JASON POV
It's been a week since Tara slipped into her coma. And i have been at her side most of the time. School has been a whole trash hole. Tyler's death was a blow while some were still suprised at how Tara survived the crash.
I remember seeing the car that awful night. The front part of the car split into two on impact with the tree. The damage had ruined the engine beyond recognition.
Whatever miracle saved Tara, i was grateful for it even though she wasnt really of much use right now. I tried my best to spend quality time with Chloe but things weren't just the same
Anymore. And once again she understood.
I walked slowly as i made my way to the hospital. It was a distance, but i was willing to walk rather than drive. I dreaded going there but i had to be strong for her right now. Especially with her birthday coming up in four days. We had joked about it and made plans. She was finally going to be legal🔞. She was planning on getting dead drunk that day with her brothers and without parental approval of course. And her great plans for the say thwarted just because someone thought it would be cool to drive drunk. I had respect for the dead but Tyler irritated me in both life and death.
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"Any good news?" i asked Natalie. She had been skipping school an awful lot to spent more time with Tara. She was the pure opposite of her normal self with an extra ounce of misery. Sometimes she slept over at the hospital. Tara's family especially her mom were always at the hospital and if i were to be correct, she was probably getting lunch right now.
"Still no improvement" she replied. I was greatful she had Talon. I never knew he could be so sweet. He was the only one that has been able to make Natalie laugh or smile. "What if she never wakes up"
Adrenaline washed through my veins as she asked that question. I know she meant well but i couldnt bring my self to believe that Natalie of all people was about giving up on Tara. " its been just a week Nat. We cant start concluding that. I didn't expect that from you"
"I dont mean it like that. Its just that she escaped death with a close shave. The doctor said there was an 80 percent chance that she may never wake up. Or if she does, she will not be the Tara we know anymore" i knew there was truth in her words .
"Jason. i didnt know you were still coming today. You were later than usual."
I hadn't realised Mrs Jones was back in the room. I could only manage a smile. A week had changed her too. She wore shaggy clothes and didnt even atempt makeup. I dont remember the last time she went home.
"I needed some fresh air"
"We all do. But you especially need to stop blaming yourself. There's no way you could have known that Tyler would pick her up or hit her. You have to let the guilt go and hope she'll come back to us. Safe and complete"
I didn't know how or what prompted me. I needed a hug and i just leaned forward and grabbed her. I hugged her till she couldn't breath and until i had shed every single drop of tear that i'd been holding in.
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When i woke up from my short nap in the corner of the room, the room was filled with Tara's whole family plus Natalie. I wondered sometimes if the room being crowded bothered Tara since she was a little claustrophobic. If she bothered she didnt show it. They all seemed to be chatting happily and i wondered if I had missed a memo
"Oh he's awake" Natalie said her old bubbling self while the rest of the room turned to look at me.
"Did i miss something😦😦" i was truly confused.
" you missed the doctor. The swelling's gone down complety. She's expected to wake up any day now. " Mr Jones was almost in tears as he explained.
Quickly i rushed to her side.
" she's a strong girl. She will make it"