Thanks to Todger65 for his editing on this, I started writing this story back in September 2015 and it has been written in spare time while also working on J&J series and several other works in progress. Please enjoy the reading and your feedback, along with votes are welcomed. This is also a Valentine's Day 2016 Contest Submission.
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Amanda sat in the final class of the day at Winston High School in Jackson, Mississippi waiting for the bell to ring to dismiss class. She wasn't in a hurry to leave class and hook up with her boyfriend; she was however in a hurry to drive over to her friend's home and check on her. Her friend Lisa had not come to school the last two days and was worried about her.
She got in her car and headed for her house running a red light instead of stopping. She pulled into the driveway and got out. She went to the door and heard loud music. Amanda recognized it as Pearl Jam. She knocked on the door which went unanswered. She put her hand on the door and opened it as it was unlocked. She went inside to where the music was coming from which was upstairs. She entered Lisa's room and turned off the music. "Lisa? Where are you?" She said and received no answer. She walked to the bathroom further down the hall which was closed but had lights on. She turned the knob and pushed the door open.
She gasped at the sight and put her hands to her mouth. "LISA!" she moved to the tub which was full of water and was tinted red from blood. Her best friend since moving to Jackson was lying in the tub with her left wrist sliced and bleeding into the water.
She pulled out her phone and dialed 911. It rang twice before a person answered.
"Jackson 911, what is the address of your emergency?"
Frantic, Amanda responded. "Yes, I'm at 491 Helens Drive and my friend has cut her wrist and is in the tub."
"What is phone number you're calling from?"
"555-842-9965"
"What's your name sweetheart?"
"Amanda, my friend is Lisa Davis."
"How old is she?"
"18."
"Is she awake?"
"No."
"Is she breathing?"
"I don't know."
"I'm sending the paramedics to help you now; stay on the line and I'll tell you what to do next."
There was a pause, before the 911 operator spoke. "Ok Amanda, I need you to get a dry towel or cloth and wrap her wrist very tightly and apply pressure. Can you do that?"
"Yes."
"Ok, let me know when that's done"
Amanda went to the hall closet and got several towels and ran back to do as instructed. She wrapped one towel around her wrist and tied a knot in it.
"Done."
"Okay, is her chest rising and falling in the water?"
"Yes, but just barely."
"Okay, keep the wrist dry and keep her head above the water. Also, go ahead and pull the stopper so the water will drain."
Amanda did that, "Okay, done."
"Alright Amanda, that's all we can do until the paramedics get there. Let me know when the police are with you, they have to secure the scene for paramedics. If she stops breathing, let me know."
"Ok, come on Lisa; don't give up on me. I love you girl!" Amanda said as she cried into the phone.
"Just try and keep her warm."
Amanda cried as she held her friend feeling her pain. "Please have them hurry, her mom can't lose her."
Just then she started hearing sirens coming down the street and stopping. A minute later she heard a voice. "Jackson PD!"
"Up here in the bathroom, Hurry!"
An officer came into the bathroom followed by two paramedics.
"Miss, let them work on her!" The officer touched her shoulder as the paramedics were beside her. Her phone disconnected when the operator hung up knowing the police and paramedics were there. The Paramedics began working on her as Amanda was escorted out of the bathroom by the police officer.
"Miss Amanda, what happened?" The officer asked.
"I came to check on her and found her like that."
"How can I reach her parents?"
"Just her mom, her number is in my phone. She works at the hospital."
Just then the paramedics with Lisa on a stretcher came out the bathroom and were heading down the stairs. She wanted to follow but the officer held her, "Listen, I know what you just went through was traumatic. If you want to go to the hospital, I can take you after we finish the questions."
"Ok, yes I would like to go to the hospital. Her mother is Megan Davis and she's a RN in the ER.
After a few more questions and Amanda washing her hands of the blood from Lisa's wrist they left heading for the hospital.
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Several months earlier.
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Lisa Alexi Davis was three weeks past her 18th birthday. She lived with her mother Megan in Jackson Mississippi. She had an older brother William who graduated the local high school she goes to last year and joined the U.S. Navy upon graduating. Her father left her mother when she was born and has not been heard from since.
