The Gift Of Love

3) A Day In The Life

Morgan POV

8:40 am.

I woke up feeling groggy from crying so much last night. I remember falling asleep next to Charlie but he wasn't there. He probably got up earlier.  I had an outfit on that iv'e worn for the past two days, and I was getting a little stinky. Rubbing my eyes I stood up in Dr. Fleming's office. It was nice, with light gray walls and a clean wooden desk by the window. There were plants everywhere,  most of which were fake. I walked out making my way to the waiting room. There Charlie was sound asleep on a big chair. I decided not to wake him and text him later. I wanted to go home, clean up, and see Garver. So, I make my way toward the exit while texting Jack.

          Good morning, I just wanted to let you know I left the hospital to go home and get cleaned up. Text me if you need anything and i'll be there as soon as possible.

I forgot that I hadn't taken my car to the hospital, so I had to take the bus. The bus ride felt long. I watched as cars passed by taking in the scenery. After a while, the bus slowed to a stop, my stop. I got off and walked about a block and a half to my phone. I listened to music on the way there. I got home, unlocked the door, yelled for my mom. 

"Heya Mom! Where are you?"

"Good Morning. I'm in the kitchen sweetie, you hungry" she yelled back. 

"Starving" I said dropping my bag and heading for the delicious smells. She looked at me with a smiled.

"You didn't text me last night hon. I figured you were still at the hospital with Katie but please text me next time okay?"  she looked a little worried.

"okay mom, sorry" I grabbed a piece of toast and the plate that was given to me. Making  my way to the counter she asked "How was it? Is Katie back home now?"

Trying to hold my emotions back I said, " No mom, she's umm.. she's in a coma." I shove eggs in my mouth before I can cry. 

"Oh honey, I'm so sorry." she scooped me into a warm hug. I hugged her back tears streaming down my face.

"Maybe just for now can we not talk about it" I asked.

"Of course."

Once I finished my breakfast I went to my room and flopped onto my bed. Two text messages just came in. One from Jack and one from Garver.

Jack: Ok, thank you so much for being so supportive. I'll text you with updates if I ever get them. 

Garver: Hey, wanna hang out, maybe take your mind off Katie for a while? It's fine if not, I just miss you and never want to see you sad.

Sitting on my bed against the wall, I look at Garver's text for a long time. Was it bad if I said I didn't want to think about Katie? I want to be a good friend, but it was really hard these last few days worrying so much about her. I replied to his text first:

Me: Of course. I miss you so much, let me get changed and we can meet at the park. I'll text you when I leave. 

I stood up looking around my room. Normally I would FaceTime Katie and pick my outfit with her, but... I can't. I pick up jeans and a black Van Halen shirt from my "clothes chair" ( I keep like most of my wardrobe on this chair instead of in my dresser). On my way to the bathroom I grab a towel. When I get in the shower the water is hot and steaming. I run my fingers through my hair to work in the conditioner. After about 20 minutes, I step out onto the furry mat outside the shower, and wipe myself until dry. Slipping on my clothes, I check my phone. 10:00 am. SHIT. I forgot to text Charlie. I assumed Jack told him but just to be safe I texted him anyway.

Me: Good morning, Jack may have told you already, but I went home, figured it wouldn't hurt to get cleaned up while we wait for Katie to wake up.

I almost immediately regretted what I had just said. That was probably a huge soft spot for Charlie and for me. I watched the small text bubbles appear and disappear until finally I got an "ok". That was definitely the wrong thing to say. Feeling regretful, I put on my favorite beanie and grabbed my bag. Down the hallway, stairs and into the kitchen was my coffee that I had forgotten to drink. I put it in the microwave for a minute and went to the couch. As the coffee heated up, instagram kept me busy. BEEEEEEP! Oh gosh, that was the same sound I had heard in the hospital room. The memory haunted me because that could have been the most scary moment in my life. I grabbed the coffee setting it down quickly from the heat. Note to self: Grab it by the handle next time! Once I did, I went back over to the couch to watch some T.V. before I left. Now 30 minutes later it was almost 11:00. I texted Garver saying I was leaving. 

" Mom! I'm leaving to hang out with Garver at the park ok?! I'll text you when i'm coming back!" I yelled.

"Ok, have fun and be safe" she yelled back. 

"yup" I mumbled.

I was going to drive but realized the park was so close I didn't even need to. Walking was just fine and easier because it didn't require looking for parking.

When I got there, I looked around for Garver. No luck. I started to head to the benches to wait, but a voice called out after me.

"Over here!" There he was, looking cute as always. We walked towards each other and hugged. He lightly kissed me on the cheek blushing. "Iv'e missed you Mo" That was a nickname he gave me a while back before we even started dating. I used to hate it when he called me that, but now I didn't mind it. We walked around the park, got ice cream and talked. We were sitting on a bench when Garver had to go. 

"Can we do this tomorrow too if I don't have to go to the hospital with Katie?" I asked 

"Of course, I had a great time today and would never mind doing it again" He smiled and kissed me on the cheek. We said goodbye and parted ways.

I got home about 15 minuets later. Sitting on my bed finally, I got a text. It was from Charlie in all caps.

Charlie: YOU HAVE TO GET TO THE HOSPITAL RIGHT NOW!! I'LL EXPLAIN EVERYTHING WHEN YOU GET HERE!

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A/N: I love writing this story! It's really fun, and I have one person to thank for this. She is my best friend and an awesome writer. Her user name is XDearConnorHansenX. Go check out her books if your a DEH fan! I'll hopefully publish another chapter this week. Until next time peeps!