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Chapter 9: Patience
She climbs down from the bed, her movements slow and lacking their usual grace. Feet on the ground she reaches out for something solid as the world begins to tilt and twist around her. Unfortunately for her the first thing she comes into contact with is Whale's outstretched hand. 'Tell me Your Majesty, how do you expect to help Emma when you can barely stand.' he says, with smug satisfaction as he attempts to lead her back to the bed. 'Enjoy the moment Whale, it won't last long...' she sneers back, daring him to continue.
They walk in silence through the empty hallways, he leads her through one corridor after another before they come to a stop in one of the hospitals more private areas. He reaches for the folder that hangs beside the door before turning to address her. 'Miss Swan's injuries were something of a mystery...' he confesses. 'From what I could determine the damage to her upper body has all the signs of a severe crush injury.' he pauses, waiting for some form of explanation.
'You would be correct in that assumption.' she informs him, as she rests heavily against the wall behind her. She turns towards the rectangular window, in the hope that she would be able to catch some glimps of the savior inside the small room, only to find her view obscured by the blinds that hung there. Her efforts doing nothing but aggravate her growing headache, she sighs in defeat.
'The lacerations whist deep, are partially healed.' he continues, glancing at the chart quickly. 'If I didn't know any better I would say Miss Swan sustained her injuries months ago.' he says knowing full well that magic was involved somewhere. Seeing that the former queens patience is wearing thin he reaches for the door, only to pause once more. 'Is that all doctor?' she asks, frustration coating her words.
'You should know, that while you probably saved Miss Swan's life, she still has a way to go as far as her recovery is concerned.' he began in a vain attempt to prepare her for what lie beyond the door. Without another word he led her inside.