Madeline (Adopted by Katie Mcgrath)

Chapter 17 (Waking Up)

1 month later

Madeline's pov

As I slowly began to open my eyes all I could see was a blur, my body ached but most of all I was confused. Once I had fully gained consciousness and my vision was clear, I turned my head and looked around in a panic "Oh my, binneas (sweetheart) thank god, are you okay? Are you in pain?" I then hear too which I see my mom sitting in the chair beside me with a very worried expression on her face.

"M, mom" was all I managed to say as images of what happened went through my mind like strobe lights and tears just started to fall without warning. Mom then leaned forward and held me close to her as she kissed my forehead and continued to comfort and reassure me that all would be okay, I didn't have to energy to talk so I soon found myself falling back into a deep sleep as my mom caressed the side of my face.

24 hours later

After I slept for a few more hours I woke up feeling a bit more refreshed but still overwhelmed by the flashbacks that continued to haunt me in my sleep, I didn't want to see it again but no matter what I did, that horrid event kept playing in my mind stupid brain I thought to myself. "Hey princess, I've missed you" I suddenly heard which interrupted my train of thought, I looked up to see Melissa standing there by the door holding a plush lion toy.

"Melissa" I said as I smiled widely, she took a seat in the chair next to my bedside and handed me the lion "what's this for?" I asked, she smiled back and answered my kindly "it's a gift from me to you, I figured I'd pick a lion since it's more you". I then give her a confused looked and she takes my hand as she looks me in the eyes "a lion is brave, is it not? Some might even say loyal too, both of which you are, your a little soldier".

I smile and feel a tear escape my eye "she's right, your our little trooper" I then hear my mom say and look up to see her standing at the door with a smile on her face too, she then takes a seat next to Melissa and sits there staring me in the eyes as if she was trying to read me. "It's okay Maddie, everything will be fine, I promise you that but I ask one thing of you sweetness..." my mom then says fondly.

I let the curiosity get the better of me and soon asked "what's that?", I noticed mom and Melissa give each other a look and then I had my answer "just talk to us, we are both here for you, ask us questions, anything, just don't push us away" Melissa then held my mom's hand tightly as if to give her some comfort I smiled slightly and replied "I can do that" after a brief moment of silence I eventually add "I do have one question".

Melissa then smiled at me and nodded while my mom asked "what's that?", I smiled back rather awkwardly as I fiddled with my hands, despite being difficult due to a cast on my one arm "how long have I been out?". When I got my answer I was definitely shocked, to find pit you've been in a coma for one whole month, well it does get your heart going of you get what I mean. I also found out the full extent of my injuries, of course Melissa and my mom tried to limit the details due to me still being a kid and all.

I had suffered alot of internal bleeding but the doctors and nurses were able to stop it and help it heal, i had a broken arm and a broken leg, along with a shit ton of stitches. The car had hit me on my right side at full impact, mom never said anything or Melissa but it wasn't rocket science to know that I was lucky, I should be dead but I wasn't. "Hey kiddo, how you keeping?" I then heard which  stopped my train of thought yet again.

"Auntie Chyler, you came" I said happily as a huge smile appeared on my face, she wore a similar one on her face in reply as she said "of course I did, everyone on set is thinking of you, the director sends his love and told me to tell you to take it easy and that your spot isn't going anywhere". She then gave me a hug and I thanked her before asking after the realisation kicked in"wheres Noah? Is he okay?"

She must've sensed my panic because she took my hand and rubbed circles into my palm with her thumb "he's okay Mad's it's just been hard on him, that's all but your here now and that's going to help him, he's missed you loads" I smile back after hearing her words and then look at my mom and say "mommm" to get her attention, she smiles back at me and raises her eyebrows at me "when can I get outta here?" I ask, Melissa and Chyler chuckle a little.

"Soon baby, but you need to rest and anyway's, it won't make any difference because when your at home your on bed rest till i say your well enough to go out and about" my mom then says as she wore her motherly look, I smile and roll my eyes which I receive another chuckle from Chyler. Melissa then puts her arm around my mom and looks at me "you won't be getting out of that one either, I'm on your mom's side" I then laugh "of course you are".

After about ten minutes or so, of talking, i found myself yawning "that's our cue, want me to drive you home Mel?" Chyler asks noticing my tiredness, Melissa nods and kisses my mom before giving me one on the forehead "love you Mad's, see you soon sweetheart". Once they were both gone I turned my head slightly to my mom too which she smiled "get some sleep, you need all the rest you can get" I then smile back at her "lay with me?" she nods and lays beside me and holds me as I fall asleep yet again.