~Jacob~

When I opened my eyes, it was only because of the pain that had hit my body. It hurt so bad that I couldn't scream, even though it felt like I almost did. As soon as I could, I touched the button for help. A couple minutes later, the doctor came in.

Jacob: Fuck! You were right! You were right..

I said just above a whisper while attempting to look up at the doctor. The doctor disappeared and came back with what looked like a needle and a pill. She attached the shot to a tube that went into my arm and that calmed the pain by a lot. I laid back and she offered me the pill. I held my hand up.

Jacob: No, I don't need it. I don't need it..

I was sweaty and my mouth was dry when I said that. It sounded like I was in need of air.

Nurse: Mr. Latimore, if you don't take your medicine, you may end up back in pain how you were..

Jacob: Well, when I need the pill, I'll take it.

She shook her head and sighed. Then she began to walk out but stopped at the door.

Nurse: You know, I can't force you to take your med-.

Jacob: And I thank God for that.

I cut her off and she sighed.

Nurse: I can't, but I can tell the doctor.

I raised my eyebrow.

Jacob: I thought you were the doctor.

Nurse: No honey, I'm the nurse.

Jacob: And the difference is..?

Nurse: I assist you and the doctor determines what type of care and medicine I give you.

Jacob: And what will he do?

She just looked at me and I sighed.

Jacob: Fine.. Give me the pill..

She set the cup and small paper cup in front of me. I took the pill and she left.

Jacob: Damn nurse and Doctor.. The fuck I need the pill fo? Next thing you know, they'll be giving me some chickenshit bullshit that makes me go crazy, talkin' bout some "It'll make you feel better.." Bitch!

I ranted to myself and then my door was knocked on. I crossed my arms and sighed. The door opened and I instantly started getting annoyed.

Jacob: Listen, if you think that you're gonna be givin' me anymore pills-.

Mom: Well I wouldn't give you anything that I know ain't good for you.

I looked to the side and there stood my mother with more flowers.

Jacob: Mom..

I smiled as I tried to sit up in my bed.

Mom: Hi baby.

She smiled and I could see a tear slide beginning to slide down her face. I reached up and wiped it away. Then she hugged me.

Jacob: Don't cry, Ma. Don't cry.

I rubbed her back and when she pulled away, she was wiping her eyes.

Mom: I know.. I promised.

Jacob: You okay?

Mom: Yes, I'm fine. I'm just happy to see you.

Jacob: Then I can say that I've never seen you this happy to see me.

She laughed and rolled her eyes.

Mom: Oh whatever, Jacob. You know I love you.

Jacob: I'm just sayin'. Cause any other time you be sayin' how much I get on ya nerves.

Mom: You do! But that's why I Love You. You make my world, and sometimes my head, go 'round.

Jacob: Aye. Like you said, that's my job and exactly why you love me.

She nodded with a grin on her face.

Mom: Mmhmm. It's just different this time, only because you were between two places that I never want to see you at.

Jacob: Two places?

Mom: Life and death..

She touched my face while she had a certain look on her face and I knew.. I knew that if I didn't do something, she was gonna cry again.

Jacob: Aye, but I'm still here.

I said as I lifted my arms with a smile.

Jacob: And I still look good.

I put my hand on my chin and winked at my mother. That made her laugh.

Mom: Boy, shut up! You only look good because of me.

She said as she flipped her hair and that made me laugh.

Jacob: Oh come on.. Really Ma? Really?

She flipped her hair again.

Mom: You just mad cause ya momma look good.

We laughed and I couldn't help but look at my mother. She was wrong because my mother is gorgeous. Once she got done laughing, she sat down and went straight for my cheek.

Mom: Oh, my baby..

She said as she pinched my cheek.

Jacob: Ah, Ma..

I groaned as I pushed her hand away from my face.

Mom: What?

Jacob: You know I hate that..

Mom: I know.. That why I love doing it.

She smiled as she did it again.

Jacob: Ma, Ma, Ma! Please, stop it.

Mom: Okay.. My baby..

I looked around the room and my body got extra relaxed, then my eyes got slightly heavier.

Jacob: Hey Ma?

Mom: Yes, baby?

Jacob: How long until I get outta here?

I said, finally looking at her with my arms crossed.

Mom: I don't know, baby. It shouldn't be very long. Why?

Jacob: Cause I don't like this medicine they be givin' me.

I shrugged as I looked at the wall in front of my bed.

Mom: It's for the pain, baby. You gotta take it.

I looked over at her, slightly upset.

Jacob: So you let them give me this medicine?

Mom: Well, I don't want you in pain!

Jacob: Ma. You already know.. I don't like medicine.

I was very upset about the whole idea of being here and taking shit that I had no idea what it did.. And on top of that, I was fighting sleep because every time I blinked, my eyes got heavier and my gestures became a little more sloppy.

Mom: Well what do you want me to do Jacob? Sit here, watch you cry in pain and do nothing?

Jacob: Ma, that's not what I'm sayin'.

Mom: Then what are you saying?

She crossed her arms and looked at me. My words began to slur slightly and I could barely open my eyes.

Jacob: Ma, look.. All I'm sayin'..  is that I'm sittin' here.. in this bed.. and I don't know why I'm fallin' asleep!

I tried to force open my eyes on the last word, which caused it to come out with a little more to it. I took a lot of pauses between words in order to fight the sleepiness that was takin' over my body.

Mom: It's the medicine working.. Don't fight it.

Jacob: But I don't wanna sleep, Ma.

Mom: Just go to sleep, baby. I'll be here.

She smiled as she ran her fingers through my hair.. Wait a minute? What happened to my hair? It feels like shes just rubbing my hair that's short with waves in it.

Jacob: Ma!

My eyes popped open as I tried to sit up.

Jacob: Where's all my hair?

I felt like the world was pressing down on my body while I was sitting up.

Mom: On your head, baby.

Jacob: Nooooo, Ma. It's gone!

I felt my eyes crossing and every once in a while, my body would fall back a little just for me to try and sit back up again.

Mom: They had to cut it in order to get the blood and glass cleaned up. Don't worry, it'll grown back.

I felt my head bouncing as the world began to fade from having color, to being all black.

Mom: Just go to sleep, baby. I'll be right here.

She lightly pushed me and my body collapsed backwards onto the bed. I lifted my hand, not able to open my eyes as I groaned because I couldn't speak and she grabbed it.

Mom: Just relax, baby and go to sleep. I'm right here.

I stopped moving and I felt her kiss my cheek.

Mom: I Love You.