Chapter 16

Chapter 16

(It is Mack and Jimmy second Birthday.)

“I don’t believe how fast they grow” Said Nancy as she is getting the living room set up. “I agree there they grow up fast.” Says Ed as he helps. Few minutes they are done. “Now we can relax for a bit before Abe and Bea arrives.” Said Nancy. Ed nods his head in agreement. “ I am going to lay down for a bit. I am hope I am not catching a cold.” Said Ed as he heads upstairs to lie down.
“I hope Ed will be Ok.” Said Cindy as she watches Ed leave. Nancy nods her head in agreement “Me too. I am going to let him sleep for a while. I hope it isn’t a cold he is catching.” Replies Nancy as she watches Ed as well. Diane enters the room “It looks great Nancy. Where do you want the presents and the cakes?” Diane asks Nancy. “The cakes can go into the fridge for now and that table is for the presents.” Replies Nancy as she grabs some of the presents from Diane.

(Later, Ed and Bea are there as well.)

“I am going to wake Ed up, I know he won’t miss this at all.” Said Nancy as head upstairs. Two minutes later they are both back. Ed goes and picks up Mack while Nancy gets Jimmy. They both head over to the chairs to sit down, Diane and Brandon brings presents for them to open. Ten minutes past then they head towards the cakes. All of them start to sing Happy Birthday to Mack and Jimmy. Nancy and Ed blows out the candles. They put Mack and Jimmy into their highchairs and Nancy brings their cake to them.

Jimmy and Mack make a total mess with the cakes. They get covered head and toe from the cakes. Nancy goes and grabs the camera to take pictures. “They sure look like they had fun with the cake.” Said Ed as he watches them. Henry nods in agreement, “Yes, all toddlers does that.” Henry replies. “I think it is time for two baths for two dirty boys.” Said Nancy as she picks up Jimmy while Cindy goes for Mack. “While you two are doing that I will clean this up.” Said Ed. Nancy nods her head in agreement. She and Diane disappear upstairs.

(The next day.)

“That was fun, I am glad it happens once a year.” Said Nancy as she plays with Mack and Jimmy. Cindy replies, “ I agree too. They love their new toys. Where is Ed?” Nancy looks around the room, “Still in bed. I think he is fighting something. Can you keep an eye on them? I am going to check Ed out.” Nancy asks as she heads towards the stairs. Cindy nods her head yes.
Nancy heads upstairs towards her room. She enters her room; she went over to her bed and looks at Ed. “Ed wake up. It is almost noon.” Nancy says as she shakes Ed to wake him up. Ed wakes up and asks weakly “Nancy. I sure don’t feel that good.” Nancy goes over to the light switch and turns on the light. Then she heads back to Ed. She feels Ed’s forehead. “You are sure burning up and you are so pale in the face. I am going to call the doctor.” Said Nancy. Suddenly Ed is having a seizure. “Hold Ed. I will be back.” Said Nancy as she runs out the room.

“Nancy what is it?” Asks Henry. Nancy explains what is happening to Ed. “You go back there with him, I will call the ambulance and explain this to the others.” Henry said as he dashes off downstairs. Nancy goes back to Ed to see it worse. “Please be alright, I sure don’t want to loose you.” Nancy said to herself.

(Ten minutes later the Ambulance is there.)

“He needs to go to the hospital.” Said the driver. Nancy nods her head. “Is it all right if I come?” Nancy asks. The driver explains what they need to and which hospital they will go to. “I will meet you there.” Said Nancy. Brandon replies, “ I will look after the boys Nancy.” Nancy nods her head in thanks. “ I am going with you Nancy, I will drive there.” Said Cindy. Nancy hugs her mom and they leave.

(At the hospital)

“I am Dr. Boyd. Ed has been place in the critical rooms. He is fighting a virus right now.” Said Dr. Boyd. Nancy is shock to hear this “Is it deadly?” Nancy asks the Doctor. “No, We able to stop his seizures.” replies Dr. Boyd. “Can I see him?” Asks Nancy.

“Yes, for a few minutes. Please follow me.” Said Dr. Boyd as he leads Nancy to Ed’s room. They enter the room. “I will leave you for a few minutes.” Said Dr. Boyd. He leaves. Nancy heads over to the bed. Nancy holds Ed’s hand. Ed opens his eyes and smiles, “Hi. Don’t worry I will be fine.” Said Ed weakly. “I know, please don’t chase the nurses here.” Said Nancy. Ed just smiles. “You better gets some sleep. I think Dr. Boyd wants to talk to me.” Said Nancy as she kisses Ed’s forehead. Ed nods his head and goes back to sleep. Nancy leaves the room and heads towards Dr. Boyd.

“Can you come to my office?” Dr. Boyd asks Nancy. Nancy nods her head yes and follows Dr. Boyd to his office. In his office, Dr. Boyd explains Ed condition to Nancy. “Are you saying he needs surgery to fight this virus?” Nancy asks a bit confused. Dr. Boyd replies, “Yes, if he doesn’t have this surgery he might not survive if he doesn’t get it.”

“How long is the surgery?” Nancy asks. Dr. Boyd explains, “We need to put him into a drug coma before the surgery. It will be a lot easier to operate and the recovering time will be a bit faster. I need to sign this.” Nancy reads the paper and signs her name. “When will the operation take place?” Nancy asks. Dr. Boyd explains, “The sooner the better.”

