The sound of beeping disrupts my slumber. I stir awake, opening my eyes to white blinding lights. I squint my eyes letting them adjust.
When I can see properly I can see my surroundings. I'm back in the medical bay.
I can see Max is sleeping in another bed. His wrist has been cuffed to the poles on the bed.
What the fuck! Why is he here?
I look over at the security officer who's sitting at the desk, it grumpy Dave.
His got his head in a book, completely focused on reading, unaware that I'm awake. I hate to disturb him but I need to know if max is okay. Knowing he is here and not knowing why is unsettling.
'Dave' I call out. Dave looks up from his book. His eyes darting to me.
'What is it hope?' He asks irritably.
'Why is max here?' I question worriedly
'His been sedated! The reason is none of your concern' he huffs out. I watch him look down again and start reading. I lean back and rest, waiting for now. I'll ask the nurse or John why max is here whenever one of them turn up.
When the clock hits 6:05 the nurse comes bundling through the door.
'Sorry I'm late' I hear her call to Dave. Dave stands up, book in hand and walks out. I swear the nurse should really prescribe him some happy pills, his so grouchy.
The nurse leaves the bay again with her things for a few minutes then comes back empty handed. Ready to work.
She strolls over to me as soon as she's back.
'How are you feeling this morning' she asks
'Why is max here?' I question.
'I'll explain in a moment for now though can you tell me how you're feeling?'
'I'm fine, I feel better' she hums.
'That's good news hope, you were dehydrated and pretty malnourished when you were brought in' the nurse says while checking my vitals.
When the nurse is finished checking, she explains
'You will need to stay for a few days, you need some more fluids and vitamin and minerals'
'Why is max here?' I ask again.
'I had to sedate max' she sighs heavily
'he kicked off in secure when John was called for' she explains softly as if I'm going to freak out.
'Is he alright miss?' I ask worriedly.
'Apart from a few cuts and grazes, his fine, just sleeping off the sedative'. I nod numbly. Why the hell did max kick off?
The nurse walks off back to her desk so I lay back on the bed. Watching max.
When max stirs awake, I watch as his eyes peel open. He groans and sits up in the bed. His face turns right then to the left, In my direction. As soon as Max's eyes land on me, his screwed up face softens, relaxing in relief.
'Hey' I call and wave to him. He smiles softly.
'Hey baby, you okay?' He questions.
'I'm better, gotta stay a few days though' I mumble back. His brows screw up in confusion.
'Why? What's wrong baby? I thought you said you were feeling better?' He says trying to get up but realising his cuffed to the bed.
'Honestly i feel fine, there's no need to worry, but the nurse said I need more fluids and vitamins and minerals' I say reassuringly.
Thankfully my words seem to be enough for max as he stops pulling at the cuffs. It's heartwarming to see him care so much but it's heartbreaking to see him cuffed to the bed like some animal.
Me and max spend the next few hours talking about anything and everything. Before long lunch arrives in the hands of John.
John strides in balancing two trays of fruit. He places one tray on Max's bedside table then strides over to me and places the tray down.
'I'm happy to see your feeling well Hope'
'Thanks to you' I mumble. John chuckles lightly.
'Eat up, I'll be back soon' John says as he walks off and strides out of the bay.
I take small bites of my food but can't handle eating the full plate. After two pieces of watermelon and half a banana I place down the banana and push the bed side table away.
Max is happily munching away. When he looks over his brows furrow then he asks cheekily.
'You going to eat that' I shake my head.
'Nurse! Nurse' he calls.
The nurse looks up from her computer at max.
'What is it max?' She asks politely.
'Hope doesn't want her food, can I have it' she nods then walks over to my table and grabs the plate. The nurse hands the plate to max then she goes back to the computer.
I watch as max gobbles my food down, wondering where he puts all this food. When his done eating he wipes the back of his hand across his mouth then pushes the table away.