CHAPTER 39

LUCY

I am shivering, hungry and so uncomfortable on this thin piece of bedding she put me on. I haven’t seen her since she laughed in my face and walked out. I am not sure how long it has been but I don’t see her feeding me any time soon. 

My stomach doesn’t feel too good and my back is killing me. I still can’t figure out what she wants from me. I still want to know if Adam is okay and it is killing me inside. All I saw was blood before she put the bag over my head. I can’t imagine what Travis is going through right now. I just hope he called my parents but knowing him he probably immediately called them. 

So much is going through my mind that it is so hard to sleep. I am so exhausted but also so uncomfortable. I wish she would just give me a pillow or something but I know I am not going to be given a good time here. I just hope they find me sooner rather than later. 

I heard footsteps outside the door and I jumped because I haven’t heard anything since she left. The door starts slowly opening and I quickly close my eyes so she thinks I am asleep. I hear her walk in and sit something on the ground before closing the door again. I open one eye to make sure she is gone and I realize she is gone. 

I sit up and scoot to the end of the bedding and see that she gave me a tray of food. It isn’t much and it does not look appealing at all. It looks like something they give prisoners and I gag at the sight. But, I decided to eat it because I need something I feel weak and it is better than not eating at all. 

It takes me a minute to eat this food she gave me but I eventually got it all down. Finally having something on my stomach makes it easier to get somewhat comfortable. I curl up on the bed and try to shut my eyes. The only thing I can think of as I fall asleep is being in their arms again. 

TRAVIS

Both of Lucy’s parents took turns checking on Adam because the hospital has a policy that only one person can be in the ICU at a time. They both had the same reaction to seeing him and were crying when they left his room. 

Her mom slows her crying and asks, “Do you need anything honey?”

“No, not really. I mean a new change of clothes would be nice!”

Her dad chuckles, “I think we can manage that! Is there anything you want specifically?”

I hand them our house key, “To be honest I want some comfy clothes. In our bedroom in my dresser in front of the bed in the bottom drawer are some sweatpants and in the second drawer are some t-shirts. Any of them will work and I have a hoodie hanging on the rack near the door. I just need out of these clothes. Oh also, uh, I have some boxers in the top drawer. Please and thank you!”

She smiles, “We will go get them right quick and bring them back so you can change. Do you have anything to take a shower with?”

“No, if you want to grab some of my things out of the bathroom that would be very sweet of you guys!”

She grabs my hand, “Like we said we will do anything we can to help. Let us go get this stuff and maybe you can get some decent sleep tonight.”

“Thank you both! But, uh, please don’t go in our closet. I don’t need you two seeing anything and Lucy would be so embarrassed if she found out you two went in our closet.”

They both laugh and her mom says, “Good to know. Bathroom and dresser that is it we got it. We will be back soon.”

I wave bye to them as they get back on the elevator. I walk back into Adam’s room and grab his hand as I sit next to him. As much as I just want to crawl in this bed with him I don’t want to hurt him. I might see if we can give him a sponge bath in the morning to at least get some of the blood that is still there off. 

About 45 minutes go by and my phone rings. It is her parents telling me they are back with my stuff. I tell them I will be down in a minute and hang up the phone. I sit up and give Adam a kiss on the check before walking out of the room. I walk to the elevator and make my way down to the lobby. 

Her mom is waiting for me in the lobby and we meet each other in the middle. She pulls me in for a hug and just holds me. 

She speaks first, “I promise you, Travis, we are not mad or upset with you in any way. We will all work together to get her back. We will be back tomorrow and can talk more about what we need to do next. Go get a shower and change into those clothes and please try and get some sleep.”

“Yes ma’am I will! Thank you for everything and don’t ever forget how much I love you both!”

She smiles, “We love you too, son!”

I wave bye to her as I watch her exit through the automatic doors. I grab my duffle bag and make my way back to the elevator. I get back to Adam’s room and he still looks the same. I put my bag down on the chair and walked back to the nurses station and I noticed there were different nurses than I have seen today.

“Good evening ladies, I am with Adam in room 503 and I was wondering if I could get a cot to sleep in tonight?”

The blonde speaks up, “Yes sir we can get that for you and a fresh blanket! Is there anything else you may need tonight?”

“No ma’am. I am going to take a quick shower. So, just bring it in the room any time. Thank you both!”

They both nod and I turn around and walk back to the room. I grab my bathroom stuff and head into the bathroom. I lock the door behind me before turning on the shower. I take my clothes off and get in. This is the first time in a very long time that I am showering by myself and I don’t know how to feel about it. I immediately just start crying and all I can feel is how I have let them both down. I was supposed to protect them and I couldn’t even do that right. 

I let the water wash over me before I wash myself and let all my feelings out here. I finish up my shower and grab the towel to dry myself off. I put my clean clothes on and gather myself before walking back in his room. I open the door and I notice my cot has been made and Adam is still just lying there. 

I can’t wait until the time that he wakes up. I need him more than ever to help me find her.