Make A Wish

Chapter 26

Jason's pov

"Dad!" I wake up disoriented then Kim and Theo slam into me. "Hey guys." I say, a little groggy from just waking up. "We were so worried." "Aw guys I'm okay." I say sitting up. My leg hurts like a motherfucker though. I can't believe wat happened. I go to Instagram to post that I'm okay because I'm sure the fans were wondering. I really hope my fans got out okay. I'm worried. "How's Michelle doing?" I ask. "I.. I don't know. I haven't talked to her. I call her up. "Hey." "You okay?" She was really scared last time I saw her. "Yeah. Just... A little freaked. I've never been in that situation before." "Me either." "How's your leg?" "It hurts but I'll live." Sierra leaves the room for whatever reason. I get off the phone and turn on the news. Thankfully there were no deaths in the earthquakes. Just injuries and building damage. "That's a relief." I whisper. Sierra walks in with the doctor. "Do you need any pain medication for your leg?" He asks. "If you can give me something that doesn't make me loopy or tired, yeah." I say. "I'll be right back." "How long do you think it'll be before you can tour again?" Theo asks. "Hell I'll be back out tomorrow night. Nothing is gonna stop this asphalt cowboy." Sierra looks worried. "I'm fine." I say patting her hand. "It hurts a little but not enough to where I can't walk." The doctor comes back and gives me a bottle of prescription pain pills. "Thanks doc." "Is it wise for him to walk around on his leg?" Sierra asks. "No. Stay off it for at least a week." Shit. "No dice doc. I got shows to do." He sighs. "You have to rest your leg. You've got torn ligaments." "I'm fine. I'm not missing shows." I call Mike up. "Everyone ready to go back out on tour?" "Whoa? You are? But your leg-" "I got pain meds. I'm cool." "Alright. If you're up to par, I'll call the guys." "Thanks." "Sir, I highly recommend you take a week off. Otherwise you could do serious damage to-" "What part of I'm fine don't you understand!" I snap annoyed. I stand up. "See. I can stand and walk around. I'm fine. I'm going to the show in Tennessee and nothing is gonna stop me!"

*The next day*

I strum to the tune of asphalt cowboy while waiting to go onstage. Michelle was singing her heart out. She's got such a beautiful voice. I feel a hard tug on my shoulder but when I look back, nobody is there. I'm confused. "Don't go." A wavery voice whispers in my ear. What the heck? I shrug it off, chalking it up to excitement. Theo walks backstage. "Dad are you sure you're okay?" I smile. "Are you letting your mama's worrying get to you." "She's pacing back and forth. Like you're doing." I stop walking. "I always do that before shows. What's wrong with your mom?" "She's worried about you." "I'm fine. Tell her I'm fine." They announce me to stage. "Gotta go!"