Mark/Dylan
3/26/2016 18:22:54
I wheeze and gasp as I struggle to keep my breathing slow and calm. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
3/26/2016 18:38:58
"Come on Mark, you're doing great. Just keep it up." -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
3/26/2016 19:24:58
My eyes start to close. -Mark
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Frank/Kelsey
3/26/2016 19:28:48
I struggle to take deep breaths. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
3/26/2016 20:33:28
I say nothing as I try to give you space. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
3/26/2016 20:36:45
"That's it Mark. That's it," I whisper soothingly. -Frank
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Nikki/Dylan
3/26/2016 21:28:14
"Good. They're both asleep. Let's get to treating them. I'm going to get Sandra started on those new painkillers as well as antibiotics and redress her wounds." -Nikki
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Pilot/Kelsey/Carson
3/27/2016 03:31:41
"Sounds good...but why new ones? I'm going to redress Mark's wounds as well. And we need to hit this pnuemonia with everything we've got antibiotic wise." -Carson
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Pilot/Kelsey/Carson
3/27/2016 03:32:42
"Sounds good...but why new ones? I'm going to redress Mark's wounds as well. And we need to hit this pnuemonia with everything we've got antibiotic wise." -Carson
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Carrington
3/27/2016 03:33:58
HAPPY EASTER!!!!
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Nikki/Dylan
3/27/2016 07:28:49
"Need to make sure we keep her on ones that are strong but won't hurt the baby." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Carson
3/27/2016 09:09:04
"How come she hasn't been on them before this?" I ask. -Carson
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Nikki/Dylan
3/27/2016 09:16:26
"I've been keeping her prescription low since she's been comatose but now she's awake I'm going to up her prescription." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Carson
3/27/2016 09:21:30
"Alright," I reply as I carefully remove Mark's bandages and clean the wound. -Carson
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Dylan/Nikki
3/27/2016 10:54:58
"It's alright dearest. It's alright." -Dylan
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Sandra/Carson/Kelsey
3/27/2016 11:01:07
I finish up with Mark and replace the bandages with new ones before walking over. "Her back still looks really bad. She keeps drenching the sheets and bandages in sweat from the fever." -Carson
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Nikki/Dylan
3/27/2016 13:24:31
"I know. I've already started her on medicine for the current infection she has. You've got to give it time to kick in." -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/27/2016 13:29:13
I cry out softly, my eyes squeezed tightly shut. My heart rate is a bit high and my breathing is shallow and rapid. -Sandra
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Nikki/Dylan
3/27/2016 14:19:23
"Easy Sandra. Easy. We are right here looking after you. Mark is here too." I strap to oxygen mask on your face so you don't have to work as hard to breathe." -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/27/2016 14:25:23
The plane smooths out and I set the trashcan down and let my eyes close as I try hard to relax. -Kelsey
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Nikki/Dylan
3/27/2016 16:29:20
"I know. I've got you on some painkillers. Just give them a sec to kick in." -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/27/2016 16:39:23
I nod slightly. "I'm trying Dear," I mumble. -Kelsey
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Nikki/Mark
3/27/2016 20:45:23
"Just relax Sandra. It's alright." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Carson
3/27/2016 20:59:20
"Try to cough it out lad," I encourage. -Carson
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Mark/Dylan
3/27/2016 22:15:04
I grip the sheets and continue to cough. -Mark
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Carson
3/28/2016 03:08:48
"Come on Mark. You'll feel better when you get all that infection out." -Carson
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Mark
3/28/2016 06:10:15
I coughing and roll to my side. I yank the mask off and spit into the dish Nikki offers me. -Mark
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Carson
3/28/2016 06:14:42
"That's good Mark. Good work," I praise. "Why don't you take a nap?" -Carson
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Mark
3/28/2016 07:21:03
I sigh as my eyes drop closed. -Mark
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Pilot/Kelsey/Sandra
3/28/2016 07:27:38
"We're about to land," I announce. -Pilot
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Mark/Dylan
3/28/2016 09:43:42
My into cuts kick in and I'm instantly awake. I lay still for a second, wondering if it was a dream and daring to hope the movement wasn't. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/28/2016 10:14:45
I stir a bit. "Five more minutes..." I mumble. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
3/28/2016 11:44:55
"Come on darling. We are here." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/28/2016 12:01:22
"I'm so tired..." I murmur, dragging my eyes open. -Kelsey
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Mark/dylan
3/28/2016 12:38:20
"I kno. We'll get you home to bed." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/28/2016 13:45:35
I lay against the pillows and close my eyes sobbing a thank you prayer to God before I just cry from sheer joy. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
3/28/2016 14:14:57
"Oh yeah. Got to get her too." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/28/2016 14:22:53
"I feel like I could sleep for a week," I say as we land. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
3/29/2016 03:13:58
"me too," I agree. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/29/2016 04:30:49
I get unsteadily to my feet and tel the pilot about the situation in the trashcan. Then I stagger down the stairs and throw up in the grass. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
3/29/2016 08:43:32
"Easy darling. We're home now. It's ok." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/29/2016 09:43:25
I straighten. "Are we gonna walk there? And are we both getting Grace or just you?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
3/29/2016 13:54:48
"Car's over there. I drove it here. We'll pick up grace and go home." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/29/2016 14:02:57
"Maybe you should put the mask back on Mark," I suggest, still giggling. The drugs I'm on are making me a bit loopy. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/29/2016 18:03:38
"But I want I talk to you." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/29/2016 18:08:33
"I want to talk to you too Mark. It's been so long..." My voice trails off as I grow more serious. "Just don't strain yourself." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/29/2016 20:45:50
I put my hand on your cheek. "I missed you." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/29/2016 22:47:00
"I missed you more. I heard you Mark. I heard you begging me and I couldn't do anything." Despite what I'm saying my voice never wavers and remains in the soft, half whisper I use around the sickest of patients and you. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 06:50:26
I say nothing as I rub your cheek with my thumb. "I hurt you. You and the baby nearly died." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/30/2016 06:55:36
"Mark please. I really don't want to talk about it. Please let's just move on." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
3/30/2016 11:27:06
"Look at you!" I say as I take your wrists gently
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/30/2016 13:40:47
"I'm still here dear. That's all that matters. And the baby's here too." You notice that I never look at my arms. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 16:12:42
With a sigh I unwrap your arm and you see my name carved into your wrist. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/30/2016 18:28:36
I glance at it before looking back up at you. "Mark it's fine. Don't worry about it. Can we please talk about something else?" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 19:17:59
I nod and start to say something when I break out into more coughing. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/30/2016 19:32:47
"P-put the mask back on p-please Mark," I urge. "We can talk when you're stronger." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 20:00:36
"I don't want to wear it. It's uncomfortable." -Mark
Kelsey/Sandra
3/30/2016 20:06:18
"I can see if Carson can give you a nasal cannula if you want," I offer. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 20:14:41
"No that's even worse." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/30/2016 20:19:55
"But then you could talk..." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/30/2016 21:32:12
"But it hurts." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/30/2016 23:56:40
I stare at you in silence a moment before I burst out laughing. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/31/2016 05:22:46
"What's so funny?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/31/2016 05:39:23
