Chapter 281 - You had to be a hero, didn't you? (15)

13 April, Military Base Hospital, City K

Lexi looked directly at Matthew, and felt him squeeze her hand, and add "That is the most important thing. And if I am right, you want me to live?"

Nodding, Lexi said "But you better explain what you did to Dominic. I could not tell him."

That shocked Matthew. He was hoping that Dominic was oblivious to what happened until the two of them could tell him, when they knew what was behind it. Unsure Matthew said "You let Dominic come here last night?"

"Do you think I am that silly. Apparently, he heard Monica and Sarah talking about you being hurt, and basically blackmailed Monica to bring him here."

"He will get into trouble when I see him. That is the complete wrong thing to do."

"He got in trouble from me last night, but do not be too hard on him. His hugs and kisses were exactly what I needed last night."

Before Matthew could respond, the door opened and in walked Dr Yu, Dr Yang and other medical staff. Before Matthew could say anything they all snapped salutes to him before saying "Colonel, Madam Rong."

Matthew, said "I though this was a hospital, not a parade ground."

Dr Yu came forward and said "I am Major Yu, sir. I performed the surgery on you last night…"

"And twice before if I am not mistaken."

"Correct Sir. The surgery went well last night, but we just want to review you this morning. Assuming no infections or other post-surgery complications, you will be released next weekend, and it will be around three weeks more before you can return to duties…"

"Major, that is unacceptable. We have to be in court later this week for a case regarding custody of my stepson, and my position is an administrative position."

"You have not changed sir. Last time I performed surgery on you, we had arguments about your release and return to duty. " Dr Yu took a deep breath, and turning to Lexi said "Madam Rong, we also need to review you. Would you be alright with doing with Dr Yang, and I deal with your husband here?"

Having had surgery in the past, Lexi realised that the last thing that Matthew would want to do is be medical assessed with someone looking on. Noticing the concern on Matthew's face, leaning over she gave Matthew a kiss and whispered "Do not be worried. I will be back as soon as I can." With that Lexi stood up and walked out of the room behind Dr Yang, into a room across the corridor.

Sitting down, Dr Yang said "Madam Rong, physically you were fine last night. We just offered to admit you to allow you to stay with the Colonel last night. I know from the nursing staff you did not sleep well last night. To help you I need you to be honest with me, no lying because I cannot get you the help you need."

Looking at Lexi, however Dr Yang thought that she would not be getting a honest answer, but she had to try in a non-threatening way.

Hearing that Dr Yang wanted honesty, Lexi questioned herself internally. How honest could she be? Not completely honest, as that would cause more complications than was needed. But at the same time, those images that she kept seeing last night of Matthew being shot and dying in her arms when she closed her eyes was something that she could not deal with going forward.

Taking a breath, Lexi quietly, almost inaudible said "Dr Yang, every time I shut my eyes last night, I kept seeing Matthew being shot, but each time he died in my arms from being shot…"

Just hearing those words, it confirmed to Dr Yang her view last night. The physical injuries that she noticed last night would disappear, but it was the psychological impact that was serious. Despite what happened a little over three months ago, according to her medical records, Madam Rong had after a couple of weeks found excuses not to attend her scheduled psychologist and psychiatric visits after her encounter when abducted with the Colonel by the terrorists.

Watching Lexi, Dr Yang knew what she needed to do, before she allowed Madam Rong to be discharged. "Madam Rong, I would like you to stay here for the minute. From your records, I know with what happened late last year you saw the mental health team for a couple of weeks, and then opted not to continue. I have no problems with your decision, but before you are discharged I will get members of the team here to talk to you. If you cannot sleep without having those dreams without the colonel by your side, it is important that you…"

"I am not crazy!" yelled Lexi.

"I was not saying that Madam Rong. My concern is that you get sleep in your own bed. The simplest thing is for me just to prescribe a sedative for you but may not be the best option. Unlike civilian mental health teams, part of the job of the team here deals with times soldiers, who because of what they have experienced as of their service, have issues sleeping. They will be able to ensure the best option for you."

Realising that Dr Yang was trying to be helpful, Lexi responded "I guess so."

Dr Yang, stood up and said "Please wait here, and I will arrange with someone to come and see you."

With that Dr Yang stood up and walked out shutting the door behind her. At the same time Dr Yu exited Matthew's room, and quietly said "Colonel Rong is fine, he knows the drill, and cooperating with the mental health team, given the situation. But he is more concerned about his wife."

"With good reason. She is a mess, but only worried about getting sleep. She needs help straight away, and I suspect they will want to keep her in for a couple of days until she is in a better frame of mind. Getting her to cooperate might be an issue, though."

"Not if the Colonel has anything to say."

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