The surgery went on swiftly, within one hour, Dr. Alik had finished cutting off the vein that the poison had affected. He stitched back everything and Frank was transported back to his room. It was room 102, Dr. Alik, removed the theater attire and went back to his office. He was so troubled with what he had just discovered, he had no idea how he will reveal it to Frank or the entire Hawking family.
Dr. Maya was assigned as Frank's nurse for the moment. There was no other available nurse, so Doctor Alik assigned her to room 102.
So, the medics pushed frank on the Medical trolley, he was still unconscious and Dr. Alik has said that he will wake up after an hour or so.
They arrived at his room and placed him on the bed. Positioned his head a bit raised on the pillow and connected the drip for him.
Dr. Maya received the information that the Hawking family were in the VIP lounge, so she was the one to tell them that, the surgery was completed.
She closed the door and took the lift that took her to the floor where the VIP lounge was. Maya was scared, but she conjured her courage and knocked on the door.
Teddy offered to open it.
"Maya? Come in," Teddy said as he moved aside.
Teddy, Warren, Marcus, Audrey, and Frank studied in one university though different facilities. Teddy knew Maya through Audrey, who they shared a surname.
Maya smiled frailly and stepped in. "Sir Hawking, ma'am," Maya called. "I am here to inform you that the surgery was successful and Frank has been taken to his room.
Mr. and Mrs. Hawking didn't wait to hear anything else, they rushed out as they took the lift.
Teddy, Warren, and Marcus did the same. "Is he awake?" Teddy asked.
"Which room?" Warren asked.
"Not yet, he will wake up after one hour he is in room 102," Maya replied as she followed them.
Maya took an alternative lift that will take her to the floor where room 102 was located. She was familiar with the hospital.
After three minutes, Maya arrived in the room and opened it. He found Dr. Alik there examining Frank.
"Have you informed the family?" Dr. Alik asked.
Maya was unable to answer as Mr. and Mrs. Hawking walked in.
"Doctor….doctor….how is my son?" Mrs. Hawking asked.
"Mr. Frank is okay now, but you have nothing to worry about. Although there is something you need to know," Dr. Alik informed.
Mrs. Hawking looked at her husband worriedly, "What is it?" she asked.
"Come with me, Dr. Maya take charge," Dr. Alik instructed then left with Mr. and Mrs. Hawking.
Teddy and Marcus walked in, after a few minutes Warren and Audrey arrived.
"Give space to move," Audrey said as she pushed Teddy and Marcus from her way. She wanted to have access to Frank.
It's not that the room was small but, Audrey like attracting attention, just being dramatic over nothing.
Maya glared at her as Audrey returned the glare. "Oh my goodness, I am so sorry darling, I was not there with you," Audrey said as she leaned in and kissed frank on the forehead.
The three friends excused themselves and stepped outside. They were aware that Frank needed clean and fresh air, so they couldn't continue standing in the room. They sat at the couch near the room as they listen to Audrey.
Maya stayed inside and kept a watch on Frank. He was her assigned patient to do if anything happens to him, she will be answerable.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alik, Mr. and Mrs. Hawking arrived in the office. Dr. Alik ushered them in and asked them to have a seat.
He sat in front of them and the table was the only thing separating them.
"As I said, you have nothing to worry about. The surgery was successful, but there is something you need to prepare yourself for. Mr. Frank's left leg was so much affected by the poison. I had to cut some veins to stop the poison from moving, so he will be forced to use a wheelchair," Dr. Alik explained.
Mrs. Hawking sighed, she was expecting to hear the worst, but using a wheelchair was nothing.
"That's okay Doctor. How long will he be supposed to use the wheelchair?" Mr. Hawking asked.
Dr. Alik sighed as he swallowed hard. "Ma'am, Sir, your son might use the wheelchair for the rest of his life!"
Mr. Hawking knotted his brows in anger as his wife closed her mouth with her palms of her hands.
"What do you mean?" Mr. Hawking asked as he leaned forward and looked at Dr. Alik direct in the eyes.
"Oh my only son!…no…no, please doctor do something my son cant be stuck in the wheelchair forever," Mrs. Hawking whimpered.
Mr. Hawking looked at her, wanting her to shut up, but she couldn't control her tears and whimpering
"Carol, will you please…."? Mrs. Hawking asked.
"No, I can't withstand it…. I need fresh air."