I can't stop giggling. "You! You get hurt and nearly die and are sick in bed for months and all you're complaining about is a piece of plastic!" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
3/31/2016 10:10:04
"Because I don't like to wear it. I hate them." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/31/2016 10:14:06
"Well there are many things you hate worse I'm sure. Mark please. I want to talk to you and I want you to wear it." -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
3/31/2016 12:20:15
I sigh. "Alright." -Mark
Carson/Kelsey
3/31/2016 12:26:31
I walk into the house, bend down and scoop Grace up, hugging her tightly. -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
3/31/2016 18:01:10
"You came home!" I cry. -Grace
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Kelsey/Carson/Sandra
3/31/2016 18:06:47
"Yes I did!" I grin. "I'm here Sunshine." -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
3/31/2016 19:28:37
"Why are you and daddy home?" -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
3/31/2016 19:34:42
"I don't know if he'll do it again but he might," I add hopefully. "I'm so happy!" -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
3/31/2016 20:21:51
I lay down beside you with my hand on your stomach, exhausted by just the little amount of talking. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
3/31/2016 20:27:09
"I think it's someone's bedtime." I thank Lisel for watching Grace and we head home. Once we arrive I tuck Grace into bed and say her prayers with her. Then I turn off the light and head to the room I share with Dylan and crawl exhaustedly into bed. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/1/2016 06:18:40
I come out of our bathroom and get in bed beside you. "Boy a shower felt good." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/1/2016 06:26:28
"You took a shower? That was fast. Grave was really tired. She fell asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow." I fall silent, thinking of many things. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/1/2016 11:26:45
"Something on your mind love?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/1/2016 11:37:29
I nod, then remember you can't see me in the dark. "I really think we should move away for a while until the Black Ring issue is resolved. Sandra and I won't be working at the hospital anyway and ours is the only house that hasn't been visited by those thugs. Dad found that appartment about an hour away...still close enough for you to fly for the airline but we'll be out of the way. Sandra would agree to it and Frank as well. What do you think?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/1/2016 15:00:39
I'm silent for a while. "I don't know I we should be moving while you're pregnant." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/1/2016 15:08:43
"Frank has been talking about moving everyone to an apartment complex an hour away from our current place so everyone can stay under the radar until this all blows over." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/1/2016 20:20:44
I nod my head. "I'm sorry." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/1/2016 20:25:30
"Mark it's ok. I'll forgive you no matter what. But please think about it ok?" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/1/2016 20:59:26
I nod as I hold you close. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/1/2016 21:15:30
I fall asleep in your arms. -Sandra
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Dylan
4/2/2016 09:00:34
"Honey?" I call softly as I get up and try to find you. -Dylan
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Kelsey
4/2/2016 09:11:38
I'm sitting fast asleep in the recliner downstairs in the living room. A thin blanket has fallen to the floor, part of it still draped over my toes. Beside me on the little table is a cup of tea, still warm. -Kelsey
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Dylan
4/2/2016 13:40:29
Gently I touch your shoulder. "Darling? Are you ok?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/2/2016 17:08:12
I stir and almost reluctantly open my eyes. "Hmm? Oh. Yeah I'm fine," I answer as my eyes begin to close again as I start falling back asleep. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/2/2016 20:45:40
"Come on dear. Back to bed," I say gently. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/2/2016 20:51:52
"Don't wanna wake you up Dylan. I'm not feeling very good." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/2/2016 22:54:22
"You won't. Just come to bed dearest." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/3/2016 02:43:36
I groggily reach for your hand to pull myself up and walk slowly upstairs. Once there I crawl into bed and close my eyes exhaustedly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/3/2016 11:07:22
"That's right sweetheart. Just close your eyes and rest. It'll be ok." -Dylan
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Nikki/Kelsey
4/3/2016 11:29:44
"Sorry you woke up on the first place," I mumble. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/3/2016 12:21:08
"Don't worry darling. It's going to be ok." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Nikki
4/3/2016 12:44:13
"What's wrong with her Mark?" I ask, eyeing Sandra. -Nikki
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Mark
4/3/2016 13:17:48
"she-she's I-in pain." -Mark
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Sandra
4/3/2016 13:57:42
I look at Nikki desperately, moaning with each breath I take. My hand is still holding Mark's but there's hardly any strength in it. "P-please M-Mark p-please..." I whimper. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/3/2016 14:19:19
"Ok. Hang on Sandra." I page Carson. "Ok Sandra just calm down and tell me what's wrong." I check your bag to see your painkiller situation. -Nikki
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Carson/Sandra
4/3/2016 14:31:15
I walk in. "Yes?" -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
4/3/2016 14:58:13
"take care of Mark. He's turning blue. Alright Sandra. Deep breaths ok? Deep breaths. I'm gonna fix you up." I get a fresh bag of painkillers and get them into your system. "Breathe Sandra. It's going to be ok." -Nikki
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Sandra/Carson
4/3/2016 15:05:44
"Nikki's taking good care of her Mark. Come on buddy. Deep breaths," I encourage as I press the oxygen mask to your face. -Carson
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Mark/Nikki
4/3/2016 18:12:28
"S-Sandra!" I cry out trying to fight the oxygen mask. -Mark
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Sandra/Carson
4/3/2016 18:19:09
"Mark listen to me. She's fine I promise. Deep breaths. Calm down lad. Sandra needs you to be strong for her ok?" -Carson
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Nikki/Mark
4/3/2016 19:29:44
"Wait, your back?" -Nikki
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Sandra/Carson
4/3/2016 19:33:33
I get an inhaler and give it to you. "Here Mark. This'll help." -Carson
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Mark/Nikki
4/3/2016 19:49:25
I take a deep breath with the inhaler and am able to slow my breathing down a bit. -Mark
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Carson
4/3/2016 19:55:11
"That's it Mark. That's it." -Carson
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Mark/Nikki
4/4/2016 02:22:47
I relax as breathing becomes easier. I shoot a worried look in Sandra's direction. -Mark
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Sandra
4/4/2016 02:58:41
I nod but there is fear deep in my eyes. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/4/2016 03:27:30
Gently I ease you into your side going very slow and trying to be as careful as possible. -Nikki
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Sandra
4/4/2016 03:30:21
"AGH! Stop!" I nearly scream, my face turning white as a ghost. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/4/2016 08:23:48
I freeze. "Sandra we have to. We are almost there. Your back will feel better if we can get the pressure off of it." -Nikki
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Sandra
4/4/2016 08:26:27
Tears of pain are rolling down my cheeks. I grip Mark's hand as tightly as I can. -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark
4/4/2016 09:32:15
I finally get you onto your side but not without making you cry out again. -Nikki
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Sandra/Carson
4/4/2016 09:37:33
"Mark she's ok lad." -Carson
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Mark
4/4/2016 12:44:08
"l-let me up! SH-she's hurt. L-let me up!" I cry as I try to reach for Sandra before bursting into another coughing fit. -Mark
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Sandra/Carson
4/4/2016 13:16:10
I push the beds closer again. "Mark please. It's going to help her I promise." -Carson
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Mark/Nikki
4/4/2016 14:45:16
I grip Sandra's hand, trying to comfort her. -Mark
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Sandra
4/4/2016 18:28:24
My body is rigid as I try to wait patiently. -Sandra
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Carrington
4/4/2016 21:27:27
Ok scratch that last sentence. As far as we know it was an accident. The guy was backing up, fell out of the car, probably grabbed the steering wheel and the throttle got stuck. The car hit the curb, it had been dragging him and he let go and got crushed by the wheels. He died. I feel really bad. It was a startling reminder just how fragile life is.
