Chapter 3

It was 1 hour later the Veterinary Surgeon came out, and walked over to Martin.

"Please tell me Eddie is going to be OK"?

"Sir he made it through surgery, he is older, this took a lot out of him. I'm not going to lie the next 12 hours will be critical. We almost lost him but he is a fighter he pulled through. He has a broken leg, and other broken bones. He will be in here for a while, you should go home, and rest"

"I need to see him please just for a moment"

Frasier held his Dad's shoulders, "Dad he is being taken care of this isn't good for you"

"I need to see him Frasier, I won't leave him until I do"

The Vet smiled, "OK Martin for a few moments, but let me warn you he is hooked up to machines, it might scare you"

"I will be fine it is Eddie that is fighting for his life, not me. I let him down, I will never forgive myself." Frasier and Niles look at each other, Daphne asked the Doctor if she could go with Martin. He said it would be fine, but they only could stay for a few moments. They walked back, and Martin was taken over to a area where Eddie was laying on a table. He looked so fragile , he didn't look like his Eddie. Martin legs almost buckled under him, Daphne grabbed hold of him.

"He will be fine , I just know it, he wouldn't leave you Martin"

"Daphne look at him, I did this"

"No it was a accident this isn't your fault." Martin wiped tears from his cheek, Daphne pretended not to notice. She was dying inside too, she loved Eddie he was part of the family. She knew if something happened to Eddie , Martin would go down hill. She didn't know what to say she was scared to death Eddie would die. Martin walked over whispering to Eddie, "Hey boy I'm here I'm so sorry. I yelled at you , I had such a bad day, and I took it out on you. I let go of that leash, I know you love that stupid dog but why did you run out on the road? I can't lose you, please fight, and come home. You know I can't sleep without you near by, and I will never go for my walks if you are not there. You love to watch sports with me, you are better than my boys, you love what I do. I promise you, I will never yell at you again, forgive me". Martin was beside himself, making Daphne cry.

The Doctor walked over, "I think you need to go home, and rest we will call you with any news."

"Anytime it doesn't matter"

"Of course"

"You won't leave him alone promise"

"No someone is with him, and the others all the time"

"Is he cold"?

"He is fine go home Sir". Daphne put her arm around him, they walked to the door. Martin turned looking at Eddie, he hated walking away, and leaving him. He had to leave, but he knew being at home without Eddie would be horrible, put he had to be positive, and pray that he would be home soon, and that gave him some comfort, but not much.