Life is Strange: Overcoming the Trial
Chapter 8 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.
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Chapter 8
Warren bit his lip as he entered the hospital, he could hardly believe it had been a week already. It had been a whole week since Max had been shot. So much had happened in such a short space of time, he, and everybody else was still reeling from the whole Dark Room revelation, especially at Mark Jefferson being responsible.
None were more shocked however than Kate Marsh, especially with the knowledge that she had been a victim of that sick, twisted man, the last victim thankfully.
The whole matter had also brought a strange change to Victoria Chase too, she was no longer acting so bitchy towards others and was noticeably quick to get in the face of anyone who questioned if Nathan was more involved in the incident than he claimed, namely questioning if he was in fact responsible and simply blaming Jefferson.
'Why do those people question the evidence that has been gathered, it clearly shows Jefferson is the mastermind.' Warren wondered. 'Doesn't change what Nathan has done, but it certainly puts things in perspective.'
Nevertheless, Warren couldn't change the fact that he was still angry with Nathan for shooting Max, if it was an accident. He shook his head and focused instead on the present, heading into the hospital.
As he approached Max's ward he paused as he spotted her parents just outside. He suddenly felt awkward; even though they had been here so long. True they had spoken to each other, actually got to know each other; but he still felt awkward.
He had to admit, Max had such great parents, it was clear just how much they loved their daughter, her father was somewhat overprotective, but that was understandable with Max being an only child.
He shook his head. 'I don't doubt my parents care about me, but, god, they're so controlling. No wonder I excel at school, they practically forced me too, no wonder I was so glad to get a special acceptance into Blackwell. I feel sorry for Natalie, she still has to live with them.'
He sighed, again before continuing to walk, wondering how his little sister coped, being stuck with their parents. As he drew nearer the Caulfields turned and saw him, making her nervous again.
The reason for his nervousness was simple, in all this time they never questioned him about his confession to Max, about his feelings for her. Even though he knew they had heard. He wondered if they were waiting until they had a chance to talk to him, to know him, before questioning him.
Sure enough as he approached they greeted him.
"Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield." He greeted politely.
They both smiled and Vanessa spoke. "Hello Warren, how are you?"
He nodded. "I'm fine; has, has Max…?"
"There's no change yet." Ryan replied. "But the doctors remain optimistic...Warren, we need to talk to you."
He swallowed nervously but nodded; this was it.
He sat down next to Vanessa and Ryan and finally, after a pause, Ryan spoke.
"We, that day we saw you, what you said."
Warren nodded. "I, I meant what I said, I love your daughter, I have for some time. I just, I never found the courage to tell her...Now I, I was afraid it was too late; I don't even know why I did it, she didn't, she couldn't have heard me."
The Caulfields shared a look and Vanessa replied. "You never know, she might have."
"If she has, she'll ask about it, I'm sure." Ryan replied. "Having got to know you, I know you're a good man."
Vanessa smiled. "Yes, if Max feels the same way about you know that you already have our support and approval."
Ryan nodded in agreement and Warren smiled, relief flooding him. "I...Thank you."
They explained that they had just left Max's ward, and were going to get something to eat. Warren opted to go and sit with Max and they agreed. So they headed down to the cafeteria while he entered the ward, sitting in the chair by the bed.
He sighed as he observed Max's sleeping form. Still her only signs of life so far was the beeping of the heart monitor, the heavy breathing through the oxygen mask, a few other drips and such were attached to her, providing sustenance and Warren could only guess what else.
Warren sighed again as he watched Max carefully, to know he had her parents support relieved some of his stress. But he could never know how Max felt, not until she somehow woke up.
Unable to restrain himself he gently leaned forwards and kissed her forehead. He leaned back and then froze as he noted Max's breathing had changed and there, before his eyes, she moaned softly and her eyelids fluttered before finally, opening.
'No way?' He thought in disbelief. "Max?"
Her eyes focused and then, seeing him, she smiled. "Warren...Did you…?"
He nodded and she spoke again, softly. "I; you woke me, huh?"
"I, guess I did, sleeping beauty."
Max laughed softly and for Warren that was the confirmation he needed. Max was finally awake.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.