The last laugh
All the way to the hospital, my mind kept wondering. What could have happened? Jacob was resting when I left. What caused the change? I ran all the way to his room, just to stop dead in my tracks.
" Dear God, no, I cried out loud. " Fallen to my knees, a nurse came over and helped me to a chair.
"Mrs. Gallo, he's not dead. He's sleeping. The doctor will be right in."
"Mrs. Gallo, I am Dr. Trend. We put your husband in an induced coma. Yes, we had to remove a piece of the skull. That will allow the brain to swell and reduce the pressure. Time will tell what the outcome will be. The next 48 hours are the most critical. He is young and strong. That is a plus on his side."
I called Lisa, letting her know what the doctor said.
"Can you take Kat for a few days? I want to st
