Chapter 46
T.K P.O.V
The last time we saw Eddie was over a year ago. The last time we talked was almost 7 months ago. We stand around Eddie's bed. Seeing him like that is hard...tubes everywhere...coming out of his mouth, chest, stomach, between his legs and out of his knee...his right arm is in a loop. His leg is lying on a pillow.
Buck: he looks so....
Carlos: helpless? *whispers*
T.K: he looks so pale...it's so unreal...
Buck: he will make it am I right?...
Carlos: i Hope so...
T.K: guys come on. Of course he will make it. He's a fighter. He fought in a war for our country. He believed in you guys to get healthy again so we will believe in him as well. It's just a hard fight. The only thing I can't believe is why was he in this ditch for so long.
Carlos: my theory is that they didn't have the chance to evacuate because they were attacked. I don't know. *sighs*
Buck: *sits down next to the bed and takes his hand* Eddie hey, you hear me? We all are here. Waiting for you to wake up. We believe in you.
T.K: i have some cards. You wanna play?
Buck: sure *laughs*
We play a few different card games before Carlos gets us some food from the cafeteria.
Eddie P.O.V
I hear voices around me. Familiar voices but this can't be true. They can't be here. I'm still in Afghanistan. They can't be here. Here with me. Or am I dead? The last thing I know is the crash....the crash with our helicopter and the attack...I...know that I was in a ditch....for a few days...I try to get up but I can't move. I feel like I'm in some sort of cage. Am I dead? Am i really dead? It feels so weird but I kind of get some feeling back. I can hear their voices clearly now.
T.K: so Buck did you have such a crazy shift like I did? It was crazy *laughs*
Buck: yes i really thought the world is going crazy
Carlos: i just had a boring shift yesterday *laughs* a few cars which parked at the wrong place, two robberies.
Buck: i had the luck that our night was quiet almost completely
T.K: no we had a pretty quiet day but a rough night. It's just *laughs* weird you know and it still feels surreal. Being out of school, working as a probationary firefighter
Carlos: and police officer *laughs*
Buck: of course. One question Carlos. When you are out of probation, where you want to go?
Carlos: maybe murder commission.
T.K: really? *looks at him* thought you want to do the same like your dad?
Carlos: no murder commission is way more interesting.
Buck: that's true
T.K: but then we don't see each other on calls *pretends to cry*
Carlos: awww I'm sorry babe *Laughs*
Buck: when does your shift starts?
Carlos: in about 1 1/2 hours.
I can hear them. It's definetly Carlos, T.K and Buck. Gosh it's been so long since I heard them and saw them. The last 7 months we all weren't able to stay in contact because of everything what happened. I slowly open my eyes. I can see them. Sitting at a table in my room. Playing cards. Suddenly a huge pain goes all through my body. I can't localize it, I start to cough. I can't breathe.
Carlos: guys, guys something is going on.
Buck: Eddie! Eddie oh my gosh *grabs his hand* hey I'm here. Calm down. Calm down. Don't panic. It's okay. It's okay
T.K: I'll get a doctor *rushes out of the room*
Buck: Eddie look at me. *looks into his eyes* don't breathe against the tube. It's helping you to breathe. You're alright. You're safe.
Dr.Cruz: Mr.Diaz *stands next to Buck*
I look at Buck. Straight into his eyes. I slowly calm down. Buck talks to me. The doctor stands next to him.
Dr.Cruz: just continue with it. You're really helping him.
Buck: okay that's good. Stay calm. You're not alone.
Dr.Cruz: explain him what happened. He seems calm around you.
Buck: Eddie you're at the LA County. This doctor is here to help
Dr.Cruz: okay Eddie I'm Dr.Cruz. I'll put the tube out of your throat now. This will be unpleasant but I'll hurry
I cough after he put it out. My throat feels sore but I can breathe better.
Eddie: *looks into the worried faces and stops at Bucks eyes* hey *whispers*
T.K: Hey. *smiles softly*
Buck: you're back *smiles*
Eddie: what's wrong with me?...I...I need to go back...my team needs me...My team *stops talking* my team is... *his eyes fill with tears*
Buck: Hey hey hey. Eddie. Look at me. You're safe. I promise.
T.K: I'll leave you guys alone. If you need something text me
Buck: i will.
Carlos: bye Eddie *smiles softly* we will talk tomorrow.
I just stare into Bucks eyes. I...
Dr.Cruz: okay if you need something push the button. I have shift the whole night. Maybe you could stay here over night?
Buck: i just need to text my girlfriend that she needs to take care of the kids. I guess it's fine. *smiles softly*
Eddie: *starts crying as the doctor leaves* they are all dead...
Buck: *sits down on the edge of the bed and hugs him as good as possible* hey shhh. It's fine. I'm here for you *kisses his head* you're not alone.
Eddie: I...I... *cries*
Buck: i know it's hard but you need to calm down. *looks at him* I'll help you to go through all of this. You helped me years ago. You helped me with everything now it's my turn. You're my best friend and I'll never leave you alone. I'll call my captain and stay with you.
Eddie: how bad is it? *sobs*
Buck: you will be fine.
Eddie: how bad? *sighs* it hurts pretty bad...
Buck: three gun Shot wounds, they hit your lungs, your kidney and your knee. They took out your right kidney, fixed your knee and lung. As well they fixed your dislocated shoulder and broken collarbone with this loop. Light concussion and some bad infections but you will be fine. That's what counts
Eddie: will I be able to walk again? How bad is the knee damage? *looks at him* the look in your eyes says that it's pretty bad...
Buck: broken knee cap, your ligaments are torn and your Meniskus ripped. Just a long way of healing.
Eddie: *takes a deep breath* I...
Taylor: *knocks on the door and puts a head in* hey. Can we come in for a few minutes?
I look away from Bucks eyes. I focused them the whole time while talking. Now I see Claire and Tyler. Oh my gosh they are so tall and they are walking. I try to smile but it doesn't work that well. After one hour Taylor drives back home. Buck is staying with me tonight. I can't stay alone.