Shawn's eyes flew open, concerned at the fatigue throughout his body.
Who got him out of the water? Where did that guy go?
"Shawn. Hey! Can you hear me? Can you understand me?"
Kelsey's distinct voice hovered over him before his blurry vision cleared enough to make out her face.
"Shawn...? Please say something..."
His throat felt dry and could tell his mouth was moving but no words come.
He shook his head slowly, frustrated.
Did he drown so bad he couldn't communicate?
He felt Kelsey grip his hand tight, "it's okay... you're in the hospital...you're okay."
But the tears in her eyes told him she must be lying.
"Why?" He finally got out, barely above a whisper.
She just looked down at him for a while before answering, "You had a really bad seizure. You're in the hospital. I was so scared but you'll be okay...they're taking good care of you."
A seizure? Is that why he fell in the water and couldn't get up?
"I'm so sorry I should've brought you to the hospital sooner... I didn't think this would happen...I called 911 the moment I woke up to you seizing. I don't know how long," her voice broke.
Shawn squeezed her fingers that rested in his palm, "water."
"Oh... yeah...you just..." Kelsey pressed the help button several times.
"Can I help you?"
"He's awake and he's thirsty. He needs water."
"Oh. Wow. Okay. I'll send someone in."
Why was his brain and mouth not cooperating?
Yes he was thirsty but that wasn't what he wanted to say.
He wanted to know how he got out.
Did Kelsey save him?
He groaned, feeling as if every muscle in his body had been strained.
Kelsey placed her other hand on his chest.
"Stay calm. It's okay..."
"Where...is the man?"
"What? What man?"
"Don't know."
Kelsey looked scared even...