Chapter 57
Andy couldn't describe his joy in seeing how Sharon opens her eyes and whispers his name. The doctor immediately examined her and assured that Sharon has already came out from the coma. All breathed a sigh of relief - especially Andy. He immediately informed Emily and Ricky, who were delighted by the fact that their mother has came out from the coma. Maddie was also happy knowing that her mother will soon be with her. But no one yet knows what will happen from now on. Major changes were about to destroy the peace and harmony between Sharon and Andy. Yes, all were happy that she'd come out the coma, but still there are some things that will be different and will be a hindrance. Andy asked permission from the doctor and went to see Sharon. He squeezed her hand with a smile and stroked her hair.
"Sharon, honey, can you hear me? How are you feeling?" he asked quietly. Sharon looked at him silently. She didn't spoke and it made Andy to worry even more. He looked at the doctor who followed Sharon's movements closely.
"Sharon, why don't you talk to me? Honey, a moment ago you said my name. Look, our children are very happy, especially Maddie. They are eager mother to return home." although Andy talked constantly, Sharon remained silent. He and the doctor came into the waiting room to talk.
"Doctor, what happens to Sharon? Why didn't she talk? She's good, right?" Andy asked with fear and swallowed the lump in his throat. The doctor sighed and clutched his shoulder.
"Mr. Flynn, calm down. Mrs. Sharon suffered a massive shock and her reaction is completely normal. Sometimes she can remember times of this shooting. She may have crises in the beginning. She wasn a coma for almost a week and none of us knows how she'll recover from this shock. " the doctor explained hastily. Andy took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment.
"So, Sharon will have crises? But why did she not speak to me?" he asked, more confused than ever.
"Mr. Flynn, please. You have to have patience. Her recovery will be difficult and you have to be close to her. She'll need your love and care. Believe me, she'll be better. Fortunately, now she came out of the coma. The process is long, but she'll be better. " the doctor assured and walked toward his office. Andy sat in the waiting room and tears streamed down his cheeks. The fact that Sharon can get crisis made him feel terrible. At this point, Provenza and Andrea arrived at the hospital.
"Flynn, how is Sharon?" Provenza asked immediately.
"Andy, you said that she came out the coma. I hope she is better." Andrea said impatiently. Andy took a deep breath and wiped his tears, then stood up.
"Yes, she is better, but there are some other problems. The doctor said that her recovery will be difficult and that she can get crises. I mean, she can remember this shot. But I don't want this . I don't want Sharon to remember that terrible day. The doctor said that she is still in shock. " he said sadly. Provenza squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, calm down. Sharon will be fine. The doctor was right. She just came out of the coma and she is still in shock. But this is temporary. She'll be good as before."
"Louie is right. Andy, you have to be stronger than ever. Sharon needs your love and support. You have to be with her, whatever happens." Andrea added with hopefully smile. Andy smiled sadly hoping that his friends are right. Several hours later, Emily and Ricky arrived at the hospital with Maddie. Andy had explained their difficult situation, but they wanted to see their mother at any cost. They wanted to make sure she's okay. Maddie immediately hugged her mother tightly. Sharon was happy with the fact that her children are here.
"Mom, I miss you. Come home." Maddie said quietly. Sharon smiled softly and kissed her daughter tenderly on the cheek.
"Maddie, honey, I promise you. I'll be back as quickly as possible." She assured and looked at Andy, who smiled contentedly. He took Maddie in his arms. Emily squeezed her mother's hand with a smile.
"Mommy, you scared us an awful lot. I'm so happy that you're back." she said softly. Ricky kissed his mother tenderly on the forehead and smiled.
"Mom, we can't wait for you to come home. The twins also didn't stop crying. Even as if they understood what was happening. But fortunately, the nightmare is over. You're here Mom." he said softly, his eyes filled with tears. Sharon smiled and swallowed the lump in her throat.
"You are my children. I couldn't leave you. I promise you that I'll always be near you." she said firmly. Andy reassured Emily and Ricky that he'll be in the hospital next to Sharon as always and they went home with Maddie. He wanted to talk to Sharon alone. He wanted to know how she feels. He sat next to her with a smile and took her hand gently.
"Sharon, honey, you can't imagine what I experienced in the moment when I realized that you were in a coma. It was as if my whole life was over. I thought I'd lose you forever. But you're here and I'm grateful for that. I love you. " he said softly, stroking her face. Sharon smiled sadly and took his hand.
"Andy, I know you'll always love me. I have no doubt about it." she whispered quietly, tears were streaming down her cheeks, silently. Andy immediately wiped her tears, looking at her green eyes that were full of emptiness and pain.
"Sharon, why are you crying? It's okay, honey." he said soothingly. Sharon, however, began to cry harder.
"Andy, I can't believe we went through this horror. The only thing I wanted was to be your wife and have a happy family with you. But I couldn't. He shot me in the wedding ceremony. The only thing I remember now is that I hugged you and the bullet went into my body, and then passed out in your embrace. That terrible blood on the wedding dress. " she said, weeping. Andy hushed quietly and tightly hugged her, rubbing her back soothingly.
"Sharon, stop to think about it. The important thing is that now you're here with us. Everything is fine and will be. Trust me. I beg you, forget that terrible day. Our future will be more happy." he assured. Sharon snuggled in his arms and closed her eyes. She knew that she wouldn't be able to forget this horror for a long time.
"I want to see the twins. I miss them." she admitted sadly. Andy kissed her gently on the forehead and touched her face.
"They're also eager mother to return home. But I want you to be strong. Sharon, you have to be as strong as always. You can succeed. Whatever happens, whatever are the circumstances, I'll always be with you. " he said firmly and hugged her again, hoping for a better future from now on ...
~~~ TBC ~~~