A Little Sane

Chapter 124

Mercedes walked into an empty hospital room. She sighed as she looked around. She noticed a piece of paper lying on the pillow. The very familiar chicken scratch was written on it.

I did try to find you, but then I stopped and thought to myself that maybe you needed some time to yourself.. I was crowding you after you did something because of me.. I know I was pushing, being annoying and making you feel worse.. So I just went for a walk to give you some time to just breathe. I'll be back soon. 

Mercedes couldn't help but smile slightly when she sighed and read the last sentence. 

I love you so much.. and I'm so sorry.. 

A soft knock landed on the door. Mercedes turned to see Lee.

"I see you have returned.. I'll go get some of my supplies to just do an hourly check on your condition. I'll be right back."

Mercedes nodded with a smile. She was feeling a little better after she let out her pain. She set on the edge of the hospital bed with a book. A few minutes later, footsteps stopped just as they entered the room. Jerome smiled at seeing the familiar activity of his wife reading a book. After a few moments she lifted her gaze. Jerome stood nervous. A genuine, loving smile fell on her lips. She placed the book down. Jerome slowly walked towards her and then stopped. His sad eyes were apologizing a thousand times without one single movement of his lips. She gave him a reassuring smile and nodded as if she understood and was telling him it's okay. Jerome stood in front of her nervous. He finally parted his lips to speak.

"If it's okay with you... I came up with something that might make you feel a little better while I was on the walk.."

Mercedes tilted her head and looked curious. She grabbed her dry erase board and marker.

"Did you? Oww now I'm curious! You have to show me!"

She smiled when she turned the board around to face him. Jerome laughed and held his hand out. Mercedes set the board on the bed and let Jerome stand her up. 

"I just thought we could dance for a little bit."

Mercedes instantly shook her head no and broken noises left her mouth. She was halfway jokingly protesting and was tired. Jerome laughed and swung her arms from side to side jokingly. He pulled her close.

"Come on... we haven't danced together in so long.." 

Mercedes shrugged her shoulders showing that she still wasn't sure. Jerome gave her a smile.

"I have a small three song playlist for you... Come on.."

Jerome jokingly poked her cheek.

 "I made a playlist during my walk."

Mercedes couldn't help her smile. A broken up sigh left her throat. She nodded and mouth okay. Jerome set the playlist to start. Lee walked towards Mercedes' room when she found Jim doing the same thing. They made it to the doorway and stopped. Jerome and Mercedes didn't notice them. Jim whispered.

"Lee what's going on?"

"Uh.. no idea.."

Mercedes instantly froze when the first song started. She looked at Jerome shocked as a tear slowly ran down her cheek. Jerome smiled and pulled her closer. Mercedes couldn't stop staring into his eyes. Jerome sang along with the song as he swayed them back in forth. He stared at her with the most genuine loving look. 

Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to beTake my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you