Matt and Chelsie got Millie to the emergency room of the local clinic. Head trauma cases were a priority and a common affliction with the local populace. They did a CT scan and yes, she had a concussion and wanted to keep her overnight. They gave Millie a pain reliever and put her in a room to rest. The nurse said they would do another scan tomorrow to ensure the swelling was going down before releasing her. But she needed three or four days of rest at least.
Chelsie wouldn't leave her side. All Matt could get from Chelsie was that Millie was important to them on the ride over. Matt went and got them some food from the Sonic for a late afternoon lunch.
Nelson and Ice came in for a visit and got the prognosis before Matt returned. Millie only got broth and jello when she awoke long enough to eat. Chelsie ensured she would be the one to feed her. Matt was getting more perplexed but always got air kisses and mimed 'I Love Yous' from Chelsie.
Chelsie was getting pissed because the nurses kept waking her for blood pressure, temperature checks and to see if she needed more pain relievers. How can you get any rest if they keep waking you up. 6 pm rolled around and Matt went in search of food other than take out. He found a diner that had steak, mashed potatoes and green beans as the special and got two to go. After they ate, Chelsie told Matt to go back to the ranch, she would call him tomorrow when they were ready to leave.
Along about 10 pm Millie woke up, Chelsie was right there to hold her hand and find out what she needed. "I remember you. You were one of the partners." she said.
"That is right, Millie." Chelsie replied relieved she could remember.
"My name isn't Millie." she said confused.
"You know that. I know that. Today and tomorrow you are Millie at least." I told her.
"I see. Where am I?" she asked lost.
"You are in a hospital clinic. You have had a bad concussion." Chelsie answered. "What is the last thing you remember?" Chelsie asked.
"I was waiting for Master at the door as always, he was late. He came in and threw me against the wall and I fell to the floor." she answered.
"For the time being you tripped and fell on the sidewalk and hit your head. Okay?" Chelsie stated.
"Gotcha." Millie said understanding.
"Need anything? Water? Food? Pain killers?" Chelsie asked caring for her patient.
"All three sounds like a plan. Head still hurts a little." Millie replied. Chelsie hit the nurses button and got cold water for Millie to sip.
The nurse came in and did the vitals for what seemed like the fiftieth time. Asked all kinds of questions. Then went away and returned a little while later with some chicken noodle soup, crackers and hot tea. "I will return with some pain meds in a few minutes" the nurse said.
Millie ate all the soup and crackers in record time. Poor girl Chelsie thought, hasn't ate since who knows when and that is all she gets. Then again they don't want her getting sick from eating too much at once. Millie drank her tea then had a little water. The nurse came in and took the vitals again about ten minutes after that, then gave her some meds.
"Need anything Miss" she asked Chelsie. "A pillow and blanket if you would and breakfast with Millie if you can swing it." Chelsie asked kindly.
"I'll take care of it, wish I had a friend like you." the nurse stated amazed. Millie was dozing again and Chelsie decided to cuddle up the best she could and join her.
