"Tiffany's New Doll" (Chucky Series - Tiffany x Nica)

Chapter II

Nica woke up in the hospital. It was bright outside the window, the sun was shining, its rays illuminating the entire room.
-I... I'm alive... - she thought. She wanted to change position, but it was impossible. Due to several layers of bandage on her stomach, she was practically immobilized. So she had to wait until someone showed up to answer her questions. After a while, a nurse entered the room.
-Oh, you finally woke up - she said with a pleasant smile. - How are you feeling?
-It's not important now! What happened and how did I get here?
-Miss Tilly brought you. She said you had an accident.
-And where is she now?!
-In the corridor. Should I call her? - she asked when she was already at the front door.
-Moments! She's been waiting here since she brought me?
-Yes, she didn't close her eyes. And today I was on night duty and I saw it with my own eyes. I asked if he wanted a blanket or at least a pillow. But she refused. She has been sitting at attention in the chair since she arrived and waiting for the lady to wake up.
-How long was I unconscious?
-Hmm... - she thought for a moment - I think about fourteen hours for sure.
-And she's been sitting here for fourteen hours?!!!
-Yes exactly.
-Did she eat or drink anything at all?
-No. I offered her a meal or at least something to drink, but she refused. She said she didn't want to.
There was a short moment of silence. Nica had to sort some things out in her head. -All right. You can call her.
The nurse nodded and left, and after a while Tiffany appeared in the doorway.
-N-Nica...? - the woman approached her uncertainly. Tears came to her eyes and one of them was already on her cheek.
-Tiffany, is what that nurse said true? - she asked seriously.
-I don't know, honey, what she told you.
-I was unconscious for fourteen hours?
-Only fourteen? It feels like a few days have already passed. Time was so long for me.
-You've been sitting here for fourteen hours.
-Of course! I couldn't leave you. I had to make sure you were okay. How do you feel?
-It's not important now. Sit down.
-But...
-Sit down - the girl pointed with her head to the corner of the bed, to which Tiff immediately sat down.
-Yes...? - she asked, looking into her eyes.
-The way you acted and what you said to Chucky. It was... - her lips started to tremble and she bowed her head - I-I'm sorry...
-Shhh, come on, calm down. In a minute. Did you hear what I said to Chucky? -Tiffany, I'm so sorry...
-B-But why? Nothing happened... Oh, stop crying - she hugged her gently and slowly pulled her closer to her in a hug. Nica tucked her head into her chest and Tiff kissed her on the top of her head and then started stroking her back until she calmed down a bit. - Come on, hush, everything will be fine. Such a pretty girl can't cry so much. -I'm not pretty.
-You're beautiful - she said, brushing her hair from her face and wiping her wet eyes. She also had tears on her face. And it's so black and dirty with makeup. She quickly wiped them so that Nica couldn't see anything and stood up again.
-It's not good to suppress your emotions, you know? - Nica said. Tiffany was surprised by her words.
-But I... I'm not suppressing anything...
-Who do you talk to when you have a problem? - Tiffany was speechless. She had no answer to that question because the answer was: with no one. So she stood there and stared at the girl, wondering about some sensible answer.
-I thought so too. Do you want to talk about Chucky? - she asked gently.
-M-Maybe... well, actually... I-I can... but you need to eat something first. You must be very hungry.
-You too.
-Be right back. What do you want? - she asked, stopping in the doorway.
-This is a hospital, not a restauration facility.
-I know, that's why I'm going out and I'll be back in a moment.
-But it doesn't work like that, you can't bring your own food into the hospital.
-I'm Jennifer Tilly and I can do everything.