Well, it's finally come to an end. I was going to wait until the end of this chapter to tell you but if you've read my bio recently then you probably already know the surprise. AND DON'T GO READING IT JUST NOW! Wait until the end of this chapter.
I totally forgot to tell you guys but I was on holiday last week and that's why my update is late. Sorry!
A Life not worth living
Chapter 16 – A happy ending?
The gang waited in Max's room for news on Ray. When they returned to the hospital Max's doctor wasn't too pleased about him sneaking out but was glad to hear of Uncle's arrest. The blonde was able to go home in a few days time but he refused, saying he wanted to stay in and keep Ray company, just like he had with Kai. Max had completely forgot about the silver chain he gave the blue haired teen but was relieved when he pulled it out from under his shirt – he had been wearing it the whole time, saying its what's helped him stay strong through all their troubles. They were bored so they played a game of Lord of the Rings monopoly, supplied by the hospital.
"I'm buying Rivendell!"
"No fair, I was going to buy that!"
"Ha, you were too slow! The card please banker" Tyson handed over the fake money to Max who handed the card in return, laughing at Kenny's annoyed facial expression. There was a knock at the door and Max's doctor walked in.
"Hey guys, having fun?"
"No…Tyson's stealing my property"
"I bought it fair and square so quit sulking" The man just laughed.
"Well, I think I can cheer you up. I just found out how your friend survived that gun shot" They all fell silent and watched him closely. "The bullet had been fired into his chest all right but it just missed his heart"
"But I was there; he wasn't breathing when I checked him"
"Ah, that's because the close range shot had temporally shut his system down but once it realised the main arteries and veins were still usable it started up again. The human body acts just like a machine; an emergency shut down was activated so problems could be found and then it started up again"
"So how is he now?" asked Kenny.
"Thankfully he doesn't need to be put on any machines but have ones standing by just in case. Because he's still having breathing problems we think it's best if he limits talking to people unless he really has too. We don't want him failing on us"
"Can we see him?" they asked.
"Only one at a time" They decided that Max should be the one to see him first so he was lead to his room. He opened the door slowly to find his friend sitting up in bed doing something on a bit of paper, wearing a clean blue top. Only when the door closed did he notice the other presence in the room. Smiling he put the paper and pencil down as the blonde walked over to the bed and sat down.
"How you feeling?" He just shrugged and then pointed to him. "Oh, I'm fine. Just a little shaken up" Leaning over and taking a pad of paper and a pen he began to write to write something. Handing it over it read "I get sharp pains now and again in my chest and I hate not talking but it hurts when I do"
"How come you shouldn't really talk?" Again he wrote on the pad.
"I may start coughing…"
"I see. Well, that's one way to shut you up" That earned him a light punch on the arm. "I'd actually prefer you'd swap places with someone else we know…" They both smiled.
"What's going to happen to you now?" he wrote.
"I get to live with Kai now. He jumped at the chance and I begged so social services agreed to it"
"Think that's a good idea?"
"Yeah! Darn right!"
The bed bound teen just rolled his eyes. He looked over to the small table beside them and handed over a small tub of pure white pills. "What's this?"
"I have to take these for the rest of my life"
"Why?"
"Stops my lungs failing"
"Oh…then you better not lose them" He handed them back and watched as they were placed in a drawer. "When will you be able to safely talk again?"
"Maybe in a couple of days"
"That's good. Listen, everyone else is waiting for their turn so I better go" They gave each other a way and Max left.
A few weeks later everyone was back on their feet. They mad regular contact with Beth and Glen by sending them letters and photos. Things had gotten real well for Glen, she found a boyfriend and they soon married, giving Beth a father at last. Moving in with his lover was the greatest thing that had happened to the blond in a long time. And for the first time in his life he felt truly safe.
But unknown to them the worst news headline would be printed out that would change that feeling once more.
I'm coming for you…all of you…
Sorry about the crap ending but does it really matter when there's going to be a sequel? OOPPS! There it goes…yip; a sequel is on the way so keep checking my bio for it. The title is there as well. Well my devoted readers thanks for supporting me through this and I'll see you in the sequel! Bye for now!