Mike came and got me and we headed to take a shower I had a new purpose in my life. I was going to fight to get better and back on my feet. I was going to take my meds without arguing I was going to eat everything they gave me. I was going to fight tooth and nail to get back to the man I was. My life would change but for the better. I was going to make sure I was there for my son or daughter. I was going to be well and be able to do things with my child. I got my shower and headed out to do my physical therapy. I worked hard for a couple hours not arguing or putting up a fuss when it came to moving along the bars. I wanted to go home soon.
I was headed back to my room when Richie and the guys arrived. They looked a bit worried like something was up. They also had an envelope with them. “hey.. “ I looked at them as I set in the chair by the window. “what's up...” I hadn't been watching tv I was concentrating on my lunch. Dot sat next to me eating her own lunch.
Richie set the envelope. “we got a call today … Jon we are up for a couple awards at the AMA's... New Jersey is up for album of the year and we are up for Band ...” He fiddled with the envelope. “they want us there also to present. ..” He set in the chair by me. “I know you're doing better man but we have to talk to your doctors about this first “
I sat in my chair looking at them. Nominated presenting award shows that just didn't seem to resonate in my head. I hadn't even thought about any award shows coming up and granted I had been far too sick to even think on the Grammy's when they were happening. At the time I was struggling to stay alive. I looked at Dot thinking on this I wanted to go sure I did but presenting and all the hullabaloo that would be in an award show the after parties the sitting with the rest of the audience. I knew my doctor might not approve it and he had the last say though I could probably leave if I wanted to. I caught Dot looking right at me like she could read my mind. I gave her a sheepish grin.
“don't even THINK it Jon.... if she says no then you ain't going … “ She stated firmly. “now don't you have something to tell the boys...” She raised her eyebrow at me.
I blushed sometimes it was weird having her able to know what I was thinking before I said it. I nodded turning to the guys with a big shit ass grin on my face. “Congratulate me guys … I am going to be a dad...” the room erupted in yells and hoots and hollers bringing my doctor into the room. My ears turned red as the guys hugged me. “Hey Doc....”
“Jon is everything alright in here... “ She stood there with her hands holding a clipboard. She hadn't been in much to see me unless it was to check my weight or how my vitals were. She moved in closer.
“yeah Doc everything’s fine ...” I shrugged. I looked at the guys then back at her. “just letting the guys know the good news...” Richie looked at me then at the envelope. “uhm Doc … can I talk to you a minute...” She nodded and sat down. “see we I just got nominated for a couple awards at the American Music awards … and they want us to present...” I rushed this all out in one sentence.
Doctor Kohn frowned “when is this ?”
“uhm .. next week... on Tuesday ...” Richie admitted. “Look I know Jon's getting back on his feet and everything...” he was cut off.
“we will see.. but if he does go … there will have to be conditions for the day pass one of them will be you'll have to use a wheelchair Jon your still not strong enough to handle all that much walking... you are doing better but we don't want you to end up setting yourself backwards.... also you are going to have to be careful …because of the meds you take no alcohol and have to watch to make sure you are not in contact with anyone who's got a cold or sick...”
Tico frowned “anyone?”
“yeah … Teek... the immune meds so I don't reject the kidney knocks it down .. so I could get sick.. and be back in the hospital so fast it'd make my head spin..” I stated quietly surprising Doctor Kohn.
