It was the third quarter of the last game of the year. The Wildcats had a mediocre year, but today was the Vanderbilt game, and the winner had bragging rights for the year. The score was tied 21 all when the stadium hushed after tailback Don Kline took a brutal hit as he crossed the line of scrimmage and was crushed by the All-SEC Conference safety, Ed Blankenship.
Ed rolled off the halfback, but he struggled to his knees to catch his breath and regain some feeling in his head that had just driven the loose ball from Don’s grip when he fell unconscious to the ground. Don wasn’t moving at all as he lay on his back completely unconscious. As the ball bounced around and was touched by several players from both sides, it was eventually recovered by Kentucky’s offensive center and the whistle blew the bizarre play to an end. Don never moved, as he lay comatose on the fifty-yard line, and a medical doctor and his team ran to the Kentucky star’s side. Instant replay was being viewed on the giant screen, and the results were the same each time it replayed. Don was hit directly in his genital region by the hard black and gold helmet on Ed’s head.
It was an excruciatingly hard blow to the region well below Don’s stomach, which arrested his downward movement toward the ground and lifted him forcefully as the tackler was pushing his helmet into what appeared to be Don’s testicles. Slow-motion images playing on the screen were explicit as it showed how Ed’s contact with Don continued until they hit the ground together. The videos showed clearly how Don’s groin absorbed the brutal blow from Ed's helmet top while what appeared to be the area of his testicles were sandwiched between the protective plastic facemask of Ed’s football helmet and the hard artificial turf. Exacerbating the crushing tackle was the fact that Don was airborne but heading towards the ground after leaping over another defender while Ed was raising his head when he delivered the ferociously monstrous blow with his inflexible plastic helmet with plastic coated steel bars designed to protect the player’s face. Many of the fans turned their eyes away as they realized the excruciating pain Don would feel when he awoke from his shock induced coma. The instant replay was repeated for several minutes until the Kentucky officials made their way to the video crew and demanded they be removed from the screen.
The stretcher was brought onto the field and Don was placed in a neck brace before he was gently moved to the portable bed, which was mounted on large rubber rollers to assist in moving men that weighed up to 330 pounds. Don only weighed 185 pounds, but he was dead weight as they struggled to get him safely on the mattress. The ambulance was hurried onto the field and the EMS team loaded him into the special emergency truck and exited the stadium with sirens blazing.
The hospital was just one short mile from the stadium and was expecting the patient before he arrived. Dr. Tracy Branch was the emergency room doctor that day since 7 AM and was scheduled to remain on duty until midnight. This was a pubic service that she provided to the community to help keep costs under control. It was 3:48 when the patient was wheeled into the examination room where he was connected to an IV and a combined blood pressure and temperature monitor.
“Remove his uniform,” was the first words out her mouth. “We need access to his entire body to discover where the injuries are located.” One of the ER nurses immediately grabbed some heavy scissors and began cutting the jersey up the front and then from the shoulders and arms until she could get the top clear of his body.
“Go ahead, remove his pants completely the same way, while I’m checking the upper torso for contusions and apparent broken bones.” The nurse one again started cutting the strong material that was stretched tight over his legs and hips. “Cut his jockstrap off too. I don’t see any major issues with his chest and shoulder areas. Call X-Ray to plan on imaging the entire body from shoulders to the feet.”
Besides the possible broken pelvis bones, she was concerned about possible internal bleeding. The darkness of the bruised genitals worried her, but it did not appear to be spreading, though his entire upper legs and groin were bruised badly. His blood pressure was elevated, but no longer climbing. Additionally, even without broken bones, Dr. Branch knew there could be an extremely long recovery, possibly in a rehab center that cares for people that need less help than a hospital provides, but more that they can provide themselves at home.
Dr. Branch’s main worries were a possible fracture to the pelvis region, specifically the pubis, which is at the front of the hipbone closest to the genitals. The other bone mass to be concerned most with was the ischium. This is where the femur meets the pelvis to create the hip joint. The only good thing she could think of was that the patient was a healthy young adult instead of an older person that suffered the same wounds from an auto accident.
When the doctor finished the upper body examination she lowered her eyes to see dark bruises all over his groin, testicles, and penis. Another smaller black and blue marks were on the inside of his left leg, but the most alarming marks were the entire genital area. His penis was completely bruised and nearly black as he lay motionless on the portable emergency room bed.
