The Last Breath (Trent Maxi Maxwell / Bondi Rescue fanfic)

Chapter 9

MEGAN'S POV
I opened my eyes, the light blinded me. I shut them again. I felt a hand hold mine and squeeze it. I opened them slightly and went to pull my head up to look at who was there. "It's okay, put your head back and try and stay still. It's Maxi. Do you remember me?" A soft voice spoke as the man stood up to look at me as he stroked my head. I did remember him but I couldn't speak. "Hi. How are you?" Another man said. I remembered this person more. "It's Tom. Dr Kent. I was with you before you collapsed again." He looked hopeful of a response. I didn't. "Well I have some good news. We can take the collar and blocks off your head. But you have to keep still. No jumping on the bed!" He said with a slight chuckle and wink. "That's great news!" Said Maxi.

Tom gently undid the Velcro and removed the collar and blocks. A nurse came in I did recognise him. "Good to see you're looking better." Said the nurse. "Obviously you remember me. I'm unforgettable!" Said the nurse with a smile. Max pushed the bed up as Maxi held my head his grip made me feel safe. He sat on the bed and looked at me. Straight into my eyes. I looked into his. My eyes started to water. "You're safe now. I'll look after you" whispered Maxi. And for the first time ever. I believed someone.

Tom came over. He sat the other side of my legs and looked at me too. Maxi held my hand and Tom placed his hand on my thigh. As he did I winced. That's where my cuts were. "Sorry" he said. "Actually it's those I need to talk to you about. The cuts. Are you happy for Maxi to stay while we talk about this?" I didn't say anything. "It's okay I can give you some space". As Maxi went to walk away I grabbed his hand. He sat back down. I looked at him. "I think that she'd like it if you stayed" said Tom. "Course." Maxi gave me a smile and gently squeezed my hand.

"The cuts on your arms, thighs and stomach are very similar. Almost identical. They also match the appearance of scissors. You aren't in any trouble. We have a lot of people here who'd be willing to help. And I personally will" said Tom. 
"And me" added Maxi as he stroked my hand.
"Why don't we start with something else. What's your name for example? Here we are talking about all this and we don't even know your name!" Tom asked, looking hopeful for a response.
I looked down at my hands resting on my stomach and started fiddling with the needles on my hand.
"It's okay, take your time." Interjected Max. "No ones going to hurt you now you're safe." He stood at the end of the bed looking at me. I was still looking at my hands. When I saw red seeping through the gown I was wearing.
"Can I just have a look at your stomach please?" Asked Tom.
I clutched my stomach and shook my head. I reached I was going to be sick, Max grabbed a bowl and put it under my mouth as maxi stood up and moved out the way. As I threw up Tom said " it's okay it's probably just water from earlier. But if it's okay I really need to look at your stomach, it looks like something's bleeding." I nodded.

Tom peeled back the gown and I winced and as he looked his face dropped. In sync with Max, Maxi and Harrison's.