Two moms one dad

Chapter 15

Jason's pov

My head was still absolutely killing me and I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital. I was so intensely nervous for Luke and Mike and the guys in the band to find out I tried to kill myself. What would they say? Well looks like I'm about to find out because when I looked out the window, I saw Luke park in the parking lot. Alex was asleep beside the bed. Man my head hurts. I can't believe I survived a shot to the head. There's a knock at the door and I know it's Luke. "C-Come in." He opens the door. "Thank God you're okay." He says, hugging me. I stare at the wall behind him surprised. "You ain't mad?" "Mad? Why would I be mad?" "I... I don't know." I say, looking away. "You're my best friend, man." "I... I... You're mine too." I couldn't fight back crying. "I can't believe I almost killed myself." I say, burying my head in my hands. "I'm such a frickin' idiot!" "You aren't an idiot! You were depressed. Miranda doesn't hate you." "Wait... How'd you know?" "Um I was up here when you were in a coma. I left the day you woke up to check on the boys and Caroline and that's when Alex called me." Oh. "I feel like a fucking idiot." "Why?" "I don't know." The door opens and Ruth-Anne walks in. "Oh hey Luke." She said waving and setting her purse down. "Ruth.... I... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean.... For anything to even happen between me and Alex.... It just.... I'm so sorry... I broke you two up." She sighs. "I'm not mad, Jason. The heart wants what the heart wants. I just want Alex to be happy. And.... She's happy with you." "I feel horrible." She hugs me. "Don't. You're a good man. Even if you don't believe it, you are. You've got such a kind heart." Wow.

*Later*

Miranda's pov

I rushed to the hospital from school. I got to dad's room and heard singing. I opened the door and saw Luke playing guitar and dad singing. "Oh Tennessee River and a mountain man, we get together anytime we can... Oh Tennessee River and a mountain man, we play together in mother nature's band." I smile. "DAD!" I cry, rushing over and hugging him. "Oh hey honey, how was school?" "Boring. I'd have much rather been here with you." He smiles. "I've got the best daddy ever." "And I've got the most amazing daughter ever."

*A few days later*

We go back home. Finally dad could come home. Luckily Luke cleaned up the blood. I was nauseous just thinking about it. He had to take it slow.

Jason's pov

I'm super dizzy when I walk. "You've got to take some medication in the morning for your head." Alex had been talking this whole time but I couldn't pay attention. "Hold on. I can't think. What have you been saying?" I say, putting a hand on the wall, dizzy. "I said I was going to run some errands today if you don't need me and that Miranda would be at school and that you have to take medication for your head." "I'm having trouble processing anything anyone says." I say, worried. I feel her hand on my back and she helps me sit on the couch. "That's what the meds will help with." She says. "Can you understand me?" "I.... I sorta. Man my head hurts." "Oh I'm so worried about you." She says. Man I feel bad that she's so worried about me. Miranda came downstairs. "Is everything ready for school tomorrow?" Alex asks, looking up. I don't hear what Miranda says. Either that or my brain just doesn't process it like when Alex was talking earlier. I've got some severe head problems from everything. I hope it doesn't take long to go away. "I definitely should stay. You're not well enough to be on your own." I can't even walk like a normal person. How the heck is this going to affect my musical career? Suddenly I heard Miranda scream, "Daddy!" I jump in surprise and glance over my shoulder. "I was calling you. Are you alright?" "I.... My head's just hurting.... I'm not sure.... What's wrong with it." I say worried. I don't hear when people are talking to me. It's not a hearing issue. I knew she was calling me but for some reason, I didn't know. "What's wrong with me?" I shakily whisper. I feel her hug me. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." I shakily say, hugging her back. "For what dad?" At least I understood that. "Just for everything." I say. "I'm going to get started on dinner." Alex says, looking extremely worried.

Miranda's pov

Mama gives me a look. I follow her to the kitchen. "Don't leave his side. I don't know if he's out of the woods or not." Worry fills me as I glance back at my dazed and distant father. Mama hugs me. "I'm scared mama. What if something is really wrong with him?" "Call me if he starts acting worse." She says. I worriedly walk back out. "Dad how's your head?" I ask, putting a hand on his arm. He jolts like he didn't know I was here. "Oh uh hey." "Can you hear me, daddy?" "I.... Uh.... Sometimes." "How's your head doing?" "It hurts like crazy." I'm so worried about him. "Come on. Maybe you should lay down and rest." He doesn't respond. I don't think he heard me. I gently hold his hand and tug on it. "What's going on?" "You should rest. I'll get you up when dinner is ready." "Oh. Okay." I help him to his bed. He was super wobbly. I hug him tight. "Get some rest, daddy. I love you." "I... I love ya too." At least he heard that. I turn off the light and crack the door. I'm worried to leave him. I stay in close proximity to the door and check on him every few minutes. He was sleeping. But I'm just so worried.