Even I was upset writing this so be warned. I hope three chapters makes up for time I haven't been able to post.
Ana's POV:
I start to come to and when I open my eyes I am lying in a hospital bed struggling to remember what happened. Things are slowly starting to come back to me in little bits, but everything is a little hazy. I remember having lunch with Christian and him showing me his boat. Oh my god The Grace. Everything hits me where is Christian is he OK? This can't happen he can't die he has to live.
I try to get up, but that's when the throbbing pain in my head hits me. Holy fuck my head hurts. Wait am I okay? where is the doctor? I try and scream for help, but there is something in my throat.
"Don't try to talk we've inserted a tube to help you breathe let me get the doctor." With that she runs out of the room.
I notice that there is a cast on my wrist. The doctor comes back with two nurses.
"Hello Miss Steele welcome back." What does he mean welcome back? "The nurses are going to take out the breathing tube, but don't try to talk just yet." I just nod to say alright.
They take off the tape and slowly pull the tube out of my throat and I try not to scream in pain. Fucccckkkkkkkk my throat hurts so much it's so dry.
I am whimpering by the time they are done and tears are rolling down my face.
"Ana we're going to order another MRI scan just to make sure the swelling in your brain has gone down and after that we can go over everything that has happened. Also before you get your MRI I'll get you some ice chips to help your throat."
All I can do is nod, I'm too scared to talk my throat is on fire. One of the nurses comes back with some ice chips and attaches dye in a syringe into my IV. I slowly suck on the ice chips being careful not to swallow any whole. The cold water going down my throat feels amazing. The nurse takes out my catheter and feeding tube and helps me onto a gurney and takes me in to get scanned.
The whole time I am getting my MRI done I can't help but think about Christian. I start freaking out, thinking about every possibility. Is he alive? Or in a coma? The possibilities are endless. I do my counting and soothing breaths and before I know it I am being wheeled back into my room.
After the nurse helped me get back into my bed she says,
"The doctor will be in to see you once we get your scans back. I suggest you get some rest."
I smile as she walks out of the room. Once she's gone I climb out of bed and slowly inch my way over to my cell phone, which someone has kindly plugged in for me. I grab my phone and inch back over to the bed when the doctor walks back in.
"Here let me help you." He says rushing to my side and helping me get into the bed. I forget about my phone and turn my attention to the doctor.
"So we got your scans back and everything looks great. The swelling has subsided so you will be discharged into the care of your roommate Kate." How does he know who Kate is? Oh right when we moved to Seattle I made Kate my emergency contact.
"I want to ask you a couple of questions and answer as best you can, I know it's going to be difficult to talk at first, but just do as best you can."
"Whats the last thing you remember?"
"Getting Christian out of the water and then I blacked out. How is Christian by the way." I say quietly and very scratchy, but thankfully it wasn't very painful to say.
"I can't disclose any information about that patient, but all I can say is her would not be alive today." He's alive that's all that matters.
"Fair enough continue." I say and a nurse bring some more ice chips for me.
"What's your name?"
"Anastasia Rose Steele."
"Great I need you to remember these three words house, fork and cat."
"House, fork and cat got it."
"How may figures am I holding up?"
"Three."
"Okay now I'm going to shine this light in your eyes." He tells me to look up, left, down etc. He does a few more test before he asks
"Okay what were the three words I asked you to remember?"
"House, fork and cat."
"Very good."
"One more thing what was the date of the accident?"
"It was today wasn't it?" I ask horrified how long have I been out for?
"I just need to know the date."
"Ughh September, 28th,2013"
"Great, nothing seems to be wrong with your memory, which is a very good sign."
"Can you tell me what has happened?"
"There was an explosion three weeks ago where you must have hit your head. There was swelling in your brain, which caused you to be comatose. Your father Ray and friend Katherine decided it was best to avoid surgery and just wait it out. You have a hairline fracture in your wrist and you'll need that cast for about two more weeks. We noticed signs of you waking up last night so we called your father to let him know today might be the day and he is on his way down. From everything I've seen you should be ready to go home tomorrow, but will need to spend a week resting before you can go back to work. Do you have any questions?"
"I've been in a coma for three weeks?" I ask horrified.
"Yes."
"Will I need any sort of neurological care afterwards?"
"Yes Grace has already found you the best at this hospital."
"Do you know if the explosion was foul play?"
"No I am sorry I do not. Anymore questions?"
"I'm sure I have a million I just can't think of any right now."
"Alright I will let you get some rest and write you a prescription for pain killers. If you need any help at all press the button and a nurse will come and help."
I pull out my phone and send a group text to Christian, Anthony, Elliot, Mia, Grace, Carrick and Ray.
