Chapter 10

Terry's Hospital Room

Chapter Ten: You Came.

Danny's POV

"This is the fiftieth time I am calling you. Your boyfriend is dying and you don't even care. Raymond, we need your help. Please call me back!" I hang up my phone in frustration for the millionth time today. I walk in Terry's hospital room to find him awake.

"Hey..You are awake..." I say trying to act normal. Terry remained asleep since Tuesday.

"Yeah. You called my dad?" He asks in an annoyed voice.

"Yes I did. Why?"

"No reason." He looks down and starts playing with his fingers.

"What? I shouldn't have called your dad?" I ask not seeing what the big deal is.

"Look, my dad just started to not worry about everything. I just don't want him to be stuck again." Terry explains.

"So you wanted me not to call him? Terry I swear I thought you were dying." I respond defending myself.

"Now he's not going to leave until... I don't even know how long. He needs to focus on him and not me." He crosses his arms meaning he's pissed. Before I could say another word, a nurse knocks once and then enters the room.

"Hello, I'm nurse Vickie, and I am assigned to you until you are discharged. You had a mild case of Pneumonia, even though your symptoms were kind of extreme. The infection you had in your lungs has been stabilized, and when you continue to take those antibiotics, you will be good as new. Any questions?" She asks after explaining.

"How long till I get out of here?" Terry asks.

"We need to talk." She says sounding serious. "It seems that you canceled your Health Insurance plan. And because of that, you are going to be in a tough situation." The lady explains.

"You canceled your Health Insurance?" I ask in disbelief.

"I thought I didn't need it." He shrugs.

"What does that mean?" I come closer to the nurse.

"It means you are going to have to pay the bill by yourself. You will meet with our financials, and they will come up with a plan on how you are going to pay." Nurse Vickie continues.

"How much?"

"Well, the ambulance is connected to our hospital and that was $900 dollars on its own. You have been in the hospital for two days, so.... You know what? I'm here to help you back to health. I'll contact someone to come and talk to you about all of this." Vickie says as she checks the machines that is hooked up to Terry. She leaves immediately after seeing how mad Terry is.

"Did you have to call the ambulance?" Terry screams at me.

"Did you have to cancel your Health Insurance?" I retaliate.

"Can you call Ray for me please?" He asks trying to calm himself.

"Sure, cause I haven't been doing that." I answer sarcastically.

"What is wrong with you?"

"You need to break up with Raymond, like now. I have been up and down trying to get a hold of him, yet, I can't find him. I went to his house, nothing. I talked to him once and he hang up after he told me he was busy with his work. I don't know why you are still with him." I yell at the top of my voice. "We need help with this bill, and you know it." I turn around and get out of the room. I smile as I pass Terry's dad who may have been listening to our conversation.

"Are you okay?" He asks.

"Yes I am Mr. B, let me just make one phone call." I excuse myself and go into the nearest bathroom. I shouldn't. Oh Hell Yeah I Should! I take out my phone and dial the number that was given to me in case Terry is in trouble. The phone rings twice before someone answers.

"Hello?" The man answers.

"Grayson? Hi, its Danny. Terry's best friend." I take a deep breathe trying to remain calm.

"Yeah, is everything okay?" Grayson asks.

"NO. Terry is in the hospital, and I think we need your help." I state.

"What?" He asks at the same time I hear the sound of brakes being applied. Shit! He is driving. "What hospital?"

"Lakeland Memorial."

"I'll be there in 10." The line disconnects.

I hope I did the right thing.

Grayson's POV

"All you will do is stay in the hotel if you go." I explain to Gwen.

"And what's the problem with that?" She buckles her seat belt and I start off driving.

"Whatever, lets go. I can't afford to be late." Gwen and I start our journey to the airport.

When I get to New York, the plan is simple; have the meeting with Mr. Murray and then come back. I haven't seen Terry in over a week, even though I am going crazy on the inside, I am remaining calm on the outside. I get on the freeway and start my way to the airport.

"Jay Z? Really?" Gwen asks making a disgusted face.

"What's wrong with him? I happen to like his music."

