Lexi POV
“Hey… want some company?” Ella whispers gently from the doorway.
“Yeah sure.” I nod in response, smiling at her warmly.
She takes a seat across from me and we both sit in silence for a moment, only the beeping of the machines disturbing the peace.
“The doctor said he is healing a little more today. Our Austin is strong. He will pull through.” Ella comments reassuringly.
“I hope so.” I answer, leaning back into my chair and staring at his face again.
Ella looks at me carefully for a moment before straightening herself up.
“Okay so now it’s time to stop feeling sorry for yourself.” she states clearly, an air of authority tingeing her stern voice.
I almost choke on my own saliva as I register the words she is saying to me.
“Excuse me!?” I utter out in indignation. “
