Chapter Four

Jack was surprised that he didn't get another ticket. All he could think about was Ennis. What had happened? How bad was he hurt?

"Damn it Ennis! I shoulda called ya to see how ya were. I never shoulda've been so stubborn. If anythin' happens ta ya I don't know what I'll do." Jack sat in the truck for a few minutes to gain control before he went in. As he got out and approached the information desk he let out a silent prayer.

"Could ya please tell me where I can find Ennis DelMar?" Jack asked.

"I'm sorry we don't have anyone by that name listed." The nurse replied.

"You have to. He was brought in from Hudson." Jack couldn't hide the panic in voice. His heart felt like an ice cold fist had a hold of it and wouldn't let go. All of a sudden it became very hard to breathe. He could have sworn his blood had frozen in his veins.

"Let me check with ER, they would know if anyone was brought in from there. Do you know when he was brought in?"

"No."

The nurse left and Jack just stood there, his fears growing by the minute.

After what seemed like hours she came back.

"Sir the only patient we have that came from Hudson was a week ago. He had no ID on him."

"Where is he now?"

"He's in I.C.U. on the second floor."

Jack headed for the elevator. He was so scared he didn't even realize he was rude once again to some one who was tryin' to help him. All he wanted was to get to Ennis. This mystery man had to be him. Jack knew he had to be pretty bad if he'd all ready been here a week.

He walked up to the nurses station and said "Could ya tell me about the guy they brought in from Hudson about a week ago."

"Who are ya?" The nurse asked.

"I'm the brother, if it's the person I'm lookin' for. See my brother Ennis Del Mar went away on a trip but never returned home. The deputy told me he was brought here."

"We have a John Doe in room 10. I'll take you to see him."

"Thank you."

Jack followed the nurse. When she opened the door he took one quick look and began to cry.

"Is that your brother?" The nurse asked.

"Yes, can I see him?" Jack asked as he wiped away the tears that started to fall.

"Sure you can, I'll go and page Dr. Kinney so he can tell you what's goin' on."

"Thank you." Jack walked into the room and sat down on the chair next to Ennis. He could see things were not good.

"Oh Ennis I've finally found you! What happened to ya cowboy? You look like hell." Jack felt a little relieved now that he knew where Ennis was but he still dreaded hearin' what the doctor had to say. He knew it wasn't gonna be good.

"Mr. DelMar, I'm Dr. Brian Kinney, I've been lookin' after yer brother since he came here."

"Hi doc, my name is Jack Twist." Jack quickly added "We have different fathers" when he saw the strange look on the doctors face.

"Can you tell me what's wrong with Ennis?" Jack asked as he took a deep breath to steady his nerves.

"Mr. Twist, Ennis had a really bad accident. He has some broken ribs, a broken leg and arm and he is in a coma. He was unconscious when he was found. At first he was stable but an hour later he slipped into the coma. He has been like this fer 7 days now. I must tell you this could go on for awhile, he could wake up tomorrow or not until next month. The thing his test results are normal."

"If everything is normal than why don't he wake up?"

"I wish I could answer that. It's really up to your brother if or when he decides to come out of this."

"Thanks doc. Is it ok if I stay here with him?"

"Sure, talk ta him let him know yer here. He can still hear ya. Hopefully that will make him want to come back." Dr. Kinney said as he turned to leave.

"Ok Ennis did ya here that. You've got ta come back ta me. There's so much we need ta say and do. You can't leave me. I'm not gonna let ya." Jack took Ennis by the hand and stroked his hair.