Chapter 21
Andy was shaking with fear. Fear that he'll lose forever Sharon. It was something he couldn't put into words right now. He was about to lose the love of his life without even telling her how much he loves her and that he'd already forgiven her. Provenza and Rusty still had a hope and tried to reassure Andy - somewhat. When the doctor left the room, Andy stood before him looking at him with fear.
"Doctor, tell me that Sharon's fine. Tell me that you saved her." he said sadly, his eyes filled with tears. Rusty squeezed his shoulder, watching the doctor carefully.
"Calm down, Mr. Flynn. We were able to stabilize the patient. Currently she is fine, but the coma continues. We're not yet sure if she'll withstand it or ..." the doctor failed to finish his thought. Andy sighed with relief as Sharon was alive. He bit his lip and turned his attention to the doctor.
"Thank you that you managed to save Sharon. But ... How long will all this?" he asked quietly and swallowed the lump in his throat. The doctor shook his head.
"As I said, the patient was in a coma when she was brought to the hospital. I can't assure you." he said and walked toward his office. Provenza get Andy to sit down because he could see that his friend was unable even to speak. Rusty sat next to him and squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, look, the doctor told us that Sharon's okay. Calm down and don't lose hope." he said quietly. Andy wiped his tears, seeing that Andrea returned to the waiting room with the baby in her arms. Seeing that everyone is upset she panicked and looked at Provenza.
"Provenza, what happens?" she asked anxiously. Provenza motioned Rusty to take the baby while he talked with Andrea. He decided to talk out because he didn't want his friend to feel worse. Andrea was more confused than ever. She looked at Provenza carefully.
"Will you tell me what's going on. You look pale and Andy was crying. Tell me that Sharon's good." she said anxiously awaiting his answer with impatience. Provenza took a deep breath.
"While you were out with Nicholas, Andy decided to see Sharon. After a few minutes, she gets worse and fortunately, the doctors managed to save her. Andy was in panic as Sharon was on the verge of death." he explained hastily. Andrea's eyes widened. She couldn't believe that her friend was so close to death.
"No, you kidding? I can't believe that my friend is on the verge of death. How is this possible? Provenza, tell me that's not true." she said sadly. Provenza sighed and shrugged, looking at her sadly. Andrea was more worried than ever. The fact that Sharon can't come out of the coma made her feel terrible. Andy sat in the waiting room like a ghost. He didn't know what to do and he felt powerless. Sharon was dying before his eyes, but he could do nothing. Rusty felt bad too, but he was trying to find hope, looking at his little brother, who didn't even know that his mother is fighting for her life. On the other hand, Emily and Ricky didn't stop to pray for their mother. They could lose their mother - the woman who was everything to them. She's always been more than a mother to them and of course, that separation would be terrible. Andy stood in front of Sharon's room, staring through the window at her. Even on the verge of death, she was beautiful.
"Andy, you want some coffee? I'll take a tea." Rusty said, moving toward him with the baby in his arms. Andy took a deep breath and shook his head. He took his son in his arms, seeing that he was crying.
"Thanks Rusty, but no need. Tomorrow you're in the college. Maybe it'll be good for you to go home with Nicholas. I don't want my little son to be in a similar situation. I don't want he to feel that his mother isn't up to him. " he said firmly. Rusty nodded and agreed. He took his brother and decided to go home while Andrea came back. She went to Andy and squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, don't lose hope. Whatever happens, I am sure that Sharon will fight. We know how stubborn she is." she said encouragingly, looking at Sharon. Andy wiped his tears and shook his head.
"I try, but I can't. Andrea, seeing that the woman I love breathes with the help of these machines, I feel terrible. I don't know what to do, but I can't stand this. She's on the verge of death and I can't help her in any way. I am helpless. " he admitted sadly and swallowed the lump in his throat. Andrea hushed.
"Andy, calm down. Sharon will come out of the coma. She'll be fine. Trust me." she said reliable, but Andy had no hope. He'd already lost all hopes but he still had hope that Sharon will again look at him lovingly with her bright green eyes. He loved her warm eyes and soft smile. It'd been almost 3 days and Sharon was still in a coma. It was a difficult situation for everyone, especially for Andy. During this time, the team continued to investigate the case. They hadn't yet found any clues but a ring. Provenza decided to show the ring to Andy to be able to unravel this mystery. Andy was surprised that in the place there was ring. He couldn't find meaning in this ring.
"I have no idea what is this ring. It is not mine but I am convinced that is associated with the incident." he said, bewildered, looking at the ring. Provenza looked at him carefully and sighed.
"Well, perhaps it would be better if you ask Emily and Ricky too." he said suspiciously. Andy looked at him confused.
"Emily and Ricky? Why?" he asked immediately. Provenza sighed, answering, "You say that Jack hasn't appeared so far. But it is likely Jack to be connected with this case. We'll try to find him, but it would be better if you ask them." Andy nodded and decided to do what Provenza had said. In the evening, Rusty was asleep earlier to be able to go to college on time. Emily and Ricky took care of their little brother but they couldn't hide their sorrow. Andy informed Andrea that he should go home for a while and warned her to remain in the hospital until he returns. Andrea agreed and sat in the waiting room, taking a magazine in her hands. She decided to see Sharon, too, while Andy came home exhausted. He threw the keys and went into the living room. He could hear that Nicholas was still crying. Emily and Ricky had failed to calm the little baby.
"Andy, we were unable to calm him down. He didn't stop crying." Emily said sadly. Andy took his son in his arms, kissing him gently.
