Frank
1/23/2016 19:47:50
Without a word I climb in, Kelsey and Catherine close behind. I sit quietly and try not to let Hurst see how tense I am. -Frank
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Hurst
1/23/2016 19:57:15
We drive away and after half an hour we arrive. Two agents escort you to mark and Sandra's room. -Hurst
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Kelsey/Frank
1/23/2016 20:00:56
I hurry in, my eyes only for my brother and Sandra. "A-are they ok? What happened? Mark? Mark can you hear me? It's your sister Kelsey." I take Mark's hand in mine. -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/23/2016 20:16:46
"Black ring agents got to them pretty good. Sandra's running a high fever and Mark......Mark's given up." -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/23/2016 20:26:40
"Catherine, Sandra needs you. Mark come on. You can't give up on us." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
1/23/2016 20:29:23
I go to Sandra. "Sis? Sis can you hear me?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/23/2016 20:43:08
I sit down in a chair and continue to hold your hand. "Mark please. You can't do this to Dad and I and Sandra." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/23/2016 20:52:51
"I'm doing everything I can for Sandra find Carson here is looking after Mark. We'll do everything we can." --Nikki
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Kelsey
1/23/2016 20:55:34
A couple of my tears fall on Mark's hand. "M-Mark please. I'm begging you. Please fight. I can't lose you." -Kelsey
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Carolyn
1/24/2016 05:43:42
We won't be on until 6ish. We are going skiing!
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Mark/Nikki
1/24/2016 05:42:42
My stats remain the same. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/24/2016 06:06:45
I bow my head and sob silently, my shoulders shaking. -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/24/2016 06:18:00
I sigh as I take Sandra's temperature. I see Kelsey cry and gesture for Carson to do something. -Nikki
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Carson
1/24/2016 06:35:52
I put my hand on Kelsey's shoulder. "It's ok ma'am. I-I'm sure he'll be fine. Hey...weren't you the one who snapped Mark out of it last time by singing?" At Kelsey's affirmation I smile. "Why don't you give it a try lass?" -Carson
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Nikki
1/24/2016 17:21:18
I smile when I hear Kelsey singing before turning to Sandra. "Hear that? You're friend's hear rooting for you. I need you to pull yourself together and fight off this infection ok?" -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/24/2016 17:24:42
I don't move a muscle. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/24/2016 18:23:01
"When he found her she was already hurt pretty badly. She nearly stopped breathing." -nikki
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Kelsey
1/24/2016 18:29:22
"And he gave up just like that? That's not like him." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/24/2016 18:35:36
"They hurt him pretty badly." -Mark
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Kelsey
1/24/2016 18:37:07
I pace the room. "I feel so helpless." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/24/2016 18:59:43
"I know. I can only do so much." -Nikki
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Carrington
1/24/2016 19:01:27
Am I making you mad or something? I can stop writing if you want.
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Carolyn
1/24/2016 19:09:07
Oh no. I did it again. I'm sorry. I'm sooooooo tired from skiing and my stupid bothers forget to tell me. No no no. We aren't mad. We loved what you added. It was so good. Made us cry a bit. We forgot how sad Sandra's story.
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Sandra
1/24/2016 19:17:37
My fingers twitch slightly. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/24/2016 19:38:54
I smile. "That's it Sandra. We're here." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/24/2016 19:44:33
I moan and my head thrashes across the pillow. "M-Mark? C-Catherine?" I repeat their names over and over again. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/24/2016 19:55:42
"It's ok Sandra. It's ok. They are right here. Just calm down and don't agitate the fever." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/24/2016 20:02:26
I force my eyes open and look weakly around the room still calling for Catherine and Mark, my voice desperate. -Sandra
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Catherine
1/25/2016 02:15:08
I come up beside the bed and gently take your hand comfortingly into mine. I give you a reassuring smile. "I'm here sis. I'm here. You're alright. I'm right here I promise." -catherine
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Sandra
1/25/2016 02:32:24
I turn my head to look at you and stare blankly into your face before resuming my earlier calling for both you and Mark. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/25/2016 03:30:41
"Her fever is still pretty high. I'm going to sedate her for a bit and see if we can't get it down and get her a bit more lucid." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/25/2016 03:50:41
I walk over. "Oh Sandra...." I whisper as I look her over. "Y-yeah Nikki. Do that please." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 05:29:56
"Shhhhhh.....it's alright Sandra. Its alright. We're not here to hurt you," I smooth as I inject a sedative into your IV. -Nikki
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Sandra
1/25/2016 05:34:34
I'm shaking with fear. "C-Catherine? C-C-Catherine please I-I didn't m-mean it!" -Sandra
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Nikki/Catherine
1/25/2016 06:10:33
"It's alright dearie. Just relax." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/25/2016 06:30:23
"No g-get away!" I shriek, my eyes wild with terror. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/25/2016 06:45:34
I inject more sedative into you IV quickly. -Nikki
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Sandra
1/25/2016 06:51:26
I unconsciously fight the sedative but the new addition proves too much for me to ignore. I struggle to keep my eyes open but it gets harder and harder. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
1/25/2016 07:01:25
"Easy sis. Just take a nap. Let's get that fever down," I soothe. -Catherine
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Sandra/Carson
1/25/2016 07:06:35
I look at you. "C-Catherine?" I murmur hesitantly. My eyes slip shou and I slip into unconsciousness. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
1/25/2016 07:31:38
"Th-that's is sis. I'm right here," I say through my tears as I brush you hair off your damp forehead. -Catherine
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Carson
1/25/2016 07:39:07
I sigh. "Mark, you've gotta stick around. Your whole family is here lad, rooting for you. You've got Sandra too, and she's fighting. You've got to find your courage and strength to fight Mark. They won't give up on you so don't give up on them. You've even got your boss worried." -Carson
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Nikki
1/25/2016 08:17:57
I listen to Carson talk as I administer Sandra's fever medication. -Nikki
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Carson
1/25/2016 08:28:24
I give Mark some more painkiller, still pleading with Mark. "Please buddy. Don't leave Sandra to raise your son all by herself. He's going to need a good person to look up to Mark. You can be that for him. His hero. I'm not asking for myself Mark. I'm just an old doc. But I'm asking on behalf of your family Mark. You're breaking Kelsey's heart. Please sir. Just don't give up. That's all we're asking." -Carson
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Mark
1/25/2016 09:40:32
My heartbeat spikes a bit. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 09:42:18
I hurry over. "Mark? Mark he's right. We are all here for you and Sandra." I hold your hand again. -Kelsey
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Mark
1/25/2016 10:05:38
My heartbeat spikes again. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 10:15:11
"Yes! That's it Mark. Can you open your eyes for me?" -Kelsey
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Carrington
1/25/2016 11:02:49
I've got some bad news :'(
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Mark
1/25/2016 11:11:29
I remain silent. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 11:39:07
I sigh. "At least we made some progress." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 13:27:00
"Well maybe he hasn't given up quite yet." -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 13:32:31
"QUITE yet? He shouldn't at all." -Kelsey
Nikki
1/25/2016 14:13:23
"I'm sorry. It's just.....his stats were so low....." -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 14:19:50
"That makes no difference. As long as there's life there's hope no matter who tells you otherwise." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 15:39:57
"Y-yes ma'am...." I stutter. -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 16:30:49
"What is wrong with you ma'am? You're supposed to be a qualified doctor. You seem insecure and unconfident." -Kelsey
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Carrington
1/25/2016 16:37:05
My aunt is out of surgery...apparently she did better than the doc expected but she's still got two more surgeries ahead of her. *sighs*
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Nikki
1/25/2016 17:11:53
"Forgive me. I am not use to handling upset family. We don't see that here." -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 17:36:25
"Upset?! I'm an ER nurse madame. You should not be working here. Yes I'm upset but I haven't lost my mind or my tongue." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 17:55:23
"I am simply trying to help! Don't try to pull rank on me missy. The things I've done would make your job look like residency!" -Nikki
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Carolyn
1/25/2016 17:56:34
Her poor family. Yes we will keep them all in our prayers.
