Chapter 13 Time Running Out(2nd part to Riptide)

Last time, Jesse and Ryan got stranded out at sea on Jesse's surfboard and at this point the Coast Guard is on their way. Will they make it in time as Ryan's life is slowly running out?

Jesse checked Ryan's pulse again. It was getting slower and he was already starting to go into shock. He pulled his phone out of the pocket of his bathing suit that was tied around Ryan's head.. Praying that it hadn't gotten water logged. He turned it on. It was being protected by the waterproof case surrounding it. Jesse dialed Horatio's number.

Horatio: Jesse?

Jesse: Horatio, Ryan's going into shock. He doesn't have much time. Oh by the way, when we get out of the water, im gonna need a favor. Can you get me a pair of shorts? I tied mine around Ryan's head

Horatio: sure the Coast Guard just arrived, so hold on!

Jesse: H, please, just start praying that Ryan will make it.

Horatio: Jesse I am, has he gone unconscious again?

Jesse: Yes

Horatio: put compression on his head

Jesse: You want me to squeeze his head?

Horatio: In all do respect, he's unconscious so he wont feel it.

Jesse: I don't feel comfortable doing that

Horatio: Do you want him to die?

Jesse: No

Horatio: Squeeze his head!

Jesse: Ok ok!

Soon they hung up. Jesse squeezed Ryan's head to slow down the bleeding, checking his pulse every once in awhile to make sure he was still alive. The Coast Guard finally got them out of the water and an a helicopter was waiting on the beach to take Ryan to the hospital. Jesse collapsed as soon as his feet hit the sand. An ambulance wheeled him to the hospital

"This was my fault!" said Jesse, in his dream, "I should've paid more attention to my surroundings in the water. Now Ryan might be dead because of me."

Jessop: Jesse, it wasn't your fault, it was the ocean. You can't control a wild creature such as the sea.

Speed: Jesse, listen pal, Ryan is going to be ok. I just know it

Jesse: oh yeah? How do you know?

Speed: I just know, now wake up before Shaun gets here. He's been in a bad mood ever since his favorite team lost the Superbowl

Jesse opened his eyes and discovered Cecily shaking him awake.

"Jesse! Ryan's awake!" she exclaimed, shaking her sleepy boyfriend.

"He's alive?" asked Jesse.

"Yes! You saved his life!" replied Cecily. Jesse stretched his cramped body.

"How long was I asleep?" he asked.

"Ten hours. You passed out as soon as your feet hit the sand. The hospital gave you a physical and you were okay, just exhausted and dehydrated," said Cecily.

"How's Ryan?"

"He lost a lot of blood."

"Can I see him?" Jesse was still too weak to stand so Cecily put him in a wheelchair and wheeled him to Ryan's room.

"Hey Ryan! How ya feeling?" asked Jesse when he entered.

"Better, hey man, thanks for saving my life.. I owe ya one," said Ryan.

"You owe me nothing," replied Jesse, grinning. "I'm just glad you're okay."