She ordered the X-Ray department to prepare immediately for a complete set of body X-Rays and to stand by for a possible CAT scan. This was serious, particularly if Don suffered broken bones in the area of the bruises. His blood pressure and other vital signs were pretty good for a person that obviously took a direct hit to his genitals. She was concerned about the internal bleeding, but also the possibility of bone breaks, even including the penis. She already could see his testicles were swollen and completely black and blue, and she knew this star football player would be suffering severely in a few hours when he awoke from the severe trauma. She also suspected he would never play football for the Wildcats again.
Two technicians covered his body with a light sheet for privacy as they moved him down the hallway to X-Ray and began a series of exposures to determine the damage after they uncovered his body. The patient was still unconscious, and that would likely stay that way because of the IV drip, which contained a mild sedative. The young radiologist needed to move his penis to image Don’s testicles, and she wanted at least two views of the penis, but because it was completely flaccid she was easily able to move it into four positions that provided a complete diagnosis of the damages.
The images revealed Don had no broken bones, but Dr. Branch noticed the swelling was continuing and the patient needed to have cool, damp cloths applied to the wounds to keep the swelling from getting worse.
The patient was admitted to the hospital and assigned to an intensive care room with a dedicated nurse for at least the next eight hours. Her orders were simple to understand, but not likely to orders a nurse would appreciate. She accompanied the patient to the private room where the nurse was waiting for the patient and was surprised to see a nurse she had never seen before.
Dr. Branch introduced herself and learned Cindy Dick would be the nurse. She was a new nurse fresh out of Cincinnati that was planning to continue her studies and maybe go to medical school. The nurse was beautiful but somewhat shy when she uncovered the football player’s body at the request of the doctor. She gave the nurse special instructions.
1. Keep his genitals cool with a very soft cloth soaked in cool water and a cooling agent. Not too cool, but around eighty-five degrees would be perfect,
2. I know I don’t need to tell you this, but be very gentle and watch for swelling.
3. Make sure the cloth does not scratch or irritate his body. It needs to be soft and you need to be gentle.
4. You will need to relocate the penis as you work because you need to work on all parts of his genitals.
5. You will also need to keep his penis cool too, using the same techniques.
6. I want to know of any changes that occur. I mean any changes, good or bad.
7. I will return once every hour to check him again.
8. I would like his entire genital area to be completely cooled every ten minutes.
9. I want to know as soon as he regains consciousness.
The young nurse agreed she could handle the situation, and she blushed with her play on words. I am sure you can handle it well or I would have asked for someone else. Remember, when he wakes he will probably be in pain and he may also be somewhat embarrassed having a beautiful girl that he has never met comforting his injuries. Knowing men, be will be bragging about this someday.
Diligently, Cindy made the cooling solution as directed and began the recommended treatment very gently. It was obvious when Don gave the slightest response. He was still out, but he was making some soft noises as if he were suffering a mild pain that wouldn’t go away.
Cindy reported the situation and Dr. Branch said she would return in a few minutes, but if he woke from his deep sleep to call again. She could feel the blood beginning to pulse in his penis after another ten minutes, just as Tracy entered the door. Cindy explained that there was some movement in his penis and the vocal noises were still subdued.
Tracy commented that if she were a male and lying in the hospital with a nurse stroking your penis, you would become erect, too. Tracy took a good grip on the penis and said she was thankful it didn’t appear to be permanently damaged, but he was going to need the treatment for some time before he’s over this injury.
Tracy told her Don’s mother was waiting in emergency, and she will authorize her to visit for ten minutes only. Be firm about the ten minutes and he will have no more visitors until tomorrow after lunch, at the earliest. I will not permit her to visit his room until he is awake, and that could be another hour or more. “You shouldn’t show his genitals to his mother unless he agrees, and that’s doubtful. Keep him covered completely below the shoulders while she is there. And when he wakes up show compassion with him. Use a mirror to show him the severity of the bruises, but assure him that he will have a 100% recovery, but it will take about a two weeks for the bruises to dissipate.”
“I should also warn you after he wakes you will probably need to help him use the urinal bottle. He can’t get out of bed. You may find he will get an erection. I suppose your training manuals would suggest of flicking it with your finger to stifle the urge, but I don’t think that would be a good idea, for, after all, you will be stimulating him. Also, you should expect him to ejaculate so have a container ready, just in case. He probably won’t, but one never knows for sure.”
