Come Back to me:Short Story by Candice Terry Read Free Book Online Page A

“I’m not sure. I know your mother and father are coming though.”  Then she patted my hand and walked out with a quick “press the button if you need anything.” I knew I wouldn’t because I could already feel myself slipping away again. My last thought before being pulled under was “God, I hope I can hold her soon.”
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Twenty-one: AnaLe e
     
    The plane landed and we quickly made our way outside where a military truck awaited us.
    I glanced over at Mrs. Broadson, but she quickly looked away. I didn’t like this at all. I had a feeling the trip had something to do with Jayse. Maybe some kind of memorial thing …I wasn’t sure. But I was positive I was about to feel a lot of heartache.
     
    After an uncomfortable ride, we stopped at what looked like a hospital. Two soldiers stepped out of the vehicle, helping us with our bags and escorted us in. We stopped at a desk where a younger looking nurse was sitting, typing away.
     
    “May I help you?”  The nurse asked while still looking at the computer screen.
     
    “Yes mam. I am Jayse Broadson’s mother.”
     
    The nurse immediately stopped typing, giving us a glance then rushed off. When she returned an older man was with her dressed in a white coat. He introduced himself as Dr.Rhombashi and asked to speak to Mrs.Broadson alone for a moment. I was left standing with Jayse’s dad.
    He had aged in the past three years more so than  normal. The loss of his two children had taken a toll on him but he was still the gentlest man I knew…besides his son.
     
    “Mr. Broadson? What’s going on? Why am I here?” I pressed.
     
    He sighed.” Because you are a part of this family and there is nowhere else we would rather you be. Jayse would want you here and I want you to know no matter what happens today, Jayse loves you." Then he looked away, unwilling to give any more of an answer than that.
    It brought tears to my eyes to hear they still considered me family, even after all that happened. I suddenly didn’t care why we were here. I was just happy they wanted me to come.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Twenty-Two: Jayse
     
    My medication had been put on pause earlier so I would be fully alert when my parents arrived. I was anxious to see them, even more so to see if AnaLee was with them. I could see her smile so perfectly in mind that she could have been standing in front of me. I wanted to touch her. My voice was still messed up but I could whisper words without it hurting so badly. Doctor Rombashi told me yesterday it would take another three to six months of recovering for me to be back to normal. It didn’t matter to me if it took the next five years as long as I had Ana by my side.
    My bed was tilted so I could be in a sitting position while visiting with my parents. My muscles were still weak from the lack of use and I had to have help when moving. Therapy was horrible. My legs were still sore from yesterday and I looked close to what I did in middle school. Tall and thin. My weight had dropped over the years but was slowly rising and I was able to eat for the first time yesterday without it all coming back up .
    I was scribbling out questions I wanted answered on my notepad when I heard crying.
    My mother was standing in the doorway with a hand over her mouth. She was crying so hard her shoulders shook.
    I whispered as loud as I could.” Mom.” then smiled.
    She rushed across the room and wrapped her arms around my neck. “Oh my baby boy. I’ve missed you so much. “
    My mother swayed back in fourth with me then let go. Her eyes took in every one of my features before she kissed my forehead.
    Nurse Mandy entered the room with tears in her own eyes. “So it is your son?”
    My mother nodded proudly. “Yes mam, this is my son. Thank you for bringing him back to me.”
    Mandy smiled and nodded before leaving the room.
     
    “They wanted me to come in first to make sure it wasn’t another