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Nikki
4/5/2016 03:07:24
"That's it Sandra. That's it." -Nikki
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Sandra
4/5/2016 03:16:44
I begin to relax shortly after as the medicine kicks in And I look at Mark exhaustedly at Mark. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/5/2016 05:15:24
"That's it Sandra. That's it. Take a little nap ok?" -Nikki
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Sandra
4/5/2016 05:21:20
I sigh and give Mark's hand a tiny squeeze before I drift off to sleep. -Sandra
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Carrington
4/5/2016 05:24:34
I have one request. Do you think we might be able to have everyone get better and stay that way until both Kelsey and Sandra have their babies? *clears throat and mumbles quietly* ...with one exception I've been planning for weeks...*
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Catherine
4/5/2016 09:38:20
I bump into Carson as I go down the hall to see Sandra. "How are they?" -Catherine
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Carson
4/5/2016 09:42:17
"They're ok, both are recovering slowly. Sandra's infection is still pretty bad though and she's in a lot of pain from her injuries. Mark's still having trouble with his pneumonia but we're working on getting him...both of them better." -Carson
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Catherine/Mark
4/5/2016 16:36:51
"Good. Good. Can I see them?" -Catherine
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Carson/Kelsey
4/5/2016 17:30:02
"I feel pretty good this morning actually," I smile back. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
4/5/2016 19:21:53
"Good. Do you want breakfast?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/5/2016 19:30:56
I hear you and wake up. "Catherine?" I mumble. "The baby kicked." -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/5/2016 19:43:16
I grin. "Really! Sandra that's so great!" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/6/2016 06:39:16
"Yeah. Mark felt it too!" I grin weakly. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/6/2016 06:45:54
"Oh Sandra I'm so happy for you both. I'd hug you but that would hurt. Oh! And Kelsey is pregnant too!" -Cathrine
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/6/2016 06:53:51
"I don't have a prefence honey. Everything you make is fit for a queen." -Kelsey
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Carrington
4/6/2016 06:58:33
I really hate to say this but I kinda need you to play Skyler and Michaela for me until I get back because I won't be able to keep up. Can you please please do that for me? Make sure you let the others know I gave permission if you do.
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Dylan/Catherine
4/6/2016 08:26:35
"Do waffles sound good?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/6/2016 10:19:19
"T-that's wonderful. Catherine I hate to bother you but do you think you can get me some water?" -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/6/2016 17:57:05
"Sure sis." I fetch you a cup of water with a straw so it's easier for you to drink and hand it to you. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/6/2016 19:32:34
I smile and lay back down a minute before I slip out of bed. "I'm gonna see if Grace is up," I announce as I head to her room. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
4/7/2016 08:02:57
"Alright. I'll start breakfast," I say as I get up and go downstairs. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/7/2016 09:24:33
I smile as I walk over to Grace's trundle bed and look to see if she's awake. -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
4/7/2016 09:53:08
I stir and open my eyes. I smile sleepily at you. -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/7/2016 09:56:48
I laugh as the baby kicks slightly right under your hand. -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
4/7/2016 13:25:47
"Oh my gosh! I felt it!" I exclaim excitedly as I pull off the mask. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/7/2016 15:25:42
I grin. "You've got to get better for him Mark!" -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
4/7/2016 18:55:32
"So do you." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/7/2016 19:32:34
"Well I'll give it my best if you do." I suddenly pause, my attention riveted on something. "Oh my goodness! My hair!" I exclaim. "It's got blood all in it!" I look horrified. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/8/2016 05:35:09
I look panicked as I press the call button. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/8/2016 06:30:30
"Mark wait! It's not recent. I guess it's from when they rescued me." I sigh heavily. "When can I get a shower?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/8/2016 14:28:27
"Soon dearest. We can ask Nikki." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/8/2016 14:35:59
"It is? I'll have to get another one or maybe you can fix it. You're good at that...or maybe Dad. Anyway, it looks good!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/8/2016 16:43:45
"Yep! And they are ready. Get em while their hot!" I say with a grin. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/8/2016 17:41:59
"It's over now Mark. All we can do is move on." I don't outwardly seem upset but I keep avoiding continued conversation on it. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/8/2016 19:25:35
"I know but oh gosh it killed me to see you hurt." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/8/2016 19:29:32
I don't say anything, only do my best to look away from you which is hard because I'm facing you and on my side. -Sandra
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Carrington
4/8/2016 19:56:24
My dad just gave me the coolest surprise! I'll wait to open it and send a picture of it later but he got me this Benedict Cumberbatch action figure complete with his phone, violin and bow and his skull. It is SO cool!!!
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Mark/Grace
4/8/2016 20:16:53
"Hey. Are you alright?" I say softly as I brush your hair gently from your face. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/8/2016 20:34:09
"Ok Grace!" I grin. "Go ahead." -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
4/9/2016 06:44:08
I bow my head, close my eyes, and fold my hands. "God is great. Gid is good. Let us thank Him for our food. By His hand we all are fed. Thank you Lord for daily bread. In Jesus name amen." -Grace (we all grew up saying that prayer)
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/9/2016 06:58:12
As soon as you say Amen, my chair scoots back across the wooden floor as I make a dash for the bathroom. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/9/2016 09:08:04
"I inow but I also know how PTSD works. I've clammed up before and it doesn't help." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/9/2016 09:11:22
I don't answer right away. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/9/2016 11:15:30
I get up. "Gracie, give me two second ok? I'm just gonna go check on mama." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/9/2016 11:26:09
I look down. "I-I know. But it's hard. I'm the one that helped you through a lot of it and now I'm having a few problems. It's so differen't when you're on the other side of things. -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
4/9/2016 19:38:16
"And I'm going to be here for you just like you were here for me." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/9/2016 19:49:33
"Dylan I wanted to eat your breakfast. I'm so sorry." I can hardly meet your gaze and my eyes look pretty sad. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/9/2016 20:33:33
"I know dearest. It's ok. How are you feeling?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/10/2016 02:45:14
I sigh and tiredly wrap my arms around you in a hug, resting my head against you. "I've felt better." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/10/2016 06:55:08
I wrap you in a hug. "I know darling. I know." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/10/2016 07:44:20
I sigh. "I'll try to eat them later, I promise. And Grace's birthday is tomorrow. Maybe we could tell her then." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/10/2016 11:14:40
"Do you want me to call Nikki and see what we can do?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/10/2016 11:23:36
"She'll be happy." I let go of you and walk into the living room where I lay down on the couch. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/10/2016 12:51:46
I follow you. What do you think we should do for her party?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/10/2016 14:08:55
"She doesn't have many friends her age. She'd love it if Garrett came over I'm sure." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/10/2016 17:43:18
"Is there any way Sandra can at least wash her hair?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Nikki
4/10/2016 17:51:51
I look at Sandra. "I don't know. Her back is practically torn to shreds. It's pretty painful if she gets moved." -Nikki
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Dylan/Mark
4/10/2016 20:15:34
"Well, what if we got someone to dress up like queen Elizabeth." -Dylan
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Nikki/Kelsey
4/11/2016 05:40:20
I think a minute. "That's a possibility." -Nikki
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Dylan/Mark
4/11/2016 05:52:26
"Could we try it?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Nikki/Sandra
4/11/2016 06:10:37
"I guess we could," I agree. In a few minutes I have everything set up. I gently wash Sandra's hair and dry it. "There? How's that? You two should probably take a nap now." -Nikki
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Dylan/Mark
4/11/2016 07:36:09
