Last_Mami-Bambi

I Wish So Bad to Apologize (2 of 5)

Jacob woke up late. It was about 3 pm. He'd originally woken up at about 5 in the morning because he wasn't feeling well, but he ran some cold water on his face and he felt better. Then he woke up again at 9 am. This time he felt ok, but he was depressed. In his head he thought about his negligence to Adym, causing him to end up in the hospital. He also thought more about his brother, his biological mother, his foster father, and even his ex, Loren, had popped into his mind. Jacob cried, ate his feelings, and had on and off naps. Until 3 pm.

After about 30 minutes of being awake, but just laying in bed, Jacob finally got up. He took a shower, tried to look good, and lighten his mood. He put on all white -a white pair of skinny jeans, white t-shirt, white Adidas, and a white flower crown- , some cologne, and listened to a couple Beyoncé songs to feel better. Jacob had a few errands to run, so he figured he'd better get out fast. He just needed to call the hospital first.

Jacob had put the number in his phone a while back, but updated the contact number first since it was old. After that, he called the hospital, trying to get in touch with Imani. (hospital voices are in italics)

You've reached the California Hospital Medical Center, this is Diana speaking. How can I help you?

Hello, I'm Jacob. Can you connect me with a new patient of yours?

It depends. What is his name?

Adym Alyxander Yorba. He was just admitted the other day.

Ok, and do you know what for?

Yes. He had a severe heart attack, high blood pressure, and he was crying blood.

Woah. I hope he's alright.

That's why I called. To make sure he's ok.

Alright. Let me look for him in the database. Do you know his date of birth?

I'm so sorry, I forgot. But I do know it's in June. June of 1996.

That's good enough. His residence.

I'm not too sure on that either. I've never really paid attention.

Ok. It's just gonna be a little harder to find him. Do you know when his last visit was though?

Yes. January 8th, 2014. He'd slipped on some ice on my porch and broke his arm.

Yeah. Gotta be careful with ice. I can speak from experience because the same thing happened to me when I was about 6. ... Alright. You are looking for Adym Yorba, 420 Memory Lane Los Angles, California. Born on June 24, 1996. And he was admitted for severe blood pressure, unconsciousness, heart attack symptoms, and shot blood vessels of the eyes. Or extreme symptoms of stress, and an overworked lacrimal apparatus.

Yeah. That sounds right.

Ok. Apparently he was last classified in Critical Condition. He had morbid symptoms, or symptoms of being dead, but after hydration, relaxation techniques, and regaining consciousness he was somewhat alive. He's scheduled to have his eye surgery in about a day, and is currently on a minor version of life support.

Jacob began to tear up. Jacob felt as if it was all his fault, and didn't want to deal. But he managed to say: Wow. I didn't realize how bad it was.

Yeah. He seems like he's just makin' it. And according to the nurses, he won't be able to visit for about 3 more days, so. But he can receive messages from one of the doctors or from me.

Thanks. Can I speak to Imani?

Sure.

Hello, this is Imani. How can I help you?

Hi. This is Jacob.

Hi Jacob. How are you?

Not so good. I just learned more about Adym.

Oh. Well, don't worry too much, he'll be fine in a few days. In fact he's more aware of his surroundings. He can't really recall what happened the night before last, but he didn't show signs of memory loss.

You don't know how good that is to hear.

Yeah,.. and Adym is doing just fine. He still needs to prepare for his sur-

What does he need to do?

He needs to first do a pre surgery eye exam, a test with the anesthesia, saline drops, and then we can do the surgery.

Thank you so much. When is the soonest I can see him?

In at least -

Then his phone began to beep like the doctor had hung up.

"He- Hello. Hello. Helloo-oo, is anyone their?"

Jacob didn't hear anyone's voice. After holding the phone up to his hear in shock, he let the phone wriggle out of his hand. He wanted to cry, but nothing could come out. He couldn't even force any tears out.

Jacob sat apathetically for a few minutes. Then he began to call everyone to say sorry. He dialed his biological mother first, amazed he still had her number from his first phone. The phone began to ring, but no one answered. He tried calling again, but still, no one answered. He tried a third time, but no one answered.

Jacob then tried to call his father. He didn't get an answer the first time he called, but didn't sweat it because he was old. Jacob waited a few minutes, but didn't get a call back. Jacob called his dad a few more times, but still no answer. He tried again, to no prevail. Jacob got frustrated, and tried a call another time. And still got no answer.

After that he tried Adym's brother. He ended up with no answer after a desperate 4 calls. The same with Adym's mother and father.

Jacob called again to his mother. After 6 rings, a voice answered delightfully:

"Hello."

"Hi, ..... Mom?" Jacob started, "It's me, Jacob."