Perhaps because of the towering skyscrapers, the sky in New York always seems extraordinarily close to the ground, as if you just stretch out your hand, stand on tiptoe, and work a little harder, a little harder, you can touch the layers of clouds, which are so oppressive that people breathless. The Mount Sinai Hospital in front of you was like that, shrouded in a mist that seemed to collapse and crush it to pieces.

The white corridor seemed deep and far away, and it seemed that there would never be an end, and as I walked, my steps involuntarily began to become timid. In the distance, Elle could be seen sitting on a bench, leaning limply against the wall, hugging her shoulders tightly, her thin shoulders barely able to withstand the cold in the hospital, shivering slightly, revealing a wave of dazed and helpless.

In a trance, Lan Li seemed to see Ding Yanan. The illusion of that moment made his footsteps pause slightly.

In the next second, Ellie's vision caught the movement in the corridor, raised her head, her eyes were full of surprise, and blurted out in surprise, "Lan Li." ”

The illusion was shattered, and Lan Li's footsteps continued to walk forward, greeting, "Ellie." ”

Ellie stood up, opened her arms, and gave Lan Li a big hug, "Sorry, thank you." I mean, sorry, really sorry. I really don't know what to do, you're really here. Jesus Christ, thank you, thank you. I know, I shouldn't have called you, I know, but ...... But in ......'s panic, Elle was incoherent and didn't even know whether she should express her gratitude or apologize.

"Ellie, Ellie. Lan Li's warm and soothing voice gently calmed Ellie's emotions, "Heather is my friend, and I'm glad I can help. Lan Li patted Ellie's arm lightly to show comfort, "Where's Derek? Are you all right? Is Heather okay?"

Ellie rubbed her aching temples, "Derek went out to smoke. Jesus Christ, who has been quitting smoking for more than ten years. He grumbled, but then closed his eyes, cut off his clutter, and returned to the subject, "We're fine, Heather......"

Speaking of this, Ellie's voice choked slightly for a moment, "Heather has passed the dangerous period, the doctor said that she should have woken up forty-eight hours ago, but, she didn't. None of us knew what was going on, the doctor just said she didn't want to wake up. God, why doesn't she want to wake up. Ellie's right hand, which covered her mouth, began to tremble violently, uncontrollable, "I want her to wake up, I want my baby to wake up." ”

Lan Li took out the handkerchief in his jacket pocket, handed it over, and whispered, "Ellie, Heather will wake up." Have you forgotten? She's the toughest and bravest of the Cross family. These are Elle's own words, as a bystander, watching Heather go through rehabilitation and pain again and again, she always praises her daughter with pride and pride.

Ellie nodded repeatedly, but choked up and couldn't speak.

After watching Elle wipe away her tears, Lan Li then asked, "What's going on, doesn't it mean that Heather's recovery is good, and the results of rehabilitation are all positive?"

Elle shrugged her shoulders, her face full of helplessness, "The doctor said that the condition suddenly deteriorated, not the function of the limbs, but the ability to swallow and speak, and the related system of the entire throat was attacked, and breathing began to become difficult. There is nothing they can do to stop it, and even rehabilitation is of limited use. Then, then ......"

The rest of the words could not be said any longer, and were cut off again by force. A mouthful of thick phlegm, and then things came to the way they are now.

"The rate of deterioration is so rapid that it has only been three weeks, and it is even worse than the cumulative situation of the last three years. Elle's eyes were so blank that she couldn't seem to find focus, "A few days ago, she was still preparing for the audition for 'American Idol', even if her condition deteriorated, she didn't want to give up, she said, she wanted to stand on that stage, she really wanted to stand on that stage, but ......"

But, just like that, I missed it.

"There's another time. In September of this year, there is still a chance. Lan Li said with a smile, and Ellie raised her head suddenly, her eyes bursting with hope, "Really?"

The bitterness on the tip of her tongue swelled up again, and Lan Li bit the tip of her tongue, "Ellie, we must believe in Heather. This is the only way. If even they have lost faith, how is Heather going to hold on?

Ellie nodded vigorously, clenched her fists, straightened her waist, and said firmly, "I believe Heather. She always refuses to give up the one. She still has dreams that haven't come true, she'll get better, she'll be. ”

Lan Li couldn't bear to avoid his gaze. He couldn't tell if it was cruelty or kindness to rekindle Ellie's hope, but he knew that he believed in Heather, that stubborn and stubborn girl could definitely get back on her feet, refusing to bow to fate and surrender to death.

"Ellie, can I go in and see Heather?" Lan Li asked politely, gesturing to the room behind her.