"Nah. She has to be though to deal with our business and her ex-husband. She's friendly when you get on her good side." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/11/2016 11:17:13
"Well I'll call and ask her when I'm feeling a bit better. Where's Grace?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/11/2016 18:27:24
"at the table eating." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/11/2016 18:36:52
I shake my head. "N-no. It's not just about us. I should have been looking out for you too. What did she do to you?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/11/2016 19:38:41
"Ok. You gonna be alright?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/11/2016 19:46:25
"Mark please. I want to know." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/12/2016 02:52:54
"Dug the chip out of my stomach. I was awake the whole time," I say finally. "And then when they were escaping they shot me in the lung." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/12/2016 04:34:24
"A blanket?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/12/2016 16:41:06
I leave and return shortly with the comfiest of blankets. I drape it gently over you. -Dyla
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/12/2016 17:57:47
"No it isn't. Y-you were hurt b-because you came to save me!" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/12/2016 18:48:29
"Don't worry about it. I got it." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/12/2016 19:03:57
I say nothing and close my eyes as I cry on your shoulder. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/12/2016 19:37:26
"Really darling. I love to do things for you." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/12/2016 19:46:08
"And I love doing things for you. I won't argue with you. If you want to go ahead. But I'm going to return the favor as soon as I can." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/12/2016 19:49:03
I smile. "Get some rest love." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/12/2016 19:55:03
I nod and let my eyes close tiredly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/13/2016 02:12:39
I return to the table. "You excited about your birthday Gracie?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
4/13/2016 04:55:08
"Yeah!" I exclaim excitedly. "Can Garrett come?!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/13/2016 06:03:39
I grin. "I wouldnt have it any other way." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
4/13/2016 07:17:32
"What's wrong with Mama?" I ask. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/13/2016 13:43:01
"She's just not feeling well at the moment." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
4/13/2016 14:33:14
"Is she sick?! Oh! I can get my bear to make her feel better!" -Grace
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Dylan
4/13/2016 18:26:13
"Why don't we let her sleep for a bit and then we will." -Dylan
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Grace
4/13/2016 18:32:12
I nod. "Want to play with me?" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/13/2016 19:16:55
I check. "I've got some time before work. Are you finished with your breakfast?" -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/13/2016 19:23:31
I stare at you a moment. "N-nothing. I'll be f-fine. Are you OK?" I look anxiously into your eyes. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/13/2016 19:46:17
"Oh no. Well let's get the kitchen clean before we play." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/13/2016 19:51:48
"No you aren't. What's wrong?" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/14/2016 02:50:22
"I'm absolutely fine. But you Weren't. Is everything alright?" -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
4/14/2016 05:26:30
I stare hard at my shoes. "I was just trying to help," I whisper. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/14/2016 08:11:06
"It's ok sweetie. We all need help with things." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/14/2016 08:18:07
"But I watched Mama so many times and this never happened!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/14/2016 09:50:57
"That's ok. It's because you didn't know how. I'll teach you if your want." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/14/2016 10:29:10
"A-about the w-whip. I-I just don't like talking a-about it. I h-have been whipped b-before....a lot a-actually." I bow my head in shame. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/14/2016 18:30:05
"What do you mean Sandra? Please tell me." -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
4/14/2016 19:02:46
"Ok." I pull out the drain and laugh as the water swirls out of the sink. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/15/2016 05:39:42
"Ok. Now we need some dish soap and a sponge," I say as I turn on the sink. -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/15/2016 05:58:52
"N-no! I can't talk about it. It's t-too horrible. I c-can't." You've never seen me act so insecure before. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/15/2016 08:18:57
"Ok. We put a little bit of soup on the sponge, wet the dish, and then we scrub it." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
4/15/2016 08:30:24
I painfully scoot closer to you. "I-I'm sorry Mark." I go silent for a long long time. Finally I sigh. "I was abused.... " I swallow hard. "Very badly." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/15/2016 09:46:32
I look at you and cup your face in my hands. "I'm so sorry Sandra. I swear to you. I will protect you. Nobody will ever hurt you again. I promise." -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
4/15/2016 12:43:56
I can't meet your eyes. "I k-know Mark. I-it's just...I thought it was behind me. I had moved on. It's taken a lifetime to trust people again." Tears roll down my face. "You wonder why I don't hug people much, you wonder why I stand and watch everyone from a distance most times...there are a few exceptions but it's b-because of that. I feel safe around you. I never t-talk about it." I sound like I can barely get the words out the whole time I'm talking. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/15/2016 19:45:58
I thumb away your tears. "It's ok Sandra. I know exactly how you feel." -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
4/15/2016 19:49:24
I shake my head. "No you don't. You will never know how I feel." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/16/2016 03:42:10
"But I do. I was abused too. Remember?" -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
4/16/2016 05:24:20
I shake my head and the look I give you sends chills up your spine. I stop talking and bury my face in your shoulder so you can't see me. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/16/2016 18:05:51
"Sandra, I don't hold your past against you. Mine was ugly too. What's important is that it's brought us together." -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
4/16/2016 19:14:27
I say nothing. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/16/2016 19:47:10
"Please Sandra?" -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
4/16/2016 19:50:47
"No! You must have your head chopped off!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/17/2016 07:11:47
"Oh no! Please don't chop my head off!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
4/17/2016 08:47:28
"Yes! Off with your head!" I yell before I start laughing. -Grace
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Mark/Dylan
4/17/2016 18:39:35
"She wants to take my head off!" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/17/2016 18:50:29
My eyes narrow. "What?" I look confused as I sit down weakly in a chair. "Grace woke me up." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Nikki
4/17/2016 19:18:59
"Oh. Sort dear." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/17/2016 19:25:01
"When can I get up? I have things I need to do and we want to go home." I ask. -Sandra
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Nikki/Dylan
4/18/2016 03:12:33
"Soon. But your fever's only just come down and you're still in a ton of pain when you aren't on medication." -Nikki
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Sandra/Grace
4/18/2016 03:45:36
I shrug. "Ok then. You're free to go." -Grace
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Nikki/Dylan
4/18/2016 08:11:17
"Can you walk? Earlier you couldn't even get up to take a shower." -Nikki
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Grace/Kelsey/Sandra
4/18/2016 08:16:41
"Getting up is the hard part. Once I'm up I think I'll be fine. I shouldn't stay so sedatary especially since I'm pregnant." -Sandra
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Nikki/Dylan
4/18/2016 09:43:12
"Would you like to try?" -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/18/2016 09:47:07
"Yeah I guess so. There's just a lot I need to do and I'm not feeling great. Oh and isn't it about time for you to go to work?" I look around for the phone so I can call Barbara. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Nikki
4/18/2016 14:01:37
I check my watch. "Yep. Bout that time. Give me a ring through the sat comm if you need anything. I'll be home later. Cherie oh." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/18/2016 14:05:39
I laugh lightly. "Grace said that to me the other day. She's picking up your accent too." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Nikki
4/18/2016 18:39:25
I smile. "Really? That's fantastic!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/18/2016 18:44:15
I sigh. "Ok." -Sandra
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Nikki/Dylan
4/18/2016 19:04:19
"Ok Sandra. You ready?" -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/18/2016 19:18:46
I sigh happily and kiss you back, relaxing in your arms. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Nikki
4/19/2016 08:11:23
