Waiting Room :: English Literature Essays

Waiting RoomRing Ring Who could that be, wondered enthalpy as he glanced at the clock. Its three a.m. Hello. Henry, its Jake. Sandra was in an fortuity last night Is it serious? Fear clutched Henrys heart. Yes, but she will be O.K. She is unconscious right straight off. Listen, buddy, I need your help. I have to go on maneuvers in a few minutes and was wondering if you could shriek the hospital every once in a while. I would withal like for someone to be there when she wakes up. Henry eagerly bolted from the hassock of his bed. Ill get ready to leave right now. Henry, why wear offt you go back to sleep and when you wake up in the morning, you can go visit. No need for you to go right now shes still asleep and will be for a parallel of more hours. Thanks for doing this, buddy. non waiting for a response, Jake hangs up the phone. Hey Not a problem, shes only your wife no need to be worried or anything like that, Henry sarcastically horizon. Henry did not like Jake very much. T he only reason he talked to him was because he was married to his ex-wife. He still loved her very much. Henry hated how he treated her. Your typical military man--more concerned about himself than his family, Henry thought to himself. He took a shower, got dressed and within thirty minutes, he was in the VA hospital. He was glad that the construction on the interstate did not retard him down to Long Beach, where the VA hospital is located. Excuse me, could you please tell me what elbow room is Mrs. Sandra Anderson, I mean Davis, is in? Henry asked with some concern. Yes sir, shes in room fifty-seven, but you cannot see her until seven am. You may stay in the waiting room at the end of the hall if you wish. Said the nanny pointing to Henrys right. Thank you, maam, Henry said. He walked to Sandras room and looked through the window. He saw Sandra lying asleep, with all sorts of hoses and contraptions wedded to her. Sandras head was heavily bandaged she had a cast on her left arm and leg and a long gash from her bring up to her neck. Youre so beautiful, my little Sandra, Henry murmured softly to himself, as rupture welled in his eyes.