“Can I be there when you put him under? Or is it best not to?” Nancy asks. Dr. Boyd answers, “You can watch. It probably is easy for him. I could tell he is a strong man. I am sure he will pull thou. I can tell you are vampires. My guess after he is recovered and strong enough he can turn into a vampire. This virus does come back after people had it the first time.”

“I know he wants to become one. I will do it once he is back on his feet.” Said Nancy. They both went back to Ed’s room. “Ed, can you hear me?” asks Nancy. Ed opens his eyes and smiles at Nancy. Nancy explains what Dr. Boyd said to her. “ I will go for the surgery, I sure don’t want to get this sick again.” Said Ed weakly. Nancy nods her head in agreement.

“I will get the stuff ready.” Said Dr. Boyd as he gets the needle ready. “How long does it take effect?” asks Nancy. “Pretty fast. It will also make him so relax as well.” Dr. Boyd explains. Nancy goes over to the chair and holds on Ed’s hand again. “Will need a machine to help him breath?” Asks Nancy. Dr. Boyd answers, “ Yes, the drug will make him paralyze as well. Don’t worry Ed is in safe hands.”

A nurse enters the room with the machine and Dr. Boyd puts the needle into Ed’s IV line. “Have a nice sleep Ed, try to relax and let the drug put you to sleep.” Explains Dr. Boyd. Nancy watches Ed’s face noticing how relax he is and how sleepy he is getting. Nancy gives him a kiss and Nancy notices he is totally out cold. Dr. Boyd and the nurse do their jobs and gets Ed set up on the machine. Nancy leaves the room and heads towards the waiting room.

Nancy sees Cindy and she goes over to sit with her. “Is it that bad?” Cindy asks Nancy. Nancy explains Dr. Boyd said to her. “I don’t want loose him.” Nancy said quietly. Cindy comforts Nancy, “I am glad they can do something for him. He will survive. I know he is a fighter. Do you know how long will he be in a coma for?” Cindy asks. “No, I am sure it will awhile after the surgery.” Nancy answers. Dr. Boyd enters the room. “ Tomorrow will operate on Ed. There isn’t too much you can do for him. I want you to go home take easy. Call us around noon to see if you can visit him. I am going to keep him under for a few days and see what happen after the surgery.” Dr. Boyd explains. Cindy nods her head in agreement. “OK, thanks for the info.” Said Cindy. They leave the hosptial.

(Later back at home.)

“How is Ed?” asks Brandon. Nancy explains what Ed has and what needs to be done to him. “I know he will make it. Ed is a strong he will make it. While you were gone Cadee called and she left you this number.” Said Diane as she hands the paper to Nancy. “Thanks Diane.” Said Nancy as she heads over to the phone. Nancy dials the number. Nancy talks to Cadee for a bit then she hangs up.

“In your face the news isn’t good.” Said Henry. Nancy shakes her head “ Some one burn down Vampire spa. The police think someone is against Vampires. The place is ruins.” Nancy replies. The others were in shock to hear this. “Do you know any one was hurt?” Asks Brandon. Nancy replies, “No, it happen during the night. In the morning I am going to check out the damages to see if it can be rebuild or not. Then after that I will call the hospital to see how Ed made out in the surgery.”

(Next Moring, Nancy is at Vampire Spa.)

Nancy looks at the building in shock to see it damaged. Cadee notices Nancy and comes over with another guy. “Hi Nancy please meet Fred.” Cadee said. “Nice to meet you. Can you tell us to do with this building?” Nancy asks Fred. Fred explains to them that the building isn’t safe anymore. “I would take it down and start all over again. Who ever did this did a really good job of it.” Said Fred as he looks at the building. “We can start all over again with a better building and other stuff so this wont happen again.” Nancy said. Cadee nods her head in agreement, “The police has found the person that did this and he has been charged as well.” Cadee said.

“That is good, how long will it take to tear this one down and rebuilding?” Nancy asks Fred. Fred explains what needs to be done. “Then you can help the design people with the layout and stuff for it.” Said Fred. “That will be good.” Said Nancy. Cadee nods her head in agreement.

(Back home.)

“How bad is it?” asks Cindy. Nancy explains what she saw and what needs to be done. “Cadee and I are going to help the design people with the layout of the new building.” Nancy said. Suddenly the phone rings. Nancy went over to answer it. After a few minutes she hangs up. “That was Dr. Boyd. The surgery was successful. I can go over there any time to see him.” Nancy said.

“That is good news. Before you go you better get some time with your sons.” Said Henry. Nancy nods her head in agreement. She went to play with her sons for an hour then she and Cindy leaves for the hospital.

(At the Hospital.)

Nancy goes to the nurse station. Dr. Boyd sees Nancy and comes over. “How are you holding up?” He asks Nancy. “I am holding on praying as well.” Nancy answers. Dr. Boyd smiles and motions Nancy to follow him to his office. They enter the office “I am going to keep Ed in a coma for a bit longer. To make sure he wont gets a infection.”Nancy takes the info and asks, “Can I able to see him?”

“Yes, it will help with the recovery.” Said Dr. Boyd. Nancy smiles and she heads to Ed’s room. Nancy is shock how many machines Ed is hooked on. She goes over and holds Ed’s hand. Nancy talks to him about Mack and Jimmy and rest of the family. Tells him she misses him. Nancy watches him for a while. Cindy enters the room to see how Nancy is holding up. Cindy is shocked to see Ed this way. “Nancy, it is time to go home. We can come back tomorrow for another visit. Ed doesn’t want to see you like this at all.” Said Cindy. Nancy looks at her mom and nods her head in agreement Nancy kisses Ed forehead and leaves the hospital with Cindy.