I smile. "Take care my love alright?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/19/2016 08:19:12
"You too dear. Love you," I call after you. -Kelsey
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Nikki
4/19/2016 10:01:04
"I know. But you've been sick a while. Your legs are going to be weak. Ready?" -Nikki
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Sandra
4/19/2016 10:08:04
I nod, tensing up. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/19/2016 12:36:42
"Relax Sandra. You have to stay relaxed." -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/19/2016 12:41:50
I trudge upstairs. "Grace? Need some help Sunshine?" -Kelsey
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Grace/Nikki
4/19/2016 19:03:11
You see I'm stuck in my shirt. "Help!" -Grace
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/19/2016 19:08:05
I hurry over and help you. "There sweetie. How's that?" -Kelsey
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Grace/Nikki
4/20/2016 08:24:39
"Thank you," I say with a grin. -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/20/2016 08:30:11
"I-I know, I'm s-sorry," I gasp. -Sandra
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Nikki/Grace
4/20/2016 12:47:01
"It's alright. Aaaaaand. There! Congrats Sandra. You're on your feet!" -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/20/2016 13:42:23
I sway unsteadily and I look a bit surprised. "The baby's heavier than he was." -Sandra
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Nikki/Barbara
4/20/2016 17:02:58
I smile. "That's good. Means he's big and healthy." -Nikki
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/20/2016 18:24:19
I grab your hand as I try to take a step. "Feel like I'm going to topple over. Oh!" He just kicked. -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark/Barbara
4/20/2016 19:28:09
I grin. "Sandra this is so good! You hear that Mark?" -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/20/2016 19:33:20
"M-Mark?! Nikki what's wrong with him?!" -Sandra
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Nikki/Barbara
4/20/2016 19:50:00
"I-I don't know. Let me get Carson real quick. Just stay calm." I page Carson. -Nikki
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Carson/Sandra/Kelsey
4/20/2016 19:54:53
I hold on to Catherine as my knees wobble. "I-I'm getting tired." -Sandra
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Nikki/Mark/Barbara
4/21/2016 03:06:48
"Ok. We can stop for today. You did great!" -Nikki
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Sandra/Kelsey/Carson
4/21/2016 03:19:06
I wince. "Mark? M-Mark please. It's ok. I'm not going to hurt you I promise." -Carson
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Mark/Barbara
4/21/2016 03:28:57
Being crowded suddenly Snaps something in me. I cry out in fear, my fever messing with my brain. Making me see things that aren't there. I lash out at Carson. "No! I-I won't! Y-you can't t-take me!" I grab Carson and fling him against Sandra. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra/Carson
4/21/2016 03:41:55
I'm surprised how strong you are, and, not expecting your shove I stagger into Sandra and knock her off balance. "Mark!" -Carson
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Mark/Nikki/Grace
4/21/2016 08:20:45
I back myself into a corner, trembling, and lashing out at anything that comes to close. "I-I won't let you! I won't tell you anything! You let Frank go now!" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
4/21/2016 08:31:17
I hear the commotion and wake up from a doze. I yank the door open and take in the scene. Cautiously I walk towards Mark keeping my actions slow and as non threatening as possible. "Mark? Son it's alright. I'm ok. I'm right here. See?" -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/Barbara
4/21/2016 09:39:55
I'm panting frantically. "D-dad......th-they were here. Kazime....." I look confused. "They were here....." I grip my head in my hands as memories come rolling back to me. I flinch and cry out as delusions of Kazime beating me with a whip roll past me. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey/Frank
4/21/2016 09:47:47
"Shhh Mark it's alright," I assure you soothingly. "Everything's ok. I promise. Kazime is dead." I step a bit closer. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/grace
4/21/2016 13:09:33
I step back, cowering in the corner. "P-please don't h-hurt me. I didn't mean it!" -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
4/21/2016 13:14:21
"I know you didn't Mark. I'm here for you. I'll protect you." My voice remains calm and soothing. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/Grace
4/21/2016 14:07:10
I slide down the wall to the floor. I tremble and gasp but seem a bit calmer. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
4/21/2016 14:14:05
I slowly ease beside you until I'm sitting. "You alright son?" I ask gently. "I'm right here. You can talk to me Mark. I'll listen." -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/Grace
4/21/2016 19:12:31
"They keep haunting me. Memories....the fear....they're out there....waiting." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
4/21/2016 19:21:41
"Mark listen. You have a fever. It's making you see things that are not there. It isn't real. You know Kazime is dead. Just take a deep breath." My voice is calming. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/Grace
4/22/2016 02:25:58
"Fever? Oh right.....wh-where's Sandra?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Frank/Sandra
4/22/2016 02:49:57
"Um...sitting on the floor behind the bed. She's ok though," I assure you quickly. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki/Grace
4/22/2016 08:08:33
I groan and wrap my arms around my aching chest. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
4/22/2016 08:12:46
I smile and snuggle down next to you. By the time the movie is over I'm sound asleep. -Kelsey
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Nikki/Mark
4/22/2016 17:37:15
"There we go. Hey Carson, want to give me a hand? I don't want to jostle her too much." -Nikki
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Carson/Sandra/Frank
4/22/2016 17:41:06
I offer my hand to help you up. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki
4/22/2016 18:46:07
I groan as I struggle to my feet. I stumble unsteadily. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Carson
4/22/2016 18:51:40
I lift my side of Sandra as you do. -Carson
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Mark/Nikki
4/22/2016 19:51:24
I jerk when I hear Sandra cry. "Sandra!" I cry. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
4/22/2016 19:56:16
"Mark she'll be ok. Take it easy," I urge. -Frank
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Mark/Nikki
4/23/2016 08:21:45
"Stop! They're hurting her!" -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
4/23/2016 08:36:11
"Mark, son, listen to me. They're just putting her back in bed and they are being as gentle as possible. Please calm down. I know you're worried but she'll be ok. She told you so herself." -Frank
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Mark/Nikki
4/23/2016 10:46:37
I look at you with distrust but stumble back to my bed. -Mark
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Sandra
4/23/2016 10:52:46
"Perhaps later Nikki. I need to make sure my dear husband is alright. Are you ok Mark?" I ask anxiously. -Sandra
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Mark
4/23/2016 13:01:07
"Y-yeah. You?" -Mark
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Sandra
4/23/2016 13:05:11
"I'm as well as I can be under these particular circumstances." I lower my voice. "I'm worried about you Mark." -Sandra
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Mark
4/23/2016 15:30:59
"I'm fine dear. I promise. I just want you to get better and me to get better so we can go home." -Mark
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Sandra
4/23/2016 16:15:08
I nod readily but there's something in my eyes that troubles you. -Sandra
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Mark
4/23/2016 19:39:34
"Is everything alright?" -Mark
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Sandra
4/23/2016 19:44:35
"I'm ok Mark. Please don't worry." I look searchingly into your eyes. "J-just please..." I can't seem to find the words so I sigh and lay my head down tiredly on the pillow. -Sandra
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Mark
4/23/2016 20:18:11
"Get some sleep love," I say as I kiss your cheek. -Mark
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Sandra
4/23/2016 20:36:23
I manage to get my arm around you in a hug and that's how I fall asleep. -Sandra
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Mark
4/23/2016 20:47:27
I fall asleep beside you. You can feel my fever burning. -Mark
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Sandra/Carson
4/23/2016 20:59:40
I smile at you two before injecting another heavy dose of fever reducers and antibiotics into your IV. -Carson
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Nikki
4/23/2016 21:12:18
"Yes Sandra?" I say softly. -Nikki
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Nikki
4/23/2016 21:10:15
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Sandra
4/24/2016 07:09:29
"I need to talk to Mark's boss." -Sandra
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Nikki
4/24/2016 09:44:31
"What for?" -Nikki
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Sandra
4/24/2016 09:51:48
"I-I need to ask him something." I make a move to sit up. -Sandra
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Nikki
4/24/2016 18:17:27
"Easy Sandra. I'll get him. Just lay down." -Nikki
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Sandra
4/24/2016 18:21:40
I lay back down. "I just don't want Mark to wake up. Maybe I should go alone...I don't know. Just do whatever you think best." -Sandra
