Kaylee Jaymie Halstead

Awake

Kaylee: dad can you hear me?
He squeezed my hand again. I ran out to get someone. Connor was the first one I saw
Kaylee: Connor he squeezed my hand. Dad squeezed my hand
we went back in the room and dad opened his eyes choking on the tubes
Connor: Jay I'm gonna remove the tubes okay
Dad nodded
Connor removed the tubes and April came in to take dad for some scans. I got my phone out to message the family group chat.
Kaylee: Dads awake
Hank: 🥳🥳
Justin: that's great
Hailey: I'm on my way
I sat on the chair in dads room and Hailey walked in
Hailey: how is he?
Kaylee: April took him for some scans
Will walked in
Will: so Jays awake?
Hailey: yeah
Will: how was he?
Kaylee: he was awake. April took him straight away
After about half an hour April brought dad back in but dad was now sleeping.
Will: is he okay?
April: can I speak to you and hailey outside?
Kaylee: I wanna know what's going on. He's my dad
She looked at Hailey and she nodded
April: okay so Jay had a seizure during his mri. It was easy to control and we're hoping it's not his brain swelling again. Abrams is looking at Jays scans as we speak and will be in to discuss results with you
Will: could this be his epilepsy?
April: possibly. If he has another then that's what we could be looking at
Will: he had a couple a few months ago
Hailey: what?
Will: the first one was when Kaylee was in a coma and the second was at the alibi
April: then given this it probably has come back
Will: shit. Kaylee you eaten today?
Kaylee: not yet
Will: come on let's grab something to eat
We walked down to the cafeteria. I just picked up a fruit bowl and a smoothie.
Will: is that all you want?
I just nodded. Uncle Will paid and we went and sat down. I zoned out until uncle Will nudged me
Will: what's on your mind kiddo?
Kaylee: I'm just worried about dad.
Will: anything specific?
Kaylee: not really. It's just he doesn't deserve any of this. On top of dealing with seizures he's gonna have to deal with the nightmares and trauma.
Will: everyone will be there to support him. There's nothing to worry about.
We went back to dad's room and he was awake and talking to April.
April: Kaylee Connor's looking for you
Will looked at her confused.
Kaylee: we just walked passed him and he didn't say anything
April just looked at hailey who was crying
Kaylee: what's going on?
Hailey: honey
Kaylee: what's happened? Is dad okay?
I sat beside dad and held his hand but he pulled his hand away
Kaylee: dad? It's me. Kaylee
Dad: No
Kaylee: dad?
Dad: get out!
I ran out and sat on a bench outside. I had my head in my hands when I felt someone sit beside me.
Sam: you wanna talk?
Kaylee: he doesn't remember me
Sam: huh?
Kaylee: dad. He woke up but he looked at me like I was a stranger. how can he forget his own kid?
Sam: well brain injuries are quite a complex thing. They affect everyone differently. He just needs some time to get back to reality.

Hailey pov
I sat beside Jay and held his hand.
Jay: who?
Hailey: I'm Hailey your girlfriend
Jay: who before?
Hailey: that's Kaylee your daughter
Jay: oh. Tired
Hailey: go to sleep baby. I'll be right here.
Hank walked in
Hank: how is he?
Hailey: he doesn't remember us
Hank: it's probably only temporary
Hailey: but what if it ain't Hank?
Hank: then it's something we'll deal with as a family. Where's Kaylee?
Hailey: I'm guessing she's gone to clear her head.
After about 10 minutes Kaylee walked back in. Hank gave her a hug
Hank: hey trouble
Kaylee: hi. Can you take me home?
Hank: sure trouble. Take my keys and get in the car
He gave her the keys and she left
Hailey: Can you try and talk to her? She's gonna shut down and we can't let that happen
Hank: yeah of course I can. I should go

Kaylee pov
Hank drove me home and I went straight to my room. There was a knock at my door.
Kaylee: Go away
Justin: it's your favourite uncle
Kaylee: leave me alone
He just walked in and sat on the edge of my bed
Justin: I heard about your dad
Kaylee: he doesn't remember me. I'm his kid and he doesn't remember.
Justin: we just have to give him time. He's just come round from a serious head injury. These things take time. How about we have a movie night huh? We'll order takeout and have loads of snacks. It's been a while since we've had a movie night
Kaylee: okay
Justin: yeah?
Kaylee: yeah
Justin: you order and I'll sort out the snacks
Kaylee: you want anything specific?
Justin: nope you decide
Kaylee: okay
I brought my blanket and pillow downstairs. I ordered Chinese and I went into the kitchen where Justin was putting together snacks and drinks
Justin: what drink do you want?
Kaylee: Can you make me an Oreo milkshake? You're the best at making them
Justin: yeah okay. Hailey messaged me they're gonna keep your dad in for a couple weeks just to see how he's recovering and if there's any long lasting effects.
I just nodded
Kaylee: Can we watch fast and furious?
Justin: go and put it on
I put it on and the doorbell rang.
Kaylee: I'll get it
I opened it and it was the takeout I took it and paid
Kaylee: thank you
Delivery guy: enjoy
I shut the door and helped Justin plate it up. We sat on the couch and ate our dinner and I finished my milkshake. I put my pillow on Justin's lap and laid my head down pulling the blanket over me
Justin: comfortable are ya
Kaylee: yep

Justin pov
She shortly fell asleep and i was scrolling through my phone. I could feel Kaylees breathing picking up and she was crying.
Kaylee: dad please. It's me. It's Kaylee. I can't lose you too. Please remember me
She shot up bawling her eyes out
Kaylee: I miss him
Justin: I know you do kiddo
Kaylee: how can he not remember? I've been in his life for 14 years. How can he forget 14 years worth of stuff
Justin: he'll get better in time. We just have to wait