not at all.
Lorraine could feel him pulling on the boards to free her legs. A few moments later he was holding her in his arms. She closed her eyes as she felt him lift her up and start to carry her out of the building. She knew that at last she was safe.
The Firemen had moved every one back from the building. “I want all of you to go home. There isn’t anything you can do here. We have been able to turn off the gas and everyone is safe.” There is someone bringing Ms. Williams out of the building now. Just stay where you are sir.” He grabbed Ed by the arm as he started for the building.
“Is Lorraine alright?” Ed asked in fear.
“We don’t know until we get her out of the building.” The Fireman tried to calm Ed. “They’re coming out of the building now . ”
The crowd cheered as they saw Jim and Lorraine coming out of the building. The Firemen started pouring water on the building as Jim carried Lorraine to the ambulance. The ambulance attendants started an I.V. on Lorraine, and bega n checking her for injuries. Jim want ed to go with her to the hospital, but the attendants told him he would have to meet her at the hospital. “Sweetheart, won’t worry I’ll be there when you arrive at the hospital.” Jim told Lorraine as they closed the doors and drove away. Jim told the camera crew to call the paper and explain what happened and he would meet with Tom later.
Jim drove as fast as possible to the hospital. He knew that Lorraine would be al l right, but he had to be there when she arrived.
“Can you tell me where they have taken Lorraine Williams?” Jim asked the nurse at the desk. “You are just going to have to wait and I will answer your questions as soon as I c an . It is like a crazy place with bringing in all of the people hurt in the earthquake. ”
Jim finished talking to Tom explaining what had happened, turned to see if he could find out any thing about Lorraine when Ed came up to him.
“Excuse me, but aren’t you the guy who save Lorraine? I want to thank you very much. Ed shook Jim’s hand.
“That’s okay.” Jim had lots of questions on his mind like, who is this guy” How does he know Lorraine? He acts as if they were a couple. “Do you work for Lorraine?”
Ed laughed. “You might say that.” We are very close friends.” Ed winkled.
“Oh, that’s very nice. Well, I have to get back to work. A reporter’s work is never done.” Jim stood to leave.
“No. Hold it.” I’m sure L orraine would want to thank you . You can’t just leave without seeing her and giving her a chance to thank you.” Ed insisted that Jim stay until they could see Lorraine. They sat waiting in the waiting room to hear any news about the condition of Lorraine
The Doctor came into the waiting room. Ed jumped up and ran to him. “Is Lorraine alright?”
“She is going to be fine. She was a very lucky young lady. She has bruises and some cuts on her arms and legs. She can go home in a couple of days.
“Can we see her now?” Ed motioned for Jim to come over. “Yes, but only stay for a short time. She has been giving some medication to help her sleep. She is in room #12 down the hall and to the right.” Jim and Ed thanked the Doctor as they started down the hall.
“Maybe you should go in first .” Jim told Ed as they reached the room. “I’m sure she would like to be alone with you for a while.” Jim was still trying to find out what the situation was between Ed and Lorraine.
“No, it’s okay.” Ed answered as he opened the door to Lorraine’s room. “Lorraine, I’m so glad to see that you ’ re alright. Ed leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Lorraine was still sleepy from the shot they had given her earlier. “Ed, I’m alright. I’m still just a little shaken. I had the strangest dream while I was trapped in the building . It seemed as if an old friend was the one who came and rescued me. I guess I was just out of my head.”
“The person who