THOSE NIGHTS | KAT

[BRENNAN JAMES REECE]

Brennan hadn't realized quite how noisy this hospital was until he was trying to take a nap. Lately, he would stay up for most of the night watching anything and everything that came on the television. He wondered just how many different shows he would end up watching before his stay here was through. He knew there wasn't much he could do. Right now, the only thing he was capable of was sleeping and flipping through the channels. Occasionally, his doctors would check on the bones he had broken to reassure themselves that everything was healing correctly. It was his ribs that hurt the worst, a searing pain that made it nearly impossible to move. Most of the time, Brennan would bite his lip and sit up anyway even if it brought tears to his eyes. He was learning to ignore most of the pain. He spent most of the day higher than a kite, which was nice. Brennan hadn't been the type to experiment with drugs of any kind, and this stuff knocked him flat on his face. If he could, he'd take this stuff home with him. Brennan enjoyed the silence, or at least he did whenever he got it. Most of the time, all he could focus on was the hectic noises of doctors and nurses shuffling down the halls.

- Sorry this is so short and bleh, I just wanted to get something out for you!

[katherine anne Combs]

It seemed things where always so busy, whether it was studies classes or

even time spent at the hospital. And it was some what irritating actually. She 

never had time to spend to herself, and was always doing something that she

honestly cared little about. But at least today would be a little better, Since 

she was asked to help out with small things around the hospital, as a little

on site training. She of course happily accepted, Since that ment she would 

actually be doing something with her time, and something she enjoyed actually.

She had visited three patience so far whom she was asked to check on. And even 

had some nice conversations with a older woman. Today by far was the best day 

she had had in a rather long time. And now she had one last to check up on. 

From his information sheet, he had been in a extremely bad car accident, and 

broken a few bones. Highly sedated for the pain and unable to move around to 

much. Seemed a bit on the boring side actually. But was something she needed

to do. Making her way through the halls she found the room and opened the door

Slowly, She could hear the television on, so she figured he must be awake. Stepping 

inside she offered a smile to the young man, and made her way towards him in silence.

Stopping beside the bed she Spoke softly. "Mr. Brennan Reece? Sorry to disturb you..

But Was asked to come see how you are today..Im Kat by the way.."

she had to admit he was kind of cute, and felt a bit sorry for him. Being stuck in this 

hospital and not easily able to move. Plus the noise had to get to him as well.

[BRENNAN JAMES REECE]

* I posted this from my phone so excuse any typos ! Also for some reason I can't access the chat from mobile. 

Brennan finally settled on Family Feud, at this point anything was better than nothing. He always flipped through the channels like this. His head felt fuzzy, sometimes the medication made him feel sick but it was better than the pain. Brennan hadn't been expecting any more visitors today, except for his doctors and the nurse. His parents still hadn't made any effort to contact their son, but right now he was okay with that. Brennan had been on his own his entire life. Why would he need them now? With a sigh, Brennan rested his head against a pillow when a voice caught his attention again. 

The past few days have been a blur of new and unfamiliar faces. Brennan hardly remembered who he had and hadn't met yet, but he knew he hadn't seen this girl. "Oh no, you're not disturbing anything. I can't find anything good to watch." Brennan gave a shrug, pushing down the power button of the remote. She knew his name and his information, which meant she had a good understanding of his injuries and the accident. Although it didn't take a second glance to tell that something awful had happened to Brennan. His body was bruised and broken, and he only ever slept when more medicine was administered to him. 

Before his accident, being alone was something he was used to. However, coping with the aftermath of his accident was much easier when he had someone else in his room to keep him company every now and then. The young girl introduced herself as she stood beside his bed. "Nice to meet you, Kat. Sorry if I seem a little out of it, they've always got me loaded up on something good." Brennan gave her an exhausted smile, the dark circles under his eyes more prominent now than ever. He slept, but he never felt rested. "I don't feel too bad today, just tired."

[katherine anne Combs]

Taking a chair from near the bed she moved it slightly closer to herself

and took a seat next to Brennan. A soft smile played at her lips as she

held her attention on the poor broken male before her. It was easily

noticed that she felt bad for him, after all the pitty laid for all to see in

her eyes. But still the soft smile did hide many things. As he spoke about

their being little to nothing on the television and the restlessness she 

could not help but laugh a little, Since he had made a good point. 

"I can understand that, Must be rough to be stuck in here.. Boring..

Maybe soon could maybe take you outside? Be far better then sitting

in this place all alone.."She often came off friendly, at least when she 

decided to be social and talk to some one, which actually was not so often

these days. She had been sticking to herself more or less. Then again keeping

busy all the time did not help that situation. But she did not mind it to much. 

  

"I should probably let you rest.. Your eyes show the restlessness.."

