Wow, sorry for the long delay. I don't know how popular this story would be that's why I didn't really update but I know my loyal fans. x :)
Caitlyn's POV
Everything was black. Pitch black. I could faintly hear beeping and mumbles but I couldn't place my finger on them. I tried speaking or moaning but nothing exited my lips. But I did feel my eyes twitch.
"Shhm wakim umpth." I heard. What? I let out a quiet moan and opened my eyes into slits but closed them as light blinded them. I tried opening them again and everything became even clearer than last time. A couple more blinks, I could make out my mother leaning over me with a random person. "Caitlyn?" Mom asked, placing a hand on my cheek.
"Where am I? Where's Nate?" I asked, trying to sit up but only succeeded in groaning.
"Mrs Gray, you have to calm down. I'm Ms Kelly, your doctor. You have two broken ribs and a broken arm." The doctor said. No shit, my body feels like it's been misplaced.
"I need water." I said hoarsely. Mom poured me a glass and helped me to take a sip from it.
"You need to rest." Ms Kelly said, checking some files. "You can be discharged in two days."
"Where's my husband?" I asked, gripping my bed sheets tightly.
"You need to rest, darling." Mom said, standing up and leaving the room.
"What aren't you telling me?!" I asked, sitting up painfully.
"I promise I will tell you the details of your husband's being when you're discharged. But for now, get all the rest you need. You still have a concussion and you're ribs need healing. I'll check up on you tonight."
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"How are you?" Mitchie asked the next day. She and Mara looked like they'd been crying.
"Confused." I said. "Have you seen Nate yet?" I asked, itching my cast.
Mara stopped me and grabbed my hand, stroking it. "No, we haven't."
"Well, do you know what's up with him at least?" I asked, leaning back.
"We got you fresh clothes!" Cornelia said, coming in with a duffel bag.
I ignored her. "Guys?" I asked. They just shook their heads. Cornelia came up to me and kissed my head, stroking my hair out of my face.
"You all right?" she asked, resting her hand on my cheek. I just stared at her. "Jesse's coming soon. He's been so worried, he took the first flight out here." Jesse's been in England.
"That's good. Isn't it, sweetie?" Mom asked, coming into the room. "Uh, you have some guests."
Just then, Shane, Jason and Amelia came in, gifts or flowers in hand.
"Hi... You okay?" Amelia asked, placing the gifts onto the edge of my bed.
"S'pose so." I shrugged with my good arm. "Thanks." I mumbled, pointing at the gifts.
"No problem. We brought chocolates and teddies." Shane said.
"And birdhouses!" Jason added, winking. I giggled and hugged him.
"What colour are the birdhouses?" I asked.
"Purple and Zebra Print." Jason grinned. "They look good."
"I bet they do." I smiled, looking at him take them out of the bag.
"So... you're coming out of here tomorrow." Mitchie stated. I nodded.
"Amelia. You know anything about Nate?" I asked. Amy looked like a deer caught in headlights and turned to her brothers for support.
"You're not supposed to know, yet." she simply said, giving a short nod.
"How come?" I asked.
"Caitlyn Alice, you're supposed to be resting, not worrying." Mom snapped.
"How can't I worry when I know nothing about my husband's well being? I've just been in a car accident, Mother, if you haven't realised and said husband was involved too!" I snapped back.
"Okay, want to know how your husband's doing?" Ms Kelly asked, entering my room. "Not so well. But I rather you know the sordid details when you've at least gained emotional stability."
"I want you all to leave." I said, looking down.
"Caitlyn..." Mara sighed.
"Now please." I whispered.
"I think it's best if you all leave. Caitlyn's obviously in distress. We don't want any panic attacks now, do we?" Ms Kelly asked, shooing everyone out.
"I want to be alone." I said, eyeing her movements.
"Of course." she smiled sadly, leaving and closing the door behind her.
Hope that was all right!