Without You Here - Sequel to Stay Near, Jai Waetford fan-fic

Chapter 3 - Its more than just a switch

I went from happy to sad all in one sentence. I can't lose my dad, I won't lose my dad.

"Charlie we have to! Do you think I want to either!?" My mum yelled at me through tears.

"Make them make him better!" I scream.

"It doesn't work like that, come on or we will be late." She hushes. "They are expecting us at 3."

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I walked into the dull hospital. Everything is grey and boring, I feel so sorry for the people that have to stay here. We went up the elevator and into the right ward to see my dad lying in the bed with tubes everywhere, closed eyes, no smile. Tears rushed to my eyes. They still had his heart beat, why can't they keep it going?

"He is still alive, keep him alive." I instructed the nurse.

"I'm sorry there is nothing we can do, it's too late, take your time." She said and walked away.

It's too late.

You have to do it.

Just turn it off.

Everything will be ok.

I tell myself. But I know that everything is now going to change.

"Do you want to do it? Or do you want me to do it?" My mum asks.

"I want to do it please." I said, but I just stood still.

"Come on, so we can go home." Home. That's where I want to be.

I walk up slowly, unsure if this is the right decision, but then I know it's the only decision. I stand a foot away from the machine by the bed. I take his hand. "Goodbye dad." I smile and let a tear drop from my cheek to my arm. I feel a faint squeeze on my hand. He can hear me. "Dad!?" I squeal. Nothing. Just as I am about to flick the switch, my mum speaks.

"You know apparently when they are in this state, they can hear you." She says.

"I know." I whisper. "I'm so sorry dad." I feel another faint squeeze. Then I flick the switch.

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A/N:

I hope you like it so far! Sorry about the small chapters, I'm really busy, but MESSAGE ME because again, I love talking to people :) x