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 18:08:02
"Have you watched your brother code while you're frantically trying to stop him from bleeding out, blood going everywhere? Have you had to see someone nearly drown in their own bodies in front of your eyes? Have you ever had someone so sick you don't know how they're going to make it through the night? Have you had your mother die in your arms?" I pause to take a shaky breath. "Have you had your brother be pronounced dead and you can't do anything to help it?" I blink rapidly, trying to keep my tears back. "H-have you had your mother die in your arms while you watch helpless?" -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 18:15:35
"Yes. My village was bombed when I was eleven. I could do nothing but plead and watch as my parents died. Since then I have given my life to project Cobolt. I've
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 18:18:47
I shake my head, looking at the ground. "Look. I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to make this into a competition and I wasn't trying to make you upset. Just please. Don't underestimate your patients. That's all I'm saying." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/25/2016 18:48:13
"I know. I-I'm sorry." -Nikki
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 18:50:39
"I-I know you are. I shouldn't have snapped at you." I hurry out of the room and into the hall where I dial Dylan's number. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
1/25/2016 19:41:37
"Hey kels what's up?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
1/25/2016 19:49:59
"Shh Mark it's alright," I assure you gently in a soothing tone. "I'm right here." -Frank
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Dylan
1/25/2016 19:56:44
"Kelsey? Hey come on, tell me what's wrong. What's going on there?" My voice is soft and comforting. -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/25/2016 20:02:27
I take a few deep, shaky breaths. "Oh D-Dylan it's awful. He isn't resposive at a-all. Just like Nikki s-said. He's g-given up. A-and Sandra's fever is s-so high she doesn't recognize us and she's got bandages everywhere." I go quiet, just sobbing silently. -Kelsey
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Dylan
1/26/2016 02:14:05
I wait patiently while you cry out some of your stress. "Oh Kelsey. I'm so sorry. I wish I could fix things. Do they know why Mark is deteriorating?" -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 02:41:07
After about three minutes I seem to calm down a bit. "N-not really. All Nikki would say is t-that he and Sandra were both hurt pretty bad." -Kelsey
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Dylan
1/26/2016 03:14:17
I'm quiet as I think for a moment. "Put me on the phone with him." -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 03:30:37
"Who? Mark?" I walk back into his and Sandra's room and lag a gentle hand on Mark's. "Hey buddy," I call softly. "I've got a little surprise for you. Dylan's on the phone." I hold the device up to your ear. -Kelsey
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Dylan
1/26/2016 03:40:15
I wince when I hear the hollow sound of the ventilator breathing for Mark. "Hey buddy. Hear you're having a rough time over there. Listen to me. I know what's probably going through your mind right now. Don't you dare blame yourself for what happened to Sandra. None of us could see that coming even you. You need to pull yourself together you hear me? Dying isn't going to solve anything. There will be no one to protect Sandra and the baby. I can't. I have a family of my own now. I promise you Mark. You need to pull yourself together and soldier on. All you've achieved will be wasted if you give up now." -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 03:57:50
"Y-yes. You hear that big brother? Listen to your friend." -Kelsey
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Dylan
1/26/2016 04:58:44
"I can't do this for you Mark. You've got to do this yourself." -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 05:12:33
"Come on Mark. Open your eyes for me now?" -Kelsey
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Mark
1/26/2016 05:31:22
My stats come up a bit more. My fingers twitch in the slightest. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 05:36:30
Dylan can hear the excited pitch in my voice. "Yes yes yes! You can do this Mark!" I squeeze your hand. -Kelsey
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Mark
1/26/2016 05:46:16
My fingers twitch again, curling ever so slightly around yours. My eyes flutter a bit. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 05:58:14
"Come on Mark. You can do it. I know you can!" -Kelsey
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Mark
1/26/2016 06:11:57
My eyes drift open partially. There is no sign of recognition in them as I struggle to see through the drugs. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 06:17:17
I stand up, still holding your hand and look down at you with a shaky smile. "O-oh Mark thank you," I whisper. -Kelsey
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Mark
1/26/2016 06:24:01
I blink slowly a few times before the slip shut in exhaustion. -Mark
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 06:28:18
"That was very good Mark. We'll try again later." I put the phone back to my ear. "Thank you Dylan. Thank you so so so much." -Kelsey
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Dylan
1/26/2016 06:31:20
"All he needed was a little push. Keep talking to him. You know he'll try again soon." -Dylan
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Kelsey
1/26/2016 06:41:16
"I will. Thank you very much. Call me if you need anything." I hang up and turn my attention back to Mark." -Kelsey
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Carrington
1/26/2016 07:02:20
My aunt had an AWFUL night last night. Now they think something else is wrong but they don't know what's causing it. :'(
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Nikki
1/26/2016 07:11:39
I turn to Sandra and smile. "Look Sandra. Mark's working hard. You've got to stick around for him now, make the fight worth something." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 07:31:15
I stir slightly. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 09:41:26
"That's it Sandra," I say as I put my hand on your forehead, trying to gauge your fever." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 09:51:03
I feel cooler than before but it's still pretty high. I shift under your hand and groan. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 09:59:50
"It's alright," I soothe. "Her fever's coming down," I announce. -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/26/2016 10:05:15
"Oh thank God," I sigh. "Hear that Mark?" I smile at Catherine. -Kelsey
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Catherine
1/26/2016 13:46:19
"Hey hey hey, easy sis. Don't do that ok. I'm right here. Open your eyes for me. Come on I know you can do it," I encourage gently as I hold your hand. -Catherine
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Sandra
1/26/2016 13:56:03
I grit my teeth and moan. "B-b-bucket!" I grind out. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 14:33:53
Quickly I race over and grab a kidney dish before thrusting it under your chin. -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 14:53:12
I pry off the oxygen mask and throw up into the dish. Then I lay back, panting and moaning. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 17:28:53
"Easy Sandra. Just relax and calm down. Every one back up and give her some space for a sec." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 17:34:42
I gasp and reach for the dish again. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 18:32:03
I hand a new one to you. -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 18:36:52
I grab it and throw up again. I sigh exhaustedly when I'm done and let my head sink back onto the pillows. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/26/2016 19:55:44
"Think the nausea has calmed down? If not I'll give you a little something for it." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/26/2016 20:00:58
I'm too worn out to speak so I just groan and lay tense on the bed. -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark
1/26/2016 20:35:29
"Ok. I'll give you a bit of space." -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/26/2016 23:42:45
"Mark? You with us?" I call gently. -Kelsey
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/26/2016 23:43:44
"Mark? You with us?" I call gently. -Kelsey
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Mark/Nikki
1/27/2016 02:47:38
My throat tightens around the tube as I shudder again. My fingers tighten around the sheet. -Mark
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Carrington
1/27/2016 06:31:10
My aunt goes in for her gallbladder surgery in about thirty minutes.
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/27/2016 08:34:53
"Shh Mark it's ok," I soothe. -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/27/2016 12:41:38
"Easy Sandra. It's ok. Try not to move alright?" I soothe as I administer a dose of pain medication. -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
1/27/2016 12:52:34
I try to relax but don't manage very well. Taking deep breaths I look around for the room as if searching for something or someone. -Sandra
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Mark/Nikki
1/27/2016 15:50:50
"Marks right there," I say gently as I point to him. -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/27/2016 16:33:57
I grip my stomach and give Nikki a pained look. -Sandra
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Mark/Nikki
1/27/2016 18:46:40
I look at you but there's no hint of recognition nor life in my eyes. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/27/2016 18:51:24
I hold your hand. "You're ok Mark. Sandra's fine too." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
1/27/2016 19:59:04
I rush over. "Yes Sandra?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/27/2016 20:04:23
I move over so you can see Sandra. "Better?" I ask gently. -Kelsey
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Nikki/Mark
1/28/2016 02:56:18
"Ok ok. Just relax." As gently as possible I ease you onto your side in a comfortable position. "What kind of pain are you expiriencing in your stomach?" -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
1/28/2016 03:14:52
"That's it Mark," I whisper. "Just rest." -Kelsey
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Nikki
1/28/2016 05:29:26
"Well is it pain, sickness, or the baby?" -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 05:33:28
My eyes widen in horror. "T-the baby?! W-what did you do?!" -Sandra
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Nikki
1/28/2016 08:04:16
"No no no no. That's not what I meant. The baby's fine. I wondered if you were feeling it kick." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 08:09:58
"No..." I look at you, puzzled. "F-feel like I'm g-gonna t-throw up." I close my eyes, absolutely exhausted. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/28/2016 09:33:13
"Ok well I just gave you some medicine for the nausea so just give it a bit to kick in." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 09:36:25
I nod weakly and sigh. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/28/2016 09:56:16
"It's ok. You're fever is breaking so that's a good sign." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 10:10:46
"M-morning sickness..." I mumble. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/28/2016 13:48:25
I can't help but smile a bit. "This is going to sound so weird but I'm glad to hear you say that. It means the pregnancy is continuing on as normal. Do you think you could keep down some juice?" -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 13:58:37
"No." I start mumbling feverishly. -Sandra
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Carrington
1/28/2016 15:18:20
It was one of my MC friends btw. I can't say what happened but please pray for her.
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Nikki
1/28/2016 18:30:01
"Easy Sandra. Think you can try a bit? It'll help settle your stomach." -Nikki
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Sandra
1/28/2016 18:34:30
I look at you blankly, the few minutes of lucidity past. I shudder and close my eyes, drifting off into a troubled sleep. -Sandra
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Nikki
1/28/2016 18:50:11
I sigh. "How's Mark doing?" -Nikki
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Carson
1/28/2016 18:57:55
"He fell asleep and his vitals have improved greatly. He seemd more alert but not very lucid," I report. -Carson
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Nikki
1/28/2016 20:13:40
"Well he was nearly dead. It's going to take some time for him to get back." -Nikki
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Grace
1/28/2016 20:17:02
I wander into Dylan's room with my bear. "Dylan?" I call sleepily. -Grace
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Carrington
1/28/2016 20:22:20
P.S. Her sister asked me for help a few weeks ago concerning the girl I'm talking about. I've been trying my best and it seemed to be getting better until today. And Grace called Dylan daddy not Dylan. Sorry I'm still pretty shaken up.
