Brave Little All-Star Firefighter, and All-Star BFFs Heart Warrior Journey

Chapter 10

Hot shot was currently in the CICU recovering form his second open heart surgery. Hot shot had a lot of wires and tubes. Hot shot was getting used to being there again. Hot shot once again had to clutch to his heart pillow which his mother brought. Hot shot hugged it tight as the nurse took out the tube and he coughed.

Then Hot shot was able to have some food and water a big later. Hot shot didn't have much of an appetite at the moment. But he was going to do just fine. Hot shot was able to rest and relax in the CICU while recovering form surgery the first four days.

Then today Hot shot had some of the tubes removed and he was feeling a bit better. Hot shot was starting to regain his strength again. Hot shot still had to clutch the pillow to his chest whenever coughing or moving or even laughing. Because it made it less painful to do so.

Hot shot also had to take his medicine. Hot shot took his medicine without a fight. Hot shot was being very brave and strong despite what had happened to him. His parents were very proud of him for staying strong.

Today Hot shot got a visit from Melman the therapy dog. "Hi Melman," Hot shot said petting him. Hot shot loved it when Melman visited. It sure brightened his day. He was very happy to be spending time with him. 

Hot shot saw his father come in a with a few more presents. "These are from Blades, Boulder and Chase," Heatwave said. "They are so glad you are doing so well after surgery and your cardiac arrest and hope you can come home soon," he said.

"I hope to be home soon too," Hot shot said.

Hot shot still had to go to therapy to help out. But now Hot shot was walking on his own without any trouble and he was doing very well. Hot shot was feeling so much better. Then a couple of days later Hot shot was moved to the in patient cardiac floor.

There Hot shot was able to rest and relax and spend time with the other patients there. Hot shot was happy to be able to go to the playroom and spend time with his friends. 

"I am looking forward to going home," Hot shot said.

"We are looking forward to you coming home too son," Heatwave said. 

"But we must wait until the doctors clear you," Quickshadow said.

Then a few days later Hot shot found out he was able to go home. Hot shot was so happy to be able to go home. Hot shot helped his parents pack everything and make sure it was all ready. Hot shot packed all the toys, books, his clothes, the blanket his aunt made, his pjs, and last but not least Roxy the rhino. "There we go looks like we have everything," Quickshadow said.

"Time to go," Hot shot said as his father helped him get on his shoes. Hot shot was clinging to his heart pillow. Then Hot shot said good bye to the hospital care team and staff. "I will see you later," he said.

"Hopefully not too soon," Dr. Bastero said.

"I will see you for another check up in six months," Dr. Kyle said.

"Okay," Hot shot said. Then gave Dr. Kyle a hug. Then Hot shot followed his parents to the car. Hot shot got buckled into his car seat with the heart pillow resting against his chest. Hot shot watched as things were going by and was able to rest and relax. 

For lunch they ordered pizza. Hot shot was so happy to be home and they all watched a movie together while having the pizza. 

Hot shot still had medicine to take to help with the problems his heart was having. Hot shot was good about taking his medicine. Hot shot had to wait for a while before he could have nice relaxing bath. Until then he had to get sponge baths. He was going to have to get used to it.

Hot shot clung to his pillow whenever changing position in bed or getting out of bed or into bed. Hot shot also held it whenever changing positions when sitting down or getting into the car. He also had it held close when ever he was buckled up in the car.

Hot shot's doctors and nurses had signed the pillow. Hot shot's friends had even drawn pictures on it. Hot shot even drew a picture on it himself. Hot shot was very happy and feeling so much better as the weeks passed.

Now six weeks later he was feeling more like himself and he wasn't in pain anymore. Hot shot was able to play again. But he still had to be careful just in case.