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Nikki
4/24/2016 18:49:26
"He's pretty out. I'll page him," I say as I ring up the general. -Nikki
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Sandra
4/24/2016 18:51:50
"Thank you Nikki." I manage to sit up a bit before Hurst walks in. -Sandra
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Hurst
4/25/2016 08:19:23
"Ms. -forgive me. Mrs. Holbrook. You wanted to speak to me?" -Hurst
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Sandra
4/25/2016 08:31:44
I nod, a little hesitant. "Yes...I mean yes sir. It's nice to meet you finally. Ah...I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to tell me what is going to happen to my hus...Mark...after he recovers from his injury," I stammer, more than a little nervous. -Sandra
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Carrington
4/25/2016 08:34:26
Oh and Mark's PTSD could get so bad (if you want) that everything sets him off, getting him all upset and angry. Then my plan will work better. :)
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Hurst
4/25/2016 10:08:35
I sigh. "He's valuable in the field given he's second in command and the best pilot we've got. But his PTSD has proved to be something of a distraction." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/25/2016 10:14:13
"Sir...I understand you've threatened to wipe his memory." I swallow hard at the thought. "What you might not realize is that I'm a nurse and I have been trained to help with patients who have PTSD. I know you have people here but sir I honestly believe that it would do more good if he were around people he is more...familiar with. I know you hate it that he has attatchments to his family now but sir, isn't that a part of who we arr? I mean, haven't you ever loved someone?" -Sandra
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Hurst
4/25/2016 18:57:27
There's a flash of raw pain in my eyes. I stop it and return to my stony countenance. "Every single one of my agents has no family. They are cold hardened agents trained to protect their county and their people. They come from all walks of life but they have one goal in mind and that is to protect the innocent. Holbrook is no different." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/25/2016 19:05:39
I happen to catch the look. "Oh but sir he is different. Mark is special. You are special. It's not that having no relationships that make a good agent. You know that. It's focus. That's all it is. People that have families know what it means to be a leader, to protect because they have a motive. You keep these people from having relationships and they'll never really understand the drive to protect. All it is is killing. They don't have a heart. They're robots." -Sandra
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Hurst
4/25/2016 19:33:36
"Well it's worked for us so far. And look where caring got Holbrook," I say as I gestured to the battered, bruised, and feverish Mark. -Hurst
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Sandra
4/25/2016 19:41:55
"Sir he would be dead if it weren't for us. We rescued him from that plane. He would have died. We're all alive today because of him too. Mark is strong. But he needs help. I can help him. I can fix him. PTSD is a challenge. But he can overcome it. I know he can. You just have to believe in him. Wiping his memory will not help anything. Not us, not you. Years of training sir. You can't afford to lose that a-and you know it. You have a heart sir. I can see it in your eyes. You know what it means to feel emotion. You just have to embrace the fact that we're all human and no matter what you do we all feel. It's just how we're made." -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 03:10:55
I will need to talk it over with the government. He's broken a lot of rules. They need to decide what's to be done with him." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/26/2016 03:16:33
I shiver under the covers. "W-we've come up with a plan too. We've talked about relocating ourselves so we won't be a target. But sir what more can you ask of Mark? I mean he's kept the chip safe this entire time! Isn't that his mission?! Surely you see that he has given his entire life to protecting it and he has not failed. Even with a family!" -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 05:19:18
"Yeah but it's a never ending cycle. There's always a new threat. Always a new spy group seeking to destroy innocent lives. He chose this life." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/26/2016 05:28:48
I sit up straighter. "Then how come you aren't trying to find someone to replace Mark? If there's new threats there should be no people to meet the challenge. You can't drive the same ones to their deaths! What happens if Mark, God forbid, loses his life? What happens when he gets old? With all due respect sir, you aren't so young yourself! Sir please. I need Mark. And you need him but he is in no condition to do what you ask of him. I can make him better. There's no need to wipe his memory." I look up at you, my eyes pleading. -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 07:56:10
"I will speak to the council. They are going to decide what's to be done with him. All I can provide is the facts and the fact is Mark is an outstanding general and upstanding agent." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/26/2016 08:19:12
"So when will you know what will happen to him? Can you please try to get him clearance to come home with us to recover?" -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 09:57:07
"I will do everything in my power." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/26/2016 10:08:00
Relief floods into my face and I almost look like I could give you a hug right then and there. "Oh thank you sir! Thank you so much!" -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 13:11:18
I stiffen. "I can't promise anything though." -Hurst
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Sandra
4/26/2016 13:29:29
"I know but thanks for trying." I give you a smile, trying to hide how tired I suddenly feel. -Sandra
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Hurst
4/26/2016 19:08:04
"You should.....um......you should rest now. And we shouldn't wake up Holbrook." -Hurst
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/26/2016 19:17:57
I nod. "Yes. Thanks again." I sigh as you walk out and turn my attention to Mark. I look into his face and try not to cry as I think about all he's been through. -Sandra
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Grace/Catherine
4/26/2016 19:40:48
I come in quietly. "Hey." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/26/2016 19:46:30
I roll onto my back with a grimace so I can see you better. "Ow. Hey sis. Everything ok?" -Sandra
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Catherine/Grace
4/27/2016 06:15:19
"Yeah. I was just coming to check on you two. I heard about his little episode earlier." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/27/2016 06:21:48
I stand in the doorway and gasp. "Grace Meirs! What have I told you about that?!" -Kelsey
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Grace/Catherine
4/27/2016 08:18:34
I freeze, knowing there's no way to talk my way out of this. My eyes are wide with fear of the impending doom. -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/27/2016 08:40:24
"Come here Grace," I call sternly. -Kelsey
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Grace/Catherine
4/27/2016 15:52:53
"I gathered as much." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/27/2016 15:58:34
I sigh. "We'll be OK." -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark/Grace
4/27/2016 18:42:17
I sigh. "I hope so. Mark is strong, but sometimes he clams up. That's not going to be good for him." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/27/2016 18:54:41
I sigh and clean up the mess in the pantry before I start making dinner so Dylan can have a nice mean when he gets home. -Kelsey
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Mark
4/27/2016 19:01:06
I flinch violently from your touch and cry out from a nightmare. "N-no! No stop no!" -Mark
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Sandra
4/27/2016 19:07:27
I get closer to you. "Shh Mark," I whisper softly. "It's ok. I'm right here." -Sandra
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Mark
4/27/2016 19:16:59
I cry out and grab your wrist to keep you from touching me. I growl furiously at you in Russian. -Mark
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Sandra
4/27/2016 19:21:23
My face pales as your hand closes around my bandages. "Mark? Mark it's Sandra. Please let go." -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
4/28/2016 03:03:56
"Doctor Carson! We need you!" I call before turning back to the scene and cautiously approaching. "Mark come on. Just calm down. We aren't going to hurt you." -Catherine
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Sandra/Carson
4/28/2016 03:39:29
"Mark!" I scream, terrified. Adrenaline masks my pain and I stumble out of bed and try weakly to get you to let her go. -Sandra
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Mark
4/28/2016 05:38:16
I lash out at Carson, throwing a punch square across his face. Soon the medicine kicks in and I slump weakly to the floor, pale and still. -Mark
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Carson/Sandra
4/28/2016 05:46:37
I manage to sit on the floor next to Catherine and check for broken bones before tugging her partially onto my lap, trying to sit her up. Tears welCatheriney eyes as I hold her in a hug. "O-oh Catherine!" I cry. "Are you ok?!" -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
4/28/2016 06:11:26
"I-I'm alright. A-are you ok?" -Catherine
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Carson/Sandra
