Scarlett's Soldier

Chapter #11

Chapter #11
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Louri’s POV
I’ve been stuck in this stupid bed for the past week and a half. Scarlett has barely left my side though they set up a bed for her next to mine so she could get some more sleep. “Captain Evans it’s time to change your bandages and clean the burns.” One of the nurses that comes into my room tells me. “Yay time for another torture session.” I say sarcasticly. “Love they are just trying to do their job.” Scarlett says giving my hand a squeeze. “I know I’m sorry.” I say to the two nurses Maya and Louisa. “It’s ok Captain we understand that burn wounds as servere as yours are very painful due to the nerves being exposed but as they scar over time it won’t hurt as much.” Louisa says softly. “Can we just get this over with?” I ask as they bring the suplies to the left side of my bed. “Yes Miss Johansson you might want to stay so you can learn how to change the bandages at home.” Maya says. “Um, are you ok with that Louri?” She asks nervously. “It’s fine Scarlett you’re going to have to see them eventually but if you don’t think you’re ready that’s ok no one will judge it’s a lot to take in” I tell her as I rub my thumb over her knuckles. “Ok I’ll stay.” She says confidently making me smile. “So Louisa have you ever read ‘Little Women’ before?” I ask. “Are you asking because the auothor’s name of ‘Little Women’ is Louisa May Alcott?” She asks chuckling. “Maybe I am.” I answer gritting my teeth as they start to peel the dead skin off. “I have read it. My mother actually named me after her she loved the book that much.” She says. “Really? That’s..AAGGHH!!” I scream as the pain shoots through my body as Maya gets to the worst of my burns. “Sorry Captain but I have to do this. Keep talking it will help keep your mind off the pain a little. Miss Johansson can you actualy come here this burn has to be treated slightly differently  than the others and I want to show you what to do.” Maya tells Scarlett. “Ok.” Scarlett says giving my hand a squeeze before going to Maya’s side this the first time she will see just how badly I was burned I’m kinda worried. “Oh God.” Scarlett says as her hand flys to her mouth. “Excuse me.” She says running into the bathroom connected to my room to go throw up. “I’m sorry, maybe I should have waited to teach her how to do this.” Maya apologizes. “Maya, are you the one who fired that mortar at me?” I ask rhetorically. “No.” She answers. “Then don’t apologize. You are not responsible for my wounds or the severity of them.” I tell her in my Marine voice to get my point across. “Thank you.” She says. “Why are you thanking me?” I ask. “I was stationed at a M*A*S*H unit in Iraq a few years ago and sometimes I get survivor's guilt. Knowing that it could be me in your position.” She explains. “I get that too. I'm also one of my units Medics so I understand what you mean you’re not alone.” I say trying to comfort her and she gives me a soft smile in return just as Scarlett comes back in. “I’m sorry I uh I didn't expect it to be that bad.” Scarlett says to me. “Scarlett I’m going to say the same thing I just told Maya. You are not responsible for my wounds or for the severity of them so don’t apologize.” I tell her with a soft smile. “I don't think I can help just yet I’m sorry.” She apologizes again. “Scarlett Baby I told you if you’re not ready that’s ok no one is going to judge especially me. When I had to treat my first burn wound as a Medic I threw up too so I know it’s not easy to see.” I tell her as she sits on the right side of the bed holding my good hand. “Are you ready for us to continue, Captain?” Louisa asks. “As much as I will be.” I say slightly squeezing Scarlett’s hand a little bit. “Ok here we go.” They say as both of them continue to work on my wounds. “AGH FUCKING HELL!” I yell not being able to handle the pain. “Can we take a break please?” Scarlett asks the nurses. “Of course we will be back in 10 minutes.” Maya says seeing the pained expression on my face. “That shit fucking hurts.” I say as I lay my head back onto my pillow. “I know love but they are almost done.” Scarlett says, running her free hand through my hair. “I know I know.” I say letting out a long breath. “You’re strong, Louri you can get through this.” Scarlett says confidently. After a few minutes Maya and Louisa return. “Alright Captain we are almost done.” Maya says and I just nod my head and let out a small whimper of pain. “Alright Captain all that’s left is putting the cream on then the fresh bandages.” Maya speaks up again. After a few more minutes of pain they are finally done. “There you go Captain all done for today. The burns are healling nicely and in about two weeks you can start your physical therapy.” Louisa says with a smile as she and Maya pick up all of the stuff they brought with them. “Oh and there is a gentleman here to see you but we told him he had to wait till we were done redressing your wounds I will show him in.” Maya informs me and I just look at Scarlett confused. “Knock knock.” I hear a very familiar voice call out. “Pop?” I ask since I haven’t seen my dad since I enlisted. “Hey sweetie, how are you holding up? I came as soon as I could when I found out you got hurt.” He says standing at the foot of the bed. “How am I holding up seriously that’s what you say!?” I snap at him. “Don’t yell at me young lady.” He scolds but I just scoff. “I’m going to the hall to make a call. Are you going to be ok?” Scarlett asks me. “Yeah I’ll be ok.” I tell her before she walks into the hallway most likely to call Ma or Chris. “Don’t give me attitude I am your father and I came all the way from Boston to see you.” He shoots back. “Well what do you want Pop?” I ask him trying to stay calm since my body is still in a fragile state. “I came to see if you were ok.” He states. “DO I LOOK OK? I WAS SHOT THEN BLOWN UP!! SO NO DAD I’M NOT OK!! IF YOU REALLY DID CARE ABOUT ME THEN WHY WEREN’T YOU AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN I GOT HURT IN L.A ONE LIVE FUCKING TV!!? HUH WHERE WERE YOU?!!” I scream as I begin to cry and hyperventilate causing my heartbeat to skyrocket and my breathing to become iratick. “Louri breathe with me!” Scarlett says panicked as the matchines I’m hooked up to start beeping loudly making nurses to come rushing in. “Captain Evans I need you to try and relax your body doesn’t need this much stress right now.” A nurse I don’t recognise says. I try to relax my breathing but nothing works. “Captain you are going to put yourself in cardiac arrest if you don’t relax.” The nurse tells me. “Louri Hunny please look at me.” I hear Scarlett say but just as I make eye contact I hear the heart monitor go nuts as I hear the nurse yell for a crash cart as I feel myself go into cardiac arrest. The last thing I see before I pass out is the nurses removing Scarlett and my dad from the room.

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Well that happened. Anygays see you in the next one.