The surgery was a success and the CAT scan showed that he did have a little brain damage but nothing serious. When they were allowed to see him Jordan, who was the last to see him, had to force herself to go in.
“AJ?” she said softly.
No response.
“AJ I don’t wanna lose you. You mean so much so me. Not that the rest of the guys don’t. It’s just you made me realize how dumb it would have been to jump. I owe you and the guys everything. And my life. You are just *pause* the only ones who have ever really cared for me,” she said, starting to cry, “It’s just you’ve given me so much. And you and the guys took me in and listened to me and…and…” she broke off cause she was crying to hard.
“Do you mean that?” AJ said.
“Yes I-I do.” She hadn’t realized he was awake.
“Jordan hun, it’s me. I’m awake,” he said, “Here, come here. Sit down by me.” She nodded and sat down on the bed by AJ. He sat up and was singing to her softly. “If I could right the wrongs that made you cry. Then girl would you promise not to say goodbye?” He sang a couple other verses to her then stopped after that. He smiled at her. She had laid her head on his chest and fallen asleep.
Kevin came in and saw AJ stroking Jordan’s hair.
“Hey Bone how ya feeling?”
“I’m alright a little sore. But I think Jordan’s had it though.”
“Yea I can tell. It’s been tough dealing with all the pressure. I think it’s mostly because she worries about the trial,” Kevin said, “Hey Bone I’m sorry I accused you of being over worked about this whole trial thing.”
“It’s alright I was just mad cuz you were right.” Just then Jordan stirred and woke up.
“Hey, how you feeling?” AJ asked her.
“Tired,” she replied yawning.
“Come on Jordan,” Kevin said.
“I think Denise might like to see her son now that he’s up. And it’s getting late we better get home.”
“Home…” Jordan muttered to herself, looking down. She had never really had a home before.
“Bye AJ,” Jordan said hugging him.
“Bye.” he replied, “And send my mom in will ya?”
“Sure thing Bone,” Kevin replied taking Jordan’s hand.
“Denise?” Kevin asked as they got into the waiting room.
“Yes?” she asked.
“AJ is up now and wants to see you,” Kevin replied gently.
“Thanks Kev!” she replied over her shoulder.
“Hey B-Rok ready to go?” Kevin asked
“Yea I am. How’s Bone feeling?”
“He’s alright. He’s a little sore,” Kevin replied.