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Dylan
1/29/2016 02:45:38
I stir and sit up groggily upon hearing your voice. "Yes sweetie?" -Dylan
Grace
1/29/2016 02:56:30
"I want Mama." -Grace
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Dylan
1/29/2016 05:14:41
"Come here," I say gently. -Dylan
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Grace
1/29/2016 05:22:53
I walk over, traces of recent tears on my cheeks. -Grace
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Dylan
1/29/2016 05:41:58
"Come on, into bed with me," I say as I pat the bed. -Dylan
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Grace
1/29/2016 05:56:13
I'm not sleepy Daddy. It's morning." -Grace
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Dylan
1/29/2016 06:47:58
"Very early in the morning. It's still dark." -Dylan
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Grace
1/29/2016 09:41:14
"But I'm not tired!" -Grace
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Dylan
1/29/2016 09:57:41
"What if I tell you a story?" -Dylan
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Grace
1/29/2016 10:53:41
"Yeah but I'm not tired Daddy." -Grace
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Dylan
1/29/2016 13:28:17
"Well I'll still tell you a story." -Dylan
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Grace
1/29/2016 13:37:47
"Ok Daddy." -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/29/2016 18:35:07
"Ok. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess....:" -Dylan
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Frank/Grace
1/29/2016 18:58:06
My eyes open and I glance at you groggily. "Oh Mark, you're up," I yawn. "Doing ok?" -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
1/29/2016 19:16:47
I give a tiny nod. -Mark
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Frank/Grace
1/29/2016 19:19:55
I nod and put a finger to my lips before gesturing to Kelsey who's sound asleep on the floor, laying on one of Sandra's blankets. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
1/29/2016 19:55:06
I look at Kelsey before looking back at you confused. -Mark
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Grace/Frank
1/29/2016 19:57:24
"She stayed up all night watching out for you Mark," I whisper. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
1/29/2016 20:36:53
"Again I look confused." -Mark
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Frank/Grace
1/29/2016 20:44:48
I gasp, completely caught up in your story. "W-what did he do?!" I ask, my eyes wide. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/30/2016 06:00:40
"Well, the wicked king sent his army to catch the princess and her unicorn, on the backs of flying pigs!" -Dylan
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Grace
1/30/2016 06:23:20
"Flying pigs? Ewww!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/30/2016 07:34:54
"Yes. Flying pigs. And they were very stinky. They were so stinking they were forcing all the people in the kingdom to leave their homes." -Dylan
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Frank/Grace
1/30/2016 07:53:02
I smile but look like I'm beginning to get sleepy. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/30/2016 08:19:02
"So the evil king found the princess and the unicorn and said, "hand over that unicorn!" And the princess refused. So the evil King set all the pigs loose in the magic plane and made it all stinky any dirty." -Dylan
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Grace/Frank
1/30/2016 08:35:05
I yawn, still listening. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/30/2016 11:17:15
"the processes air plane was so stinky the unicorn wanted to leave. "Why are you doing this?" She asked the king. "Because I want a nice clean pet like your unicorn." -Dylan
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Grace/Frank
1/30/2016 11:21:13
My eyes start to drift closed. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
1/30/2016 16:29:16
"But the princess got an idea. She filled up a huge bath tub and started to scrub all the pigs." -Dylan
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Grace/Frank/Sandra
1/30/2016 16:42:21
"And you're going to keep fighting for them Mark. I know you will." I smile gently. "If you'll excuse me I'm gonna go find something to eat. I'll be back in a few minutes." I hurry out of the room. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
1/30/2016 17:06:38
I see you're awake and try to get your attention. -Mark
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Sandra
1/30/2016 17:12:29
My head turns slowly to look at you, completely emotionless. -Sandra
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Mark
1/30/2016 18:53:07
I smile as I reach for your hand. -Mark
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Sandra
1/30/2016 18:59:04
I glance at your hand, then to your face and back to your hand again, trying to process. Suddenly something seems to flicker in my eyes and my heart rate increases. I look at you almost fearfully and hesitantly slide my hand towards yours. -Sandra
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Mark
1/30/2016 20:14:00
I give you a small reassuring smile around the breathing tube. -Mark
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Sandra
1/30/2016 20:22:16
I use my left hand to pull off the oxygen mast, squeezing my eyes shut and crying out softly as pain explodes in my shoulder. I involuntarily grip your hand with crushing force. -Sandra
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Mark
1/30/2016 20:36:10
I hold your hand tightly as I try to sit up and reach the call button. -Mark
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Sandra
1/30/2016 20:39:31
"N-no! M-Mark I'm fine. Just shouldn't move my arm like that. A-are you ok?" -Sandra
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Mark
1/30/2016 21:26:11
I give you a weak nod as I lay back. I gesture to your stomach. -Mark
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Sandra
1/30/2016 21:31:49
I glance where you're pointing then look back at you. "I-I think he's ok...I..." I pause hesitating. "I-I don't know Mark. I heard voices. I don't know if I dreamed it. Oh Mark they couldn't find a heart beat. Please tell me it was a dream. I d-don't know." Panic is creeping into my eyes. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 07:28:22
I give you a reassuring look and squeeze your hand weakly. My eyes are full of pain and helplessness. -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 07:47:28
Tears trickle down my cheeks but my shoulder hurts too badly for me to wipe them away. "W-was it a dream?" I ask, my voice trembling. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 09:36:24
I give you a small sad shake of the head. A tear runs down my cheek. -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 10:38:42
My face drains of color. I close my eyes and start crying uncontrollably. "M-Mark I c-can't do this," I sob. "I-I can't f-fight." -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 11:21:21
I disconnect myself from the machines except the vent and my main IV. On shaky legs I get up and hobble over to your bed. I crawl in beside you and wrap you in a comforting hug. -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 11:48:39
You can feel my body shaking as I sob quietly. Tears stream down my cheeks. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 12:00:20
I continue to hug you close, being careful of your wounds. -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 12:19:07
"O-oh Mark what are we gonna do?" I whisper. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 12:26:27
I bury my face against the pillow to hide the tears that just keep coming. When I look at you again my eye seem to say "I'm so sorry". -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 13:09:15
I squeeze my eyes shut and continue crying. "I-I can't go on Mark. I want to g-give up." -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 14:51:13
I tilt your chin gently, making you look at me. My eyes are pleading as I shake my head. -Mark
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Sandra
1/31/2016 14:56:56
I look down, unable to meet your gaze for more than a few seconds. A minute later my eyes begin to drift closed as I give in to the exhaust I'm feeling. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 15:15:26
I hold you close, smoothing your hair as you drift off to sleep. -Mark
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Frank
1/31/2016 15:20:50
I return, glance at Mark's bed and nearly drop my plate. I look around frantically and finally spot you. "Woah...Mark what are you doing up?!" -Frank
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Mark
1/31/2016 18:04:53
I wrap my arms around Sandra protectively. -Mark
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Frank
1/31/2016 18:10:50
"Hey hey easy. You can stay...I just...you didn't tear any stitches did you?" I glance at Sandra and my eyes widen at the bluish tinge on her face. "Nikki! Nikki!" I yell, racing over and waking everyone else up in the process. Dang it! She's not breathing. NIKKI! Mark how long has she been like this?!" -Frank
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Mark/Nikki
1/31/2016 18:19:55
My eyes are wild with fear as I grip Sandra's shoulders tight and shake her gently. Tears stream down my face. In a panic I pull out my breathing tube. "S-Sandra! S-sandra p-please!" I beg. Blood drips from my mouth. -Mark
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Kelsey/Carson
1/31/2016 18:40:26
"Sandra?!" I gasp. "N-no! Please!" -Kelsey
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Nikki/Mark
1/31/2016 18:49:19
"Mark come on I need to get to her."
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Sandra/Frank/Carson
1/31/2016 18:58:52
I lay completely limp, practically lifeless at least outwardly. -Sandra
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Mark
1/31/2016 19:35:51
"You take care of Mark. I've got Sandra." I snap the ambu bag onto Sandra's Mark and begin squeezing the bag. -Nikki
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Kelsey/Carson
1/31/2016 19:41:15
I approach Mark cautiously. "Alright laddie we're gonna take good care of her. I need you to calm down for me ok?" -Carson
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Kelsey/Carson
1/31/2016 19:42:17
I approach Mark cautiously. "Alright laddie we're gonna take good care of her. I need you to calm down for me ok?" -Carson
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Carrington
1/31/2016 20:05:12
Y'all might want to join the Game Changer rp on the SC website!
