Living On A Prayer

Its Good Night Not Goodbye

March 25 2024
Mattie POV
I woke up to see Tyler by my bed. I can get discharged tomorrow (it's Monday now). I kissed him. I found it difficult to breath. It's about 6:30 in the morning and a nurse came in and explained to me what I needed to do. I had to be on oxygen for a half a year and then I have to use an inhaler every day for 3 years to strengthen my lungs back to where they were before the crash. I am 3 months along and I just found out I am having twins. Tyler and I are thinking about names. Even though we don't know the genders yet we still like to fantasize about it. I have another ultrasound tomorrow before I leave. The doctor said that I would know the genders then. I'm not allowed to know because Ashlynn wants to throw a baby shower for. me. I layed in my bed with Tyler by my side. I have finally found the love of my life. He's perfect
Ashlynn POV
I TOTALLY FORGOT THAT TODAY IS MATTIE'S BIRTHDAY. I gathered everyone including Tyler. Tomorrow was my birthday but I didn't care. Her party was going to be tomorrow. Even though she was going to be drowsy I still wanted her to have fun. She would need to be in a wheelchair until she was off oxygen. There was a scream coming from Pat's room. I darted out of Mattie's room. I saw Jen crying. The heart rate monitor was flatlined. A nurse lead me out of the room as they did CPR. She sat me down. I burst into tears. The nurse tried to comfort me, but it wasn't helping. 2 small arms wrapped around me. Sunny and Rebecca were crying. Tyler came up to me with a coffee and two hot chocolates. He gave the hot chocolates to Sunny and Rebecca and he gave me the coffee. I tried to pay him back but he refused. I fell asleep in the waiting room chair with Rebecca and Sunny. I woke up in Seth's room with Rebecca. Sunny was curled up beside him. Rebecca was still asleep. I got up and laid her back on to the chair. I went into Mattie's room. Tyler and her were asleep. I went into Pats room. The nurse noticed me. "Hey" she said trying to catch me as I walked down the hallway. "I'm so sorry to tell you this but you might want to say your goodbyes and gather any family members." She told me with sorrow. I didn't want to wake anyone up. I just walked up to him and cried. I couldn't stay long. I walked back into Seth's room. I accidentally woke Rebecca up. I picked her up and laid her down in my lap. "Mama. Is grandpa Pat going to see Barnaby (their old cat that died)." She asked. "I don't know baby." I replied "I want to see him." She said. I picked her up and took her to pats room. "Are you ready." The nurse asked getting ready to turn off the life support." As ready as I'll ever be." I said. Jen came in. We sat down and held his hand. That night he died holding my hand.

Rest In Peace
Patrick Brown
November 25 1988-March 25 2024
Age 36