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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 12:37:38 GMT -5
Sage I had a good afternoon going to the market, but soon it started raining so I went back to the apartment to wait for Connor. I eagerly waited for him to get back at 6, but half an hour went by, and then an hour. I called him, but he wouldn't answer my phone calls. Finally I found an umbrella and walked across the street to his office. The secratary said she hadn't heard from him in a few hours and told me where his lab was. I walked down and opened the door. "Hey, what's taking so-" My voice stopped and heart dropped when I saw him on the ground. "Connor?" I ran over to him and shook him, but he didn't answer. In a panic, I got my phone out. But then I remembered I didn't speak German and the operator wouldn't understand me. I ran back to the secratary. "Call an ambulance!" I yelled. Not explaining, I went back to him and knelt next to him. "Connor? Please wake up." I begged, shaking him again. Maybe that wasn't a good idea, but I wasn't really thinking.
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 13:42:17 GMT -5
Connor I could hear voices rushing around me but I couldn't respond or move.
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 13:50:03 GMT -5
Sage Tears rushed through my eyes as people came in, speaking in a language I didn't understand. They put him on a gurney and I followed them out. Before I could get in the ambulance, they shut the door and sped away. I stood there shocked, not knowing what to do. Someone put their hand on my shoulder, and I turned around to see the secratary. It was the secratary. "I'll bring you to the hospital." She said. I nodded and we got in the car.
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 13:56:11 GMT -5
Translater When the doctor pointed out the woman of the English patient I walked over. "Hi, I'm the translator. The doctor sent me to talk to you about your husband." I said.
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 13:59:22 GMT -5
Sage We weren't technically married yet, but I didn't tell them that. If I told them we were only engaged, maybe they wouldn't let me see him. "Is he ok? What happened?" I asked quickly, a million questions going through my head.
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 14:06:11 GMT -5
Translator I looked up at the doctor and back at the lady. "He was struck by lightning and he's in a coma now, but.." I paused and looked up at the doctor and he nodded. "He's not showing any signs of injury. All of his vitals say he shouldn't be in a coma." I explained what the doctor was saying to me.
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 14:08:17 GMT -5
Sage I scrunched my eyebrows, confused. "So he's waking up?" I asked. "Can I see him?"
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 14:12:46 GMT -5
Translator "You can see him, but he's not waking up right now. The doctor can't fully explain it." I told her.
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 14:15:03 GMT -5
Sage I nodded, still confused, and walked in with her. He was laying in the bed. It was weird- he didn't look hurt or anything. I went over to him and squeezed his hand. "Hey, Connor. It's me. Wake up." I said. Maybe he'd do it for me. But nothing happened, even when I gently shook his shoulder. I sighed, frustrated, and sat in the chair next to his bed.
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 14:23:16 GMT -5
Translator "The doctor says that there's a chance he could wake up in a day or not at all. There's really no telling. It will be up to him."
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 14:24:39 GMT -5
Sage "Not at all?!" I started to panic, but then took a deep breath. "Could I move him to a hospital in New York?"
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 14:25:53 GMT -5
Translator I looked at the doctor and asked her question then turned back to her. "The doctor doesn't think that that's a very good idea."
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 14:28:33 GMT -5
Sage I huffed. "Why?! He'd be more comfortable at home and you said he's basically fine." I said.
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Post by Tori on Feb 20, 2016 14:54:13 GMT -5
Translator I took a step back. "The doctor doesn't know what would happen if he was moved and doesn't want to take that risk." I said. "We'll give you some time with him alone." I said and stepped out with the doctor.
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Post by chargergirlz on Feb 20, 2016 14:56:24 GMT -5
Sage I let out a long sigh and let some tears fall. "Connor... Please wake up." My voice quivered taking his hand. "I need you." I cried. I didn't know what I was going to do- I couldn't stay here, but I couldn't go home.
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