Because of Chivalry

Chapter One

Daton Farefall sat quietly in the waiting room. To look at him you would have thought him the most relaxed person in the world. Daton was anything but relaxed. Years of military training had taught him how to school his features and stay in control. His outward appearance was calm but inside he was panicked. 

His thoughts were racing and he began thinking out loud. "How did this happen? How did a camping trip turn into this nightmare?"

Moments later a doctor walked into the room. He spotted Daton and the smile on his face quickly vanished. 

"When doctors give looks like that they do not have good news. Just tell me Doc. Give it to me straight."

"Your wife is in a coma. We have no answers as to why right now. All we know is that her body is trying to fight for life."

Daton stood there listening but not really hearing. The words the doctor were saying swam around in his head until he thought he would be sick. He shook his head and closed his eyes. Once he found his voice he looked at the doctor again. 

"Can I see her?"

"Yes. She is in ICU Room 7. I assume you will be staying here with her?"

All Daton could do was nod his head.

"Very well. I will have a nurse bring a cot into the room for you to sleep on. Now follow me."

When they got to Chivalry's room the doctor turned to leave but Daton wanted some assurance. He placed his hand on the doctor's shoulder. 

"Doc I..."

The doctor stopped him. "I know what you are going to say Mr. Farefall. All I can say is that your wife is in good hands. We will do everything we can to help her. In the mean time just be there for her and pray. Prayer always helps."

Daton stood and watched the doctor move away. The doctor's words had shocked him speechless. No one had mentioned prayer or God to him in a long time and for good reasons too.

He sighed and told himself to ignore the doctor's words. He had more important things to worry about. He turned and went to his wife's side.