Chapter 19: Karen, the real one

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« Jimmy » She says

« Mom ?? » He replies, surprised

« Karennn » Chris says, putting her head's down

« Chris... » Karen says, trying to smile (but that's definitely not works)

« But...why are you here, I mean, how did you do to come ? » Street says

« I had a last check point with the doctor when he told me that you had another surgery, so I begged them to let me see you couple minutes » Karen says

Street stares at her, still shocked

« I probably should go, you have a lot to talk about » Chris says

« No, stay...» Street says, taking her hand back

« I want you to be with me to tell her » He says, begging her with his eyes

Chris takes a breath, and looks at Karen

« To tell me what ?

that you're are together, pff, poor kids, I saw it the second I came in this room » Karen says

Chris and Street look at each other, shocked

« I should introduce myself again, I don't want you to still be mad at me for all this surgery thing »

Karen says reaching out to Chris

« No problem » Chris says shaking her hand and trying to smile

« So, i guess you're my daughter in law now, when I'll be out, we could have dinner and all these family stuff » Karen says

« Yeah for sure » Chris replies still trying to smile

Chris looks at Street

He tries to ignore her look

« So, do you have news to know when you'll be out ? » Street asks

« Yeah my case is growing, but I have to find a job before, but we don't have to talk about that, how your heart is going? » Karen asks

« Well, I feel good, the surgery was a success now I just need physiotherapy to go back at job » Street answers

« Oh well, that's a great news,

I'm sorry I have to go,

But try to come see your mom later, right ? » Karen says

« Yeah, I will,

see ya » Street answers

« See ya » Karen says and leaves the bedroom

Chris takes a breath (again)

« Well » Chris says

« She seems to be okay for us ...? » Street asks, with a hesitant voice

« Yeah I hope so... » Chris says

Someone comes in

It's the nurse

« His, that's me, again » She says laughing

« So, how do you feel right now ? » The nurse asks

« I feel good, I'm just tired but I really need to be back at home » Street replies

« Well, the doctor just told me that you'll be able to be out probably tomorrow so don't worry, you're not gonna stay here forever » The nurse

« Tomorrow » Chris asks

« Yeah » The nurse answers

« That's not a lil bit fast, isn't it ? » Chris asks

« No, don't worry , the surgery went very well, his heart goes well, he need rest bit honestly he'll be so much better at home, the hospital is not the perfect place for a recovery » The nurse tells her

« Okay, you're probably right » Chris says

« Yeah, trust me, it will be alright,

I have to leave you,

A patient needs me,

Good night » The nurse says

« Good night » They both says

She leaves the room

« So you don't want me to go home...? » Street tells Chris, smiling

« No, I'm just, I don't know if I have to go back to Germany and I don't want to leave you alone, not again » Chris says, looking at the floor

« Hey, don't worry, everything will be fine, the nurse told you, I just need a break, I'm okay, I don't need you to sleep, on the contrary, You are gonna me stay you will prevent me from sleeping » He says smiling

She looks at him

The phone ringing

It's Chris phone

« It's Hondo » She says

Street stares at her

[Hondo: Hey Chris

Chris: Hey

Hondo: I talked to Chris and he told me that you will be able to go back to Germany, Luca took his plane ticket for tomorrow morning...]

« What's going on » Street asks to Chris

« I have to go back to Germany... » She says very sadly 

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