Love Against the Odds

Chapter Fifteen

Nate

The ambulance arrived and took Rayne, she was not conscience. I called her parents on the way to the hospital. I had no idea what I was going to find when I got the hospital, all I knew in my heart was she just had to be ok. I was not lying when I told her I could not go on without her!

I ran into the emergency room and was taken to Rayne’s room. She still had blood her face and was starting to bruise. A nurse came in the room to tell me they were running tests to see what injuries she had suffered. I felt like the room was spinning and I would collapse at any moment but I had to keep myself together, she needs me right now! I took her hand and told her how much I loved her. How much I needed her in my life and how much I needed her to heal. She didn’t respond to me at all which sent a sharp pain through the middle of my chest. Not knowing what else to do I bowed my head and prayed. 

The doctor came in after what seemed like days and said Rayne had a concussion and was also in a comatose state at this time. She also had a broken wrist. Her brain had suffered some trauma and had basically shut down some areas to allow it to heal. She would be in the hospital until she woke up and tests showed she was out danger.  While I was processing all of this information I saw a lady run into the room in a waitress uniform. She introduced herself as a co-worker of Rayne’s named Penny. She asked what happened and I just told her about the fall, not about what caused her distress that led to the fall. I could not ever begin to think about processing that information at this time! 

Once Rayne was moved to a room her parents showed up. I called because I needed to tell them but I was not ready to see Jim Finn at this time!  Seeing his face made me just want to punch him for ever causing tears to come to Rayne’s face! I am positive the look in my eyes made him squirm because I could not hide my anger. I wanted to confront him but did not want to do it under these circumstances with Rayne’s mom in the room. And I did not want to do anything to upset Rayne.

Rayne

I can hear my parents talking to Nate but I am unable to speak. I don’t what is happening I just know I have a terrible headache and I am so mad at my dad right now I don’t want him near me. 

Before long I drift off into a sleep, probably from medication, and everyone left my room. After a while I look up and see a man standing next to me, it is the spirit I have seen a couple times that does not appear to be connected to anyone. 

“Who are you?” I ask surprised I could speak

“Hello Rayne, I am Sequoia Rain.” He replied “most just call me Coya.”

“Sequoia Rain? What kind of a name is that?” I asked

“Well I was born Douglas Fuller but that is not a good name when you become a holistic healer. So I changed my name after I got my degree.”

“That makes sense I guess. Why are here?” I asked

“I am your biological father Rayne.” He said

“What? My father is Jim Finn.”  

“No, the man who raised you, who loves you and is so very proud of you is Jim Finn. The man who provided his DNA is me.” Coya said “ I did not know you existed until I died 2 years ago.” 

“I don’t understand.”  I said as none of this was making sense to me.

Coya sat down and started to explain. “ 24 years ago your mom came to a medical conference in Utah. That is where we met. She was interested in my oils and herbs and started asking questions. We hit it off and started talking. She was in a bad place in her life because she had recently learned her husband was having an affair. I was a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on. We never planned to be more than friends but we fell in love. We got together at medical conferences. After 2 years she came to conference to tell me her husband had decided he is willing to do anything to mend their broken marriage. And being he was her first love she wanted to give their marriage a second chance as well. I was sad to lose her but I wanted her to be happy. So we parted friends and I never heard from again. When I died I learned I had an offspring.” 

“Both of my parents had affairs?” I said to more to myself “So why are you coming to me now? And does my mom know I am your daughter? 

“I heard about your art show and wanted to be there. I was a painter so I am guessing this talent came from me.” Coya  said “And after hearing the bomb Nate’s mom dropped on you recently I thought maybe knowing about your parentage might give you some peace of mind. In regards to your mom knowing,  I feel she does. I spell Rain R A Y N E. “ 

“Oh my word, we are not related!” I squealed “I need to tell Nate!” 

“You can’t yet Rayne, you are still in a coma.” 

“How can I get out?” I asked Coya

“You need to rest to let your brain heal. Nate will be here when you wake up. He hasn’t left you side for very long yet.” Coya said “He really loves you and is not going to leave you! As a matter of fact he is with you now. Squeeze your right hand, he is holding it now and talking to you.” 

I squeezed and felt his warmth in my hand. Oh Nate I am so sorry I cannot talk to you and tell you how sorry I am that I got so upset and fell. 

I focused back on Coya. “Did you love my mom?”

“I certainly did Rayne! I didn’t want to let her go but her happiness was all I ever wanted for her so I never tried to contact her after she went home from the conference.” Coya said with some sadness in his voice.  “I know wish I had as then I may have known about you.”

“Please visit me again.” I said “I would like to learn more about your life. But for now I need to focus on healing and getting back to my Nate.”