Guarded heart

CHAPTER 2. Taken to hospital

LISA'S POV

"Okay Lisa, it seems you only got a broken leg with some minor cuts and bruises. So we will remove the neck brace now before getting your leg in a cast. But we want to monitor you for a few hours just to make sure you don't have concussion" Dr waters says.

"Thanks, Can I see Summer now" I ask.

"We will move you round to a room in a minute, we also have a PC Walker asking after you although he said you might Only know him by the name Chris" Dr Waters says.

"Yes that's okay" I say.

"Okay we will let him know your happy to see him once you have been moved through to cubicles" Dr waters says.

"Thankyou" I say.

"Your welcome" Dr waters says then leaves.

"Okay Lisa, let's get this leg casted up for you" The nurse says. She already told me she was called Jenny when I arrived.

"Okay" I say.

"By the way, I just heard that your parents and brothers have also arrived. As soon as the cast is on I will get you moved through to cubicles, but only two people are allowed in at a time, So who would you like to see first?" Jenny asks.

"My mum and Summer" I say.

CHRIS POV

After the doctors had checked me over and had my cut stitched up, I was given the all clear. But also told I wasn't allowed to work for at least 48 hours incase of concussion because of my head. I then went to check on Nathan who had also been checked over. Other than some minor bruises he was also fine but told he was to have at least 48 hours of work just on the safe side.

"Have you heard how Lisa King is?" Nathan asks as he is putting his t-shirt back on.

"I already asked a nurse to check in and see if I could see Lisa. They say she only has a broken leg with minor bruises and cuts on her body. She is being moved through to cubicles soon and then we can see her" I say.

"Thank god for that. I know a broken leg isn't good, but I keep replaying how the car rolled with so much force. It could of been so much worse" Nathan says

"I know some how we all were lucky" I say as we walk out of the cubical and head for the waiting area.

"Nathan, Chris what's the verdict?" our Sargent asks.

"Minor bruising and cuts between us both with orders to have at least 48 hours off work as a precaution" I say

"Don't worry, I'm coming back to the station to wriite a report up as soon as I've seen Lisa to say sorry again" Nathan says.

"Yeah I will have my report all done before the day is out as well" I say.

"Okay then while you wait you can both start writing them up, I've brought the paperwork with me. We can also quickly write down your statements" He says.

"Let us at least see Lisa first" I say.

"I've just spoken with the King family and there eeger to see Lisa themselves so let's get the paperwork underway while we wait" He says.

"Okay" Nathan says.

LISA'S POV

As I'm having my cast put on I check my phone. I see the news has quickly got round to everyone since I have texts from My parents, Ryan, Sean, Hahley, Katy, Michelle even the girls at work.

I decided to just send all the girls at work a message in the group work chat.

To Kings delights group chat

Hello my lovelys, don't panic! I'm all good minus a broken leg. I won't be in today but I will be in work before the week is out just you wait and see. I might not be able to do much, but I'm sure I can sit on a chair and take people's orders.

Then I move on to my next message

To Hahley

I'm okay, just a broken leg nothing major and no this doesn't mean you can come back to work early! I only went to get milk, I didn't expect to end up in a car accident. Your still on maternity leave and that's how it staying work wise. But, it doesn't mean we can't catch up still Friday however your now driving x

I then reply to Michelle.

To Michelle

I'm okay, no need to come up the hospital I should be out in a few hours it's only a broken leg and no i didn't notice if any of the fireman where good looking and I certainly didn't ask if they were single for you! Jesus women, I was trapped in a car surrounded by men and that was the last thought in my head x

Last but least I replied to Katy

To Katy

Grapes will not be needed. I don't plan on staying over night in this place. My leg is being cast as we speak and I shall hopefully be free to go home in a few hours. I will ring you tonight but in fine x

I then thought, I should let my family know I was nearly ready to go to cucbiles. So also sent them a quick message in the family group chat.

To Family Group Chat

Cast is just being put on now. I won't be much longer so if you need a toilet break go now. They say only two at a time so I said mum and summer first. You can all argue out who is next, I've got a slight headache so can't be dealing with figuring out who next.

With that I close my eyes while the nurse finishes up.

"Are you okay Lisa?" Jenny asks.

"I've just got a slight headache probably due to the fact its been a crazy morning" I say.

"It wouldn't surprise me if you have abit of concussion. Which would cause a headache, after all you were thrown upside down and have a lovely bruises on your shoulder, arms, ribs as well as a broken leg" The nurse says.

