It had been two hours since they had taken Trenton back and if I wasn't worried before I was definitely worried now. No one had said anything except Mark when he had gotten up to get coffee and asked if anyone else wanted something. I was too worried to even think about a coffee or anything else for that matter. Addison insisted he get me a snack though. Cooper hadn't let go of my hand the whole time and even though it was sweaty and gross by now I wasn't letting go of the only thing that seemed sound. Mark came back in juggling four coffee's and a bag of potato chips. He handed me the chips and passed out the coffee's. I just held the chips and didn't open them.
"Charlotte, you need to eat. For Anthony." Addison pleaded. I sighed and opened the bag which regrettably meant letting go of Cooper's hand. I finished them quickly and tossed the bag into the trash can that was sitting near Cooper in case he had to throw up. Then I took Cooper's hand again. He smiled encouragingly at me but I knew he was just as scared as me. Finally Amelia came in. I sat up straighter.
"I got the brain bleed to stop and started him on an IV of diuretics and anticonvulsants. Everything looks good. The swelling wasn't as bad as I thought so he should fully recover of course we won't know until he wakes up." Amelia reported. I loosened my grip on Cooper's hand. Dr. Adams cleared his throat.
"Sorry, I'm the one to blame for how long this took." He began. "Trenton's radius and ulna had completely separated from his elbow so it took several plates and pins to get it aligned and stable. He'll need to be in a cast for probably four months." Dr. Adams told us. I nodded.
"Thank you." I said. Dr. Adams smiled.
"Your welcome. You can go see him, he still wont wake up for a few hours but you can go sit with him. If you'll follow me." He said. Cooper and I stood and followed Dr. Adams into Trenton's room. His head was shaved and wrapped in white gauze. That was something I would have to get used to his hair had always been so long. His arm was in a cast with the sides cut open to allow swelling. It was in a complex sling so he wouldn't move it when he was asleep or awake for that matter. They had him hooked up to a ventilator which scared me more than anything. I went up to his bed and took his good hand. Dr. Adams left to give us some time alone.
"He must have been really high up." Cooper observed.
"How does a tree do so much damage?" I asked in disbelief.
"He must have landed just right." Cooper said sadly.
"Poor kid. Nothing has ever gone right in his life." I said sadly.
"That's not true. He got us didn't he?" Cooper asked.
"Yeah, and then he fell out of our tree." I said.
"Don't beat yourself up about it." Cooper said.
"How can I not? It's my fault. I should have been watching him." I said.
"You were exhausted and you needed rest." Cooper said in an attempt to make me feel better.
"That's no excuse." I said.
"Charlotte, if you're to blame because you fell asleep then I am at fault too. I was asleep also." Cooper told me.
"You were sick. You needed rest." I said.
"Yeah, and you're pregnant. You need rest too." Cooper said. I sighed and let go of Trenton's hand. I flopped down in a chair and stared up at the ceiling. Cooper came over to me and took my hand.
"It's no one's fault okay? I'm going to go check on Mason." Cooper said and left me alone. I sighed and put my hand onto my stomach. Anthony kicked when he felt my hand. I smiled and closed my eyes just for a second. Before I could stop myself I had fallen asleep. When I woke up Trenton was watching cartoons. Cooper was still gone but it had to have been the next day. Trenton looked at me when he heard me moving.
"Hey mom." He said.
"Hey kiddo. How do you feel?" I asked.
"Well Aunt Amelia said I would have a headache for a while so I'm not concerned." He said. I smiled. He was smarter than you think an eight year old would be and he was always calm.
"How's your elbow?" I asked.
"It hurts a lot. But Dr. Adams gave me some Morphine. I'm just waiting for it to kick in." He said. I nodded.
"How's your side?" I asked.
"Good. It's kind of hard to breathe because Dr. Adams said I had a rib that was poking my rib so I have a gash in my right lung. Dr. Adams said it would be okay because of how fast it's healing. He said that I wasn't superman he had just stitched it up so it could heal faster. I was kind of bummed that I didn't have like super speedy healing powers but I'm okay with it now." Trenton rambled. I smiled.
"Well I'm glad you're doing better." I said. Trenton nodded.
"Oh me too. I don't like feeling like I've been run over by a bus." He joked.
"Have you seen your dad?" I asked.
"Yeah, since I was doing so well he took Mason home." Trenton explained. "You know you really should eat. Aunt Addison said it wasn't good for Anthony that you weren't eating." Trenton said.
"You are way too smart." I laughed.
"You should go get something to eat. I'll be fine alone for a while." Trenton insisted. I smiled.
"Fine, I'll go get something to eat and be right back okay?" I asked. Trenton nodded.
"Okay Mom." He agreed. I smiled and left. I ran into Addison at the cafeteria.
"Trenton make you come eat?" She asked and grabbed a ham sandwich off the counter.
"Yes. His head is all full on medical knowledge. You guys have got to stop telling him all this stuff. He's too smart for his own good." I laughed and grabbed a ham sandwich. Addison smiled and grabbed an apple.
"He's such a cute kid." Addison mused.
"Yes. A little too cute. How's everything with Mark?" I asked and grabbed a bag of Salt and Vinegar chips.
"Good. Actually great." Addison said. I smiled.
"Good. You need someone who treats you right and supports what you want." I said. Addison smiled.
"I feel like things are finally working out for me. I have an amazing guy who loves me and I'm pregnant with Twins. This is my dream come true." She said and grabbed a club soda. I nodded and grabbed a diet Pepsi.
"I'm glad." I said. Addison paid the cashier and waited for me to do the same. Then we sat down together. I unwrapped my sandwich and took a bite. Addison did the same with hers.
"How's Anthony?" Addison asked.
"Active as ever." I said. Addison smiled.
"I am enjoying the fact that mine can't kick yet." Addison said and took another bite.
"Enjoy it while it lasts." I said. Addison nodded.
"That's for sure." She agreed. Mark sat down next to Addison. They shared a quick kiss and then he started to eat his hot dog.
"How are you today Charlotte?" He asked.
"I'm good. Any interesting cases?" I asked.
"Some poor kid with half of his face torn off." Mark said. Addison choked.
"Mark, I'm eating." Addison complained. Mark grinned.
"What? Charlotte asked." He said defensively. I smiled.
"Man does have a point. I did ask." I agreed. Addison rolled her eyes.
"It normally wouldn't bother me, but I have enough trouble keeping food down these days." Addison said. I nodded.
"That is true. I know how that feels." I said. Addison nodded.
"Exactly. So from now on, don't talk about kids with their faces half torn off while I eat." Addison said. Mark sighed.
"Fine." He huffed. I smiled. Trenton was okay and so was I. Things were looking up.