The Missing Lyric (Nemi)

Chapter 34

Nick

Lyric was doing so much better by the time Tuesday came, the day of the blood drive. She was even told by the doctors that if she felt up to it, she could ride down in a wheelchair to the blood drive & greet some people. She was a little weak, but she wanted to go down with Demi & I to show her gratitude for all the people that were there to help her. She was truly touched by their generosity, as were all of us.

We had no idea how huge the blood drive was until we were heading down to the floor of the blood donor center at the Children's hospital that Lyric was a admitted to. A team of our security met us & explained that there was a huge crowd outside & they needed to call in more police & security. People, from the hospital, were outside screening the people & anyone who wasn't there to donate blood, was asked to leave. They finally got it all under control, just as Demi & I got to the donor center with Lyric. We were a little surprised that Maddie & Joe had contacted media. There were a few tv news crews there & even Enews was there, which was good, but surprising.

Demi & I were asked to take a few photos with Lyric, so Lyric got out of her wheelchair & came to stand next to me, triggering cameras to flash like crazy. Lyric, in true Jonas or Lovato fashion smiled bright for the cameras & I leaned to put my arm around her. I threw up a peace sign for the cameras, then walked with Lyric to Demi.

"I'm so glad Kris put my hair in a braid & that I got to change into normal clothes, since there are cameras here." Lyric said to Demi, who laughed, then hugged her. The flashes went crazy again for that photo op. Demi helped Lyric back in her wheelchair, then we all turned to see them start to usher in some possible donors.

Everyone was donating blood, then if they were O negative, their donation would specifically be for Lyric. We weren't even sure that any blood would be needed, but it was better safe than sorry. The doctors had said that morning, she seemed to be doing fine, but they were still doing scans that next morning.

Demi & I met hundreds & hundreds of people who were there to donate, while Lyric hung out until she got tired. We were all touched by this outpouring of kindness from all over. People were even donating in other states & if their blood matched Lyric's the blood would be flown to the Children's hospital in Los Angeles. It was really touching & I couldn't even imagine how it would be if people actually knew that Lyric was our daughter.

Since Lyric was feeling better, Demi & I talked to Kris & Zac & we decided we would tell Lyric that she was our daughter that evening after the blood drive wrapped up. Both Demi & I were nervous & scared. Whenever we had time to talk to each other, we talked about the possible outcomes. Of course, we were preparing ourselves for a reaction unlike one we imagined.

When Demi & I got to Lyric's room after the blood drive had finally ended, she bombarded us with questions about it. Kris & Zac hung back a little while Demi & I flanked Lyric's bed & answered her questions, before we told her our big news. I kept watching Demi's face for a sign that this could be the time to bring it up. Finally, Demi sighed & leaned on Lyric's bed.

"So, sweetie. Nick & I have a story we wanted to tell you." Demi started, smiling at Lyric.

Lyric's eyes lit up & she brought her hands together. "I love stories!"

Demi & I both chuckled. "This story is from when we filmed Camp Rock."

"Yay. That's one of my favorites." Lyric said, glancing at me, with a smile.

"Okay, well, this story is kind of special to us. Not many people know this story." Demi was speaking carefully, trying to make Lyric feel like she was special to be hearing this particular story. Lyric was giving Demi, her undivided attention. "We were young & when you're young, sometimes you don't make the best decisions. Well, one night we were hanging out with an older person from the crew & he had some alcohol." Demi paused, pressing her lips together. "Do you know what that is?"