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Mark/Nikki
1/31/2016 20:23:29
"No! A-Sandra!" I cry hoarsely as more blood trickled out my mouth. My monitors are beeping. -Mark
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Sandra/Carson
1/31/2016 20:28:41
I grab a fast-acting sedative and inject it into Mark. -Carson
Mark/Nikki
2/1/2016 02:29:44
"N-no!" I scream as I push Carson away. "S-Sandra!" Suddenly my body jerks. I grip my chest as I start to cough up more blood. My breathing starts coming in short shallow gasps that aren't bringing in enough oxygen. -Mark
Sandra/Carson
2/1/2016 02:48:27
"Mark! Buddy you've got to lay still!" I grab a muscle relaxer and inject it into you. -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
2/1/2016 03:02:06
My face pales. "Sorry Cameron, I've got to leave you. Sandra tore her stitches." I unlock the wheels of her hospital bed and race her down to the operating room. "Please don't let that artery be bleeding again," I whisper to myself. -Nikki
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Carson/Sandra
2/1/2016 03:13:54
I get Kelsey and Frank to push the bed to the OR while I use an ambu bag on Mark, trying to buy some time. "Come on lad Sandra's gonna be ok," I soothe. As soon as we reach the room I inject you with a local anesthetic and douse you in iodine. I reluctantly agree to Kelsey's pleading to help and she gives you another sedative. -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
2/1/2016 03:30:58
"Oh no." Quickly I pull off the bandages and douse the area with iodine before reopening the stitches. Sure enough the artery is bleeding sluggishly. I curse as I quickly grab a clamp to stop the bleeding and then grab the tool necessary to cauterize it closed. I check your stats and the vent before going in. -Nikki
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Carson/Sandra
2/1/2016 03:43:58
They remain as they were, borderline critical. -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark
2/1/2016 05:11:23
With a critical eye I carefully start to cauterize the artery closed. -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
2/1/2016 05:18:18
My eyes fly open, startling you. -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark
2/1/2016 05:50:01
I finish quickly before administering a heavy dose of anesthetic. "Just take a little nap Sandra. You're gonna be alright. I promise to both you and Mark." -Nikki
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Sandra
2/1/2016 05:54:58
I continue to hum the lullaby, trying to keep you calm. -Kelsey
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Nikki/Mark
2/1/2016 06:36:33
I try to hurry but force myself to remain calm and focused, ensuring that I do a good job. "Come on Sandra. I can't put in the adrenalin yet or you'll bleed out. Come on girl. I'm trying as fast as I can," I murmur to your unconscious body as I carefully stitch the tissue with stronger stitches. Occasionally I cauterize to ensure there's no more torn stitches. -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/1/2016 07:23:21
Alarms go off as my stats continue to drop at a steady but slow rate. -Sandra
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Mark/Nikki
2/1/2016 08:07:32
"Wh-wh-" my breath hitches and I cry out. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
2/1/2016 08:12:28
"Mark shh don't talk," I urge gently. "Just take a little nap alright?" I ask as Carson slips an anesthetic into your IV. -Kelsey
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Mark/Nikki
2/1/2016 08:27:20
I clutch your hand like my life depends on it as I drift off. -Mark
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Carson/Kelsey/Sandra
2/1/2016 08:36:03
Despite Kelsey's protesting I send everyone out so I can fix Mark's torn stitches. After getting him on a blood transfusion I carefully make the incision and get to work. -Carson
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Catherine
2/1/2016 10:06:20
I clench my fists. "Y-yeah. Gosh it's scary seeing them like that, especially Sandra. W-what if she and the baby aren't going to be ok?" -Catherine
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Kelsey
2/1/2016 10:35:57
"I-I don't know Catherine," I admit sadly. "I'm so worried about them." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Nikki
2/1/2016 12:49:04
"I guess all we can do is pray." -Catherine
Sandra/Kelsey
2/1/2016 13:13:40
I brush away away some of my tears and nod. "Y-yeah I guess y-you're right." -Kelsey
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Catherine
2/1/2016 13:52:09
I hold your hands. "Do you want to?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Medic
2/1/2016 13:58:39
I look at Sandra. "Her vitals are terrible. I'd be surprised if she makes it through the night. And if she's lost the will to live there's not much we can do for her. I'd let her family know." I hurry out. -Medic
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Kelsey/Medic
2/1/2016 13:59:39
I look at Sandra. "Her vitals are terrible. I'd be surprised if she makes it through the night. And if she's lost the will to live there's not much we can do for her. I'd let her family know." I hurry out. -Medic
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Nikki/Catherine
2/1/2016 14:28:19
I sigh. "Come on Sandra. Mark will die if he loses you and the baby." -Nikki
Kelsey/Sandra
2/1/2016 14:35:29
Still, there's no change. -Sandra
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Catherine
2/1/2016 16:04:10
"A-amen." I look at you before wiping my tears away. "So what do we do now? We haven't heard anything yet. How was Mark when you left? I was so concentrated on Sandra I could focus on much else." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Carson
2/1/2016 17:06:17
"He tore the stitches i-in his lung a-and..." I can't go on I'm crying so hard. I sit on a chair, bow my head and just sob. -Kelsey
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Catherine
2/1/2016 18:07:57
I say nothing as I wrap you in a hug and try my best to soothe you. I glance up and down the hall occasionally, waiting for someone to tell us something. -Catherine
Carson
2/1/2016 18:14:53
I stride up to you two. "Mark is out of surgery and doing as well as can be expected. He's in his room if you want to go see him. I have no idea about Sandra." I look at you sympathetically. -Carson
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Carrington
2/1/2016 19:13:47
I have to take the ACT test this Saturday :'(
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Catherine
2/2/2016 02:47:46
I look up at you and nod. "If you could please find out for us that would be great." I turn to Kelsey. "Come on Kelsey, let's go see Mark. You know he'll be scare if he wakes up alone." -Catherine
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Carson/Kelsey
2/2/2016 03:12:39
I stand up and force myself to calm down. I give you a shaky smile and follow you into Mark's room. -Kelsey
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Mark/Nikki
2/2/2016 05:13:05
I'm laying in bed with my chest bandaged. The chest tube is jutting from the bandages. There's a breathing tube down my throat and I'm hooked up to multiple IV's. -Mark
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Kelsey/Carson
2/2/2016 05:25:38
I take it in, doing what I do when I'm at work and don't have the luxury of being able to cry. I swallow hard and focus on how I can help. "Catherine I don't know if he's awake. Mark? Can you hear me?" I call softly as I pick up your hand. -Kelsey
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Mark/Nikki
2/2/2016 08:10:03
My grip tightens around your hand but I seem to lack the strength to open my eyes. -Mark
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Carson/Kelsey
2/2/2016 08:25:24
I take a deep breath, trying to stay cool and calm. "Mark is going to wake up and if Sandra isn't there...there really aren't any good options." -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
2/2/2016 08:32:56
I sigh. "I don't know what else to do. We could bring him in here maybe, but like I said. If she were........I don't think his body could take anymore." -Nikki
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Carson/Kelsey
2/2/2016 08:41:10
"That's it Mark," I soothe. -Kelsey
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Nikki
2/2/2016 09:35:24
"Bring Mark in here for now. Might be better for him to be in here any way." -Nikki
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Carson
2/2/2016 09:45:16
"Yes ma'am." I hurry out and soon return to Mark's room. I explain to Kelsey and Catherine how Sandra is too sick to be moved and that we're moving Mark to where she is. I also tell them that they can follow me into her new room. I carefully take Mark's bed and wheel him down the hall to where Sandra is and park the bed right next to her. -Carson
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Nikki
2/2/2016 12:47:52
There. Now we just wait." -Nikki
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Carson/Grace
2/2/2016 12:50:51
I pull you aside. "Ma'am is there any way possible that the baby could have survived all this? And who was that I heard screaming? Nearly scared me to death!" -Carson
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Nikki/Mark/Dylan
2/2/2016 17:04:17
"It was Sandra." -Nikki
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Carrington
2/2/2016 17:08:17
Thought you might like this! :)
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Kelsey/Carson/Grace
2/2/2016 17:10:56
"What was she doing or what did you do to her?!" -Carson
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Nikki/Mark/Dylan
2/2/2016 18:23:05
"She came out of the anesthetic. Her fever yay have burned through it." -Nikki
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Carson/Grace/Kelsey
2/2/2016 18:27:38
"Come on Mark, you can do it!" I encourage. -Kelsey
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Mark/Nikki/Dylan
2/3/2016 03:08:14
Very slowly my eyes drift open. I look around bewildered and confused. -Mark
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Carson/Kelsey/Grace
2/3/2016 03:20:51
"Do you think Mommy would like it?" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
2/3/2016 06:17:29
"Yes. Most definitely. But may I make one recommendation. Next time use regular milk." -Dylan
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Grace/Kelsey
2/3/2016 06:22:52
"No no Mark. Leave that alone. Hold my hand instead if you want," I offer. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 09:41:37
I chuckle. "Taste it, my dear. I believe you used buttermilk." -Dylan
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Carson/Kelsey/Grace
2/3/2016 09:49:50
I see Mark and hurry over to inject some painkiller into his IV. -Carson
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 10:03:49
I look over and see Sandra and how bad off she is. I grunt as I reach for her, straining my injured chest. -Mark
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Grace/Kelsey
2/3/2016 11:03:11
"Easy Mark don't strain yourself." I get up and put Sandra's limp hand in yours. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 13:45:25
I grip her hand with as much strength as I can muster and look at you pleadingly. -Mark
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Kelsey/Grace
2/3/2016 13:49:41
"O-oh Mark she's asleep. She's...she's really sick." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 15:04:53
I try to sit up to get to her. -Mark
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Grace/Kelsey
2/3/2016 15:16:35
I gently ease you back down. "Now listen Mark. This is serious and I need you to listen to me. You cannot be hurting yourself. You could be the difference between life and death for Sandra and we can't have you getting worse. She's practically right next to you anyhow." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 15:27:30
I moan as I quit fighting. I look defeated. -Mark
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Grace/Kelsey
2/3/2016 15:53:42
"That's it Mark. Just your presence could make all the difference in the world." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/3/2016 18:18:55
Silently I slip off to unconsciousness, trembling a bit from the low grade fever I'm running. -Mark
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Carson/Grace
2/3/2016 18:23:47
I seem to believe you. "Oh Daddy I'm sorry." -Grace
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Dylan/Nikki
2/3/2016 19:01:27
"It's ok. I can still make some good cake!" -Dylan
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Carson/Grace/Sandra
2/3/2016 19:07:25
A faint smile spreads across my face. "I like cake...I like cake a lot..." -Grace
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Dylan/Nikki
2/4/2016 03:15:07
"No no no no. Please Sandra not now!" I remove Mark's hand from hers before charging up the paddles. "Carson get me a shot of adrenaline! Clear!" I administer the shock. -Nikki
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Sandra/Grace
2/4/2016 03:39:23
"For breakfast?!" -Grace
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Nikki/Mark/Dylan
2/4/2016 05:43:13
I sigh with relief. "Th-thank you." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Grace
2/4/2016 05:48:57
"Ok Daddy," I agree. -Grace
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Mark/Dylan
2/4/2016 08:23:30
I seem to relax a bit as I clutch Sandra's hand tightly. -Mark
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Kelsey/Grace
2/4/2016 08:30:04
I smile, nod, and scamper off to my room. -Grace
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Nikki
2/4/2016 09:46:35
I administer some medicine for the fever before taking her temperature. "Definitely much higher." -Nikki
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Carson
2/4/2016 09:50:17
I pull Nikki aside. "Ma'am I really don't think she's going to make it. If the others freak out..." -Carson
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Nikki
2/4/2016 13:16:18
"Stop it this instant! We do not give up. You don't know how many patients I've pulled back from the brink. We have to have faith." -Nikki
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Carson
2/4/2016 13:41:18
"Y-yes ma'am. I'm so sorry. I...I just..." -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
2/4/2016 14:23:41
I rush over and once more get Mark to let go before I grab the paddles and charge them. "Clear!" I cry as I deliver the shock. -Nikki
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Sandra/Frank
2/4/2016 14:33:22
I jerk violently and again, you get a heart beat in response. -Sandra
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Mark
2/4/2016 19:18:39
I try to fight against you as I have eyes on for Sandra. -Mark
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Frank
2/4/2016 19:24:34
"Mark! Lay still!" I repeat, watching while Kelsey lowers the bed rails between your bed and hers, pushing them both together.
