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The engine and squad of Station 51 made it to Rampart in record time. Mike had to find a spot large enough to park Big Red and Roy parked near the engine so that they could get out if they were called out on a run. The six men raced to the emergency entrance of Rampart.
"I can't remember. Where's Dr. Brackett's office?" Cap asked as the crew entered the hospital. By this time, Cap was frantic with grief.
"To the left," Roy said, leading the crew around the corner. The six men turned left and sped for Dr. Brackett's office. The door was closed so Roy knocked on it.
"Come in."
Roy opened the door and walked in, his crewmates following him in.
"Take a seat," Kel Brackett said, looking up from a report on his desk. He was surprised to see the crew of 51's A shift make it so fast to the hospital. He was also surprised to see all the men have stricken looks on their faces.
"Doc, when did it happen?" Cap asked, sitting in a chair in front of Kel's desk.
"About half an hour ago. We wanted to make sure before we called you."
"Did she suffer, in the end?" Johnny asked. He was trying hard not to cry. He had already cried the whole way to Rampart.
"Suffer? In the end? What are you talking about Johnny?" Kel asked confused. Then it dawned on him why the crew looked so sad.
"She's dead, isn't she doc?" Cap asked, confused himself.
"No. I'm sorry if you got that impression from my phone call."
"Then she's not...?" Marco asked relief evident in his voice.
"No, in fact just the opposite. She's awake," Kel said, pure joy dancing in his eyes.
"What?! eally?" Roy asked, the sorrow leaving his face and eyes. All the guys' faces lit up.
"Yes. She's still groggy, but we wanted to make sure she was going to stay awake and that you were here to see her."
"Can we go see her? I mean would you allow all of us?" Cap asked. His whole demeanor had changed. Cap looked very relieved.
"Yes, you can all go up," Kel replied standing. He noticed the drastic change in the six men in front of him.
"I figure you can find your way up to her room. I have rounds to do. If you need me, call me."
"Thanks doc. Thanks for everything," Cap replied as the men left the office, Kel walking behind them. The six men practically ran to the elevator.
Kel watched them go. Those men have been through a hell of a lot these past couple of weeks. At least seeing her finally conscious will do them good. Thank you God for keeping her alive. You really came through for her.
As Kel walked the other way to start his rounds, tears of joy started falling down his face.