It was now a couple days later. Jason had been released from the hospital, but he spent most of his time by Grant's side with Reanna. Steve and Tango had wrapped up the case in Connecticut, when Jason got out of the hospital he went home for a day to see his kids and get some rest, but then he went back to the hospital everyday. Which is where he was now. He sat on Grant's right side while Reanna sat on his left. Reanna was stroking his hair back from his face and Jason was lightly grasping his hand.
"Do you think he is going to be okay?" Reanna asked.
"Yes. He is a strong person. Maybe one of the strongest people I know, when we were trapped he kept hanging on. If he get through that, then he get through this," Jason assured.
"Your right. I never got a chance to say thank you Jason, for protecting him while you guys were trapped. The doctor said there was evidence of him having asthma attacks, I know you helped him get through that. If it wasn't for you he would have died,"Reanna stated.
"But he did die. Twice. If I had actually protected him none of this would have happened, now he is here because of me."
"You did protect him Jason. You talked him through the attacks and saved his life, I know he is grateful for that and so am I. So thank you," Reanna thanked.
"He's like a brother to me, I would do anything to keep him alive," Jason stated.
"I know that's why I'm thankful he has you in his life every single day," Reanna smiled.
Jason gave her a small smile back before looking back to Grant. He really would do anything to keep Grant alive. He would step in front of bullet or jump off a cliff if it meant keeping Grant alive. He knew Grant would do the same for him in a heartbeat, that's why their friendship was so strong. They kept each other alive and sane.
"I'm going to go get some coffee, do you want any?" Jason asked.
"No thank you," Reanna responded.
Jason gave Grant's hand a small squeeze before getting up and leaving. Jason went down the hall and put money in the coffee machine. As he waited for the coffee cup to fill up, there was a call over the loud speaker.
"Dr. Gates to room 1314. Dr. Gates to room 1314," it announced.
Jason looked up in terror. That was Grant's room. He looked and saw nurses rushing in as was the doctor. Jason ran down the hall and into the room. Grant was shaking uncontrollably and gasp for breath. Jason watched the doctor and nurses bustle around Grant. Reanna was standing beside him in the corner with tears running down her face.
"What's going on what's wrong with him?" Jason asked.
One nurse pushed Reanna and Jason out of the door. As they stood there trying to make sense of what was happening, Jason put an arm around Reanna trying to comfort her. Finally the doctor came out.
"He has developed a serve case of pneumonia which lead to a high fever and a seizure. We have started the antibiotics that will help get rid of it. Were only sorry we didn't catch this sooner to prevent it from getting to this stage," the doctor apologized.
"He will be okay right?" Jason asked.
"Yes, but I'm sorry to say that this has caused a set back and he has gone deeper into his unconsciousness. It might take him longer to wake up now, the doctor explained.
Both Jason and Reanna swallowed the news like they were swallowing mouth wash. The doctor told them to page him if needed and left. They went back into the room. Reanna went over to her husband and gave him long kiss before sitting back down and stroking the hair back from his face. Jason just stood there watching for a moment before finally going to sit back down on Grant's other side. He held his friend's hand feeling the heat radiating off of it. Jason bowed his head in prayer, praying that his friend would get better and that he would wake up soon.