Please Don't Leave Me : Chapter 2 : [ Unforeseen Injury }
In what seemed a matter of minutes , they reached the Shiloh gates. Let's get Randy up to the house so Betsy can look after him , Trampas ! ; The Virginian exclaimed. Right , boss ! ; Trampas said as The Virginian handed Randy down to him. I've got him , Virginian , ; Trampas said as they hurried inside. Betsy , Judge , come quickly ! ; The Virginian called when they came in. What's wrong , Virginian ! ; Betsy called as she and her father came into the hallway. Randy ! ; Betsy exclaimed in shock at the sight of her friend , injured and unconscious. What happened to him , Virginian ? ; Betsy asked. It was a stray bullet from a rustler , Betsy , ; The Virginian replied. Take him upstairs to the guest room , you two , ; Betsy said hurriedly. Daddy , I need you to get me some bandages , water , a clean cloth , and some disinfectant , ; Betsy said.
And boil as much water as you can , Daddy , ; Betsy said as she put on an apron. I'll see to it right away , Betsy , ; the Judge said as he hurried away , as Betsy rushed to the guest room. How's he doing , Virginian ? ; Betsy said when she got to Randy's bedside. Not good , Betsy , ; The Virginian said. I hope the doctor gets here soon , ; The Virginian said in a worried voice. So do I , ; Betsy said as The Virginian removed Randy's shirt in order to stop the bleeding. Here , let me help you with that , ; Betsy said quickly. Just keep that cloth pressed against the wound , Betsy , ; The Virginian said as she sat down. Where's Betsy ? ; Randy said , struggling to open his eyes. I'm right here , Randy , ; Betsy said softly. I'm going to take care of you , ; Betsy said. Help's coming , just hold on , ; Betsy said as Randy drifted off again.
Will he be alright , Virginian ? ; Betsy asked softly. I hope so , Betsy , ; The Virginian said quietly. I think I hear the doctor coming now , Betsy , ; The Virginian said as he left. I've brought the doctor , Betsy , ; the Judge said as they came in. Thank goodness you're here , doctor , ; Betsy said as the doctor hurried to Randy's bedside. How is he , Betsy ? ; the doctor asked , opening his bag. He's in and out , doctor , ; Betsy replied. I understand he took a stray bullet , ; the doctor said as he got out his insruments. I'm afraid so , I just hope he does'nt get a fever , ; Betsy replied. Then let's get that lead out of him , ; the doctor said as he cleaned Randy's wound. Can you and Betsy hold him steady , Judge ? ; the doctor asked as he prepared to dig out the bullet. Of course , doctor , ; the Judge said as the doctor started to dig. There , it's out , ; the doctor said as he stitched Randy's wound. And thankfully he did'nt feel a thing , ; the doctor added. I'm thankful for that , doctor , ; Betsy said as she wiped Randy's forehead with a cool cloth.
What else can we do for him , doctor ? ; Betsy asked. Keep his wound clean , give him broth as you can , and try to keep his fever down , ; the doctor replied. I'll leave something for the fever and I'll be back to check on him tomorrow , ; the doctor said. Beyond that , all you can do is pray and be here with him , Betsy , ; the doctor said as he shut his bag. But I know you'll do that , ; the doctor added. Thank you for coming , doctor , ; Betsy said gratefully. You're welcome , Betsy , ; the doctor replied. I'll see you out , doctor , ; the Judge said quietly. Thank you , Judge , ; the doctor replied as they left the room. Betsy ? ; Randy said softly , his eyes blinking open. I'm right here , Randy ,; Betsy replied softly , smiling and brushing Randy's hair back from his face gently. How do you feel ? ; Betsy asked gently. Sore , ; Randy said tiredly. That'l l hurt for awhile , I'm afraid , ; Betsy said softly. But you'll get better , Randy , ; Betsy said gently. And I'll be here for as long as you need me , ; Betsy added.
You get some sleep now , Randy , ; Betsy said , bathing his face with a cool cloth. Thanks , Betsy , ; Randy said as he drifted off. You're welcome , Randy , ; Betsy replied , squeezing her friend's hand gently. '' I hear Daddy coming back up now '' , ; Betsy thought. How's he doing , Betsy ? ; the Judge asked. He's fighting it , Daddy , ; Betsy replied quietly. Look's like he's got a bit of a fever , ; the Judge remarked softly. Unfortunately , yes , ; Betsy replied. I'm going to do my best to get it down no matter how long it takes , Daddy , ; Betsy said with determination as she bathed Randy's forehead. Is there anything I can do to help , Betsy ? ; the Judge asked. Yes, Daddy , you can bring me fresh water as I need it , ; Betsy replied. And can you make some broth in case Randy wakes up ? ; Betsy asked.
Of course , dear , ; the Judge said as he left. '' I pray I can bring this fever down '' , ; Betsy said to herself. Please pull through , Randy , ; Betsy said , taking hold of Randy's hand with her free one gently. I know you can do it , ; Betsy said softly as Randy squeezed her hand in his sleep. Just rest now , ; Betsy whispered , squeezing back gently. '' I'm here for you , Randy '' , ; Betsy said as she continued to bathe his forehead with the cloth. Always , ; Betsy added. I love you , Randy , ; Betsy said , tears forming in her eyes. Please stay with me , ; Betsy said , tears falling down her cheeks as she continued to tend her much - loved friend.