Lisa felt lonely once Will left. She had few friends that she hung out with. She never dated as she devoted her time to studying so she could be smarter than Will. She and him always competed for attention from their mother. She really missed Will and only wished he would come back.
She was home on a Tuesday night when the house phone rang. Cell signals sucked in Mississippi so they had a home phone line.
"Hello"
"Hi, is this the Davis Residence?"
"Yes"
"Yes, I'm Lieutenant Commander Hansen of the U.S. Navy. I'm trying to reach Megan Davis."
"This is Lisa Davis, I'm Will's sister. Is Will okay?"
"I really need to speak with your mother. Is there a way that I can reach her?"
"She is at work. Call this number 555-822-1122 and tell the switchboard that you need to speak to her and state 911."
"Okay, thank you Lisa. And your brother had a training accident but he is ok. He will be coming home for a month or two for rest and healing."
"Oh my god. I'm just glad he is ok."
He hung up and she wondered how badly he was hurt. About 15 minutes later she got a call from her mother who explained what happened.
"Lisa, Will had a training accident and will be here tomorrow. He has a broken arm and a broken leg. We are going to have to take care of him."
"Ok mom, I will help Will in any way I can."
"Thank you sweetheart, I'm sure your brother will need it."
Lisa spent the night cleaning the house in preparation of Will's arrival. She finally went to bed at 2am. She woke up at 7:30am the next morning when her mom shook her.
"Lisa, you overslept. Get a shower and I will drive you to school. Good job cleaning the house."
"Thank you, what time does Will get here?" Lisa asked yawning.
"He will get here at 11am. They will drop him off and get him settled and give instructions."
Lisa got a shower and her mother took her to school. Lisa did not feel like going but knew she needed to. She couldn't wait to see Will as he had been gone for a year. She found it hard to focus on her classes and just wanted to go. Finally at 2:55pm, she was on the bus headed for her neighborhood. She got off at her stop and sprinted home.
She made it to the door and stopped before entering. She brushed her long wavy black hair behind her ears. She opened the door to the sight of Will in a wheelchair. She closed the door and dropped her book bag and went to him.
"Will!" She said and hugged him. She missed him, hugging him, seeing him, talking to him.
"I'm glad you are ok. I missed you Will." She kissed him on the cheek for a few seconds.
"Hey Lisa, I missed you too Shorty. Still growing huh."
"I'll let you get away with talking about my height this time. I can't help it I am 5'7 and you're 6'4."
"Yeah, I just like picking on you."
"What happened to you?"
"Well, I was doing carrier based training and went overboard. I fell over 45 feet and ended up with the broken leg and arm from impacting the water. It hurt like hell and I had to tread water for 12 minutes before they got me out." He said while rubbing her back.
Just then their mother came down from upstairs. Thankfully they had a guest bedroom downstairs that Will could stay in as the staircase was narrow.
"I have to go to work early; they had 3 nurses call in sick. I'll be back in the morning. Will, Lisa is going to take care of you at night. She will help you with everything you need."
"I know she will keep me healthy, I'm just concerned her cooking will kill me." He said playfully which got a slap on his shoulder from Lisa.
"She has good cooking skills Will, you will see. Goodnight and behave!"
Their mother left leaving them alone. It was quiet for the longest time until Will asked a question. "Look, I don't know if mom told you but I am practically useless right now. I can barely feed myself." He felt embarrassed knowing she would be seeing him naked.
"Will, it is no problem. We help each other when we fall. Remember when I got hurt playing on that jungle gym and broke my wrist. You had to help me get dressed sometimes. It will be ok. Now, what do you want for supper? How about Hamburger Helper?"
"Sure, something even you can't screw up." He said knowing she was going to punch him in the arm which she did.
She made Beef Pasta and they ate with her helping him as necessary. They both ate their fair share and had some leftovers which Lisa put away. She came back into the living room.
"Lisa, I have to go to the bathroom." He said.
"Okay, I'll roll you to the bathroom and help you." She did just that and helped him get on the toilet by pulling his pants down which revealed his cock. She gasped briefly and then sat him down. She excused herself and went to wait.