4) William Price

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Charlie's POV

I was at the hospital all day except for lunch. Across the street there was a little deli that I went to around 1:00. Jack said he'd keep me posted if anything happened. I walked there since it was so close. It was nice to feel the breeze on my face while I walked. There were no other building on the side of the street the hospital was on, but on the other side, there were many little shops and restaurants. It reminded me of the streets of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I had never really been on this side of town. Once I got to the shop I ate my lunch quickly and walked back. Jack and I sat in the waiting room, looking for something to do. Dr. Fleming came out of a room with a clipboard in hand. Her and Jack exchanged glances, she then went back to her office. Jack turned to me telling me that he'd be right back. He always tries to find an excuse to see her, even though we all know they're "a thing". I sit there in silence watching people walk by. Katie has been in her coma for about a day, but it feels like it's been an eternity. Shortly after, Jack came back with a slightly worried look on his face. I immediately stood up asking him what was wrong. Before he responded he took me to Dr. Fleming's office.

"Charlie, i'm afraid Katie has another sickness that hasn't been helpful for her to wake up. There is good news though." Jack didn't look to concerned, though from that comment it couldn't be good.

"What is it Jack, will she be like this for longer?" I asked confused.

He looked at Dr.Fleming as she nodded her head "Well not necessarily, she has stage four diabetes. Since we hadn't even known about it, it got worse, and that is partly why she's in a coma."

"Why didn't we see this sooner?!" I started to get more upset than sad.

"I don't know Charlie, but now that we know, we gave her medicine that could wake her up in less than two days!"

"That's so great." I tried to sound cool, but my heart was beating so fast it was hard to control my excitement. I knew that nothing happened yet, so I wanted to hold off the celebration.

Katie's POV

Black. Memories. It's all I can see. My eyes are closed and I can't open them. Everything in my body doesn't work except my mind. I hear them, my family, but I can't tell them I know what they say. Iv'e heard my dad, Morgan, and Charlie's voices all scattered through the time iv'e been like this. Sometimes I get scared, like someone in coming for me and them. William. He finds his way into my thoughts more often now. What does he want? Who knows or cares. Maybe it's nothing, maybe it's something. I like to focus on Charlie's voice instead. The way he talks in here gives me chills. Soft but loud enough to hear. Morgan used to be in here often, I don't know where she went. There is no time in this darkness. I will never be able to tell how much time has past before I died. Am I even dead, or is this just a dream? The last thing I remember is a sharp pain in my chest and stomach. A beep. Lights out from that point on. I miss the light, seeing my best friend and boyfriend.
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William. Why is he following me? LEAVE ME ALONE! I feel unsafe. But is there anything to even be afraid of? What would he do if i'm already dead? My dad! Flashes of memories swallow my mind. No please don't hurt him! I need to tell my dad somehow that I feel uneasy about Uncle Will. I fight so hard to get something out of my mouth but there's no use...

Jack's POV

After I told Charlie the news, I go home to take a quick shower and clean up. At home the first thing I see is the little collage of pictures Katie had put on her door. There were pictures of me, Morgan, and Charlie. Some of her singing at the station (probably taken by Charlie or Fred). I miss that smile. Hopefully with the new treatment she will wake up sooner. After my trip home I go by a small coffee shop. All the adrenaline and things i've felt in the past week has made me so tired. I refused to sleep for too long so I could make sure that Katie stays stable. I smell the warm, cinnamon like smell coming from the big cup I received. For the first time in a log while, I sit back in my chair and relax. I study the coffee shop while taking small sips careful not to burn my tongue. Once I finished, I drive back to the hospital with soft music in the background. Of course, it's Katie's favorite song. I hum along trying to feel as connected to her as possible.
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Back in the hospital, I walk through the halls making my way directly to Katie's room. On my way, I see Jessica walk by. She quickly tells me Katies conditions. No motion but stable. I sit in the chair tilting my head back to look at the ceiling. It's a typical one with many white square panels. I notice a small heart at the corner of the room closest to Katie. Although it's small, it gives me hope. After a while of sitting there, observing, I hear a faint groan. I immediately look over to Katie. Her expression is blank but her mouth is moving ever so slightly. My heart starts to race. What is happening? I wonder. Then again, this time she manages to say something. "William"  I run over to her, my palm gently stroking her face. I whisper "William what honey?" My eyebrows furrow trying to understand why she said that. The only William I know is my brother. I haven't talked to him in years, and I'm surprised Katie remembered. I quickly recover from my thoughts and press the button to call the nurses near the bedside table. A lady picks up. I can only force out two words.
"She spoke" I say in almost a whisper.

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