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Mark
2/4/2016 19:34:34
I seem to quit fighting as I try to roll on my side and hug on to her tightly. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
2/4/2016 19:48:47
I don't react whatsoever to the gesture and continue to lay still, unresponsive. -Sandra
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Mark
2/4/2016 20:08:18
My body starts to shake with my silent sobs. -Mark
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Kelsey
2/4/2016 20:14:06
I lay my hand on Mark's shoulder, my eyes worried, mind mentally exhausted and body completely drained of energy. "I'm sorry Mark," I murmur. -Kelsey
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Mark/Catherine
2/4/2016 20:22:09
I pull away from you as I continue to sob. -Mark
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Kelsey
2/4/2016 20:27:17
I let my hand trail off Mark's shoulder as I turn to face Catherine. "Yeah I know. But I'm afraid if I leave or fall asleep..." I blink back tears, unable to bring myself to say what's been churning in my mind for the past several hours. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Nikki
2/5/2016 02:55:18
I sigh. "I know. But you really need sleep. If you drop from exhaustion you won't do either of them any good." -Catherine
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Carson/Kelsey
2/5/2016 03:32:15
I quickly agree and slip the sedative into Mark's IV. -Carson
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Catherine/Mark
2/5/2016 05:20:08
"I know. I'll be here keeping an eye on her. We'll take shifts." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Frank/Sandra
2/5/2016 05:27:29
I nod, though reluctantly. "Ok. We'll be in their old room." I hurry out without another word. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
2/5/2016 07:42:18
"I will. I promise." -Catherine
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Carson/Frank/Sandra
2/5/2016 07:50:44
I give you a half smile and follow Kelsey out. -Frank
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Nikki
2/5/2016 08:04:07
"come on Sandra. Please," I beg as I inject more adrenalin in your IV. -Nikki
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Sandra
2/5/2016 08:09:33
The heart monitor flatlines yet again. -Sandra
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Nikki
2/5/2016 10:02:46
"Come on Sandra please don't do this! Mark won't make it if you die!" I charge the paddles. "Clear!" -Nikki
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Sandra
2/5/2016 10:09:39
My back arches off the bed and falls again with no improvement. -Sandra
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Nikki
2/5/2016 14:40:25
"No no no. Sandra come on. The baby Sandra." I charge the paddles. "Clear!" -Nikki
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Sandra
2/5/2016 14:44:30
After a second shock you get a heartbeat just as my oxygen levels drop like a stone. -Sandra
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Nikki
2/5/2016 18:05:23
I turn up the oxygen on your ventilator and add a bit more pressure. -Nikki
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Sandra/Carson
2/5/2016 18:26:03
My oxygen stats continue to decline. -Sandra
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Nikki
2/5/2016 18:48:18
"She might have. Can you give me a quick hand while you wait for those pictures to develope?" -Nikki
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Carson
2/5/2016 18:51:43
"Sure. Whatcha need?" I ask as I hurry over. -Carson
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Nikki
2/5/2016 19:09:17
"Just keep her mouth open so I can check the breathing tube." -Nikki
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Carson
2/5/2016 19:17:45
I pull on a pair of gloves and do as you say. -Carson
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Nikki
2/5/2016 19:31:30
I carefully adjust the tube. "There we go. That should Do it." -Nikki
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Sandra/Carson
2/5/2016 19:34:45
My oxygen levels improve a bit. -Sandra
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Nikki
2/5/2016 20:04:42
"Looks like we didn't avoid it all the way. There's some build up in his lower right lobe. Doesn't look too bad though. We should leave him on the antibiotics abd see if he can't resolve this on his own." -Nikki
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Carson
2/5/2016 20:13:12
"Sounds like a plan." I glance at Mark and Sandra. "This makes me so mad," I sigh. -Carson
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Nikki
2/6/2016 03:47:30
"I know. They are good people. They don't deserve this." -Nikki
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Carson
2/6/2016 04:38:52
"Yeah. Why did this have to happen to them?" -Carson
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Nikki
2/6/2016 10:10:49
"I don't know," I sigh. -Nikki
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Carson
2/6/2016 10:54:12
I mumble something incoherent and take Sandra's temperature. "Her fever has really spiked," I announce. -Carson
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Nikki
2/6/2016 11:41:26
"I just gave her some medicine. It's all the movement. It keeps agitating the fever." -Nikki
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Kelsey
2/6/2016 12:03:08
I toss and turn in bed, unable to get to sleep. Finally I reach for my phone and dial Dylan's number. -Kelsey
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Carrington
2/6/2016 18:38:13
Ok! So I had an idea. How about we put this part of the story on hold and go do the scenes that are a missing but major part of the story. Kelsey and Dylan's proposal and wedding, Sandra and Mark's proposal and wedding, and Sandra's announcement that she's pregnant. What do you think?!
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Carolyn
2/6/2016 19:18:27
"Yeah! And then we will just pick up where we left off. Who's do you want first? By the way sorry we weren't on. Our cousin got in.
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Carrington
2/6/2016 19:24:21
Kelsey and Dylan's proposal? You probably need to start though. And I'm so excited to meet your cousin Charles!
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Dylan
2/6/2016 19:56:32
Ok is there anyway in particular you want me to propose?
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Carrington
2/6/2016 19:59:00
Nope! I trust your judgement. ;)
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Dylan
2/6/2016 20:25:37
I dial Kelsey and wait for her to answer. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/6/2016 20:30:50
I swallow my bite of sandwich and answer. "Hey Dylan! Lucky you, caught me on break. What's up?" -Kelsey
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Carrington
2/7/2016 07:43:14
Oh before I forget I wanted to tell you something. In the classroom I was taking the ACT in, there were two other kids there and (this is really funny) their names were Kelsey and Dylan. Isn't that crazy?! And this is even more crazy. Dylan, the way he was dressed, he looked like a miniature version of Sherlock. The trenchcoat, scarf, hair color...it was bizzare!