"I will survive, I've survived way worse" I say.

"You've been through a bad accident before causing worse injury?" She asks.

"Nothing like that" I say with my eyes still closed.

PING

I open my eyes and see its Hahley.

I decided to put my phone on silent so I can rest my eyes a little more.

"Okay thats the cast all done" Jenny says.

"Thanks" I say without opening my eyes.

"I will be back in a moment with porters to transfer you to cubicle" Jenny says

"Okay" I mumble.

"Lisa are you okay?" I hear my mums frantic voice. I open my eyes to see I've now been moved and must of fallen asleep.

"I'm okay mum, I didn't realise I had fallen asleep" I say

"I'm sorry, I didn't know you were asleep. Go back to sleep of your tired" my mum says.

"Your looking more better than earlier" Summer says.

"That's because the pain relief has helped with the pain in my leg, however I've got a headache now" I say.

"What was you doing going to get milk so early?" My mum says

"I was awake and needed milk so I thought it would be a simple thing to do. I didn't expect to get into a car accident" I say.

"I know, but still half six in the morning why was you awake so early?" Summer ask.

"I woke up way before that I couldn't sleep as I was curious what the family meeting was about" I say.

"It doesn't matter now me and your dad have changed our minds anyway" My mum says

"Changed your minds about what?" I ask.

"Yeah all this has had Lisa on egg shells as you never call family meetings, now I want to know what it was as well" Summer says.

"Me and your father was going to spend a year out in Spain with Sandy and Kenny. But now we will stay to look after you" my mum says.

"Don't be daft you can still go my leg will heal in 6 weeks time. When was you going to leave?" I ask.

"In two weeks time" my mum says.

"Then you can take the first two weeks to help look after Lisa, after that me and Sean with Ryan and luke can take on the last four weeks. You should go spend a year out with my parents your love it" Summer says

"But we can't just go when Lisa needs us" My mum says

"Yes you can mum, you and dad have spent a fair few years looking after me when you should of been enjoying your retirements. Now don't go using a little broken leg as an excuse to back out otherwise, I will take Emma with me and take yours and dad's spaces in Spain for the year" I say.

"She is right you should go!" Summer says.

"I will speak with your father and we will discuss it more" My mum says.

"Okay how was Emma this morning? did she get to school on time?" I ask.

"Yes Sean rang the school and had the headteacher on the phone by 7:30am. Saying he would be bring the girls in early so he could get Dennis to preschool on time before coming here. The headteacher said to just bring all the kids in including Dennis, who could join reception class with Emma for the day and it didn't matter how early they arrived, they would take the kids in so he could come straight here. With that Sean had the kids all at school for 8:15am. Skylar and Dennis ate toast in the car on route while Beth and Josh met Sean at the school" Summer says

"What did he promise them?" I say knowing there's a but coming.

"He said the school will be receiving new sports equipment for there help" my mum says laughing

"I knew it, whenever Sean ends up speaking with the school he ends up giving them something" I say shaking my head but then regret it as it still hurts.

"Okay, I will go switch, I think your dad is coming in next" Summer says

"Okay, I can't wait to leave" I say.

"Your coming home with us today!" my mum says.

"Okay, who is getting Emma?" I ask

"I am with Ryan, he said he will come help" Summer says as she is about to leave.

CHRIS POV

After doing the paperwork and then being collard by my dad me and Nathan finally got to see Lisa. However it's 12:50pm now.

"Do you think she will forgive me?" Nathan asks as we head towards Lisa cubical.

"She is a kind hearted women, I am sure she will forgive you" I say to Nathan hoping it calms his nerves down.

"I hope so. I know it was a accident, but I was still responsible and it was me driving. I just keep replaying it in my head. Even when you were already at her car, I stood there for a moment scared to come nearer incase she wasn't breathing or something" Nathan says.

"It's all over with now, whats done is done all we can do is move forward" I say just as we reach Lisas cubicle.

"Hi Lisa, I'm PC Walker and this is PC Cole" I say looking at this petite little women who dispite being in a cast with messy Bright Red hair thrown up into a ponytail. Still looks as beautiful as she does when serving me a coffee or slice of chocolate cake in the cafe.

"I still can't believe one of my customers is a cop, who ran me off the road while I went to buy milk" Lisa says looking all serious.

