The Endless Days of Jared Markarth

Chapter 1:Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk

''That's why I'm here" I said barley muttering out those words

"Jared, that's... That's awful, I'm sorry"

I hated the pitty I was recieving here at the hospital, but I guess it's nice to know some one cares, at least a little.

"That's why I'm here, I lost my legs in the crash." It was getting hard to talk about this, but the time I've known Jessica I know I can tell her. I ripped the blanket off of my legs. A couple of tears started to stream down my face, "The goddamn car crash took my legs."

Jessica's face was blank she didn't know what to say.

I decided to continue, "Not only did the crash take away my legs, it took my dream, but worst of all it... Well let's just leave it at it took a lot from me. I hate that night more than, more than anything." My tears had all gone away except for one coming from my right eye. As I was about to wipe it away, I stopped, Jessica had done it for me. She kissed me on the forehead nodded, and with that she left the room. That was the best I've felt in a while. RIght after she had left the doctor came into the room.

"How are we feeling Jared?" He said monotone as usual.

"A little bit better, how are you Dr.Glather?" I said trying to pretned that what went on with Jessie didn't happen.

"I'm good thanks, anyways I have something for you," He started to grab a bag from outside my room, and I could hear the metal clanking, but what is it? He threw the bag onto the bed, "These just came in this morning, but you were asleep the first time that I tried to bring them in. They were orginally in the normal box, but I got excited to see what they looked like, so snuck a quick peak at them. Anyways here they are"

He pulled out what looked like two broad hooks with cups at the end.

''These are your new legs. They're made out of a strong flexible metal so once you get used to them you'll be able to run again."

He pbviosly noticied the smile on my face because he helped me put them on right away. It was a bit of an trouble getting them on, but that's only because of the adjustment part. As soon as the doc strapped on the leg I bounced up off the bed to try and walk. It had been a while since I've been able to do this so it was going to feel great, I just knew it. My new legs hit the ground, but shortly after so did the rest of my body. The legs were going to take alot of getting used to.

Dr.Glather helped me up and out to the hallway so that we could practice. I used the wall to help me up, and again I tried to walk with the same result. I got up again and began to walk, as I felt my self about to fall I just strted to speed up; and eventually I got to a good running speed.

I eventually slowed down and collapsed to the ground, so that I wouldn't hit the wall. I imagine I looked rather silly. Dr.Glather came up to help me and he said, "Well that's good enough practice for today, tomorrow we will practice some more, but for now let's get you back to your room."

He led me to my room and back into my wheel chair. I felt trapped in it whenever I used it, it almost felt like I was useless in it. Although I guess that it may be that I'm in this damn hospital. Hopefully I'll be set free some time, and it needs to be some time soon. The doc interrupted my thoughts, " Hey Jared want to go and get something to eat?" he said it with such a vibe of innocence that it kinda took my off guard. Was he trying to sympathize me? If so what the hell? God I hate that, it is the worst part if this damn place. I'm fine on my own, I don't need this sympathy crap; I know they're only trying to help but I really don't want them to. Not when they baby me like this.

"C'mon bud lets get some grub and then..."

"Stop," I cut him off with that, "please leave, I know that." I had to stop for a second. I couldn't control what I was doing, but I knew exactly what I was doing. Exactly. I finally got up the courage again," I know you're just trying to help me right now, but please doc, just leave. Leave now. Please..." those last words lingered as Glather walked out. What'd I do? Why would I do some thing like that?