Rushing. Always rushing from school to work an now to the hospital. Breaks were slim and far in between though the female didn't regret putting so much time into her day. In a way it helped her cope with the stress life threw at her. Morgan Lynn Johnson stood pen poised ready to take in what her client was expressing. Between interning as an interior design student and attending school full time Morgan was accustomed to dealing with many different personalities. This client though was surely one of the wish-washiest she had ever had to deal with. Her color preference spanned from sea foam green to mauve, which if done in a tasteful manor may have looked decent. Other problems stood in the way though, the room in which the girl was working with was far too small to encompass the color scheme. As the woman spoke Morgan's pen flew across the page jotting down notes, the occasional nod coming from her to urge her client to continue. An hour or so later Morgan found herself saying her goodbye's as she gathered her bag and tucked away the forms and papers she had just collected from the homeowners. Adjusting her jacket so it shielded her from the cool winter air Morgan would begin her walk to the bus terminal.
The female had started her shift at around two that afternoon when the sky still held a sun. Three hours or so later she was greeted by a midnight blue sky dotted with stars. The moon seemed to be no where in sight. As she walked Morgan would switch on her phone, placing it in her pocket as it loaded any and all messages that she may have received in the time that she was working. While she waited she began contemplating what the evening had in store for her. Tim, whom she hadn't seen in a few days had wanted Morgan to come over later in the evening. While the idea of being able to hang out with her boyfriend was appealing Morgan had other tasks which had priority over such a luxory. Homework was awaiting the nineteen year old she wasn't going to allow herself to put it off much longer no matter how big the drive to ditch it and have a night of fun sounded.
A series of vibrations alerted the female to check her messages. Staring at the illuminated device Morgan would sigh. The first two messages were from Tim, detailing how he had to pull an extra shift and that'd he'd make it up to her. The other two were voice-mails from her mother. As soon as the bus pulled up to the terminal Morgan flashed her pass, making her way to the back of the bus. Her stop was near the end of the route.
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Once the bus left Morgan standing on the curb the female would take a deep breath. She had been avoiding this for as long as she could, though it would seem that this was unavoidable. Her father was somewhere inside the large building, resting and recovering from a heart-attack. Her mother had assured her that things were going well, and that there was no need to stop what she was doing to come and see. Morgan was guaranteed that in a few days he'd be released and sent home, where the girl would be free to see him whenever she choose. It took one phone call to send Morgan running to the one place she never wanted to set foot inside again; the hospital. Mrs. Johnson's message told Morgan little more then her father was asking for her. Somewhere along the line the mention of Julian was brought up, sending the girl spiraling down memory lane. Julian her best friend, the male who stole her heart years ago. He lost his life here. Shaking her head as if to dispel the memories Morgan would begin walking once more. Visiting hours would be over in forty minutes and the girl wanted to get in as much time with her dad as she could while she had the chance.
Channeling the strength to walk through the double glass doors Morgan would force a smile. This hospital held too many memories and harbored too many emotions for the girl to forget. Instead she pushed the rising panic aside and made her way towards the receptionist's desk. As she waited for the woman to find a visitors pass Morgan would lean on the desk, tying her hair back in an attempt to clean up her appearance. A few strands of coffee colored hair feel forward over her eyes revealing to the girl that it was time to get a hair cut. A frown would form along her features as she scanned the waiting room. It would appear to be emptying by the moment reminding Morgan that she had little time to spare in locating her mother. The sound of the receptionist swinging back around in her swivel chair brought Morgan's attention to the laminated pass she had slid her way.
" Visiting hours will end in thirty minutes, and will resume again at eight in the morning. " Nodding Morgan took the pass from the counter and took off in the direction of the coronary care unit.
As she walked the halls Morgan kept her eyes open for anyone who may know their way around this part of the hospital. A few years ago Morgan had stayed here, she had almost memorized all of the halls in the ICU and step down unit. She knew where the chapel was, where to score the best food in the different cafe's and cafeterias. That knowledge didn't help her in this instant though. The young female hadn't a clue as to where the unit was and the signs that pointed in different directions confused the her. Clutching her visitor pass like a cure the girl would stop dead in her tracks. Ahead a figure stood dressed in black clothing. A peculiar sighting in such a stark and bright environment. The sound of the elevator drew Morgan's attention away from the figure, towards the opening doors. Turning back Morgan faced the empty hall.
Where'd they go?
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Excuse me miss, is there something I can help you with? " A male nurse stepped out from the elevator. Taking in the female's confused look the male felt obliged to offer assistance.
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Erm. Oh, sorry. Yes I'm looking for the CCU could you point me to the right direction?" Morgan rubbed her temple cursing herself for not being able to find the stupid unit on her own. If she was capable of that she might have been able to have seen where the figure in black had gone. Morgan wasn't even positive she had seen anything stress was a good trigger for a wild imagination and God knew how stressed this human was.
" You're going to go up one flight, take a right and just hit the button on the side of the door. The nurse in charge will be able to buzz you in. " Offering the girl a smile the male would nod and head off in the direction of the cafeteria.
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Got it, upstairs and to the right." Returning the male's smile Morgan would board the now empty elevator and illuminate the up button. The short ride to the second floor was enough time for doubt to start and seep into the female's mind. She didn't regret coming to the hospital to visit her father, the girl just didn't know how exhausting an experience it would have been. Her brief stint here three years ago signaled the end of a lot of things. One of which being the loss of her best friend.
As the elevators doors chimed open the female stepped out reminding herself that she had to make a right and press the button on the wall. It all seemed surreal to her as she strode towards the ward. Hitting the button on the wall Morgan would wait for the buzz which allowed her her entrance. Julian was still on the females mind as she strolled through the doors and into the CCU. As instructed by her mother's message Morgan located room B114 and walked inside. As she entered her mother rose to greet her. "
Sweetheart, it's great that you had the time to stop by I wasn't sure if I was interrupting anything. " The older Johnson hugged her daughter as the girl scanned the room. It would appear that her father was sleeping now, which in a sense was a good thing. Morgan couldn't face talking to him now. Not with what her other said weighing so heavily on her mind.
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No, not at all, why would you think that?" Hugging her mother back Morgan would let go, placing her bag on the floor near the door. "
Has he been asleep long?"
" Not long, I'd say he fell asleep a few minutes before you came. Don't worry though he's been drifting in and out all evening. Here, sit and spend some time with your dad. I'll go get us something to drink. " Smiling faintly Mrs. Johnson nodded in the direction of the seat in the corner before exiting the room. Taking her mother's advice Morgan would drag the seat closer to her father's bed before taking a seat in the hard plastic chair.
"Oh Dad. You have to promise me you aren't going anywhere." Taking the elder Johnson's hand the girl would look around the room once more. Morgan had taken up the belief in angels in the years that had passed and the idea that her father had saw Julian frightened the girl. Her grandmother once told her that when someone was close to dying they often saw those who have passed before them. It was rumored that they were the ones who took you to the other side. Morgan was torn on the idea. She wished that she had been able to have come earlier when the chances of her father being awake were greater. She wised to talk to him about he saw. Her mother's second hand story telling wasn't the most truthful and often became twisted as the story went on. If Julian had presented himself to her father then he still might be around the hospital. As unrealistic and far fetched an idea that was. Even if the male was here it wasn't as if he could present himself to the female she was sure that was against the rules of whatever side the male belonged to.