Stronger

       “Wow, good job Nicki!” the respite nurse said holding Nicki’s left arm to help support her. It’s been 6 weeks since Drake and Nicki had gotten in an accident and due to a brain injury, Nicki is just now learning to walk again. “I’m tired,” she whined, stopping in her tracks. “You can do it Nic,” Drake tried to encourage her. He was sitting in a chair across the room trying to help. Drake had a complex tib fib fracture in his right leg and he’s been on crutches for a couple weeks. He heard about Nicki’s condition and decided he wanted to do whatever he could to help her recover.

Nicki’s steps were wobbly, it looked like she might fall any minuet. Drake almost fell in love with her all over again as he watched her. She was still Nicki, her long wavy black hair, her amazing figure, those eyes and that gorgeous smile. She had on a white beater, pink Victoria’s Secret sweatpants and pink and white fuzzy socks. The nurses’ walkie-talkie went off and Nicki plugged her ears at the sound of it. “Okay, I’ll let him know,” she said and turned it off. “Oh Nicki, I’m sorry sweetie but Aubrey, another nurse is going to come get you so you can get fitted for a walking cast,” she spoke up and Drake nodded. “Where’s he going?” Nicki questioned as another nurse entered her room five minuets later. “Baby I’ll be back, I’m getting a new cast,” the other nurse helped Drake up and helped him with his crutches and he hobbled out. “Aubrey!” Nicki cried after him. She tried to run the same direction he went but stumbled and fell. “Onika, he’ll be back okay?” Nicki’s nurse knelt down next to her and held her close. “How come he leaves me Joyce,” Nicki questioned just like a two year old. “He’ll be back, Aubrey is getting a new cast,” Joyce, the nurse, responded again.

“Lets get you up dear,” Joyce helped Nicki slowly stand and walk to her bed. “That please,” Nicki pointed at the chair where her matching pink sweatshirt was laying. “What is that?” Joyce challenged her. Even though her doctor is still trying to find out the extent of Nicki’s brain damage there are obvious things she already has trouble with. Remembering what things are called is hard for her and also controlling her anger. Since Nicki woke up from her coma, she’s been exhibiting behavior just like young children. “That,” Nicki said again and pointed with force. “What’s it called Nicki?” Joyce asked again. “I WANT IT!” Nicki hit Joyce's arm. “Onika we don’t do that, and you know it doesn’t fly with me,” Joyce warned and handed Nicki her sweatshirt. “I am, I am sorry Ms. Joyce,” Nicki responded just as Drake came back. “AUBREY!” Nicki squealed and Drake limped over to her and kissed her. “I can help her, I know its your break,” Drake said helping Nicki with her sweatshirt. “Okay, I will be back soon, Nicki,” Joyce said and Nicki waved as she left.

“You so slow,” Nicki playfully pushed Drake and he tickled her. “Stop!” she laughed and he embraced her in his arms. The next thing Drake knew, Nicki was fast asleep. He kissed her forehead and smiled slowly drifting off to sleep himself. 

*Note* I used to study Athletic Training... basically the two main bones in your lower leg is the Tibia and the Fibula. A Tib Fib Fracture is when both are broken... in laymens terms :) And that is Drake's main injury.