Chapter 65

I do not remember the journey from the arena to the hospital, first thing I do remember is a young male nurse escorting us down a corridor and asking us to take a seat.

I sat there for what felt like hours but was only actually about 10 minutes before Gills parents and brother arrived, the whole time Colby was rubbing my back like I was a little child but in a strange way it was comforting.

I got up and enveloped Gill’s mum, Fiona, in a big hug not knowing what to say to her, I could only imagine how she would be feeling.

“The nurse has told us that the doctor will be out to talk to us shortly. We have no idea what is going on or even what happened.”

We all sat in silence, Gill’s brother Andy, and dad Dave, both yet to say anything, they shook my hand when they came in but it must be so hard for them.

“Sid, that looks like it may be the doctor heading over,” Colby said nudging me in the arm.

We all stood up waiting for the doctor to tell us something… anything.

“I am sorry to have kept you all waiting, my name is Dr Jamieson and I have been looking after Gillian. She is in a critical condition at the moment and with your consent we are going to carry out an emergency section so that we can treat Gillian without harming the baby.

“The baby’s heart beat is still strong and we want to keep it that way so we think this is the best way forward for both mother and child. Mr Crosby, you are next of kin and also the father of the child in question, I am going to get the paperwork and will be back in a moment, you are under no obligation to sign but we believe it is in the best interest of your family.”

As he turned around I looked at Fiona who was crying uncontrollably, I held her and told her I think that I should allow the doctors to do whatever is needed but if she did not agree then I would accept her wishes.

“No Sidney, we need to do everything we can to save Gill and hopefully your child too and if that means her having a section then we need to do it.” She cried into my shoulder.

I turned to Dave and Andy and they both just nodded at me and went and sat down, I am really worried about them.

The doctor soon came back and I signed the documents giving them full consent to do what is necessary to safe my wife and child... I am so scared.