Jake: eyes flutter open What the hell happened? Where am I?
roughly
You are in the hospital
looks around, confused Hospital? What the fuck? Did I get into an accident or something? Why am I here?
roughly
She nods
grabs roughly's arm Look, I don't have time for pleasantries right now. Can you please tell me what the hell happened? How did I end up here?
roughly
Your heart gave up on you
leans back, frustrated My heart giving up on me? That's not funny, you know. It's my body, my life, not some joke. Can you be serious for once?
roughly
Do you remember what happened before you arrived here?
runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated Remember? Of course, I fucking remember! I remember waking up in the middle of the night, feeling like shit.
roughly
That was the moment your heart started to fail
stands up abruptly, anger rising You think I don't know that? You think I'm some kind of idiot who doesn't realize what's going on with my own body?
roughly
Calm down
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. It's just...
roughly
It’s just what?
pauses, his anger subsiding It's just... I'm scared, okay? I don't know what's going to happen to me. I don't know if I'll ever be able to walk again, or do the things I love.
roughly
Well do you want to go through that alone?
pauses, looking down at his hands No, I don't want to go through this alone. But what can I do? My heart...it's failing, and there's nothing I can do about it.
roughly
You are not alone
grabs roughly's hand tightly You're right. I'm not alone in this. I have you, and I'm grateful for that.
roughly
she nods
looks around the hospital room, taking in his surroundings You know what? Fuck it. I've been lying in this bed for too long. I need to start taking action.
roughly
What do you mean?
pulls out his phone and starts typing furiously I mean, I need to find a doctor who can actually help me.
roughly
I already did
looks up at roughly, determination in his eyes Good. Then let's get him in here right now. I refuse to sit around and wait for my heart to completely fail.