For the next couple of days, I spent resting on the bed talking with my parents as they visited me every day. I didn't bother asking either of them if they'd heard from Will or Jacob cause I wasn't sure if they knew those two or not, and I didn't want to seem like I preferred seeing them over my parents. But one day mom and dad came in with a small bag in their hands and smiles on their faces "what's this mom?" She handed me the bag sitting next to me "this came for you this morning, check the bag."
I was confused but opened it anyway I pulled out the note that was inside opening it to read what it said;
'Hello again Amber, here's the phone I promised I would buy you after destroying your first one, I'm sorry about that again, I hope you're doing well healing up in that hospital.
If you wish to contact me, my phone number is at the bottom of this note, be well.'
I smiled at the note, taking the phone out of the box and seeing it was the new iPhone 13 pro max "wow that phone is pretty expensive" mom commented chuckling lightly "I wasn't expecting this expensive of a phone" I said still amazed turning it on and setting everything up that I needed to, placing his number as my first one in it.
I had mom and dad put their numbers in it as well making sure to change my number in their contact list as well. It felt good having a phone again. "I'm going to get you some lunch dear, what would you like from town?" Dad asked me "is there a Sonic in town?" I asked, "yeah, there's one down the road." I nodded letting him know that's what I wanted for today after he left mom turned the tv on in the room to have some background noise "I hope you don't get too lost in that phone while we are here baby, I don't want to lose my child to a phone."
I rolled my eyes playfully "yeah, yeah, whatever mom" we both laughed, mom excused herself real quick to use the restroom and to get me some water before dad brought some soda for me from Sonic. I decided to message Jacob's number since I wanted to check up on him and make sure he was ok after the accident.
Amber: Hey Jacob, it's me, Amber. How are you?
I didn't think there would be a response but my phone dinged with a return message.
Jacob: I'm doing better. I'm glad your new phone arrived safely.
I smiled down at the screen.
Amber: You know when I said new phone I wasn't expecting the newest iPhone!
Jacob: Is that a bad thing?
I chucked a little.
Amber: I didn't say it was, I just wasn't expecting it! But I do have another question for you.
Jacob: Anything.
I hesitated for a moment.
Amber: How are you physically? I never got the chance to ask you before you and Will left, so... I just wanted to make sure you got the proper care too as I did.
Jacob: Both of us are just fine, it was just a few bruises and cuts nothing too major. We healed up in no time, how are you fairing?"
Amber: I'm alright, still a bit sore but getting better trying not to do too much and my parents have been visiting every day and getting me food besides hospital food, people were right when saying that hospital food is disgusting.
Jacob: lol yes that is true, hospitals don't have the best catering business for their patients, but I got to go to a meeting right now I will message you when I'm free, alright?"
I was sad to see he had to go but understood since he was a businessman, I messaged him back quickly letting him know that it was ok and I'll talk to him soon. I put the phone down just as mom and dad both walked back into the room "who were you talking to Amber?" Mom asked getting my food tray "just a friend mom" she looked skeptical "I promise you it's just a friend, he helped me out before so I'm just checking in on him."
She gave me wiggly eyes "a boy? I didn't know we were at that stage yet" "mom!" I groaned as she laughed at me "I'm just kidding dear, eat up before the nurse checks in on you" I ate my lunch happily as I watched tv with them.
(TIME SKIP)
Visiting hours ended what seemed pretty quickly. I wished my parents a good night relaxing against the bed when my phone dinged, it was Jacob!
Jacob: I did tell you I'd message you once I'm free
I giggled.
Amber: You did lol visiting hours for the hospital ended just now, mom and dad already left
Jacob: I see, how did your day go?"
Amber: It went pretty well, my parents and I have been working on communication and we haven't been in any fights
Jacob: That sounds like an improvement
Amber: It is! But I am wondering...are you coming to visit me?
It took a bit for him to answer and I thought he got busy for a second before it dinged again.
Jacob: I don't know for sure...but I will try to visit next week. Sound good?
Amber: Sounds good! I believe the doctor said I would start physical therapy either next week or the week after depending on my progress!
Jacob: Keep up the good work, get some sleep Amber, I'll talk to you tomorrow, good night.
I wished him a good night placing the phone on my stand next to me getting as comfortable as I could before passing out a small smile on my face.
(NEXT WEEK)
The doctor deemed me capable of starting physical therapy but I couldn't push myself too hard otherwise I'll be on bed rest for even longer before I can start again. I was hoping Jacob would keep his word and come visit me like he said he would try. I don't know why I was desperate to see him again it made no sense but either way, I couldn't stop whatever this feeling was.
The doctor wheeled me down the hall to the therapy room with my parents close in tow when I spotted a familiar figure coming from around the corner "Jacob!" I shouted waving at him as we got closer "hello Amber, good to see you out of bed, I'm guessing your starting therapy?" I nodded excitedly "yeah! Doc deemed me good enough to start! But I can't overwork myself otherwise it's back to bed for me for a while."
He half smiled down at me patting my head making me playfully glare at him "Amber?" I completely forgot my parents were here, I looked at mom feeling awkward as I probably looked like a child in a candy store "mom this is Jacob, my friend I told you about, he was the one that helped me get to the hospital along with his friend Will."
She walked forward extending her hand for a shake, Jacob returned it nodding in respect "thank you so much for saving my daughter, you do seem familiar, have we seen you around before?" Jacob cleared his throat "possibly, I'm a business partner with Sirius Bernard" dad had a look of reionization "ah your Jacob Forest! Sirius talked about you at one point during one of our meetings at the sanctuary."