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Dylan
2/7/2016 08:19:37
"Well. As you know I just got back from flying yatch brokers to Hawaii but the second I got here Gracie rememinded me that I promised to take her on a helicopter ride. Since Mark isn't here Frank offered to take us and I wanted to know if you wanted to come with us." -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/7/2016 08:24:45
You can tell I'm grinning even through the phone. "I could never turn that down! Sure! What time?" -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/7/2016 08:45:09
"Like in the next thirty minutes." -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/7/2016 08:50:42
I look at my watch. "Um...yeah I guess I could get off early. We don't have many patients and Sandra's here so that'll work. I'll tell her and head to my house to change and then I'll be ready. How's that?" -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/7/2016 09:14:37
"Wonderful. Meet us at the air strip. Barbara already picked grace up from day care so she's with me." -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/7/2016 09:19:03
"Awesome. See ya there!" I hang up and quickly relay the necessary information to Sandra before driving home. Once there I change into more casual attire though I'm still dressed nicely. Then I drive over to the airport. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/7/2016 09:50:24
When you arrive you see Frank, grace and I standing by the helicopter waiting to go. Grace jumps up and down excitedly ap when she she's your car. I grin. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/7/2016 10:06:56
I grin back, unbuckle my seatbelt and hurry over. "This looks like fun!" I say with enthusiasm. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/7/2016 10:52:04
"Yeah. Alright everyone in. Let's get this show on the road." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
2/7/2016 10:56:03
I get into the pilot's seat and finish up the pre-flight inspection while everybody piles in. -Frank
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Dylan
2/7/2016 11:25:40
"Just for a little scenic flight," I say as I hand you and grace headsets so we can talk when the perpellers start up. I help grace sit in the seat. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace/Frank/Sandra
2/7/2016 15:59:09
I put the headset on and help Grace with hers before looking at Dylan excitedly, just happy to be near him. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
2/7/2016 19:46:59
"What do you think grace?" I say in the headset. -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
2/7/2016 19:53:32
I stand on tiptoes and give you a kiss. "Aww I'm sorry dear. Breakfast is ready so I hope you're hungry!" I gesture to the table where steaming hot eggs, crispy bacon and grits are spread out along with two mugs of coffee. Beside your plate is a small silver box tied with a silver bow. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
2/7/2016 20:02:05
We fly out over a really big field. I can't help but grin. "Look Kelsey. Look over there!" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/7/2016 20:06:42
"Oh..that can wait. I don't want you to not be feeling well," I say as I sit down opposite you. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
2/7/2016 20:19:17
You look out and see "Marry me?" Spelled out in huge letters on in the field. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/7/2016 20:22:16
"Well ok then. But a surprise is a surprise. Open it and find out what it is!" I can hardly keep from opening it for you myself I'm so excited. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
2/7/2016 20:50:31
I'm on one knee. "Kelsey Miers. We've been through some crazy things together, but you stole my heart the minute I walked through the door of the hospital looking for a job. I love grace like she's my own. And I want to spend the rest of my life with both of you. Will you marry me?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/8/2016 03:21:49
Emotions hit me so fast I can hardly breathe. Shock, surprise, excitement, and a hint of sadness as memories of Eric crash over me like a wave. I swallow hard, momentarily unable to answer. "Come on Kelsey, let Eric go. It's time to move on," I finally think. Tears spring to my eyes. "Y-yes Dylan," I whisper. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
2/8/2016 05:21:48
I grin as I put the ring on your finger. I wrap you in a hug and kiss you. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/8/2016 05:37:10
I smile innocently. "What do you think dear?" I'm practically shaking with excitement myself. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
2/8/2016 06:14:15
"A-are we having......are we having a baby?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/8/2016 06:21:28
My smile widens. "Y-yes Mark!" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
2/8/2016 07:59:28
For a moment I'm stunned. Tears of joy form in my eyes as i suddenly hug you. I can't say anything." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
2/8/2016 08:05:00
I start to laugh, though I'm still crying at the same time. "Oh goodness I feel so silly!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
2/8/2016 08:27:25
"It's ok. We're getting married! It's alright to be silly!" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/8/2016 08:30:44
Joy floods my face. "I'm so excited!" I exclaim, giddy with happyness. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
2/8/2016 09:39:32
I grin at you as we continue the ride with my arm around you. -Dylan
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Sandra
2/8/2016 09:47:33
"I just found out yesterday. I'm not quite sure. Should we call everyone and tell them?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/8/2016 10:06:20
"No not yet. We don't need to be sharing our relationship at the moment. It's kind of forbidden at the moment." -Mark
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Mark
2/8/2016 10:34:21
I sigh. "Whatever you say dear." -Sandra
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Sandra
2/8/2016 14:25:17
Several weeks later.........
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Sandra
2/8/2016 14:35:43
(Just so we're clear Sandra won't be living with Mark until after they are married and they won't be finding out she's pregnant until after they are married as well.)
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Mark
2/8/2016 15:13:21
I'm sitting at the table over a cup of coffee. I don't seem to be drinking it. I look up when I hear you. "Oh sorry. I didn't mean to wake you." -Mark
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Sandra
2/8/2016 16:26:53
I rub my eyes sleepily. "What are you doing up so early?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/8/2016 18:02:49
"Nightmares," I say softly. -Mark
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Sandra
2/8/2016 18:07:03
I sit down at the table. "Aww. I'm really sorry. Want to talk about it?" I ask in my usual gentle voice. -Sandra
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Mark
2/8/2016 18:54:55
"It's ok. PTSD. That's all." -Mark
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Sandra
2/8/2016 19:06:42
"That's all? Msrk it's serious. I mean you've made great progress but I'm worried about you." You can tell I mean whay I say. -Sandra
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Mark
2/8/2016 19:24:38
"I promise honey. I'm ok." I'm quiet for a moment. "Let's go for a walk. The sun's coming up. It'll be beautiful." -Mark
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Sandra
2/8/2016 19:32:57
A faint smile graces my face. "Kelsey does this with her dad all the time. It'll be nice just you and me when it's all quiet outside" -Sandra
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Mark
2/8/2016 19:47:37
"Yeah. Come on," I say with a smile as I offer you my hand. -Mark
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Sandra
2/8/2016 19:50:11
I take it almost eagerly and follow you outside. I take a deep breath, enjoying the crisp, early morning air. -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 02:49:24
I do the same. "Boy it's a beautiful morning," I say as we head down the trail that leads into the woods behind our house. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 03:12:26
"It is!" I agree. "Listen to the birds!" -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 05:08:37
I smile as we walk into a clearing. The sun's first rays make it look golden. Some mist hangs low to the ground. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 05:25:42
I grab your arm excitedly. "Mark! Look at the deer!" I gesture to a doe contentedly nibbling grass and her fawn curled in a spotted heap next to her. -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 05:42:08
I squeeze your hand as I watch them with a big grin on my face. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 05:46:33
I look closer at the two. "Dewdrop?!" I look at Mark. "I had a pet deer once." At the sound of my voice the doe's jaw stops chewing grass and her head snaps up and looks us over with soft, wondering eyes. -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 07:38:29
I hardly dare to breathe, scared of scaring it off. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 07:42:23
I slowly hold out my hand. "Dewdrop? Do you remember me?" I ask softly, taking a step forward. "See that scar Mark? It's my pet deer! I saved her when she ws little." The fawn scrambles up and presses against her mother while Dewdrop continues to watch both of us. -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 08:12:41
"She's beautiful," I whisper. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 08:19:37
"Yeah I'm surprised she didn't just run off. It's been a while," I reply, keeping my voice soft and gentle. I continue to move closer to the two until I could reach out and touch them if I wanted to. Excitement shinesin my eyes though I keep my actions calm. Dewdrop sniffs my fingers and allows me to stroke her gently. -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 12:43:59
"Wow," I say softly. -mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 13:01:52
Seeing her mom relax, the fawn does too. I continue to stroke Dewdrop and then glance at Mark. "Come on see if she'll let you pet her. Just move really slowly. She's very timid." -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 16:46:25
Slowly I inch beside you and hold out my hand, waiting with baited breath to see what the deer will do. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 17:03:43
I grin as Dewdrop reaches out to sniff you. "She likes you Mark. You can pet her, just no sudden movements." -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 17:20:35
Hardly breathing I reach out gently and pet the deer. -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 17:28:12
Dewdrop flinches at your touch, almost seeming to be on the verge of fleeing but I calm her with my voice and she relaxes slightly. The sun peeps through the trees, bathing us in almost an unearthly glow. My blonde hair looks like gold. I smile at you. "Ever pet a deer before?" -Sandra
Mark
2/9/2016 19:24:20
I smile. "No. Never. But there's something else I want to do even more." -Mark
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Sandra
2/9/2016 19:26:53
I look at you curiously. "Oh? What might that be?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/9/2016 20:20:15
I take a deep breath and kneel on one knee. "Sandra Valentine, yours was the first face I saw when I opened my eyes after the plane crash. We have been through everything together and I love you so much. More than words can describe. I know I'm not allowed to be doing this but I don't care. You've given my life meaning and given me a reason to keep fighting." I pull ou a ring. "Will you marry me?" -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 01:03:38