4/28/2016 06:50:18
"I'm fine! Did he hurt you badly?" I ask anxiously. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/28/2016 07:33:39
"No. He's still weak so he couldn't get much of a grip." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/28/2016 07:52:51
"In the kitchen dear!" I call back, cooking sizzling hamburgers on the stove. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
4/28/2016 08:21:42
"Mm! Something smells good!" I exclaim as I kiss your cheek. "How was your day? Where's my little ray of sunshine?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/28/2016 08:35:07
I try to hide a plate of very burnt hamburgers as I answer. "She's in trouble. It's my fault really. I should have been keeping a better eye on her. I wasn't feeling well so I put in a movie and fell asleep. I caught her eating the chocolate syrup so I sent her to bed till you came home and told her she can't have dessert tonight." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
4/28/2016 09:46:10
"Shall I go talk to her." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/28/2016 09:51:57
"I don't know. I just feel like this is all my doing." -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/28/2016 17:03:56
"No Sandra. This is bigger than all of us." -Catherine
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Grace/Sandra
4/28/2016 17:09:24
I don't answer as I'm sound asleep, clutching my bear close. Streaks of recent tears are on my rosy cheeks. -Grace
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Catherine/Dylan
4/28/2016 17:28:56
"Grave honey. It's Daddy," I say softly as I sit beside you. -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
4/28/2016 17:35:05
I roll over and look up at you sleepily. "Oh. Hi Daddy," I mumble, rubbing my eyes with my fists. -Grace
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Catherine/Dylan
4/28/2016 18:48:22
"I'm-I'm afraid he's going to hurt you." -Catherine
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Grace/Sandra
4/28/2016 18:54:11
"He's my husband!" -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/28/2016 19:41:04
"I know. But you saw what he did to me and Carson." -Catherine
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Grace/Sandra
4/28/2016 19:51:13
"We have to give him a chance. He needs to be home." -Catherine
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Catherine/Dylan
4/29/2016 02:42:52
"I'm not saying he shouldn't be home. It's too dangerous for him to go back into the field like this. But I'm not so sure you being his therapist is such a good idea. You're pregnant now Sandra and you've been through quite a lot of trauma yourself." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace/Kelsey
4/29/2016 03:07:58
"Catherine I have a responsibility to him now." I speak quietly, looking a bit hurt by your words. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
4/29/2016 05:28:30
"I know. But if you don't look after yourself you'll get as bad as him." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace
4/29/2016 05:39:47
I nod and scamper to the fathroom before pattering downstairs to the table. -Grace
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Dylan/Catherine
4/29/2016 15:56:57
I sit at the table. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/29/2016 16:01:03
Grace and I are already seated. I look a bit pale but I greet you with a smile. "Want to say the blessing?" -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/29/2016 18:50:17
I twitch and moan. -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
4/29/2016 18:54:40
I manage to get up and back into bed. I take Mark's hand in mine and sigh. "It's ok Mark. I'm right here." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/30/2016 06:43:20
I shiver violently and murmur something incoherent as my hand closes around yours. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
4/30/2016 06:57:28
"No." I shake my head again. "I don't want to. It's Mama's turn." -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
4/30/2016 10:34:26
"Amen. Alright my love. What have you cooked for us this evening?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/30/2016 14:14:15
I give your hand another fond squeeze. "You alright honey?" I ask softly. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
4/30/2016 14:15:27
I groan. "What happened? I-I can't remember." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 14:32:35
I smile. "Thanks! Hope you like your hamburger...they're a bit well done. But not charred." The way I end my last sentence gives you suspicion that there's something I didn't tell you. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/30/2016 15:00:52
"Everything hurts and I feel weak. You?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 15:07:17
"No! Nothing. Everything's fine. But I did nearly start a fire trying to cook the first batch of hamburgers earlier..." I add sheepishly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/30/2016 16:32:55
"Something's not right. What's wrong?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 16:38:16
"Well I couldn't help it. I got sick." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/30/2016 17:09:37
"I'm so sorry Kelsey." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
4/30/2016 17:25:36
I shrug. "All's well that ends well. We still have a kitchen." I take a little bite of hamburger and push my green beans idly around with my fork. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
4/30/2016 17:59:22
"Of course I can!" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 18:06:04
"I'll be ok," I answer, eating one green bean. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
4/30/2016 18:11:39
I resume eating as I keep an eye on you. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 18:19:53
I sit up with a little gasp of pain. "Mark no. Don't try to make yourself worse. I don't want you sick any longer. Please Mark. I just want you better." My voice cracks though I try to keep my it steady. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
4/30/2016 18:39:43
"Why don't you go lay down. There's a special tea my grandmother use to make that will help with the nausea." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
4/30/2016 18:46:26
I smile. "You have tea for everything. I'll go lay on the couch. I'm sure Grace would love to help you make it." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Hurst
4/30/2016 19:36:36
"Sweetie? Would you like to help daddy make your mama some tea?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace/Sandra
4/30/2016 19:41:24
I smile at you both as I stand. I give Dylan a kiss on his cheek and go to the living room where I lay down on the leather couch. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Hurst
5/1/2016 06:32:01
"Alright. Go fetch the tea kettle and bring it to me." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
5/1/2016 06:52:34
My eyes fill with tears as I throw my arms around Mark's neck in a hug. "Oh thank you! Thank you!" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/1/2016 12:41:26
"Does that mean we get to go home?" -Mark
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Grace/Hurst
5/1/2016 12:50:50
"If you're well enough to go then yes. And knowing you, you won't waste a minute. The plane's ready to go. Check back in when you arrive. I expect to be in frequent contact with you. Take care Holbrook." -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
5/1/2016 18:00:49
I chuckle. "Alright now we put the tea bag in the cup like so." I place the tea bag in the mug. -Dylan
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Grace/Carson
5/1/2016 18:07:04
I walk in. "Hurst already briefed me. Here's your medicine and Sandra's. Need help getting out to the plane? I ask as I carefully take out the IV. -Carson
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Mark/Dylan
5/1/2016 18:51:28
"Yes please. I don't know if I can support Sandra." -Mark
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Sandra/Carson/Frank/Grace
5/1/2016 18:57:39
"Alright." I help you out of bed. -Carson
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Nikki/Dylan
5/2/2016 06:17:23
"Take care of yourself you two. I'm gonna miss you but I'm glad you're well enough to leave now." -Nikki
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Grace/Sandra/Carson
5/2/2016 06:58:18
"We will, thank you." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/2/2016 07:11:47
"Don't worry sweetheart. Soon enough it will boil. The the kettle will whistle." -Dylan
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Frank/Sandra/Carson
5/2/2016 07:17:08
I board the plane and set the luggage down before helping Sandra in. -Frank
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Mark/Dylan
5/2/2016 08:34:01
I finally manage to get into my seat beside you, exhausted from the trip. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
5/2/2016 08:41:08
I heave a huge sigh of relief ss the plane taxies down the runway and lifts into the air. My eyes are shining with happiness. "Oh Mark we're going home!" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
5/2/2016 09:34:36
I go to the kettle which is squealing now and take it off. I pour the water into the cup and then put a plate over the top. "Now we let the tea steep." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
5/2/2016 09:38:46
"Are we going to move? I really think we should Mark." I shift uncomfortably on the seat. -Sandra
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Mark
5/2/2016 12:33:55
Hey. We need you to pray for Carolyn. She's going through a very rough time and we just need you to pray that everything is going to be alright. Don't worry, she's not physically hurt or anything. No one is in danger. She's just hurt emotionally.
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Carrington
5/2/2016 12:39:51
Oh my! Of course I will! Is she ok?!
