Christina

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I lie in bed, breathing almost normally at this point, barely any sign that I've been sick with a deadly virus for the past month. I have been lying awake for about an hour, itching for the first time in weeks to get out of this place, when the door swings open. "Hi Ms. Cimorelli. We've noticed your breathing rates have been better on the monitor. How are you feeling?"

"I'm feeling much better," I say restlessly.

"Okay, that's great news! We are just going to do a test on your breathing, which we have already done on your sister, and if you both are negative, you will be cleared to go home today."

"That's great! How long do they take?" I ask a little too enthusiastically

"About an hour, Ms. Cimorelli."

"Okay..." I trail off. Suddenly I'm DYING to get out. Even an hour feels like forever.

The nurse attaches an odd mask-thing to my mouth and tells me to breathe deeply. I do as she says, then she takes the mask, placing it on the counter. She then asks me to pull down the covers. I shiver as the air touches my legs. The nurse gently lifts up my gown, exposing my underwear, legs and now very large stomach. She places her hand on the latter, telling me to take a few deep breathes again. We stay in this slightly uncomfortable, awkward position for about 5 minutes, and I sigh in relief when she finally lifts up her hands and pulls down my white hospital gown.

"Okay, Ms. Cimorelli, it's seeming very hopeful for you. I'll be back in a in hour with the news." The nurse leaves the room and I lie in the hospital bed for what seems like forever. But the hour is over eventually and the door opens again. "Hi, Ms. Cimorelli, I have good news, both you and your baby are doing well, and you are eligible to be released. Good luck and I assume we will be seeing you very soon for the delivery of your child."

I squeal, then clutch my throat in pain.

"Not quite ready for that eh?" The nurse grins at my excitement.

"I guess not," I say sheepishly.

"Alrighty, I'll leave and you can go ahead and get changed. The clothes you came here in were washed and are in those drawers."

"Thanks," I say gratefully. As soon as she leaves the room, I leap up and go over to the drawer, throwing on my clothes, and ignoring the slight dizziness in my head. It's normal, probably, after being in bed for weeks.

I swing open the door, still pulling on my white Adidas shoes over my socks.

I follow the signs leading me to the waiting room and breathe deeply before swinging open the door and walking into somewhere besides my hospital room. It feels so good to be out after an entire month!! I see Amy by the desk and run towards her, having not seen her since I first came here. "Ames," is all I can say before I can engulf her tiny body in my arms. I feel wetness soaking into my shirt and hear her sobbing as well. We hold each other like this for a few minutes until I finally compose myself and turn to see the clerk staring at me. As soon as I see her she looks away quickly and ignores us. After a few minutes of waiting we are released and informed that Katherine has already been called and is coming to pick us up.

We wait outside, shivering in the chilly morning air until I see Katherine's car. "Kathy, over here," Amy calls, her voice still little hoarse.

Katherine's face visibly lights up inside the car as she sees us and immediately parks in front of where we are standing. Before she can even get out of the car, tears are streaming down her face and suddenly, I am a mess again. Amy and I both fall into Katherine's arms and hold her tight. "I am so happy to see you, Kath."

"I'm so happy to see you too, Chrissy. I missed you both so much."

After we reunite for a little, we get into the car because Amy and I are very eager get home. I am also very excited to see Nick, my husband. I miss him so, so much.

On the way home though, Kath explains Lisa's situation and the mood turns somber. I am so worried about her. I don't know what to do. It's hard- because I feel hopeless. And I can't do anything to change the outcome. Suddenly, I'm crying again and this time, it's not out of happiness.

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At home, though I am so worried about Lisa, I stay strong for Nick.

Nick. I'm so happy to see him and it's clear he is too. Amy and I reunite ourselves with everyone and we have a good cry together. Now the only one missing is Lisa. And Chad, mentally at least.

At night, I fall asleep in bed, with Nick next to me, finally feeling okay again. Amy and I survived, now we just have to pray our hardest that Lisa will too, wherever she is.

HEY GUYS, HERE'S A LONGER AND HOPEFULLY BETTER CHAPTER. HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT. CHRIS AND AMY ARE HOME! NOW THE FAMILY CAN FOCUS ALL THEIR ENERGY ON LISA. WHERE IS SHE? IS SHE ALRIGHT  IS SHE DEAD? GUESS YOU'LL FIND OUT SOON 😉 PLEASE VOTE AND COMMENT. STAY SAFE KIDS ✌🏻 ❤️

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