"Absolutely. Elle frantically wiped away the tears from her cheeks, "The two little ones are in there with her." The doctor said that Heather could hear us and that we needed to communicate with her, make her strong, and make her willing to come to her senses. So, the two little ones are telling Heather a story. ”

Lan Li stepped forward, and through the glass window of the hospital room, he saw Anne Silliman and Alex Ricky, two small figures, sitting side by side, dancing and gesturing, telling stories, and when the door was opened, the clear and transparent voice came, "...... The little rabbit woke up. ”

"No, no, the little rabbit continues to sleep, and the tortoise is going faster and faster. The little rabbit didn't wake up that quickly. ”

"But, if the little rabbit doesn't wake up, she'll lose. ”

"yes, so the bunny lost. You little fool, this story is about the little rabbit losing. ”

"Why, I don't like it. I still like bunnies and I hope bunnies can win the game. Anne's pink mouth curled up, almost like an oil lamp, and she babbled on and on, and then suddenly she burst into joy, and her whole face bloomed like a sunflower, "Lan Li!

Anne jumped off the stool and trotted all the way into Lan Li's arms. Lan Li immediately squatted down, and Anne hugged Lan Li's neck tightly, with her little face against Lan Li's neck, and whispered, "Lan Li, Heather is sleeping, she is really lazy, she doesn't want to wake up." Anita said, "Heather is like Sleeping Beauty, waiting for us to wake her up." So, Alex and I were telling her a story. ”

"Hee-hee, hee-hee. Alex was still sitting in his chair, looking a little shy, and then he saw Lan Li beckoning, and he jumped down and stumbled into the crook of Lan Li's left arm.

Lan Li patted Alex's head lightly, "What about you? Are you okay? Do you need to come back to the hospital?"

"No! I'm stronger now! I'm stronger than everyone in my class, except ...... Except for Edward and Henry. Alex also showed off with a chattering mind, his eyes were full of anticipation, looking at Lan Li, as if he was a little apprehensive.

Then, Lan Li nodded emphatically, "I knew that Alex was the strongest, even stronger than Captain America. Alex's immature little face suddenly brightened, and he lifted his chin triumphantly, pursed his mouth, and did not speak, but his eyes revealed the joy in his heart.

"You two are tired of telling stories, so I'll tell Heather stories. How about you take a break for a while?" Lan Li looked at the two little ones left and right, respectfully asked for their opinions, and after receiving an affirmation, he watched them leave the ward.

The room was quiet again, except for Lan Li and Heather.

He came to the edge of the hospital bed and sat down. Looking at the quiet and peaceful Heather, she seems to be really a sleeping beauty, with crystal clear skin and thick and slender eyelashes, waiting for the prince to wake her up. The corners of Lan Li's mouth couldn't help but curl slightly, "Heather, for Sleeping Beauty, has your hair not been washed and combed for too long?" I think the prince should be scared away if he comes." ”

Boring and clumsy jokes, but Heather didn't roll her eyes, didn't complain directly, and still fell asleep quietly.

Lan Li couldn't help but fall silent, as if he had a lot to say, but he didn't seem to know where to start.

"The audition for 'American Idol' is going to start tomorrow, aren't you going to participate? Do you regret it? Or do you feel that you don't have the confidence to sing my song well? I think it's definitely the latter. If you ask my opinion, I suggest you give up the guitar, your guitar is really terrible, just sing a cappella, or is the singing more important. ”

……

"I won the award in Berlin, and I told you a long time ago that I am an actor, not a singer. See, I'm still better suited to acting, even Berlin approves of it. However, I don't think you're going to like that work, at least, it's not as good as 'Love Crazy'. My personal advice is that when you meet a boy you like in the future, you'd better not take him to watch 'Love Crazy', I don't think it's a good idea. Even if you like this work very, very much. ”

……

"The Grammys are going to be presented this weekend, and I was going to go and see it, and join in the fun. But now it seems that you are not very interested, maybe I shouldn't be there, I might as well make a cup of coffee at home and read a book. ”

……

Talking to himself, he never got a response. This kind of Heather is really unaccustomed, she just lies quietly like that, no response, no movement, and even breathing can barely be heard.

"This is not the Heather I know. The corners of Lan Li's mouth twitched slightly, and she said playfully and mockingly, "The Heather I know well, she is a warrior, she is a warrior, she is constantly fighting, she will never give up, the Heather I know, she is a warrior, she is braver than any of us, so much so that I feel small." But what about you......? Lie there, accept it all with peace of mind, and give up resistance?"

"No, you're not Heather Cross. You're a coward. ”