"Don't worry Emily. Perhaps he also felt that his mother isn't close to him." he said quietly, trying to calm the little baby. Ricky grabbed the little blanket and stared for several minutes.
"Mom always said it was my blanket while I was a baby, like Nicolas. I hope my brother will have a chance to have a mother." he said sadly and wiped his tears. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and without saying a word, he went into the nursery. Emily squeezed her brother's shoulder.
"Ricky, let's not talk that way in front of Andy. I still have hope that mom will be fine. Incidentally, I also remember that blanket. You were a naughty child and a baby who cries constantly. Maybe Nicholas looks like you. " she said softly. Ricky smiled softly and hugged his sister. On the other hand, Andy had already calmed his little son, hoping that everything is fine with Sharon. He was eager to return to the hospital. His thoughts were in Sharon permanently. Nicole had decided to go to the hospital too, and seeing Andrea in the waiting room, she was surprised.
"Oh, Andrea, I thought that my father is here." she said quietly, looking around.
"He decided to go home to see your brother." Andrea replied immediately. Nicole nodded and sighed, sitting beside her.
"How is Sharon? I hope she's good." she said reliable. Andrea took a deep breath and shrugged.
"Not very well. That night she was on the verge of death. For a moment, she stopped breathing but fortunately the doctors managed to save her. So far, everything is fine. I hope." she said thoughtfully. Nicole bit her lip and shook her head.
"I know that Dad feels terrible. I hope that Sharon will be better. I don't want to think that my little brother will be without a mother. That would be terrible." she said sadly. Andrea hushed quietly and squeezed her hand.
"Nicole, don't talk like that. We mustn't lose hope. She'll be good. She'll be back. We are all waiting for her." she said firmly. Nicole nodded and decided to wait for her father because she wanted to make sure he's okay. She didn't want to talk for her mother - at least for now. During this time, Andy had shown the ring to Emily and Ricky, who had confirmed that this was their father's ring.
"Are you sure?" Andy asked, looking at Emily and Ricky. Emily took a deep breath, looking at the ring and nodded slightly.
"Andy, this is our father's ring. We remember very well." she assured. Ricky took the ring in his hand, adding "Emily is right. Andy, I'm afraid, and I doubt that our father had something to do with this incident. Maybe mom is in this state because of him." Andy sighed wearily and took the ring.
"Let's not talk like that. He's your father, and before we know the truth, we shouldn't talk about it. Don't worry, our team investigate the case. I hope that Jack has nothing to do with it, although the situation is quite questionable." he said softly and grabbed his jacket, then went back to the hospital. He wasn't surprised, seeing his daughter there. Nicole hugged her father tightly, watching him carefully.
"Dad, are you okay? You look tired." she noted. Andy smiled slightly and squeezed her shoulder.
"I'm fine, don't worry. But the problem is Sharon. She's not good Nicole. I'm worried about her." he admitted sadly. Nicole shushed softly and kissed him on the cheek.
"Dad, I beg you, stop thinking about it. Sharon will be good." she said encouragingly. Once again, Nicole could understand that her father is unable to think of anything other than Sharon and he was right. But she didn't know how to hide the truth about her mother and her brother. She knew the dark truth, but how she could tell her father when he was so helpless? It was a mystery ... A few hours later, Andy and Andrea sat in the waiting room. Andrea was offered a cup of coffee, but Andy didn't want anything. The only thing he wanted was Sharon to come out of the coma. All night, neither Andy nor Andrea hadn't slept. Finally, in the morning, Andrea decided to go home to change her clothes. During this time, Provenza returned to the hospital to talk to Andy about the mysterious ring. He wasn't shocked that Emily and Ricky have confirmed that this is Jack's ring.
"What do you think? Maybe Jack has something to do with this incident." Provenza said doubtful. Andy took a deep breath and shrugged.
"I have no idea. But maybe you're right. I'd like to know the truth from Sharon. I'm afraid that she won't come out of the coma. I have a terrible fear, but I don't know what to do. Provenza, please reveal this case. I want to know everything about the incident. " he said angrily. Provenza nodded and squeezed his shoulder.
"Don't worry, the team will succeed." he assured and walked toward the exit. Andy stood in front of Sharon's room, staring at her through the window. He decided to see her again. And perhaps only now, he could understand that he can't live without her. After consulting with the doctor, Andy entered the room and sat next to Sharon, squeezing her hand. He looked at her in silence for a few minutes.
"Sharon, we found a ring at the accident place. Emily and Ricky confirmed that this is their father's ring. Sharon, I'd like you to wake up and tell me the truth. I beg you, tell me how it happened this incident. I want to know the truth. Seeing you in this way, seeing that you breathe with the help of these machines I feel worse. You know, I'm afraid I'll lose you. I am terrified of the truth. Your kids need you. I need you. Please don't leave me. I'm an idiot and I know that. I couldn't realize that I am nothing without you. Perhaps only now, I understand that I love you so much. Forgive me. I'd love to forgive you for all your lies. Yes, you hurt me very deeply, but I forgave you. Even now it is late, I forgave you. Sharon, I love you and can't live without you. Please, I beg you, come back to me. Go back, I beg you. "He said softly and kissed her gently. At this point, Sharon squeezed his hand and slowly opened her eyes. Seeing this, Andy seemed to sigh with relief. Sharon had opened her eyes. When he was about to lose all hope, Sharon had come out of the coma and now she looked at him with her bright green eyes again...
~~~ TBC ~~~