out the door only to have Libby follow him. "Sheen don't you be walking away from me when I am trying to talk to you."
Sheen turned and he looked down to the pavement avoiding her gaze.
She placed her hand on his "Sheen what's wrong?, you haven't said one word to me since I saw you at the hospital you have been avoiding me let alone spending time with me. You haven't spoken to Carl in the last day or so and You also haven't seen Jimmy what's up?"
Sheen still didn't look her in the eye "Sheen look me in the eyes." Libby said starting to get annoyed with Sheen's silence. She couldn't stand it this wasn't her hyperactive boyfriend.
Sheen raised his head and she could see the dark circles around his eyes. Seeing the obvious signs he severely lacked sleep.
Libby spoke in a much more gentle tone "Sheen, your eyes have you been sleeping?" Libby said worried, Sheen shook his head and stuffed his hands in his pockets.
Libby took Sheen over to their booth and ordered them both a milkshake. "Tell me what's going on Sheen, I am your girlfriend I am here for you and I never cheated on you since you gone to that other planet. You have sat and listened to all my problems that I can't even talk to Cindy who by the way wants to lay a smack down on you for making me so worried. Now it's my turn to listen."
Sheen didn't speak for a moment his hands shaking. He looked into her eyes and he soon felt stinging in his eyes. "Libs, I haven't been able to sleep as easy since that night, I close my eyes I see that night playing in my head."
Libby gasped her hand going over her mouth. Sheen placed his hands on the table and clasped them tightly. She put her hand over his urging him to continue.
"I see the man holding the gun, Jimmy pushing me out of the way and then all I hear is the blast from the gun as I fall to the ground and then I can see Jimmy on the ground his blood coming out. I wake up at night and I can't fall back asleep. To scared to close my eyes I think It's driving me crazy. I don't think I can until that person is caught."
Libby hugged Sheen "it's bothering you that badly Sheen, I am so sorry I had no idea."
Libby kissed him and she rested her head on his shoulder the milkshake laid forgotten. She looked to Sheen.
"You really need to talk to Jimmy, Sheen it may help." Sheen nodded he knew Libby was right he hasn't spoken to Jimmy since last time he went to the hospital.
He wanted to go but he was hesitant if it wasn't for him Jimmy wouldn't be in there in the first place.
Sheen kissed Libby thanking her, she smiled seeing Sheen finally start acting a little like his old self again. Sheen paid for the untouched milkshake and walked out. He took the bus to the hospital and walked inside.
He passed the reception office and headed towards Jimmy's room. Unknown to Sheen someone else was walking into the hospital.
Beautiful Gorgeous walked in disguised as the old man and snuck her way into the laundry room. She found a spare nurses outfit and walked out with it unseen.