I woke up feeling that I hadn't had the regular amount of sleep. And I didn't. Last night I had non stop nightmares about him. But they were only that, nightmares. He's locked up he can't hurt any of us now and I know that but still I was spooked by them. I am haunted by Frank's face but I won't admit it to anyone.
I didn't want to open my eyes because I was already growing bored of the plain white tiles that surrounded me from the moment I open my eyes until the moment I shut them. I've only been awake really for one day, not even that. But still it feels like I have been in here way too long.
I feel as eager as Donna is to leave this place. I bet she feels as trapped as I do, but at least she can move unaided. I, on the other hand, have to wait for somebody to help me to the normally easiest of things such as washing and walking, even just sitting up.
"Knock knock"
I opened one eye. "I hope that is my boyfriend and not some creepy stalker"
"You guessed right" he said kissing the top of my head. "How are you?"
I shrugged my shoulders "I'd be better once I know when I can go home"
He sat with me, holding me in his arms as he told me about Julie's visit to Donna yesterday. Apparently as soon as she and Milton left they went straight up to see Donna and it went great.
"Were they okay?"
"Milton said they were soon laughing at things he didn't understand"
"I miss both of them it's going to take some time for us all to recover" I said. "I can't wait to go home. Wait I've got a great idea, you can help me to escape"
He laughed "you are sounding like Donna"
"I know how she feels now. Its so claustrophobic in here"
He shook his head "Milton told me that she is doing okay even though she doesn't seem to be coping. She is still under suicide watch so its probably not helping her recover being watched all the time. The nurses told him she's been happier when she's had you and Julie to visit."
I closed my eyes resting my head on his shoulder "that's so nice. Jack you should whisk me away"
"Maybe I will but first you have to do what the doctor orders"
I scowled "Why is there always a catch?"
Jack didn't reply.
"Kim the doctor is here to check you over" Jack said.
I woke up to him playing with my hair. I opened my eyes slowly "i can't believe that I dozed off"
"Don't worry it's normal after going through something traumatic, especially with injuries like yours" The doctor explained as Jack helped me to sit up. "The night nurse told me that you were struggling last night I asked her to check on you more because of your head injury, this may be a daft question but how are you feeling?"
"Apart from tired I am okay its just uncomfortable with my leg being practically useless" I replied.
The doctor nodded. "okay well let's take a look at it"
I didn't say anything. I was too busy looking away. i don't need to see the scar of where Frank's bullet hit my skin. I will never forget that moment.
"Its healing just as we hoped" The doctor said.
"So when can I get out of here?" I asked her as she shone a bright light into my eyes. I don't think I could have hidden my excitement if I tried.
The doctor smiled "Jack told me that your parents are in Australia"
I nodded. "Yeah what's that got to do with it?"
"With you still being a minor, under 16 then we need signed consent from parents before we can discharge you. When are they due to return?"
"I spoke to Kim's mum when Kim was in surgery yesterday she was hoping to catch an earlier flight today or at the latest tomorrow. They are due back on Monday."
"I can't spend all weekend in here" I moaned.
"Well its a good job we managed to catch an earlier flight then" Mum said. She and dad stood at the door.
I burst into tears "Mum I'm sorry I've ruined your holiday"
"No you haven't it was Frank Bickle who spoilt it" Dad said as they both gave me the biggest of hugs.
"Kim you've been shot" Mum was tearing up.
"I know but mum I'm okay I just want to go home"
"When can she?" Dad asked.
"As long as Kim masters the crutches then she may go tomorrow but one of you needs to sign the discharge papers" she said. She left the room.
"How was the holiday mum?" I asked, wanting to speak about anything else.
The doctor reappeared at the door "I'm sorry Kim but the police need to speak to you"
"Hi Kim I'm Detective McKnight, I have something to tell you Frank Bickle has escaped from the Young Offenders Unit. We think he is going to come after you"
