I quickly turn around and look at Shane. Did he really just say that or am I just hearing things? Maybe I only heard it because I wanted him to say it. I turn and leave the hospital thinking about what had happened today. I get into my car but I just sit here. Not knowing what to do. All I can think of is Shane saying that he loves me. Was it real? My eyes widen and I rush out of the car and back into the hospital. I run past reception, up the stairs, past the nurses station and into Shane's room. I walk up to his bedside.
"Shane?" I say as I put my hand on his cheek. Nothing. I must have been dreaming. I go to get up when something stops me by grabbing my hand. I turn to see Shane holding my hand tightly. Tears fill my eyes and fall down my face. I sit down on the side of his bed, wrap my arms around his neck and hug him tightly.
"I thought you did hear me earlier." He mumbles into my ear. I just shake my head and cry into his shoulder.
"I'm so happy that you're okay!" I sob.
"Me too. And thank you for all of the lovely things you said about me. I especially liked the part when you said I give you butterflies!" He chuckles and winks at me. My eyes widen and I laugh as Clare walks into the room and gasps.
"You are awake. Wow, okay. I will go and fetch the doctor." I rushes out the room and Shane and I sit and chat. I call Theresa and she is on her way. I just look into his eyes and smile at him.
"Hey, is your heart melting." He laughs again, quoting what I had said to him. I just roll my eyes at him and laughed to but yes, he is right. My heart is melting! The doctors walk into the room and check Shane's heart, blood pressure and all the Jazz. Soon after that, Theresa arrives and has the same reaction as I did. We all hug and cry and cry and hug. The doctors clear me and Theresa out of the room and tell us that we can come and see him tomorrow. I look back at Shane and wink at him and mouth 'I love you'. He smiles back and then listens to what the doctors have to say. We walk out of the hospital doors and feel the cool evening breeze our faces. The sun is only just setting on the horizon and the birds are finding their way home. I turn to Theresa and give her a final hug and tell her that I will see her tomorrow. We plan that I will pick her up and we will arrive together. I say goodbye and get into my car. I pick up my phone and see that I have a text from Jessie. What does she want?
Jessie: Hey, I heard Shane was in hospital. Is he okay?
Me: He has been in hospital for 5 months now and you choose now to text me? But yes, he is okay now. Thanks for asking I guess.
Jessie: What was wrong with him?
Me: He was in a coma due to a head injury.
Jessie: Oh my god! Well, I'm glad he is okay now. And how are you holding up?
Me: I'm doing okay thanks.
She doesn't reply to me after that. Thank God. I call Jade and tell her the good new and that I won't coming into work tomorrow. I arrive home and collapses on my bed. I fall asleep straight away. I am so tired, it is about time I got a good nights sleep.
***Next Day***
My eyes flutter open and I squint at the sunshine coming through my window. I stretch and turn to look at the clock. 9:30!!!! I jump out of bed and take a very quick shower. I around my bedroom and look at which clothes I should wear. i get out my white summer dress and white dolly shoes. I throw on (Very carefully apply) red lipstick, eye liner and mascara. I grab my bag, rush to the car and drive to pick up Theresa. I turn on the radio and 'Little Talks' comes on. I turn it up and start singing at the top of my voice. I tun it down when I pull up to the house. I toot my horn (don't) and Theresa comes out of the house. She locks up and sits in the passenger seat. She leans over and gives me hug and smile at me. We have a pleasant little chat on the way to the hospital and we arrange for a girly night out with all the girls. Now that Shane is awake, we can all finally relax and get on with our lives. We arrive at his room and he is sat on the side of his bed in his normal clothes.
