Split Lives

Chapter 18

~Jennifer~

Myself, Angelica, other doctors and surgeons are working hard to try and revive Azura, as we're doing everything we can a nurse comes running in with the 2 bags off Tyra and gives them to Angelica, just then one of the surgeons said "we've been at this for over 15 minutes now, we have to call it off now, she's dead" but I refuse to give up "no, we're not giving up so easy, we can do this" I say with determination of bringing Azura back to life, the doctor who was using the defib on Azura pauses what he was doing then turned to me "I've been shocking her for at least 10 minutes, possibly longer, we have to call it" but I'm not giving in so easy I will make sure one hell of a fight is put up before admitting defeat "you won't stop until I say unless you want to lose your jobs, am I clear?" I say making sure these remember exactly who the boss of this hospital is "crystal clear boss, come on guys" the other surgeon says, just then Angelica comes over and gives me the bags of blood "here's 2 pints, hopefully it'll bring her back" I'm glad I have Angelica as my partner in this hospital, I can always rely on her to do what has to be done.

I change the empty blood bags for the full ones while Angelica takes over from the doctor who was using the defib and we all carry back on with trying to revive Azura.

~Oliver~

After hearing the news on Azura from Jennifer, Marcus left obviously beyond upset so I decided to find him, to let him know I'm there for him. As I walk outside I see Marcus leaning on his motorbike so I walk over, the closer I get I can see something in his hand, it weren't until I reached him I seen he was smoking "since when do you smoke?" I ask Marcus gesturing to the cigarette "since my best friend is going to die" came the reply "you don't know that dude" "don't I? You heard my mom, she's practically dead already on the table" clearly upset, but he's trying to hide his emotions "they're trying their best to revive her now" I reply not knowing how to make Marcus not as frustrated and upset as he is "EXACTLY!" he exclaims "it's hopeless, better start planning her funeral and Dylan's, I'll kill him for killing AJ" he says while smoking, I'm one of them the glass is half full guys so in this situation I'm trying to see the good side that Azura is a fighter so I believe that they will revive her "there's still hope" "how? You heard my mom, she's flatlined meaning she's dead" he snaps back "They're still fighting and working hard to bring her back. The fight she put up, I'm not going to lose hope, and you shouldn't either" I say patting his shoulder as I stand next to him "she's dead on the operating table, I don't want her gone, I want her to stay" Marcus says looking beyond depressed at the fact that poor Azura isn't in a good state "they'll bring her back, I want her to stay too, so does Ty, she's donating 2 pints of blood just so she gets a chance to get her to stay with us. Dude, have faith in Azura" Marcus then sighs "I guess you're right, thanks man" "of course I am, don't sweat it Marc. Let's go back to the relative room, wait for your mom to update us there" Marcus puts his cigarette out "ok man" he sighs then we both go back into the hospital.

We arrived into the waiting room to see Tyra sitting there waiting for us "there you guys are, I was wondering where you 2 wandered off to" Marcus and I sit down "I needed a bit of air, Tyra nods to let us know she heard Marcus but not wanting to push too much. We started talking, then Jennifer came in "I've got some good news and some bad news" she begins, wanting to try and lift spirits I ask for the good news "what's the good news Mrs. B?" Tyra quickly jumps in "please tell us" Jennifer smiles "thanks to the blood dear Tyra gave us, we were able to revive Az...I mean Crystal" Marcus was now stunned "wow! Thanks for saving her" I nudge Marcus playfully "see? I told you to have faith" "That's great news" Tyra adds, just then Marcus hugged Tyra "Thank you" Marcus says gratefully, Jennifer stands there and smiles "your mom done the work, I just gave blood" a very humble Tyra answers hugging Marcus back "yes but it helped save her" Jennifer adds, Marcus let go of Tyra and had a serious look on his face "so what's the bad news?" Marcus asks looking at his mom  "well the surgery had to be postponed until the blood delivery arrive, so she on life support at the minute" Marcus looks at his mom "is that it? She's on life support while you wait for the blood delivery?" Jennifer shook her head then sighed "what else is there?" Marcus asked as the worry started to show on his face "remember the left eye that got slashed over?" Marcus and I both nod "how could we not? The cut was right from a bit above her eyebrow right down to her cheekbone by the top of her nose, it was an awful sight the entire thing " I replied "well they'll be a permant scar there and she'll be totally blind in that eye" "what?" Marcus asked shocked if I'm honest thought that really doesn't surprise, I'd of been more shocked if she said everything was fine with it "I'm sorry son, the main thing is we brought her back to life, and the blood shouldn't take too long to arrive" Jennifer said getting to Marcus's level "how much longer until she is done so I can see her?" Marcus asked standing up "the blood shouldn't take too long, we've got her in a room in ICU whilst waiting for the blood. You can go and see her, but I've got Angela with her to look after her whilst we wait" "thanks mom, I'm going to see her now" "I'm coming with you" I call out, I had forgotten that sweet Tyra was with us until I hear "me too" we looked at Tyra "great" Marcus says then turns to look at his mom "what room is she in mom?" Jennifer smiles in ICU, room 5" "thanks mom" "no problem, I'm going to be coming to check on her soon" "bye Mrs. Benson" Tyra says shyly "in a bit Mrs. B" I say then Marcus says "see you when you come to check on her, thanks mom, love you" as we all start to walk to the door "love you too son" Jennifer replies as we all walk out the relatives room Jennifer went one way and we went the other.