Bridge and Z forever
Chapter Three: The Road to Recovery
Disclaimer I do not own power rangers or the song When you say nothing at all by Alison Krauss.
The doors to the infirmary had just closed Z ran towards them. Just as she reached them, Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger opened the door and stepped into the hall Z looked at him. Her eyes full of tears.
"How's Bridge?" she asked, her voice breaking
"I'm sorry Z it doesn't look good. If Kat can't create the antivenom soon he won't make it," he said sadly. At these words, Z began to cry even harder.
Kat opened the door at that moment. "Z may I have a word with you?" she asked.
She asked Z nodded and walked into the infirmary.
"Kat, is Bridge going be okay?" she asked.
"I'm working on an antivenom I should have it ready in a few hours more than enough time," said Kat
"Can I go sit with him for a while?" asked Z.
"Of course Z he's down the hall first door on the left. I've given him something to control his pain so he's resting comfortably but he was awake when I left the room," said Kat
"Thank you, Kat," said Z as she walked down the hall until she came to the right door she opened it and went inside then closed the door.
As soon as she entered, she saw Bridge. He was lying in the bed in the center of the room his eyes closed he looked as if he had just fallen asleep.
His hands lay atop his blankets next to the bed was a single chair. She sat down and began to sing softly
"It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart. Without saying a word, you can light up the dark.
Try as I may I could never explain what I hear when you don't say a thing.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.
The touch of hand says you'll catch if ever I fall.
You say it best when you say nothing at all.
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud. But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd.
Old Mr. Webster could never define what's being said between you're heart and mine.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all,"
As she finished singing Z bent down and kissed Bridge's lips gently, he smiled and opened his eyes.
"Hello there, beautiful," he said sleepily.
"Go back to sleep sweetie, you need to rest I'll be right here," said Z softly her voice full of concern for the man she loved.
"You sound just like my mom," said Bridge smiling again. Z kissed him lightly then began to sing once more.
"It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart. Without saying a word, you can light up the dark. Try as I may I could never explain what I hear when you don't say a thing.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me. The touch of hand says you'll catch if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all.
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud. But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd. Old Mr. Webster could never define what's being said between you're heart and mine.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me. The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me there's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me. The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all,"
By the time Z had, finished singing Bridge had fallen asleep again Z could not help but smile at the look on bridge's face he looked so happy and peaceful. she sighed and kissed him lightly on the cheek. Kat walked in just as Z finished singing
"Kat I'm going to get something to eat, please call me if anything happens," said Z
"Of course I will," said Kat. Z turned to leave but not before kissing Bridge once more,
"I'll be back later sweetie," she said smiling warmly at Bridge.
Meanwhile on the other side of the base Boom was looking for Commander Cruger he walked down the hall toward the Command Center along the way he passed to door to Syd and Z's room.
As he passed he could hear crying coming from inside he knocked "Go away!" yelled Syd thought the door.
"Syd, it's Boom, can I come in?" he asked,
"No, go away!" yelled Syd once more Boom pressed the button next the door but it refused to open.
"Come on Syd, let me in!" pleaded Boom.
"All right, stand back," said Syd as the door slid open.
When Boom walked in he found Syd sitting on her bed crying her eyes out, her usually perfect makeup was ruined her eyes where red and her face was tear streaked.
"Syd what's wrong?" he asked.
"I'm just worried about Bridge what if he doesn't make it though this?" said Syd tears still flooding down her cheeks.
"He'll be fine; Kat's working on the antivenom. She should have it finished soon," said Boom reassuringly as he pulled her into a hug, and she cried into his shoulder.
"I know but we've never faced anything like this before what if the antivenom doesn't work," said Syd.
"It'll be fine I'm sure of it," said Boom as he began to rub soothing circles into Syd's back after a while she looked up and smiled weakly.
"Thank you, Boom I feel better," she said.
"Anytime Syd," said Boom smiling. As he turned to go he walked down the hall on the back to his room, Boom passed the med lab he walked in and found Kat working diligently
"Kat, how long have you been working?" he asked;
"Only about six hours I just need to run a few more tests I just can't get this to work," said Kat as the results of another test came out she glanced at the readout.
"Damn it!" Kat swore.
"What is it?" asked Boom.
"Negative, nothing works. I've tried everything I can think of and nothing works," said Kat becoming more and more frustrated by the second.
"Are you sure you tried everything?" asked Boom Kat thought for a moment then picked up the readout of the last test.
"Maybe not everything I think that could work, yes I've got it," said Kat more to herself than to Boom as she entered the data into the computer and pressed enter after a moment a simulation popped up showing the effect of the antivenom on the toxin in Bridge's system
"Kat you did it!" said Boom.
"I just hope I'm not too late," Kat said as she replicated a vial of the antivenom and ran to the infirmary.
"Kat what's happened is everything okay?" asked Z.
"Better than you can imagine I just finished the antivenom," said Kat holding up the vial, and drawing a dose into a syringe, and injecting it into Bridge's IV.
"Kat how long will this take?" asked Z.
"I don't Know I just hope it works soon," said Kat.
"You're not the only one," said Z.
"I think it's working," said Z about half an hour later as the color in Bridge's cheeks picked up a bit and his breathing eased considerably he sat up and looked around.
"Oh Bridge I'm so glad you're okay," said Z happily as Sky and Syd walked in
"Hey how ya feelin', man?" Sky asked
"Much better," said Bridge with a smile. "Kat, when can I get the heck out of here?" asked Bridge as he attempted to stand but Kat placed a hand on his shoulder to stop him.
"Not yet Bridge you still need to rest. We have no way of knowing what sort of side effects this venom will have on you I'm sure Z will agree with me," said Kat. Z nodded.
"Alright I know when I'm beaten I'll rest but can I at least do it somewhere more comfortable?"' asked Bridge.
"I'm afraid Not Bridge you'll have to remain in the infirmary for at lest forty-eight hours. To make sure there are no lingering effects from either Scorponok's venom or the antivenom," said Kat.
"Fine but can somebody bring me the pillow off my bed I don't like this one it's not soft enough," said Bridge.
"I'll get it," said Z as she left the room retuning about five minutes latter with Bridge's pillow in hand.
"Thanks honey," said Bridge as Z handed him the pillow Kat took the other one and placed it into a cabinet.
"There much better," he said with a yawn.
"Get some rest," said Syd.
"I'll try I just don't like being in the hospital I never have," said Bridge.
"If you'd like I can bring peanuts to keep you company," said Syd smiling.
"Who?" asked Bridge.
"Peanuts, my stuffed elephant, I've had him since I was three," said Syd Mater-of-factly.
"Thank you Syd," said Bridge.
"I'll be right back," said Syd as she left the room returning a few minutes later holding her beloved stuffed elephant.
"Here you go I hope peanuts helps make you feel better he always has for me," said Syd handing Bridge the small toy.
He held it up and examined it, it had a small pink satin bow tied round its neck, and bridge couldn't help but notice that it carried the scent of Syd's perfume.
"Syd, He's adorable," said Bridge.
"Well take good care of him," said Syd.
"I will," said Bridge.
"Thank you Bridge," said Syd as she hugged him.
"You're welcome Syd," said Bridge as he hugged her back.