"Just because you own a record label it doesn't mean you know what's best."

"No, I actually think that's exactly what it means!" I respond releasing a chuckle.

"No! I want Nicki Minaj. I never fucked Wayne, I never fucked Drake." She starts reciting the words.

"You touch my music, and I swear I will throw you out of this car." I glare at her for a split second.

"Fine." She folds her arms and pouts her lip like a two year old throwing a tantrum.

I hear ringing as in my phone. Who can be calling me at this time? Gwen gets my phone from her purse; don't ask.

"It's unregistered number. Do you think it's a wrong number?" She asks.

"Just give it." I take the phone and answer it.

"Hello?"

"Grayson? Hi, its Danny. Terry's best friend." Danny says making me confused.

"Yeah, is everything okay?" I ask.

"NO. Terry is in the hospital, and I think we need your help." What? When? How? Shit! Fuck! My head starts thinking a million thoughts a second.

"What?" I slow down and apply breaks immediately. Even though you are not supposed to brake on the freeway, I have to. "What hospital?"

"Lakeland Memorial." He states.

"I'll be there in 10." I hang up the phone and give it to Gwen.

"Is everything okay?" Gwen asks.

"Terry. He said he's sick and hospitalized." I say not believing a word am saying. "Oh God. I have to get there fast." I get into the right lane and go through the 'Authorized Vehicles Only' U turn.

"Is that why you are turning around?" Gwen asks with a confused expression.

"Yeah."

"But you'll miss your flight and the meeting."

"I don't care. The guy am in-love with is sick, down and hospitalized, now you are telling me to pack my bags and get on a plane? No. That can wait." I say speeding my car.

What if he has a serious medical condition? I can't loose him damnit! I know he didn't want me, but he is my everything and I need him. What the hell happened? What if he thought that I didn't want him and went into depression, so now he's about to die? Fuck! It's my fault.

By the time we get to the hospital, my heart is barely in my chest. In my head, thoughts are running to and from. I give the keys to the valet and both Gwen and I run inside. I come across Danny who is pacing back and forth in the lobby. Shit! It must be bad.

"Danny?" I call out to him startling a few people in the lobby.

"Hi. Am sorry, but we need your help." Danny explains.

"Yeah. Sure whatever. How is Terry?" I ask holding in my breathe.

"He's fine. Two days ago, he wasn't doing too good. Apparently he had a mild case of Pneumonia but he's better now." Danny stars walking towards the elevators and we follow him.

"So why do you need by brother's help? It seems your friend is fine." Gwen says in a cold tone. "Let me guess, you want his money?"

"Am sorry but I didn't know anyone else to call." Danny speaks the same time tears start to fall from his eyes.

"And you thought, well since he's head over hills in-love with your friend then you should get money out of it? I don't think so. My brother..." Gwen starts to go off but I cut her.

"Say another word, and I will throw you out of this elevator." I look straight ahead not making eye contact with either one of them. As soon as the elevator comes to a stop, Danny gets up and leads us to Terry's room. When we get there, Terry is asleep. I slowly make my way into the room. An elderly man is sleeping on the couch, am assuming that's Terry's father. I make my way to Terry who is fast asleep. As I come closer, I get a certain feeling to touch him. I raise my hand and caress his beautiful curly brown hair. Slowly opening his eyes, we become face to face.

"You came." Terry says with a smile to his face and drifts back to sleep.

"Did he just...." I can't even believe what just happen.

"He probably thought you were someone else." Gwen rolls her eyes.

"Okay. I'll take care of everything. And I want as soon as he gets discharged, he is coming to leave with me." I inform Danny.

"Who are you and why do you want my son to come and leave at you house?" The elderly man says as he rubs sleep away from his eyes.

Mr. Richard Baker (Terry's Dad)

"Sorry sir. My name is Grayson Hughes and I am madly in-love with your son." I introduce myself.

"He told me he was dating someone named Raymond." The man asks looking confused.

"I am." Terry responds causing us all to turn around to see him sitting up on his bed, crossing his arms.

Shit! He's mad!