I gasp. The deer spook and head for the woods but I don't even notice. "M-Mark...I...I..." I stammer, speechless with shock. "I don't d-deserve a man like you." -Sandra
Mark
2/10/2016 06:15:57
"On the contrary my dear, I do not deserve a woman like you." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 06:25:13
"But Mark...I'm not special. I have no family. I'm just a girl in a cruel world trying to survive." You've never heard me talk like this before. Tears come to my eyes. "Of all people why me? Why am I the one you want?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 06:52:40
"You saved me Sandra. You gave me a reason to keep living. You loved me when no one did." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 06:56:55
I stare at you in utter shock and disbelief, totally unsure of myself. -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 07:54:58
"I've made up my mind Sandra. And I know without a doubt that this is what is right. I've prayed long and hard for this. I want you to be my wife." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 08:33:26
My face flushes with excitement but you can tell I'm still holding back. Finally I take a deep breath. "I-I never truly knew what it meant to love someone until you almost died in that crash with Frank and Dylan. And then I was scared. Make that terrified. I didn't know what to do. Having had no parents I felt lost and hopelessly so. No one had explained this to me. You have proven yourself many times over that you are a man with the character any girl would be lucky to marry. And these last few months have really shown me what it's like to have someone actually care about you in a way that even just a friend couldn't match. You are more than that to me Mark. I realize that now." I pause and give you a shy smile. "S-so yes. I am willing to marry you and go wherever life may take us. And I promise I'll always be there for you no matter what." -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 10:03:31
I smile as I put the ring on your finger. There are tears in my eyes as I stand and pull you in for a kiss. -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 10:06:52
I pull back. "Not till we're married if you please." -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 17:44:20
"Oh right sorry." I take your hands in mine. "We-we can't tell anyone about this." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 17:48:47
"But who's going to marry us?! Kelsey will be furious. She won't tell and neither will Frank or Catherine." -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 18:07:08
"I could get in big trouble. If Cobolt found out, I-I could get shot." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 18:11:04
"Mark they won't tell. I promise. Please?" I beg. -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 18:23:29
I sigh. "I want to make you happy. And if telling the others make you happy then I want you to." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 18:28:36
I stare at my shoes. "I don't want to put you in danger Mark but I know them like the back of my hand. I mean Kelsey and Frank are your family! Surely you't want to tell them." -Sandra
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Mark
2/10/2016 19:04:00
"I want to tell them. I want to tell the whole world and I want to give you the biggest fanciest wedding money can buy. But I can't." -Mark
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Sandra
2/10/2016 19:05:59
"Oh Mark I don't care about fancy weddings. It's you I care about." -Sandra
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Mark
2/11/2016 05:52:34
I smile as I hold you close. "Well we will have to tell the others. I say with a grin." -Mark
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Sandra
2/11/2016 05:58:06
You feel me stiffen at your touch but my smile doesn't fade. "You wanna call your dad?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/11/2016 07:31:43
"In a bit. Let's just enjoy the sunrise for now." -Mark
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Sandra
2/11/2016 07:35:22
I sit down on the grass and sigh contentedly. "I've never been so happy in my entire life." -Sandra
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Mark
2/11/2016 18:29:33
"Me either. I've never been so happy in my whole life." -Mark
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Sandra
2/11/2016 20:59:38
I watch the sky, my eyes dreamy. "Have you ever seen such a beautiful sunrise?" -Sandra
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Mark
2/12/2016 05:49:39
"Never in my life. But it's beautiful because you are with me," I say with a smile. -Mark
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Kelsey/Frank
2/12/2016 05:59:34
I watch anxiously in the mirror as Catherine fixes my hair. "How much longer?! I don't think I can sit here another minute!" My cheeks are rosy with excitement and my eyes sparkle with happiness. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
2/12/2016 08:23:59
"Hold still! I'm almost done. Everything has to be perfect." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
2/12/2016 08:32:34
"But it's taking so long! How long till the wedding?" I fiddle with my hands impatiently. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
2/12/2016 13:02:16
"Yes. And mark the best man, Sandra the maid of honor and me the bridesmaid. It'll be a beautiful ceremony. Ok! All done!" -Catherine
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Frank/Kelsey
2/12/2016 13:22:10
I stand up and turn around. "Think Dylan will like the dress? Oh Catherine! My hair! It looks amazing!" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
2/12/2016 20:13:49
I grin. "Dylan is going to drop when he sees you. You look so beautiful!" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Frank
2/12/2016 20:21:53
I nod, my eyes now full of tears. "I know we all love you to death Dylan but it's awfully hard to give your daughter away." -Frank
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Carrington
2/12/2016 20:36:05
(Sing to Let It Go)
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Carrington
2/12/2016 20:52:46
(Sing to First Time In Forever)
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Dylan/Catherine
2/12/2016 21:11:25
"I know Frank. I know." I take a deep breath. "I think I'm ready." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey/Frank
2/12/2016 21:20:22
"Oh I hope he hurries." I look at my reflection in the mirror again. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine/Barbara/Garrett/Preacher
2/13/2016 05:59:06
I take my place at the altar and clasp my hands nervously in front of me. -Dylan
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey/Grace
2/13/2016 06:13:47
I hear the music begin to play and Sandra nudges me out. I smile shyly and walk down the aisle, strewing pink and red rose petals onto the ground. When I reach the front I sit by Catherine. -Grace
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Dylan
2/14/2016 15:18:14
My breath catches in my throat when I see Kelsey and I can hardly breathe. Tears of utter joy fill my eyes. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/14/2016 15:25:50
I smile back, not sure whether to cry or laugh as we walk slowly towards you. Frank reluctantly leaves us and sits in the front row. I look at Dylan, my eyes sparkling with excitement. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Preacher
2/14/2016 15:42:44
I smile back at you. -Dylan
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Bella
2/14/2016 15:47:43
I bark. -Bella
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Mark/Preacher
2/14/2016 17:38:45
"Down girl," I murmur. -Mark
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Kelsey
2/14/2016 19:36:26
I look Dylan straight in the eyes as I answer. "I do." -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/15/2016 06:48:31
"And do you Dylan Robertson take yjis woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" -Preacher
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Kelsey
2/15/2016 06:54:43
I grin back and squeeze your hand. I happen to glance over at Frank and he's practically sobbing. I quickly look back at Dylan. -Kelsey
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Preacher
2/15/2016 09:29:51
"I now pronounce this couple husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." -Preacher
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Kelsey
2/15/2016 09:35:06
I squeeze your hand and give you a kiss. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Preacher
2/15/2016 12:52:44
I wrap my arms around you, holding you close as I kiss you back. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/15/2016 12:57:28
I hug you tightly, tears of joy streaming down my face. -Kelsey
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Catherine
2/15/2016 18:42:02
I can't help but break out of line and hug Kelsey tightly. -Catherine
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Carrington
2/15/2016 18:48:34
I have a question. I'd just like an honest answer. Don't worry it's not because you've done anything. Are you three getting tired of Emergency? Again it's just a question but I'd really like to know what your answer is.
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Carolyn
2/15/2016 19:32:31
Heck no! I know it seems like we are busy. Thinks are so crazy with school and everything and now our cousin has moved in. And I'm working through some things with school and stuff. We could never get sick of this. It's our escape. :)
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Carrington
2/15/2016 19:39:04
Ok I wasn't trying to point out the fact that you haven't been writing at all. It's totally fine. I've just been trying to work through things myself and actually I was considering the posibility of quitting.
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Carolyn
2/15/2016 19:51:34
Really? I mean, we wouldn't stop you. It your life. But you're kind of the only friend we have. Like I said this is an escape. We look forward to this when we get home from school and stuff but we can't stop you. :/
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Carrington
2/15/2016 19:57:42
That's why I can't quit. You three are my friends and if I quit Emergency then we wouldn't be friends anymore. I have worked too hard to gain our friendship to throw it away.
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Carolyn
2/15/2016 20:02:30
If it's an issue about how much you're on it we don't mind. As you can see our days are pretty busy and on week nights we really can't get on until later. I don't know. We love this more than you know. You were there praying when Mark was sick and in the hospital and through his surgery and when he got beat up by that bully. You were here when those girls posted that mean stuff about me online and when my boyfriend broke up with me. And we were here through every bad day and when your aunt was sick and when your grandmother was ill. We are loyal to the death. We would hate this to end, but if you don't want to do it anymore we shall honor your wishes.
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Carrington
2/15/2016 20:07:44
Goodness you are making me cry. It's not about being on so much but...I don't know. I'm so confused. I won't quit. I care about you three too much to take away this as it does mean so much to me and you guys. You've been amazing friends and since this really is our obly way of communicating and because I still love Emergency I won't quit. Our friendship means too much.
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Carolyn
2/15/2016 20:10:08
Ok good. Scared us for a minute there. :) and don't worry about answering us immediately all the time or staying up late or missing out on stuff. We really don't mind. We take a break every once in a while. You should too. :)
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Carrington
2/15/2016 20:13:52
It's really about growing up. Things seem to be moving too fast and everything is changing and it scares me to death and I can't keep up.
