New Miserable Experience
Chapter Five
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Part Five
“Mr.
Seaborne?” Sam turned around.
guard stood outside by the door.
The
doctor motioned him to a seat and waited until he was sitting before
talking. “I took a look at Mr. Lyman’s
chart, and was in the operating room with him.
It’s serious, but it’s his legs and testicles that have me worried.”
“How
so doctor?”
“He
is still producing sperm so the damage doesn’t seem that bad.
possibility of sustaining an erection might pose a problem.
“That’s
where there was the most nerve damage.
We repaired the damage the best we could.”
“Will
he walk again?”
“I’m
unsure. We’ll be able to tell more when
he wakes up and the swelling goes down.
He will have to go through extensive physical therapy for his legs.
“What’s
the worst case scenario?”
He’ll never walk again or have an erection.”
“What’s
the likely hood of that?”
I’d say 25/75. Like I said he’s still
producing sperm. Once he’s slightly
better we’ll do a sperm count. Then
again, a lot of impotence cases are psychological.”
“Thanks
for your time doctor, but I’d like to get back to my friend.”
“Sure.n
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They
shook hands and Sam made his way back to Josh’s room.
again? He looked at his friend.
wasn’t alone until he felt the hand on his shoulder.
is
chair. “Oh shit.”
“That’s
alright Sam. You back on earth?”
“Yes
Mr. President.”
“Good.n
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style='mso-spacerun:yes'> We’ve been calling your name for a while
now.” CJ commented.
“I
must have zoned out.” He looked at his
watch. An hour and a
half. Josh must’ve stayed asleep
while the meds wore off. That was a good
sign.
“Sam
you’re zoning again.”
“Sorry
Toby.”
“How’s
he doing?”
“They
are giving him morphine every houtomutomatically, which puts him to sleep.
second not so coherent.”
“I
want to see.” The president said.
CJ were blocking the viewthe the bed.
that might not be a good idea.”
Leo answered.
“Leo,
I want to see the damage that was inflicted.
Abby already told me.”
And they stepped away from the bed.
Jed
was silent as he walked over to the bed.
No one uttered a sound. They
watched as he started at the top by Josh’s hands.
head. He traced the burn on his back and
the criss cross of the stitching.
Sam answered.
He
removed the blanket. There were white
bandages over both cheeks. There was
also white gauze wrapped around each thigh and calf.
<
Jed
couldn’t help but look between his legs.
When Abby told him he was sick. “Are they?”
“Everything
is still attached, sir.” Sam answered
quickly.
The
president just nodded and laid a hand on the back of Josh’s knee.
So much pain.
Oh how he wanted to cry out. He
felt a hand on his leg. Oh god they
didn’t save him. He was still on his
desk. He imagined Sam and Leo talking to
him. He was going to die
Josh
screamed. Maybe someone would hear him.
He
was screaming at the top of his lungs.
And his voice was already raspy.
Josh’s eyes were wide open but he wasn’t seeing anything.
tear.
“Hold
him down.” Sam ordered.
Joshua, you gotta stop screaming.
Joshua, listen to me. You are
safe. You gotta calm down.”
“What’s
going on in here?” Joan came in.
The
screaming stopped. “Sam?”
“Yeah
Josh, I’m here.”
“Thought,
imagined.”
“No.
again. “There are some people here who want
to say hi.”
“Hurt.”
“I
know, but they really want to see you.”
“K.”
Joan
came back in with a young doctor in toe.
“We’re just going to repair the stitches.
“Hey
kid, glad to see you awake.”
“You
found.”
“Yeah
Josh, we found you.” Leo said.
“Don’t
worry about it. We got it all covered.”
“Desk,
Mess.”
“We’ll
make Toby and CJ clean it. They are here
too.” Leo made room for Toby.
“Hey
Jodon’don’t worry about a thing.”
“Who
found?”
“Who
found you?”
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“Donna.”
“She
is fine. We are taking good care of
her. Don’t worry.”
“Tell
her take days.”
moved over for CJ.
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style='font-family:"Century Gothic"'>“Hey Boyo.”
“No
press.”
“Don’t
worry. They won’t.
come up.”
“Okay.
“Hey
man.”
“Charlie.”
“Do
me a favor?
Save some of the nurses for me.”
“Don’t
let President hear. Zoey
“Hey
Josh.”
“It’s
ok, Joshua. Is there anyone you want us
to call?”
“No.”
“Josh
I should be the one to apologize.” A
buzzer sounded. “It looks like you are
getting the good stuff soon.” He leaned
over Josh’s ear. “If you save a nurse
for me I’ll let Charlie off the hook.”
“Yes
sir, I” and Josh passed out.
“Sam,
if you want a break.”
“Thanks
CJ. But I’m good.”
“Leo
mentioned that you would talk to the press.”
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“They
are behaving themselves. Danny wants to
visit though; I’m giving another briefing in an hour.
“How
much detail you going into?”
“Don’t
know yet. I spoke to some of the doctors
so I have an idea.”
“I
will Leo. Thanks.
The
doctor was finishing the stitches as the president and his entourage left.
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seems like a good guy to work for. I’m
sorry I didn’t vote for him.”
is a good guy to work for. And you’ll
get your chance next election.”
Something good came out of this, Sam thought.
turned on the television to CNN to see what was going on.
and CJ was giving a live briefing. This
was going to be good.
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