Mike stepped out of his car after 4 hard days at the hospital. Rick had had the fit on Thursday morning. Since Thursday Erin and Tyler hadn't visited him once. Mike guessed they were too upset but Rick needed them to be there.
"Erin and Tyler come into my office please," Mike said as soon as he walked into Elm Tree. Erin and Tyler walked with their heads down into Mike's office. As soon as the door was shut they started hitting him with questions. "Is Rick okay?" "Did the operation go okay?" "Is the tumour still there?" "Enough!" Mike shouted, raising his hand.
Erin and Tyler both fell silent. "The tumour is still there," Mike explained, "But, there is much less of it now as the operation removed a large part of it so that means Rick will be able to come home soon." Erin looked up and smiled. She always knew Rick was going to fight through it.
"But!" Mike said, "You can't make loud noises or play any rough sports or fighting while Rick's recovering okay." They both nodded. "And no pranks," Mike added, looking at Tyler, "Anything that might shock or surprise Rick could trigger a panic attack." Tyler nodded.
"Okay well who wants to go to the hospital later to pick him up?" Mike asked, smiling broadly at the two teens. They both smiled and nodded instantly. "Okay be ready at about 2:00pm," Mike said as he dismissed them.
"Rick's coming home!" Tyler shouted happily to the whole lounge. Smiling, clapping and even a little cheering was heard. Electra ran up to Erin and gave her a massive bear hug before pulling her to one side.
"What's up Electra?" Erin asked. "Well the other day, when you went to the hospital to see Rick before you came home I went out to see Liam," Electra said blushing. Erin smiled happy for her friend. "That's great what happened!" Erin asked. "Well, I told him about you and Rick and how scared everyone was and just before I left to get back he kissed me," She answered, smiling.
Erin shrieked happily. She grabbed Electra and pulled her into a hug. "I told you it would all work out," She whispered into Electra's ear. "I know you did," she replied, smiling. "I just didn't think that I was worth that much.
"Of course you are stupid," Erin said, hitting her lightly on the arm." "For someone who was once in a tough gang you don' have much of a brain." Electra stared at her before laughing. "Wait, how do you know about that?" She asked, curiously. "A little birdy told me, "Erin said, tapping her nose.
"What time is it?" She asked Electra. "12.55pm." "Shit, sorry gotta go!" Erin said, running off. "Bye then," Electra said smiling as her friend ran off.
"Sorry I'm abit late!" Erin said as she joined Mike and Tyler at the car. "That's alright," Mike said, "now let's go!" Tyler and Erin grinned at each other before jumping into the car. The whole car journey Erin couldn't stay still. She was nervous. She hadn't seen Rick conscious since Wednesday night. She felt so guilty for not visiting him since Thursday but she was just too upset to.
Tyler was also frightened. Would Rick be angry with them for not visiting? He didn't know. Even so he still couldn't wait to see him awake and happy again.
Nervously Erin and Tyler walked through the hospital scared to see Rick but also desperate to see him at the same time. Finally they approached his special room. Walking in they kept their heads down not letting themselves look up.
Erin dared a glance up. Once she looked up she couldn't look down again. There was her Rick. He was smiling, his gorgeous trademark grin right at her and Tyler with his arms spread wide open. Erin ran into them. "I'm so sorry we didn't come and visit you sooner," Erin whispered, running her fingers through his soft, silky hair.
Rick nodded, kissing her. "It's fine, I understand I would have been scared as well," He said. Tyler was stood in the corner looking guilty as well. "Come here mate," Rick said. Tyler walked up hugging Rick as well. "Missed you mate, it's been too long," Tyler said, smiling. Rick nodded, "Far too long, but I'm coming back now, hopefully for good."
"Mike if it's alright could I just speak to Erin for a moment on my own?" Rick asked. Mike nodded, taking Tyler by the shoulders and walking him out the room. Erin and Rick laughed at the sight.
"I'm so sorry I didn't visit Rick, I was so scared," Erin admitted. Rick kissed her lightly on the nose. "I know, I know it's fine honestly you're here now, that's all that matters." Rick replied. Erin grabbed him into a tight hug, "I've missed you so much," Erin said, "But like you said I'm here now and we're gonna get through this, together." "Oh I love you so much," Rick said, squeezing her hand. "I love you too." Erin said, hugging him.
"Just promise me you won't ever scare me like that again alright?" Erin said, jokingly but still serious. Rick grinned, "I'll try not to," he said, laughing. "Before the operation was so scary they put the gas mask on me and just before I fell asleep I was just thinking about what would happen, I mean I might've never seen you again," Rick said, sadly. Erin cut him off.
"Stop thinking like that," She said, "you're a fighter and you're letting the scariness take over okay, I know it's scary I was scared but you will get through this and this time next year all of this will be like it was a horrible nightmare long forgotten."
"Okay," Rick said, clutching Erin's hand. "Just promise me this." "Anything," Erin said, gazing into his chocolate brown eyes. "Don't ever leave my side, I wouldn't be able to fight this if it wasn't for you Erin your my saviour." "I promise." Erin whispered into his hair.
Woah this chapter was pretty long but also really cute! I'm trying not to make it as sad and miserable now moving on to cute and more happy chapters but it won't always be plain sailing. It never is haha! Thanks for reviews Darc