"All good things I hope" Jacob joked as I thought of his name, Forest...why does that name sound so familiar? Did I see the name somewhere before? I couldn't place my finger on it as the doctor got all our attention "I'm sorry to cut this so short but Amber needs to start her therapy if she's going to leave anytime soon." My parents and Jacob apologized and continued walking with the doctor all the way to the room to start my therapy.
I was nervous but with encouraging words from both my parents and Jacob I got threw my first day of therapy with a few almost falls and mishaps, but I eventually made good progress. "Keep up this good work and you'll possibly be out of there within 2 weeks!" The doctor sent me back to bed for some optimal rest. "I have to go back to work now Amber, message me whenever you want I'll respond when I can." Jacob wished me a good night before leaving as I felt sad he was gone.
Goddammit, what is wrong with me!? Mom and Dad left early to give me some alone time until tomorrow when I had more therapy. I yawned watching some boring channel on tv when my phone dinged.
Jacob: Make sure to drink some water and get plenty of rest for tomorrow
Amber: Ok dad *funny emoji*
Jacob: Keep it up baby doll or I won't come to visit
My eyes widened at the nickname he just called me as I swore my heart skipped a beat, but then I noticed his other comment
Amber: Oh come on! It was a joke!
Jacob: I know lol have a good night Amber
Amber: Good night Jacob
I sighed putting my phone down trying to calm down my racing heart as I thought about the nickname he gave me. Is this what a crush feels like from what everyone has said before? It couldn't be! I barely know the man! Yeah, he saved my life when we got rammed by those assholes, but still! I decided to stop thinking about the matter and just let it go for the night.
(1 WEEK LATER)
"I congratulate you on finishing physical therapy 1 week early! You can be discharged tomorrow morning" both mom and dad hugged me telling me they were so proud of me as I grinned from ear to ear. I could walk around my room and even go to the bathroom on my own now and I was extremely happy.
I messaged Jacob letting him know the good news and he wished me congratulations himself and he told me he was going to get me something as a reward. I couldn't wait to finally be out of the hospital it's been driving me crazy!
(NEXT MORNING)
The nurse checked on me one last time before getting the paperwork for my parents to discharge me from the hospital. Mom made sure to bring me an outfit to change into out of my gown and I went to the bathroom to take a quick shower (thankfully they have a shower here). I felt so much better getting clean and wearing something other than a hospital gown.
As I was drying off I heard dads voice talking to someone in my room 'is it the doctor?' I thought listening in "If I may ask where Amber is?" That's Jacob's voice! I hurried to put on my pants and shirt, brushing my hair out roughly before opening the door just as Jacob was turning to leave "wait!" He stopped and turned back to me "were you just going to leave without saying anything to me?"
He smiled patting my head "I didn't know if you wanted to see me or not so I dropped off your reward" I pouted "why wouldn't I want to see you?" I hugged him noticing the scent of pine, I let him go feeling my head slightly spin when Jacob gestured over to his present that was on my hospital bed. I opened it up gasping as I saw a brand new laptop! "Are you serious?!" I laughed admiring all the details it had on there "I thought it could help you with school and whatever else you wanted to do on there."
"If you keep spoiling here like that she'll never leave" mom joked as I rolled my eyes with a big smile still on my face "I can't wait to use it!" Finally, all the papers were signed and I was officially discharged from the hospital with some pain meds the doctor prescribed for me just in case for my ribs and my broken arm which is in a cast along with my right leg.
I used the one crutch I was given to help me walk as mom carried the rest of my stuff to the vehicle, Jacob trailing behind us. "Alright, you can call or message me whenever you want Amber I'll see you soon" I hugged Jacob again before getting into the car carefully with dads help.
"Ready to see the pack?" I nodded excitedly practically bouncing in my seat as we drove off towards the sanctuary they were in, thankfully this sanctuary was now only 2 miles out of town! I was so scared and nervous but also excited all in one, I'm hoping Alpha and the pack aren't mad at me or forgot me somehow.
I took a deep breath as we pulled into the parking lot "welcome to Wolf's Bane Sanctuary! I'm guessing that you are the Williams family we got the call from?" I nodded "yes we are, how's the wolf pack?" Mom and dad asked her as she gestured for us to follow her "they are doing fantastic! Eating just fine and interacting with everyone just fine! Quite astonishing with their behavior actually." Mom patted me on the shoulder "you can thank my daughter for that she adores those wolves so much, and she's been with them since she could walk!"
The lady smiled at me "that is amazing young lady, I'm sure they will be excited to see you again" I smiled shyly feeling my hands shake.
Finally, we made it to their enclosure, and immediately I could see all the wolves and Alpha laying in the middle! "Old man!" I shouted excitedly trying to run in my state to the fence line, all the wolves jerked their head up at the sound of my voice, their tails immediately started waging and they ran to the front whining, barking, and all other noises they make "hey guys! I've missed you so much!" I cried tears of happiness trying to pet all of them through the fence as a few of them parted to let Alpha through "hey old man" I laughed while the tears flowed "hello again child, what happened to you?"
I petted Alpha through the fence "I got into a little accident on the way to try and get you back old man, but I'm ok now I promise" I kissed his cheek through the fence "I'm glad I could see you again child, but you know you can't stay here like before" I smiled sadly "I love you so much old man and I will try to visit you as much as possible, ok?" He kissed me back through the fence trying to lick my tears away "I love you child and always will, just like the rest of the pack you will always be a part of us."
We left not too long after visiting Alpha and his pack I gave them all kisses the best I could and vice versa from them. I cried a little in the car finally coming to terms that they wouldn't come back to our sanctuary, but I will always miss them.