One Chance

Chapter 25 Part 2 The End

We reach the hospital early next morning. Mark insisted on driving the whole way back. As soon as we reach the hospital,I find that my dad has been shifted to a patient room from the ICU and rush there. I find my mom lying by his bedside while holding my dad's hand. Amanda's parents are seated close by and they get up and hug us as soon as they spot us.

In order to not wake my mom up, we all slowly walk out of the room to talk. As soon as we are outside I ask Amanda's parents about my dad's condition. " My mom told me he had a heart attack. Is he going to be okay?"

Amanda's mom holds my hand and says," he'll be fine. He did have a heart attack but he survived. He needs to take it slow from now on. He needs to rest for a couple of weeks and should make a full recovery. Don't worry we will keep checking in on him. The worst has passed."

I finally let out my breathe I didn't know I was holding and relax a little. Amanda comes and gives me a side hug and reassuring smile.

I head inside the room while Amanda's parents go to check on other patients and I ask Amanda to take Mark home since he drove all through the night and I could see he is tired but doesn't want to leave us alone. After some insistence and convincing Amanda and Mark agree to go to our house to get some rest. They finally leave after Amanda tells me repeatedly to call her if anything happens. After I assure her that I will and that I'll be okay she leaves with Mark.

I go inside the room and sit beside my room. I look at my parents and the tears start to arrive but I try to not let them fall. I put my hand gently on my mom's , which is holding my dad's hand and smile looking at them. My mind runs through all our memories. My parents are people who love like it's the best thing in the world. They always were there supporting me no matter what I do in life. I still remember the days my dad taught me how to ride a bicycle or a car(though this was scary in the beginning for the both of us) . They were at every graduation, event cheering me on, no matter how busy they were. My dad always cheers me up no matter what happens, and my mom always knows what to say. I can never imagine my life without them, it's a huge reason why I never even think of leaving my hometown.

My parents need me as much as I need them. We've always been close, to a point where we've never spent more than a week apart. I cannot imagine my life without them and to think I almost lost my dad makes me want to cry but I know I have to be strong for my mom and for my dad.

As I am lost in my thoughts i almost don't notice my mom waking up. She looks at me and immediately gives me a hug. " You are here sweetie. Your Dad is okay. They said he'll make a full recovery. I am so relieved." She says before letting me go.

" I am glad too mom. Aunt Cindy told me he'll be fine as long as rests for a while. Don't worry I'll take care of everything. I'm here for you mom. I always will be. " As soon as these words came out from my mouth, I hugged my mom and cried silently. My mom patted me in a comforting way that only she can do.

After some time, my dad woke up and as soon as he saw me the smile on his face made me smile. " Hey kiddo, it's nice to see your beautiful face as soon as I wake up. I am so proud of you. There's no way I was leaving you and your mom. "

" Dad, there's no way I'm letting you go. And I give him a quick hug and kiss on the cheek. " I say before we both smile.

The three of us chat for a while and after the doctor says that my dad's condition looks good, we all relax. My mom insists on me going home and I agree reluctantly. Aunt Cindy drives me home and I find Mark sleeping on our couch and go check on Amanda who is asleep too. Feeling tired physically and mentally I lie down on my bed and sleep at once.

I wake up a few hours later and when I check my phone there are a few calls and texts from Toby. I send him a text that my dad's okay and don't really say much else. I really don't feel like calling him at the moment. I take a shower, get dressed and walk out, but leave my phone in my room.