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"Hmmm," a light noise comes from the bed. Junior barely moves, his hand holding Kris' in an embrace. He has been here for two days, never leaving, barely moving or sleeping, holding on by a thread, wishing for a movement, a word, a look from the woman on the bed. More often than not he just looks at her, whispering barely sensible words, wishing above anything that she wake up.
"Mr. Davis? Can I speak with you a moment?"
Junior looks up, sadness etched on his face. A doctor, barely out of her twenties stands just inside Kris' room. "Is there something wrong? Is she getting worse?"
"No, I don't want to get you upset or anxious. Kris is doing as expected, no better or worse then the last time we spoke. The traumatic injury to her brain during the fall and subsequent skull fracture is healing, we are seeing nothing to indicate that it won't heal on it's own, but that is something that takes time. We can't really speed up the healing process for this kind of injury. My visit is more out of concern for you."
Looking at him from the door the doctor can tell more than what the nurses have been saying. He looks skinnier than the day he arrived in ICU, even sitting in a chair his clothes are hanging off of him in some places. His hair disheveled, sticking straight up over most of his head. His eyes are bloodshot from crying and the dark circles underneath of them show the strain his body is under from lack of sleep. You can tell just by looking at him that he hasn't moved an inch in hours.
"I'm fine, and I would prefer for you to keep focused on the woman in that bed," Junior gestures back towards Kris, lying motionless on the hospital bed.
His voice takes on a new tone, even more melancholy then his usual tone these last few days, as he turns back to the doctor, "She is my life, you know? A few years ago when I met her I just knew. People say that love at first sight doesn't exist, and maybe in our case it wasn't love - Kris sure didn't think so at first, but it was something wonderful. That feeling kept drawing us back together, no matter what happened or who the other person was with. Kris and I are meant to be together, our hearts know this and not knowing right now when she will wake up, knowing that each moment I'm away from her could be her last, while that is not something I can think of. So I'm sorry – I don't think I can be away from Kris even for a moment to discuss anything that doesn't involve her getting better and waking up."
"I understand, I really do Mr. Davis, but I don't think you would be any good to her if she woke up now. Not in the state that you are in. The staff here alerted me regarding your condition – you haven't eaten in days, you've barely slept, and you never leave Ms Furrillo's side. I think it is time for you to begin to take care of yourself. There is really nothing you can do right now – she will wake up when she is ready, not a moment before."
Tears are gathering in Junior's eyes as he speaks these words, "Dr. Ambrose? I understand that you are concerned for everyone, hell it's your job to care and help those in need, right? Please don't worry about me. I will be fine as soon as she wakes up, as soon as I can see that she is ok. She is my life, the only person in the world that really sees me – and until she wakes up, I will be here waiting for her. I hope you can understand that and if not, at least respect my wish to be left alone."
As he turns back to Kris, the young doctor sniffles. "Please don't cry for us – Kris will wake up, we will get married, she will live a long, full life. She's a survivor, and she wouldn't leave me, not when we finally managed to get together."
"Don't get sick waiting – I believe that she will wake up, but I want to make sure you are healthy enough to be here to take care of her when she does," the doctor whispers and closes the door behind her as she leaves.
"You need to wake up now, Kris. I miss hearing your voice, I miss your smile, and most of all I miss you…"
I hope you guys like this story so far - I swear after St Patrick's Day the chapters will get longer and the story will really start to take off... I have tons of ideas, but any help or suggestions from reviewers would be great! Please review!