Chapter 963 - Prognosis and plans for recovery (1/2)

Sarah requested to stay with Aiden in the same room.

JoAnna made necessary arrangements.

Other than the IV with painkillers, Sarah does not need any machine so it's just a matter of putting her hospital bed next to Aiden's.

On his way out of the room, Jasper wished Sarah a quick recovery and that Aiden wakes up soon. He is heading later that evening back to Chicago.

”I will be back tomorrow to check on you. Let me know if you need anything.”, Ellie told Sarah before leaving with Jasper.

Bridgette looked at Sarah and she was not sure what to say. She was on the verge of tears and she didn't want to approach Sarah due to fear that she will fall apart. How can she be so weak, when Sarah is so strong? She hoped that her presence will tell Sarah that she can count on her.

After confirming that Sarah is stable and that Aiden's condition didn't change, Jeff returned to his office with Steve. Bridgette also left with them.

From the Cliffside villa, Jesse and Haru came with seven kids. During their short stay, Sarah did her best to reassure all of them that soon she will be back home with Aiden. Ade didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay and guard the door so that no bad guys come and hurt his bosses again. Sarah is always touched to see his commitment.

”If you stay here, who will take care of Kitty?”, Sarah asked Ade.

Seeing that Sarah is relying on them to take care of the things at home until she returns and hearing JoAnna say how Sarah needs to rest, Ade relented. But only after he heard that there will be other bodyguards at the door.

”You two should also head out.”, JoAnna encouraged Sophia and Felix to go to the Cliffside villa with the others. ”Emma is on her way, and she will take over for the night. I will be here until she arrives.”

Sophia and Felix wished goodnight to Sarah, leaving their two bodyguards (Levi and Ryan) in front of the VIP room. They don't need an additional protection when heading back with nine capable fighters, ten with Felix included.

Stella and Edward left as well. Before leaving, they asked who is 'Kitty' , but they didn't believe Sarah and JoAnna when they heard it's a leopard cub.

”Eh, even at a time like this, you are joking…”, Edward shook his head while exiting the room.

”You did great.”, Elanor praised Sarah while giving her a goodbye hug. ”The way you showed strength and optimism reflected on everyone else. I am proud of you.”

Elanor knows that Sarah is in a lot of pain seeing Aiden like that. The fact that Sarah didn't break down in self-pity shows that she is a formidable young woman who will be strong. For Aiden.

Elanor is confident that Sarah will cry, later, when no one else is watching. She gave Sarah one more hug and patted her back gently for some time before letting go and leaving the room with Oscar after promising to come back tomorrow.

…

”What is the prognosis for my arm?”, Sarah asked JoAnna when two of them were left with Aiden in the VIP room.

Sarah noticed that she does not feel her left arm below the elbow. Based on muscle memory, her pinky and ring finger can move slightly, but other three are not budging no matter how much she tries.

”It's too early for percentages…”, JoAnna responded. ”But if I can get Charlie to walk, I can fix your arm into its original state. Or maybe better… we will need to replace the radial bone, if Felix uses the same materials he used for Charlie's legs, it is lighter than a bone and stronger. Much stronger. You will be able to move faster, and it is almost indestructible.”

Sarah likes JoAnna's confidence. But fixing the bone does not mean returning her mobility. She can't move her wrist because of the cast, but she can tell that something is definitely wrong with at least three of her fingers. ”What about my fingers?”

”That goes under nerve damage...”, JoAnna explained. ”If current nerves can't be fixed, we can do something artificial. There are several promising experimental approaches we could try… Or do you want us to replace those bones as well?”

Sarah listened to JoAnna and thought how all that sounds interesting. She definitely wants more information. If she can turn this situation around and get faster and stronger… she will do it. Sarah will take any bit of advantage she can get in order to punish all those who dared to touch her and Aiden and… she didn't finish her thought.

”I want to hear about all the options you find promising: the procedures involved, time to recuperate, and estimated percentage of success.”

JoAnna nodded in understanding. ”Alright. I can have that ready for you in a day or two.”

”When can I get out of here?”