Being Brad's Sister

33. Plan adjustments

Brad's pov

Last night was a bit better than the previous night, I managed to sleep for a bit but I did wake up once because of the pain in my ribs so I was given some painkillers then I was alright after that. I feel a bit more relaxed now that I know what I am doing with my life. I'm going to get an apartment with Emma and we are going to live together without mum so she cannot split us up. Dad is definitely divorcing mum as well because of how she treats us so she is getting her comeuppance. I know I shouldn’t be speaking about my mother like this considering she brought me up and she was really nice to me but if you hurt Em than you hurt me. 

I woke up at six this morning and sent Em a text asking her to text or call me when she woke up which she did at around seven-ish. I've asked the nurse if it was possible for them to only allow the lads and dad to come and see me today and not my mum because I just don't feel like seeing mum after how she has been treating us. After a bit of convincing the nurse finally agreed so I don't have to worry about one thing today at least. 

"Bradley how are you feeling today?" My usual nurse walks into my room, I had a different nurse this morning because my usual nurse wasn't work, in fact she started ten minutes ago.

"I am good thank you. I had a bit of trouble with my ribs last night but I was given some pain relief and I was a little better after that."

"Good. And did you sleep better last night?"

"Apart from waking up with my ribs once I did yeah." 

"Good to hear." She flicks through some papers on her clipboard then looks at my charts and the machine which I am hooked up to. “It’s looking Brad. I will go and get a doctor and they can double check these stats. They may want to run a few tests but as long as they agree that these stats are good than you can go home today." 

"Thanks." The nurse nods before leaving the room. I text Em straight away telling her the good news. I will be glad to be going home. I am not going to lie these hospital beds aren't exactly the most comfortable beds ever are they. 

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I have been given the all clear and I am just leaving the hospital now. All the forms have been signed and Dad is here to pick me up with Em. When they walked in I walked over to my sister and hugged her so tight ignoring the excruciating pain in my ribs. We have been discussing the plan since they got here (which was about fifteen minutes ago now). 

"Are we going then?"

"Yes lets." We walk out and hobble over to dad's car.

"Dad is giving us some money towards a place of our own if we still want it. Mum has moved out and is living with her sister in Devon now. She moved out yesterday without speaking to either of us. Dad is still staying in our house though so we can stay there. It's up to you."

"I have a plan but I need the lads as well. You have a lot of time to think in that hospital." I laugh. "And I know about mum she sent me a text saying 'good bye and carry on living a good life if you ever need me you know where Devon is'. She didn't even come and see me to say goodbye."

"Well we have each other. We'll be happier this way hopefully."

"There's no hopefully about it. We will be." I laugh, Em joins in laughing as she agrees with me.  I pull out my phone so I can send a text to the lads. 

To: Connor, James and Tristan

Hey guys, I am out of hospital and on my way home. I have a new idea for our plan but I need to speak to you guys about it as well so is there any chance you can come round to mine for say four o'clock please?