Ch 21

Bleep, bleep, bleep.

All the eyes were on the monitor and everyone was holding their breath hoping and praying for a miracle.  This one is going to need it for sure.  They have worked so hard and much longer that it was possibly allowed.  They were a determined team and something had kept them going.  They just couldn’t give up on her for some unknown reason.  Or was it the strong will of Dr Jones that kept them going no one knows!!! 

Come on, come on honey.  Come on, you can make it, you can make it.   Sandy was wringing her hands and Betty was looking stunned so was everyone.

Come on, come on, come on.  You have got to get back to us.  Come on.  You have a lot to live for, that’s it, that’s it.

The monitor started to come back.  Bleep, bleep, bleep, and this time it was bursting with life.  The lines were very strong and the monitor was definitely making a noise that made everyone in the room jump with joy. The whole room erupted with cheers and loud screams and whistles.

Bette started coughing and moving her head and making some noise.  She was reaching out to remove the air mask off her face.  She wanted to say something but she couldn’t and her arm was aching.

Nurse Sandy came round near her and helped her to take the mask off.

Sandy:  Welcome back.  That’s it.  That’s it honey.  Come on stay with us.  Breathe.  Yeah that’s all you need to do.  Breathe for us Bette. Oh god that is wonderful. That is so great.     

Bette:  Where, where am I?

Her voice was very faint and very low.  She wanted to lift her head but she couldn’t.

Sandy:  Don’t move please.  You are safe.  You are going to be alright.

Dr Jones:  Hello there Bette.  I am Dr Jones.  You gave us quite a fright here lady.  We are so glad that you are back with us.  Welcome back.

Bette:  Thank you, thank you Dr.

Bette was trying so hard to open her eyes but she couldn’t, they were feeling so heavy and her head was aching.

Dr Jones:  You are welcome Bette.  Just relax.  You don’t have to move or say anything.  I am going to put you back to sleep for your own good.  So don’t worry we are going to take a good care of you.  I promise you that.