“Jess its mum open your eyes” Tina said jumping up after seeing Jess’s hand move
“Come on Jess don’t be selfish open your eyes” Tina smiled watching Jess slowly open her eyes
Tina stroked Jess’s cheek
“Hey you” Tina smiled kissing her forehead “Don’t try to talk, I’m going to go get the doctor to take the tube out okay” Tina could see the panic in Jess’s eyes “It’ okay I’ll be right back I promise”
The doctor followed Tina back in the room
“Okay Jess on the count of 3…1…2…3 that’s it well done…don’t try to talk just get your breath back” The doctor smiled handing Jess a drink of water. Jess swallowed it scrunching her face.
“Ow”
“Jess if I’d to ask you how much pain you are in between 1-10 what would you say?” The doctor asked
“8”
“Ok I’ll just get you something for that”
“Carmen?” Jess asked looking at Tina
“She’s just at home don’t worry she’s fine I promise” Tina said stroking Jess’s face again “Lisa’s at home too everyone is fine”
“Kirsty and Lindsay?”
“Both dead but don’t worry about that”
“I think I’m going to be sick” Jess said
The doctor handed Jess a sick bowl
Tina took her phone out and quickly sent a text to Bette.
20 minutes later Bette appeared at Jess’s room tears in her eyes.
“Don’t you start, she’s just stopped” Jess said rolling her eyes
“Leave me alone i miss you and your cheek” Bette smiled kissing Jess on the head “How you feeling?”
“Sore” Jess admitted “Did you see Carmen on your travels? How’s my sister?”
“Lisa is furious I wouldn’t let her come to see you, she’s still in pain and needs to rest” Bette explained
“Carmen?” Jess asked again
“Is at ours, she’s struggling to get her head around all of this and she’s upset your laying here instead of her” Bette explained. She figured being honest with Jess was the best way.
“Does she know she’s awake now?” Tina asked
“Yes, she just needs a little time” Bette sighed
“Time for what?” Jess asked “I don’t understand”
“Well you proposed to her Jess and then went unconscious” Bette explained
Jess closed her eyes and rubbed her forehead “Please tell me that’s a joke”
“No” Tina said
“Oh great” Jess sighed
“You don’t want to marry her?” Bette asked
“Hardly a romantic proposal…but why isn’t she here?”
“She’s just a little freaked out” Bette answered
“Freaked out about what?” Jess snapped “I need her here!”
“Excuse me sorry… you shouldn’t be getting upset can you just relax please” The doctor warned
“Can you just leave me on my own for a while please” Jess asked
“Jess please” Tina pleaded
“Mum please I just need me time” Jess said