Forever December[2011 Watty Awards]

Forever December: Chapter 20: Between Life and Death

*Forever December*

*Chapter 20: Between Life and Death*

Roxin had tried to come see me, but my Mom had refused to let him come anywhere near us. I was glad. The last thing I needed was to see Roxin.

I had insisted on my Mom going home, but once again, she refused. It upset me that still, my Father hadn't come to see me. I knew he was busy with work, but couldn't he take time out to see his daughter in the hospital? I guess not.

The doctors thought that there was something wrong with my brain, but I felt okay, besides the big gash on my head.

I picked up my phone and dialed Parker's number. I wanted to check on how Rowan was doing. I gently pressed my phone to my ear, but he didn't pick up.

I decided, instead, that I'd try calling April to check on Rian.

“Hello,” my sister answered.

“Hey, Ape, how's Rian?”

“Well, hello to you too, sis!” April giggled. “She's fine. Finally went the hell to sleep!”

I smiled. “Good. Have you heard from Parker? I can't get a hold of him.”

April sighed. “No. Maybe it was a mistake letting him take Rowan. Keep calling him.”

“Okay, call me if-”

“Just rest, Dee. I've got her.”

I sighed. “All right.” Then, I hung up. No matter what I did, I kept thinking about Rowan. So, I continued to call Parker, and he continued to not answer.

I shook it off. Maybe he was asleep or something, or having a good time with Rowan. Who knew what they were doing. So, I left it alone. Parker deserved to have some time with his son.

Then, I was alone. My mom was down in the cafeteria, getting herself something to eat. Outside, I could hear sirens from an ambulance coming in. I'd heard several of them since the night before.

I sighed and pulled my hair up into a bun, walking over to the window. The ambulance doors opened, and the doctors were shouting at one another. I frowned because I felt bad for whomever was hurt. I hoped they would be okay. I closed the window so I couldn't heard the sirens.

I jumped when I heard the ringing of the phone. Maybe it's Parker, I thought. And it was.

“Hello?” I smiled.

“Miss Turk?” a voice replied.

“Who is this?” I shuddered. Not because the person wasn't Parker, but because I could hear sirens...still.

“This is your doctor, there has been an accident. Your son was in a bad accident. We're about to-”

My heart dropped – or maybe it blew up. I began to sob unknowingly. “Get off of the phone and help my baby!” I closed the phone.

I didn't even try to put any clothes on. I ran outside in my hospital gown. On the way I thought I heard someone call my name, though I didn't stop.

I stopped as I saw them bringing him towards me. Parker was next to him, awake and sobbing. He didn't look as bad as Rowan. On the other hand, Rowan had gashed everywhere. His face was bleeding and bruised. His black hair was obviously matted with liquid substance.

“You bastard,” I screamed at Parker. “Why! What did you do to my baby!?”

I began to walk alongside Rowan. “I'm sorry baby boy. Don't be afraid, okay? Momma is here,” I whispered to him as they ran him down the halls of the hospital.