She was rather honest and blunt about things, though she was also sure

he knew all to well that he was not in the best of appearances at the moment

But still was cute, and his eyes seemed to attract her attention for some odd 

reason. "Is there anything I could do before I leave?"

[BRENNAN JAMES REECE]

He wondered how long it would be until they let him venture outside his room. It would be quite some time before he could walk independently, but with a little help his options were limitless. Brennan hadn't been outside since his accident. "Anything would be better than sitting around all day." Maybe he was just complaining too much. It wasn't like they didn't take care of him. In fact, the staff had done every single thing they possibly could. The restlessness was something he was struggling to cope with, he was always so used to being able to look after himself without the help of someone else. That was the hardest part. Essentially, he was helpless. Nearly everything he did required the assistance of someone else, but the sooner he accepted his situation the easier dealing with it would become. Or at least that's what he told himself.

"I wouldn't mind going outside." Brennan thought about all the little things that used to take for granted. Being able to take a walk whenever he wanted to was one of them. There was something very relaxing and soothing about a late night walk, he enjoyed the peace and quiet. It had been a while since anyone had stopped to actually speak with him. For someone who previously preferred his isolation, he was gradually pushing himself out of his comfort zone. Brennan wanted to move around and get out, his requests denied. There was no way he was going to able to go anywhere in his condition, but Brennan had a tendency of being stubborn. At least the drugs put him in a good mood. Also, talking to Kat for a little while was nice. Brennan knew how miserable he looked, exhausted and drained. There was no arguing that Kat was a beautiful girl. Maybe he might have had the courage to tell her that before his accident.

 "I'll be okay." In fact, he wished she would stay a while longer. Anything helped pass the time here, when all he could do was stare at the wall. It was enough to drive anyone crazy, having nothing to keep himself busy. "I always look like this." Lately he was starting to feel a little more like himself, even trying the occasional joke occasionally. He hoped she didn't have anywhere else she needed to be, not wanting his company to leave just yet.

[katherine anne Combs]

She smirked a bit at his comment, and rolled her eyes a little, then 

offered a big smile, she doubted he was telling the truth, but could

also understand the fact that he most likely was enjoying having 

some one around to talk with beside the normal staff. And in truth

she did not actually mind, and It was not like she was going any 

where else after this beside her own dorm room. Oh how lovely 

life could be when you pushed people away and spent all your 

time pushing for a dream that you where no longer sure about. 

"I doubt you always look this bad.. In fact I bet you clean up

real nice.. After all your cute all broken and such so cleaned up..

hmm Ill leave that to be pondered."

She liked teasing people here and there. So she figured she

might as well get him to loosen up as well. And it was nice 

talking with some one, Far better then her books and studies.

Taking her coat off she places it on the back of the chair and 

stands up and leans over looking down at Brennan. With a snug

smirk playing at the edges of her lips. And then softly runs a 

hand through his hair. As she keeps her eyes locked down at 

his own.

"Not to mention you have awesome hair.. So.. hmm what would

you care to chat about? Im sure you have great stories of the life

from a hospital bed after all. The excitement is overwhelming."

[BRENNAN JAMES REECE]

He was almost positive he was blushing. Brennan hadn't looked at his own reflection in weeks. He wasn't so sure that he even wanted to, leaning back against a pillow. His own appearance wasn't something he put much effort into, he kept his wardrobe simple and a hand through his hair was good enough for him. There had been a few times in his life where he dressed up, always feeling so out of place. All this time he spent laying around in bed led to hours upon hours of thinking. The more he thought, the more he realized the old Brennan was becoming of a stranger. Before his accident, Brennan wanted to be alone and hesitated to let anyone get too close. He knew he couldn't change overnight, but he could try a little more each day.

"You must not get out of the hospital very much then." Brennan smiled, teasing. Looking back down towards the hospital room floor, he felt her hand move through his blonde curls. There was no way that was helping the blush he was already trying to hide. "If I ever get outta here and out of bed for more than two seconds, maybe I'll dress up. You might be right." Kat was standing beside him, looking down at him as she combed through his hair.  He continued to look up at her as he let out a quiet sigh, ignoring how heavy his eyelids felt. If she kept up with this, he'd be out cold in no time.

"Well, you've got a point there. My hair is pretty great." Ever since Brennan was a child, his hair had always been thick and curly and a soft blonde color. He never could bring himself to cut it, Brennan liked it just the way it was. "Hmmm, what to tell you. I get to live vicariously through people on TV, or I stare at the wall until I fall asleep. I'm out of control.  This is the most fun I've had in weeks, actually. You're probably a little more interesting than I am." He wanted to know more about this girl, but he didn't quite know what to ask. Brennan was becoming more comfortable with other people but he still had a lot to do.