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St. Marie’s Hospital

2000 Hours

The room was quiet, no one spoke nor tired to because there was no reason to, each one knew what the other was thinking without asking, each were thinking of the sleeping patient lying on the bed. The door suddenly flew open and young Jarod slowly walked into the room

The Major looked up, “Jarod,” he whispered mournfully to the young man

“Dad, what happened to Jarod?” Young Jarod asked, his voice cracking as he looked down at his brother

“Jarod…in order to protect Mr. Parker, sacrificed himself and got shot by Raines, the doctor…the doctor said he’ll stay this way for the rest of his life…oh god,” He cried, covering his face in his hands as the tears started flowing again

Jarod stood where he was as his eyes filled with tears…so it was true, his brother was going to stay comatose for life. He walked over to the edge of the bed, gazing at his brother, this was the man that gave him his freedom, a family, and all the love a boy could ever experience, yet he never asked for anything in return. Now he’s gone, into a world in which he would never wake up…

The door opened softly, everyone turned their heads as a woman with flowing fiery hair stepped into the room quietly, her hand pressed against her mouth to prevent her from sobbing out loud,

“Margaret,” the Major whispered to the woman.

She saw the patient on the bed and would’ve broken down if it weren’t for her daughter holding her by the shoulders, supporting her. Emily silently grabbed a chair and set it by Jarod’s bedside as her mother slowly sat down, she looked at her father with sorrow in her eyes, words were not needed between them, the look in their eyes had said more than any words would. “Jarod,” Margaret whispered, “My baby boy, my baby boy!” Tears rolled down her cheeks and fell onto the bed sheets, she lifted her hand and gently stroked his face

Emily gestured her father to walk outside with her, he nodded and walked out of the room with her. “Dad,” Emily said softly once they’re, “How did this happen?”

The Major sigh and stepped closer to his daughter, Emily’s worried expression turned to horror and sorrow as he explained what happened to her brother the past week.