Joe walked into the waiting room and notice his mother in a daze, "hi mom." She looked up and gave Joe a weary look, "hi Joe." Joe gave her a hug and tried to reassure her. Frank was sitting next to her with a laptop and papers all around him.
"Frank, you should really get some rest." Joe said as he cleared some of the papers and took a seat beside him. Frank just looked at him and rolled his eyes, "easier said than done."
"No, you are just obsessed so now my wife is stressed to the max because she is pregnant and a mom to a one year old. But now she suddenly has to play mom to a five month old."
"You think I don't want to spend time with my daughter. I do, but every time I look at her I see Nancy. I have failed my wife and it hurts to be around my daughter."
"I'm sorry I snapped at you, Frank." Joe ran his hands through his hair, "why did you ask me to rush down here?"
"Here, read this." Frank handed him the note from Nancy and Joe started reading it. Once he was finished he handed it back to him, "you can't let this get to you. Anna is putting the final touches on this press conference she is going to have basically no sleep. This has to work."
"I know, for both our sakes."
"Shouldn't dad be out soon?"
Frank nodded and looked at his mom, "It's been about three hours."
"I will stay here for a while. Hand me something to work on." Frank handed Joe some papers. Joe dug his phone out of his pocket and texted his wife.
Hi beautiful
Hi handsome, how is your mom? How is Fenton?
Mom is in a daze. I'm just going to leave her be and not push. Dad is still in surgery as far as we know. How is my little girl?
Asleep in my arms while I'm trying to finish up this press conference shit, and Lizzy is with George.
How are you feeling?
I tried to eat some crackers still can't keep anything down. It's all normal though. I need to call a few more places, be sure to keep me updated on your dad. I love you honey.
Just try to get some sleep. I love you baby. Kiss Kendall for me.
Joe had just got off a very long phone conversation with the Chief of the Bayport police. They were still trying to figure out what Fenton had learned before leaving the police station. Also a police officer would stay on Fenton for protection along with the bodyguard Anna had on him. Also the whole police force would be at the press conference and the Chief wasn't too happy about the press either.
Joe looked at Frank, "well the police will be there but I have to say the chief isn't happy about it."
"Do you blame him?" Joe shook his head at Frank's answer. Laura turned around and looked at them, "what the hell are you two up too?"
"Mom, we are trying to get Nancy back and for this guy to leave us alone. Anna is holding a press conference." Frank said trying to explain to his mother but the more he said the more she looked like she would blow a gasket.
"WHAT? You both will back away from this. Let the cops handle it and the Chief told me the FBI was getting involved."
Frank and Joe both cringed at the word FBI. That's all they needed was more to worry about. Frank went to speak but before he could say anything Dr. Baker walked towards them. Laura immediately jumped up, "How is my husband?"
Dr. Baker smiled at her and looked at Frank then at Joe, "You must be Joe." Joe nodded at the statement and she continued, "Let's sit down." Everyone sat back down and Dr. Baker sat beside Laura. "Fenton is in recovery. It went really well. I was able to repair anything, and his vitals stayed good during the procedure."
"Will he wake up now?" Frank asked immediately.
"It's really up to him. The chances are better now that I repaired the damage. The pressure on his brain isn't there now. Once he is out of recovery I suggested talking to him and know you are all here for him. I know it's hard but I will be staying here till he is better."
"Thank you, Dr. Baker." Joe said as he stood and excused himself to call his wife.
Sorry this is so short but I want the press conference to be it's own chapter. I will do one chapter with the press conference and the next will be what happened during the press conference. Thanks for reading everyone! Reviews please...