"Well technically it was me who ran you off the road and I'm really sorry about that, I genuinely didn't see you coming" Nathan says

"It's okay, I know it was accident. I didn't see the police car with flashing lights until it was to late. I've always thought that road was dangerous" Lisa says.

"We were on our way to an emergency a few streets away, and as for a being a police officer, I hadn't realised I never told you that" I say.

"It's okay, how's your head and are you both okay?" Lisa asks.

"It's nothing serious we just have minor bruises and cuts, nothing compared to you" Nathan says.

"I'm glad to hear that" Lisa says

"Have they said when you can go home?" I ask.

"Once I've got a prescription ready with painkillers I'm allowed to go home, so long as I stay with someone for the few days. They reckon I've got slight concussion so shouldn't be left alone at first" Lisa says.

"I'm glad your allowed home soon. Make sure you rest, if it's okay with you I'd like to check in within the next few day to make sure your okay" Nathan says.

"There's no need for that, don't feel bad you were doing your job and it was a accident. I will heal with time and the car can be replaced, what's is important is we are still all alive to tell the tale" lisa says

"Then I shall leave you my number, if there is anything you need just message or call me day or night" I say handing over my card with my personal and work phone number.

"Thanks, but the next time your see me, I should be back at work serving you your coffee and chocolate cake slice" Lisa says.

"How do you remember my order?" I ask stunned by this.

"I just remember what the regular customer ask for. However 95% of the time people have the same days or times of the days they will show up, you have mixed days and times but I guess that's due to your job which makes sense now" Lisa says.

"Well she got you all figured out now Chris" Nathan says amused.

"I doubt that she just knows what I like to drink and my favourite dessert" I reply.

"As well as what you do for a career and that you prefer the window seat to watch what's going on outside. You will also often come in with a paper to read, if there's no paper you also like to play candy crush. Sometimes your prefer to just have a quite moment barely say two words, while other days your be a chatty customer. I can always tell which day your be chatty and non chatty as you either walk in with a haunted look in your eyes or your be smiling brightly" Lisa says

"Wow impressive" Nathan says while I look on in amazement.

"Well it seems you clearly pay attention to your customers" I say.

"Only the interesting ones over time, I pick up on the habits of people" Lisa say as if its nothing.

"Okay Lisa your prescription is done, so who will be taking you home?" A nurse asks walking in.

"My parents they went to grab some lunch with the others though" Lisa says.

"We can't let you go until they come and get you" The nurse says.

"Where did they go for lunch?" Nathan asks.

"Subway in the hospital, I will ring them in a minute" Lisa says

"It's okay, I can pop down and let them know" Nathan says while quickly hurrying off not even giving anyone a chance to reply.

"He just feels bad and wants to try do anything to help" I say.

"It's okay" Lisa says as she seems to be texting someone on her phone.

"May I check something in your phone a minute?" I ask.

"Why's that?" Lisa ask.

"To see if you stored my numbers incase you need anything" I say.

"You can store them yourself if you want, but I'm sure I won't need them, I will be fine" Lisa says handing the phone over.

"Great then I shall also send myself a text so I can also ring and check in on you if that's okay?" I ask.

"Your really be that worried?" Lisa asks looking amused.

"Yes, I will lose sleep and fret! If I don't know your okay" I say.

"Well if it will help you sleep better at night then feel free send yourself a text, but I assure you I will be fine. There's no need to worry, I have a great family who will help me these next few weeks" Lisa says.

"I don't doubt that, but for mine and Nathan's peace of mind, I'd like to know I can check in on you as well as know you have my number incase you need any help. Plus speaking as a police force even if you needed help and it being on us, anyone would be willing come offer help if it was required. We are like a family unit, that when someone is worried about anyone else we all rally together until everything is fine" I say.

"You know, I don't really get on with men right? So the last people I will ask for help would be a bloke no offence" Lisa says as I hear my phone PING

"None taken. But as long as I know, I've done everything I can to offer support then I can sleep at night peacefully" I say handing Lisa her phone back.

"If you really want to do something that can help me, then there is something" Lisa says.

"Anything you name it and I will do it" I say smiling.

"Your be able to find out everyone's names from fireman, ambulance crew to the police. I know the staff in here who treated me but, I don't know everyone else names who helped this morning at the scene and I'd like to write thankyou letters" Lisa says.

"Give me a few days and I can have it all. I can send through all the police officers names in a minute. I can tell you most the firemans names since my dad is a fire fighter and I grew up knowing most of them except the latest new recruits. But I can get there names before the day is out. As for the rest I can ask my colleagues to find out within a couple of days." I say.