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Mark/Dylan
5/2/2016 14:43:58
"Whatever you think is best. What about the hospital? And the airfield?" -Mark
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Grace/Sandra
5/2/2016 14:51:08
"Kelsey and I talked. We hired some new workers so the hospital will be fine. I wouldn't work much anyway now that I'm pregnant and neither will Kelsey." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/2/2016 15:50:41
"Whatever you think is right. I'm too tired to think right now." -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
5/2/2016 16:37:57
"Alright dear," I say softly. I lean my head tiredly against your shoulder. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/2/2016 18:52:04
I rest my head on yours and close my eyes. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
5/2/2016 18:56:35
I playfully stick my tongue out at you and burst into a fit of giggles. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/2/2016 19:45:22
"Now what's so funny miss?" -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
5/2/2016 19:52:06
"You are!" I can barely get the words out I'm laughing so hard. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/2/2016 20:00:58
"Oh yeah? And why am I so funny?" -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra
5/2/2016 20:04:43
I relax and a few minutes later the baby kicks faintly. -Sandra
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Dylan
5/3/2016 05:09:13
"I do? I thought I sing rather well actually," I tease. -Dylan
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Grace
5/3/2016 06:20:33
I climb back onto the char and grin up at you. -Grace
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Dylan
5/3/2016 09:46:55
I grin. "I love you and your mother very much." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
5/3/2016 10:02:37
I beam at you. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/3/2016 14:20:49
"Ok. Tea's done steeping." I fish the tea bag out and pour in enough cream and sugar so it's just the way Kelsey likes it, then carefully I carry it to you. "Here you are dear." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace/Sandra
5/3/2016 14:25:59
I sit up a little straighter. "Ouch!" I yelp. "M-Mark? You ok?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
5/3/2016 15:59:05
"Well thank you my dear. Tis a fine generation that's been passed down through generations!" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/3/2016 17:28:55
"I'm sure." I drink a little more and clutch my stomach as my face goes pale. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
5/3/2016 18:22:55
"Here sweetie. Just relax. Drink a little. Let it settle." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/3/2016 18:29:15
I lay back, holding the mug with a trembling hand and try not to be sick. -Kelsey
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Mark
5/4/2016 06:50:49
"I-it's so h-hot in here." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
5/4/2016 07:00:40
I put my hand on your head trying to gauge how high your fever is. "Carson gave you the medicine Mark. Can you get it? It has something for your fever." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/4/2016 08:26:19
I groan ask reach over and grab the flight bag before pulling it onto my lap. Just the small amount of effor tires me out. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/4/2016 08:32:50
I open the bag and Frank hands us two bottles of water. I take my medicine and hold yours out to you. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
5/4/2016 15:32:50
With a shaking hand I take the pills. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/4/2016 15:37:30
I get up and give you a kiss. "Thank you dear. I'll see you in a bit I guess." I smile warmly and head upstairs. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
5/4/2016 19:03:51
"Come on grace. Let's head up to bed." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
5/4/2016 19:07:06
"Ok," I agree and bound up the stairs. I climb into my bed and watch you. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/5/2016 02:55:48
"Shall I read the queen a bedtime story?" -Dylan
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Grace/Pilot
5/5/2016 04:13:22
"About an hour!" I call. -Pilot
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Mark/Dylan
5/5/2016 09:48:51
I groan and close my eyes. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
5/5/2016 09:58:07
"Umm...the one about the three little pigs and the big bad wolf!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/5/2016 19:01:53
I chuckle. "That one again? We read that one last night." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
5/5/2016 19:06:26
"But it's my favorite!" -Grace
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Dylan/Mark
5/6/2016 05:38:34
"Alright," I say with a chuckle as I retrieve the book. -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Grace
5/6/2016 06:01:50
I settle down under my covers and wait for you to read. -Grace
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Mark/Dylan
5/6/2016 09:44:32
"Probably. I-I don't know if I'd be able to take care of us both. We can hardly walk." -Mark
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Grace/Frank/Pilot
5/6/2016 09:59:53
"Alright then. I'll stay." -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
5/7/2016 06:53:17
I grin as I kiss the top of your head before slipping out. I go to our room. "Kelsey?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
5/7/2016 06:59:32
I sit up. "Oww my back is killing me," I mumble. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
5/7/2016 10:33:30
I smile as I wrap you in my arms. "I'm knackered to be honest." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/7/2016 10:44:23
"I know Mark. I'm just tired of sitting. The baby is growng and that doesn't help it," I say as we land. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
5/7/2016 13:08:10
"Good. Good. I want them both home. And all I need is one tiny nap and then I'll be ready to go." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
5/7/2016 13:15:37
I stand up and try to step off the plane. I end up crying out in pain. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
5/7/2016 13:49:01
"Yep! Just a little nap....." I murmur, already dosing off. -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Kelsey
5/7/2016 14:05:09
I lean my head on your shoulder as I fall asleep too. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
5/7/2016 15:15:54
We finally get to the car that's waiting for us. "Easy Sandra. We'll get you home and get some medicine into you." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank
5/7/2016 15:28:03
I continue to groan all the way to the house, sitting up straight to try and keep from aggravating my back even more. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
5/7/2016 15:52:32
"we're here Sandra. It's alright now. Give me your hand and I'll help." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank
5/7/2016 15:57:09
I give you my hand, biting my lip in pain. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
5/7/2016 19:23:07
Carefully we walk to the house and I guide you to the couch. "Where's your medicine Sandra?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank
5/7/2016 22:28:52
I offer my arm to help strady you as we slowly make our way to the house. -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
5/8/2016 08:07:35
I run out to get the bag and rush back to the house. I open it up and find the pills. I pour out a glass of water and hand it to you along with two pills. "There you are sis." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank
5/8/2016 09:05:59
I take the glass of water with a badly shaking hand and take my medicine. The glass slips and drops, luckily onto the couch but the water spills all over me. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
5/8/2016 12:15:32
"B-bedroom," I rasp. -Mark
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Sandra/Bella/Kelsey
5/8/2016 12:28:50
I bound around the corner and my joyous bark fills the room as I see Mark. I sense something is wrong as I get closer to him and tone down my excitment though my tail continues to wag furiously. -Bella
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Mark/Catherine
5/8/2016 14:32:24
"Hey girl," I say tiredly as I ruffle you behind the ears. My breath hitches and I moan. -Mark
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Frank/Bella/Sandra
5/8/2016 14:48:50
"Move Bella," I order as I help Mark into the bedroom and into bed. -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
5/8/2016 18:34:26
I groan, my breathing coming in pained rasps. -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
5/8/2016 18:40:23
I get you your medicine and a glass of water. -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
5/8/2016 19:07:12
I look at the water and moan as I turn my head away. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
5/8/2016 19:17:48
"Well I'm glad you think so." I go quiet for a while as the medicine kicks in. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
5/9/2016 03:00:43
"Ready to try and change into something dryer?" -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
5/9/2016 03:37:33
I nod. "Yeah. And then I want to go to bed. It's almost midnight." -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
5/9/2016 05:11:35
"Alright come on. I'll help you," I say as I offer you my hand. -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 05:35:01
"My shoulders, remember?" I ask as I move to the edge of the couch and manage to get up on my own though I sway unsteadily. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 07:32:31
"Sorry. Here, I got you," I say as help you up the stairs to your room. I nod at Frank. "Hey, think you can give us a bit of privacy so Sandra can get changed?" -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
5/9/2016 07:50:55
"Oh of course," I agree quickly as I step out. -Frank
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Catherine
5/9/2016 08:07:40
I reach into your top drawer and pull out a nightgown. "Here, Barbara got this for you. It was supposed to be for when you go into labor but there's no harm in wearing it now." -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 08:18:48
"She did?! Oh well I'll have to send her a card." I pause, hesitating. "Probably should change the bandages while we're at it. I-I can't do it myself." I look at you and bite my lip anxiously. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 08:21:44
"Sandra, you can't change the ones on your back. It's ok, really." -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 08:28:39
"The bandages are downstairs in my medical bag." -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 09:40:57
I rush downstairs and hurry back with the bandages. "You ready?" -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 09:52:22
I nod and swallow hard. "Y-yeah. I have no idea how bad it is. Nikki practically told me my back was being held together with stitches but maybe it looks better now. I-I just don't know." You can tell I'm nervous. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 10:11:49
I look at Mark worriedly. "Should we go to the bathroom? I'm afraid what will happen if he wakes up and sees it." -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 10:17:22
"Y-yes please," I stammer as I walk into the bathroom and close the door behind us. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 14:45:18
Carefully I help ease off the current dress you have. I wince when I see your bandages. Carefully I take them off and get out the tube of antiseptic to keep out further infection. -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 14:51:35
I turn so I can look how bad it is in the mirror and gasp in shock, freezing in horror. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 19:00:57
"It's ok Sandra. It's-it's not that bad. And now you can tell people awesome stories, like-like you got attacked by a bear or something." -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 19:04:51
I grip the counter, trying desperately not to lose it. "I-I...oh what will Mark say when he finds out? What will he do?!" You can tell I'm about to panic. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/9/2016 19:51:09
I hold both your hands in my mine. "Easy sis. Listen we just need to keep this from him until he's stable mentally. It's going to be fine. Frank and I are going to be right here to take care of both of you." -Catherine
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Sandra
5/9/2016 19:58:19
I close my eyes, trying desperately to stay calm. You feel my hands shaking. "P-please just put the antiseptic on and bandage it up," I finally manage. My voice is soft but there's a frightened sound to it. -Sandra
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Catherine
5/10/2016 05:45:39
"Alright." Very carefully I put on the antiseptic and then rebrand age your wounds. "There, ready for bed?" -Catherine
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Sandra
5/10/2016 06:01:28
"Yes thank you," I mumble as you help me with the nightgown. A few minutes later I lay exhaustedly in bed next to Mark. "Catherine there's the two couches downstairs but I don't know where else you can sleep. There's blankets in the wooden chest down there...is there anything else you need?" -Sandra
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