I don't know if you've heard, but I am awake and well. The doctor says I will be able to leave tomorrow if nothing changes. You guys have a lot o fill me in on. I hope I didn't worry you guys too much. Love you all xoxo
PS. They won't tell me anything about Christian.
I click send and check the time 8:38 PM. I guess I could use some rest I close my eyes and dream of Christian floating dead in the water. I jump in and try and save him, but it's too late he's already gone. I am crying over his cold dead body crying when he disappears and reappearing in the water and the dream repeats over again.
I wake up in what appears to be morning light and notice I have to pee. I climb out of bed and walk to the washroom as fast as I can. My legs are sore and weak, but I need to do this on my own. I notice there is face wash, a toothbrush and toothpaste so I clean myself up before returning to my bed. I am shocked to see Anthony and my father in the room.
"Ana sweetie how are you feeling?"
"Not so great I will admit, but I'm happy I don't have to stay here."
"Kate's just getting us some coffee and you some tea and chicken broth. The doctor said only liquids for the next week."
"That sounds terrible." I pout.
"He said broths for now, but in two of three days you can have other things" Ray says trying to make me feel better.
"So how long are you staying?"
"Only until Sunday I have to get back for work."
"Right and what day is it?
"Friday baby it's the 18th of October." All of a sudden I am struggling to breath and Anthony rushes to my side.
"Remember your breathing Crewe. In for four hold it in for four and out for four."
I do what he says and after a few minutes my breathing has gone back down.
"How's Christian?" I ask and Anthony looks over at Ray who just nods.
"He woke up about two days ago. He was in a medically endued coma so the swelling in his brain could subside. He dislocated hsi shoulder and broke his ankle. I'm sorry to say that his waking up process has not been as easy as yours. He is responsive to light and sound, but so far has been unable to speak. The swelling has gone down and should clear up soon."
"Oh my god. Will he be alright? Can I see him?" As I say that Grace and the Grey clan walk into my room.
They all take their turns hugging me and thanking me for saving Christian. They all promise to help me they best they can and are happy to see me up and healthy again. Grace tells me that once I'm discharged I will be able to visit him for only a short while because I need my rest as much as he does right now.
The doctor comes in and tells me that everyone, but family must go. They say they will be in the waiting room or going to visit Christian.
"Ana you are lucky to have so many people looking out for you, that is why I feel so comfortable letting you go today because I know you will be in excellent hands. One of them have always been at your bed side this entire time. Everything still looks good so all you have to do is sign these forms and you will be out of here."
"Thank you." I say with a smile.
An hour later once all the forms have been signed and I struggled to eat the soup Kate brought me I am changed and ready to go home.
"Goodbye Ana read the home care instructions very carefully and if you have any questions don't hesitate to call." I walk to the waiting room supporting myself on Ray's arm.
"Would you like to see Christian he's just woken up." Mia says and I just let her lead the way.
I look in the door way and see Christian who looks as if he's lost a lot of weight and Taylor is keeping watchful eye on him.
"Oh Christian." I run over to him and wrap my arms around his neck and give him a chaste kiss on the lips.
"Who are you." Christian asks and looks at Taylor puzzled who runs to grab the doctor.
"Christian it's me Anastasia you're girlfriend."
"That is impossible I don't do the girlfriend thing."
"Well you do now." I am heart-broken why doesn't he remember me?
"It's true" Mia says "You've been together for four months now." And Christian just looks shocked.
"Glad to hear you talking Christian I am going to ask everyone to leave now." Say's the same doctor who looked over me.
"Anastasia you need to get some rest" He says dismissing us.
When we arrive home I go straight to bed and curl up with the teddy bear Christian gave me and cry myself to sleep. What will I do if he doesn't remember me?
Christians POV:
What the fuck is going on I have a girlfriend maybe she's crazy I am stuck in the hospital. The doctor tells me I have something called Post-Traumatic Amnesia caused by an explosion on my boat. Now I have another thing to worry about. Taylor tells me that Anastasia is in fact my girlfriend. Maybe this is gods way of letting me start over and forget about her so I can go back to my old life.
Too bad you don't believe in god. My subconscious has a point. My doctor says that I should be ready to go tomorrow and tells me to rest.
My good friend Elena stops by to send her love.
"Christian darling I'm so happy you're awake."
"I'll be better once I'm out of here." I say with annoyance.
"I know Christian, but you have to get better."
"I know... so what is this about me having a girlfriend?"
"I know I thought you'd gone mad when I found out. She's just after your money Christian I hope that now you will see that. Remember love is for suckers."
"I know." I say annoyed she's always trying to tell me what to do.
"Well I have to get going, but I will come visit when you're out." She says with a smile and leaves. She frustrates me so much, but all she's ever wanted to do is help me. She saved my life.
I fall asleep and the next morning I sign my discharge papers and leave for Escala.
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