A Little Sane

Chapter 117

Jerome was still in a panicked state as he paced the floor in the waiting room at the hospital. The other people in the room watched him terrified. The memories of two hours ago came running through his mind. Him running into the hospital holding her. The screaming for help. The death threats. He could still see the mortified look on everyone's face. His breath was hard. It was leaving his body. He noticed a mom holding her child close as she stared at him with fear. He shook his head. He knew if he didn't sit down and try to calm down he was going to pass out. Lee walked in the room with Jim Gordon behind her. Jerome instantly drew his gun and aimed it. Jim put his hand in the air.

"Jerome... I'm just here to talk.."

Everyone could still see Jerome's undeniable panicked state. Jerome looked at Lee with dark eyes. He kept his gun on Jim.

"What are they doing to her?! It's been hours! What's going on?!"

Lee slowly walked over to Jerome. Gasps filled the room. People were terrified for her. She slowly placed her hand on his wrist and he lowered the gun. She gave him a sympathetic look.

"She's still in surgery.. she will be done soon.. She seems to be doing well at this point."

Jim stepped forward. 

"Jerome.. what happened.."

Jerome shook his head and backed away. He felt it was his fault because he left the room.

"It's my fault... I-I shouldn't have left the room.. I left for not even a minute to get her some water.. and.. I came back just a moment after she had stabbed herself.. I-.."

Jerome's phone rang and he grabbed it annoyed. He answered the phone.

"Jeremiah.. no.. she's still in surgery.. they don't know anything yet.."

He hung up the phone and turned back to Jim and Lee.

"You'll let me see her right..?"

Lee nodded gently. She placed her hand on his arm.

"Of course you can see her. Lord knows what you'll do if we don't let you."

Jim motioned towards the door. He was trying not to step on Jerome's nerves, but he thought it would be best to move Jerome to a different area so the other citizens wouldn't be so afraid.

"Jerome... we need to move you somewhere else.. you're making everyone terrified."

Jerome let out a small chuckle. He looked around at all the people.

"Oh they have nothing to worry about. As long as she lives."

Jim narrowed his eyes. He stepped forward.

"Jerome.. don't threaten this innocent people. I'll have to arrest you."

Jerome's maniacal laugh filled the room.

"Oh, it's not a threat Jimbo. It's a promise. If she dies, I will kill every single person in this Goddamn city!"

Jim stepped forward again. His expression was firm. He motioned towards the door once again.

"You better move your ass before I arrest you and you don't get to see her. Now Jerome!"

Jerome huffed and headed out the door. A slight sense of relief washed over the other citizens. Jerome paced around a small check up room for what seemed another hour. Finally there was a knock on the wall. He jumped. Lee gave him a sad smile. Jerome stood inches from her within two second.

"Is she..?"

Lee could see the pain and anguish in his eyes. She shook her head no.

"She pulled through surgery.. it was a failed suicide attempt.."