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Carolyn
2/16/2016 02:37:41
I know. I'm scared too. All of a sudden people are talking about graduating and having to become a grown up and I still enjoy laying in bed with Netflix and ice cream or a good book. I'm not ready to be an adult. One of my best friends is getting married next month and she's as old as I am. (And I'm not a adult) and people are starting to ask me where I will live once I graduate and stuff like that. I'm not ready! I know how you feel. Dylan and Mark have it easy. They don't worry about stuff like this. :/
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Carrington
2/16/2016 02:58:11
I grin and embrace Catherine warmly. -Sandra
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Mark
2/16/2016 05:22:26
I hug you. "I'm so proud of you little sis. I'm so so proud of you. I love you," I whisper in your ear. -Mark
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Kelsey/Frank
2/16/2016 05:27:20
I laugh. "Thank you. Thank you so much! I love you too Mark." -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/16/2016 08:11:41
"Y-yeah. I-I can hardly breathe!" I say. My face is beaming with a smile. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
2/16/2016 08:24:54
I walk up beside Dylan and slip my hand into his. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/16/2016 13:06:54
I grin and squeeze Kelsey's hand. "Well what are we waiting for? Let's have a party!" -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/16/2016 13:13:27
We all head to another area of the church where the food is being served. I walk happily beside Dylan up to the tables to fill our plates. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/16/2016 16:02:05
"Mmmmm the food looks good. Nice choice m'lady," I say with a grin. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/16/2016 16:32:10
"It was a joint effort mister!" I remind with a grin. "Just don't eat so much that you're too full to dance with me later!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Garret
2/16/2016 18:12:26
"I could never be too full to dance with you my dear," I say lovingly. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
2/16/2016 18:15:40
"Garrett shh it'll be a while. It's time for dinner!" I hand you a plate. -Sandra
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Mark
2/16/2016 19:31:01
I wait until everyone has gotten their food. Everyone bows their heads and closes their eyes. "Dear lord. Thank you so much for this amazing day. Thank you for Dylan and Kelsey as well as family and friends. Thank you that you've brought us into each other's lives. Bless this food and help it nourish our bodies. In Jesus name amen." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/16/2016 19:37:49
I squeeze Dylan's hand and open my eyes. "Thanks Mark!" Sitting down I try to eat. "I...think I'm not very hungry." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
2/16/2016 20:10:23
A sly grin spreads across my face as I hold your hand. -Mark
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Sandra
2/16/2016 20:16:00
I plaster the most innocent look on my face as I eat. But I keep looking at Mark out of the corner of my eye. -Sandra
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Mark
2/17/2016 03:08:09
"Absolutely fine. Just very happy. You should eat up sis. The food is excellent." -Mark
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Kelsey
2/17/2016 03:47:25
I eat a few forkfuls and push my plate aside. "I'm done." -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/17/2016 08:48:30
"Think it's time for our first dance sweetheart?" -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/17/2016 11:05:09
I smile. "I think so. Got any good music?" -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/17/2016 17:48:09
"What song would you like to be our first dance?" -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/17/2016 17:55:43
"Well since you're letting me choose, how about this one?" I nod to Sandra who pushes the play button on the CD player. "And I'll try not to step on your foot Dylan," I promise. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/17/2016 19:39:15
I grin as the music starts to play. I walk up to you and bow. "May I have this dance mrs. Robertson?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
2/17/2016 19:45:28
"Of course Mr. Robertson!" I beam as I get into position. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/18/2016 06:00:07
I smile as I take your hand and lead you onto the dance floor. We start to sway to the music. -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/18/2016 06:02:54
I grin at you, unable to take my eyes off your face. "Having fun?" I ask. -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/18/2016 15:54:54
"Kelsey this is the best night of my life. And you my dear?" -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/18/2016 16:06:39
I smile at you. "Dylan I couldn't be happier. Our family is together, I'm married to one of the most amazing guys in the world, and he's British," I grin. "And we have a beautiful daughter." -Kelsey
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Dylan
2/18/2016 19:01:04
"And I love you both with all my heart, and I'm going to spend every moment of every day for the rest of my life proving it to both of you." -Dylan
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Kelsey
2/18/2016 19:09:52
I stop dancing, my eyes shining with adoration. I wrap my arms around you and hug you tightly. -Kelsey
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Mark
2/18/2016 19:53:03
Sure! Carolyn is dying to see how it turns out. She likes the idea of us havin it in the woods. She says its like something out of a fairytale
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Carrington
2/18/2016 19:56:22
Alrighty then, let's not keep her waiting! :) care to do the honors and start it this time? Kinda set the stage a bit?
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Mark
2/19/2016 05:13:08
I check myself in the mirror one more time making sure not one thing is out of order. Instead of a tux I wear my uniform." -Mark
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Sandra
2/19/2016 05:26:03
I look as nervous as anything as Kelsey pins her wedding dress to fit my shape. I glance at Catherine anxiously and hope my hair looks ok. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
2/19/2016 07:15:10
"Hold still sis. I'm almost done," I say as I maneuver the curling iron. -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
2/19/2016 07:25:34
I yelp as Kelsey accidentally pricks me with a pin then sigh. "I couldn't sleep last night. What if something goes wrong?" -Sandra
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MarkCatherine
2/19/2016 07:46:41
"No sir. I'm almost done." I sigh as I look myself over I. The mirror again. I can't help but fidget nervously. -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
2/19/2016 07:56:05
"You look great Mark. All grown up." I take a deep breath. "I bet Sandra's going to fall head over heels when she sees you." A teasing grin tugs at my lips. "You do know you aren't really Mark Holbrook right? You're a Meirs like me." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
2/19/2016 12:45:24
"I know. I'm thinking about marrying her as Miers so people won't suspect anything. It'll be safer for her." -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
2/19/2016 13:09:46
"Well you had better make up your mind in a hurry because I have to announce it!" I grin. -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
2/19/2016 18:37:46
"Yes. Now that I've said it out loud I think that is the best idea." -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
2/19/2016 19:52:36
I twirl in front of the mirror, a sunny smile coming to my face. "Oh Catherine! I don't know what to say!" -Sandra
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Catherine/mark
2/19/2016 21:43:43
I smile. "Anything for you sis. Ready to go?" -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
2/19/2016 21:50:51
"No...ah...yes...I don't know," I stammer as I leave to look for Dylan who will walk me down the aisle since I have no family available. -Sandra
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Mark
2/20/2016 07:57:27
I take a deep breath and go to take my place at the "altar". I clasp my hands nervously as I wait. -Mark
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Sandra
2/20/2016 08:03:36
(That's fine. Frank can do it and sure!)
Garrett
2/20/2016 09:54:54
I come out right before your start to walk down to he isle. My face is very serious. "Good afternoon my good lady. I am here to walk you down the isle," I say as I offer you my arm so Frank can take his place at the front of the altar. -Garrett
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Sandra
2/20/2016 10:03:45
I look at you, completely suprised and slightly startled because I didn't realize anyone else knew about the wedding. I take your arm though and walk with you. -Sandra
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Garrett
2/20/2016 10:18:20
I try my best to look grown up. You see that Barbara and grace are the only other ones present besides Dylan and Kelsey. -Garrett
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Sandra
2/20/2016 10:27:29
Again I look taken aback but I say nothing. Then I see Mark and all my anxiety melts. -Sandra
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Mark
2/20/2016 12:27:45
I can't help but grin as I see Sandra and tears roll down my cheeks as I can hardly breathe. -Mark
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Sandra
2/20/2016 12:42:06
I stare at you a moment, thinking something is wrong before I realize why you are crying. I blink back happy tears of my own as I walk closer to you. -Sandra
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Mark
2/20/2016 13:01:45
As Garrett leaves you I take your hands in mine. I look up at you, my eyes full of love. -Mark
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Sandra
2/20/2016 13:10:36
I squeeze your hands gently, momentarily forgetting that everyone else is watching us. My heart pounds with excitement. -Sandra
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Mark
2/20/2016 19:49:10
"I love you," I mouth and wait for Frank to start. -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
2/20/2016 20:06:26
"Thank you, family and friends for coming together to join my son Mark and good friend Sandra in holy matrimony. I trust there are no objections but if I am wrong, correct me now or forever hold your peace." -Frank
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Mark
2/20/2016 20:45:28
I grin at Sandra. "No one objects dad. You can proceed." -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
2/20/2016 20:51:01
I chuckle. "Alrighty then." I proceed with the usual vows. Finally I take a deep breath. "Do you, Mark, take Sandra to be your lawfully wedded wife?" -Frank
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Mark
2/20/2016 21:20:37
I take a deep breath. "When that plane went down. I didn't think I had a reason to keep living. But when I opened my eyes and I saw you, I fell in love. You've saved my life countless times, and I'm willing to risk it all to have you. And I know I can't give you a rich life or a big house but I'm going to spend the rest of life making it up to you. I do." -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
2/20/2016 21:25:53
"And do you Sandra,take Mark to be your lawfully wedded husband?" -Frank
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Mark
2/21/2016 06:16:52
I smile as I squeeze your hands gently. -Mark
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Frank
2/21/2016 06:28:16
I smile from ear to ear. "Then by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife." Only now do I hesitate but only for a few seconds. "Mark, you may now kiss the bride." -Frank
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Mark
2/21/2016 10:27:36
I grin at Sandra before I wrap my arms around you and bring you in for a kiss. -mark
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Sandra/Grace
2/21/2016 10:33:20
I pretty much melt in your arms as I relax and kiss you back. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
2/21/2016 13:25:23
I chuckle softly as I pay your shoulder. -Grace
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Carrington
2/21/2016 13:33:30
I don't know how to say this but our family needs your prayers. My dad's mom's dad who we all love very much just had a massive stroke and he's going to die. We have to go see him and he lives several hours away. I'm literally sobbing. Please please please pray.
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Carrington
2/21/2016 14:00:00
Oh and please use the new blogpost to reply because I don't know if I can answer back on this one.
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