A stroke
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.
They came through the hospital doors meeting Gabriel "any updates ?" Carlos asked gripping Tk's hand a little tighter "not yet.." Gabriel sad pulling his son in for a hug
"Ill go try to see what I can find out why don't you two wait here in case they come out ." Gabriel said
"How good are her chances from your knowledge ?" Carlos asked Tk anxiously "babe I don't -." Tk said "please don't bullshit me right now Tk -"Carlos said "I'm sorry - I'm just upset ." Carlos said rubbing Tk's arm sympathetically " you want me to be honest ?" Tk asked
"Please ." Carlos sighed " her chances of survival is likely but even if - there could be brain damage ,disability.." Tk said Tk saw Carlos's expression drop at the possibilities "but that not always the case she might be really lucky ." Tk said
Tk rubbed Carlos's back as they waited for results "you should go home get some sleep.." Carlos said looking at Tk "you need me so I'm here ." Tk said as Gabriel joined them
"Family of Andrea Reyes ." They all stood up anxiously waiting for a result " she's stable and asking for her family ." The doctor said with as smile as Tk squeezed Carlos's hand "what about brain damage ?" Tk asked "her scans came back clear she just needs to take it easy for a while ." The doctor said " ill lead you to her room ." The doctor said they all came into the room Carlos immediately going to hug his mom " oh my Carlitos ." Andrea smiled "mom we were so worried ." Carlos said pulling away "I know I'm sorry for the scare ." Andrea said stroking Carlos's face as Gabriel kissed her head
Gabriel had left per Andreas request saying that he will get a sore back if he sits in that chair for another second and Carlos had fallen asleep on the sofa in the corner of the room " you feeling okay need me to get you anything ?" Tk asked Andrea coming to her bedside " Tk you've done plenty ." Andrea said " sit lets talk ."
"Thank you for staying with both of them in the waiting room they both become worry hogs when left to their own devices especially Carlitos." Andrea said "but you help .." Andrea smiled " he's lucky to have you ." Andrea said softly " I think its the other way around .." Tk smiled looking back at Carlos "how are you holding up ?" Andrea asked softly "Andrea you don't need to worry about me I'm fine ." Tk said with a small laugh " I worry about both my boys ." Andrea said "Carlos said your friend had died a few days ago ." Andrea said
"Yeah ..but thats nothing you have to worry about -." Tk said "Tk -its not good to hold stuff in my love ." Andrea said "the doctor said no stress ." Tk said " your no stress."Andrea said
"She killed herself .." Tk said biting his nails "and I didn't even know she was struggling .." Tk said "sometimes you don't know unless they'd tell you .." Andrea said rubbing Tk's hand "go lay down get some sleep okay you gotta give that brain of yours a rest ." Andrea said
Tk came over to the couch were Carlos laid with Tk's throw blanket draped over him he lifted the throw blanket crawling in with Carlos Carlos cringed to him tightly he always did when he was anxious
A few days later Carlos had gone to help him mother get back to normal life as she was getting out of the hospital
Tk had stayed home not because he didn't want to help especially after everything Andrea had done for him
He just needed to
He had no chores to do ,no plans , no where to be everything was moving so fast he needed it to stop so he made it stop
A knock on the door came he wasn't expecting anyone did Carlos forget something?
It was his dad Tk though as he opened the door seeing his father
"Can I come in -." Owen asked
"Sure ." Tk said opening the door further
"Im sorry - and I can't say that enough to you." Owen said sitting on the couch "dad you don't have to - I flew off the handle-" Tk said
"No son - you let me see what I've tried so hard
To ignore ."
" I left because I was grieving - but i also left because I was scared . I couldn't protect your sister - I was scared that something would happen to you or your mom - because I couldn't stop bad things from happening so I though if I left - that I would fix something." Owen said
"And that was wrong . When I heard from Carlos what had happened I knew I couldn't see you like that - because if I saw you it would just - it happened right In front of my home - I couldn't protect you just like you mom and sister and if that was the case - I couldn't see another dead body in a hospital bed -." Owen said
"Dad -" Tk said as the tears filled his eyes " I told myself after your mother passed that I still had you and that I always would .. and I couldn't face the fact that you were gone ." Owen said wiping his face
" I'm sorry I've made you think that you were the problem but it is important that you know that I'm so proud of you son ." Owen smiled
Softly running his fingers through Tk's hair "I'm gonna be better ." Owen smiled
Later that night Owen left giving Tk a tight hug and shortly after Carlos came home
" you okay tiger ?" Carlos asked softly kissing Tk's head "yeah ." tk sighed
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The Great War - A Tarlos Love story
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