" Thankyou I'd really appreciate it" Lisa says.

"Trust me everyone who attended will appreciate the letters of knowledgement as well as a update on how you are. Most the time we don't get updates and are left wondering about things" I say.

"Um Chris could I maybe ask for one more favour, please" Lisa asks looking a little nervous.

"Yeah go ahead" I say.

"Well the nurses look really busy and my mum and summer are not here could you maybe help me off the bed, then walk with me just to the toilet door over there. I'm desperate and haven't mastered the crushes yet. I'm scared, I'm going to fall and the bed is to high for me" lisa says

"Of course, hold onto my arms or shoulders and I will lift you off the bed and support your weight until you good on your good foot, how does that sound" I ask walking up the side of the bed as Lisa shuffles round on the bed so her legs are dangling off it.

Lisa takes a deep breath before saying "Okay, thanks" followed my a nervous smile

"Don't worry I won't let you fall" I say as Lisa puts her hands on my shoulders as lift her body off the bed by her waist.

Lisa moves one hand to my chest steadying herself before looking up at me and saying "I'm good thanks" with a smile. "Okay stay holding onto me and I will pass your crutches to you" I say as I slowly move my hands away from Lisas waist making sure she is steady and I can tell Lisa is more relaxed now I removed my hands from her body.

"Thanks" Lisa says again as I pass her the crutches.

"It's was nothing" I say as Lisa starts to make her way out the cubicle.

LISA'S POV

lisa you managed to touch a man and have a man touch you that you barely know without freaking out. Today maybe a bad day but you have achieved something as well I mentally tell myself as I make my way to the toilets with Chris by my side.

"I will wait outside yell if you need any help then I can get you a nurse" Chris says.

"Thanks" I say.

"It's no problem" I Chris says as I start to lose my balance but Chris quickly catches me and the crutches fall to the floor. "It's alright I won't let you fall" Chris says adjusting his arms so that one is holding my hand while the other is around my back keeping my body up right.

"Is everything okay?" a nurse asks rushing over.

"Yes please could you pass me the crutches" I ask.

"No please get Lisa a wheel chair, I think she is tired today and can practice with the crutches again later" Chris says.

"Don't worry I'm already going to get wheel chair" Some other nurse shouts over to us.

"I haven't time to wait for the Wheel chair I need the toilet" I whisper to Chris and the nurse.

"Then I shall carry you the rest of way, this nurse can help you inside the toilet while I leave and give you some privacy after I've got you into the toilet" Chris suggests.

"No just to the toilet door then you leave! I'd rather crawl than that" I say

"Do you want to get to the bathroom or not?" Chris asks.

"But you don't understand a few years back I was um" I start to say panicking.

"Attacked I know, I figured it out this morning with Summer confirming it" Chris says.

"Yeah attacked in the toilets! I don't need no bloke in the toilets with me" I say

"I will be right there and can take over from the toilet door it's literally a few steps" The female nurse says and I don't even know this lady's name.

"Okay I can live with that" I say.

"I promise your be fine" Chris says gently lifting me of my feet as I wrap one of arms around his neck as he carrys me the last little distance to the bathroom doors with the nurse already stood inside waiting to help me the last few steps.

"Thanks" I say as Chris helps me balance on my good leg as he was putting me on the floor next to the bathroom door.

"It's okay, I will wait outside incase the wheelchair hasn't arrived back before your done" Chris says as the nurse helps me hobble over to the toilet and then I hear Chris shut the door behind us.

Thankfully by the time I was done there was a wheelchair ready and waiting outside. Chris pushed me back to the cubicle in the wheelchair where my Dad and Sean where waiting for me with PC Coles talking to them.

"Sorry if I kept you waiting I needed to use the bathroom" I say.

"That's okay, although I'm more shocked that you accept a mans help!" Sean says looking shocked at the fact it's Chris pushing me in the wheelchair.

"I was desperate and didn't want to have a different type of accident today. So well just don't go making a big deal of anything" I say

"Okay, you ready to go?" my dad asks.

"Yes, thanks again Chris and Nathan for coming to check on me. And thanks again Chris for assisting me just then" I say

"Your welcome" Nathan says

"I will send you though the details you asked for later, in the meantime take it easy and don't over things" Chris says

"you both get some rest as well" I say

"Bye Lisa" Chris says before he walks away with Nathan.