(DISCONTINUED) New Family

Chapter 23- Life and Death part 2

'Its going to be a long night..'

Rileys p.o.v:
Waiting...its one of the hardest things to do, and when your waiting to know if the person you love is going to live or not, its endless. Its been 6 hours...6 hours simce Chase was rushed for live saving surgery..6 hours since I was told he was still alive. I slept for the first 4 hours, but after I awoke from a nightmare, Ive been wide awake. Jay has not left my side once. 51 are have been in and out, some leaving due to family back home. Its around 9 o'clock at night, everyone had returned and there is still no sign of any news. Im about to get up to ask a nurse when I see Dr Rhodes and Will walkimg towards us. Everyone stands, desperate for news. (Me, Will, Kelly, Rhodes)

"Hes alive, he had some bleeding which we fixed and that should heal in a few weeks. The ICP monitor went in and he is currently critical, but stable in the ICU. Obviously hell staying sedated untill we know more about his head injury" Rhodes says, looking around, but at me mostly. Everyone sighs with relief. I step forwards and hugs Connor. "Thank you Connor, soo much" "Your welcome, Im just going to check hes setteles, Ill be back in a few minutes and you can come see him." I nod and he walks off, I notice Kelly follow him.

Kellys p.o.v:
I walk down the corridor after Rhodes. "Dr Rhodes.." He stops and turns around. "I know weve had issues in the past, but thank you..you saved Herman, helped save Clarke and now Chase..so thanks you" I say, meaning everyword. "Your welcome Kelly, and the past is in the past" We nod and split up, I head back to the others.

Rileys p.o.v:
A few minute later, Connor returns and leads me and Jay towards Chases room. We stop outside so that I can ready myself. I take a deep breath and walk inside. I look to Chase, he looks so pale and broken. There're are wires and tubes everywhere, even though I know what they are for they still scare me. My eyes tear up and my legs give way, and for the 2nd time that day I find myself being caught by the arms of my bestfriend. He sit me down in the chair next to Chases bed and hugs me tightly.

After about 10 minutes I gather up enough courage to go and tell everyone that they should go home and sleep as they have shift in a few hours. I promise to call or message them as soon as we hear anything. I walk back to Chases room and sit down. I hold his and dont let go. I find myself falling asleep. I hear the door open and see Connor walking in. He check on Chase one more time and hands me a blanket. "Thanks" "Im staying here tonight, incase he needs me, plus im too tired to drive" He laughs the last bit. We both fall asleep soon after.

Im woken by someone gently shaking me. "Riley.." I look up to see its Jay. I look over to check on Chase before turning my attention back to Jay. He holds up 2 bags. "I brought you a change of clothes and wash kit becasue I know you wont be leaving anytime soon and some food. Go and get changed and then we can eat." I hug him to thank him and walk diwn the corridor to the bathrooms. I change and freshen up before returning to Chases room. "See thats better now eat up" Jay says handing me the other bag. I open it to reveal burger, fries and a milkshake from my favourite cafe. "Thank you Jay" I say laughing and tucking in. An hour later Jay has to leave for work, but he promises me he's stop by later that day.

So I sit next to Chases bed and hold his hand. I silently pray that he gets better, that he'll wake up. The next few minutes all happened so fast. His machines and monitors all started going crazy. Doctors and Nurses flooded into the room and I was ushered out. "Let I wanna stay" I half scream. "Miss please wait out here"
I stand outside his room in tears, watching the man I love being revived for the 2nd time in 24hours. They shock him twice before they get him back. They unhook him from the vent and manually breath him whilst rushing him out and down the corridor. "What going on!!??" I shout wanting some answers. Will walks out and over to me. He holds my arms to support me as Im hysterically crying again. "Chases intercranial pressure imcreased and the swelling on his brain has gotten worse so theyve rushed him into surgery..Riley he might not wake up and even if he does he might not be the Chases you once know..You need to prepare yourself..." My mind and body freezes as I take in what hes just said. My body goes weak and I end up on the floor. I cant breath and my eyes are like fountains of tears. Will kneels next to me and hugs me tightly. I whisper.."I never told him I love him...I wanted to talk to him last night but then all this happend..what if I never get to tell him??!" I ask Will. I guess he doesnt really know what to say because he just hugs my tighter.