“Thanks, Dr. Branch. I really appreciate your clear instructions.”
Don’s mother knocked on the door, which allowed Cindy time to cover Don before she opened the door to let them enter. She rushed to the head of the bed to place her hand on his head as if to check a child’s temperature, but seeing he was asleep, she backed off and said let me see his injury.
Don started to move and struggled to talk, for he obviously heard her speak. It’s OK Cindy, we are an open family and she has seen my football injuries before.
“Not like this one she hasn’t,” replied Cindy. Then she said to wait until she received approval from Dr. Branch. She called the doctor and explained the situation and reported he was coming out of his unconsciousness and said it ok for his mother to see his injury.
Tracy spoke for a few minutes to Cindy and they hung up. Ok, the answer is yes you may see, but you cannot touch. Additionally, the doctor wants to see you immediately. That was her way of getting the mother out of the room and to obtain further instructions that there were no visiting hours until at least afternoon tomorrow.
Cindy got between the mother and her son and gently peeled back the blanket until the entire black and blue area all around his genitals were visible. She started to reach toward his injury when Cindy grabbed her arm and pulled her out the door, “Don’t forget to see Dr. Branch before you leave, and call before you return.” She turned and said, “you know your dad is still in Europe for another few days. Should I tell him about your condition or allow him the comfort of thinking you’re fine?”
“Tell him I’m fine, but find out who won the game because he’ll want to know.”
Cindy spoke up and told them the Wildcats won 28-21, and a smile broke out on Don’s face.
As Don gradually recovered, he was regaining his strength but the dark bruising remained long after he was hospitalized and he found he was unable to become erect. He was too embarrassed to tell anyone or ask for help until nearly Christmas when he called Cindy and arranged a date. Cindy couldn’t get Don from her mind because she was surprised he could endure such attention to his penis and groin for so many days and still never become erect. She wondered if he had regained his manhood and she planned to find the answer.
Don's Medical Recovery
Cindy had to work a twelve-hour shift from 7AM to 7PM on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and she was tired when she returned to her apartment after work the day before Christmas. She lived alone in a one-bedroom apartment in a building near the hospital where she worked. Cindy knew Christmas would be a lonely day for her as she had no family in the area, and being alone she was agreeable to work both days to allow someone with children have the time off.
She had barely unlocked her door when a neighbor met her with a large bouquet of long-stemmed red roses in a beautifully painted vase. Her first thought was that her father had sent the flowers, but before she had taken her winter coat off she opened the card and nearly lost her breath as she read, “from Don, the guy who will never forget your kindness and gentle treatment after my injury.”
Don was in her mind most every day, but she could never bring herself to call and follow-up on his recovery, she guessed because nurses really don’t do that. They just move on to the next patient. Though he was a tall muscular and powerful man, he looked anything but strong on those days she treated him after the terrible football injury to his groin a few weeks ago. She wondered if he had totally recovered or if he had some lasting bruises or pain after he was discharged.
Cindy thought about the flowers Don sent and thought she needed to call to thank him, but being Christmas Eve, she decided to hold off for a few days until the holidays passed. The roses were a Christmas present she would never forget because they converted an evening of loneliness to one of joy with the knowledge someone thought enough of her nursing skills to thank her.
Cindy had barely arranged the flowers in the most conspicuous spot in her apartment which was on the kitchen table at the time, for she needed to warm up some Chinese food she had in the refrigerator and have her dinner. She had just sat down to eat when the phone rang, and she was sure it was her dad, but to her great surprise, it was Don who told her he had been trying to reach her and finally called the hospital to learn she worked until 7PM. In a word, she was elated to hear from Don and bubbled over when he told her again how much he wanted to thank her for everything.
This gave Cindy the opportunity to ask how his injury was and if he was totally recovered. Don replied that he still had some discomfort and the bruising was still not totally gone, but that it was 90% better now. It was four weeks ago today when we met in the hospital you know, and like you told me, “it will take some time to be completely healed.”
“Don, it really does take time and you need to be patient. I’ve been thinking about you often and wanted to call and ask about your progress, but I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate, but now you have called me and sent these absolutely beautiful roses and vase, I can thank you for even thinking of me. You were the best patient I ever nursed back to health, and I appreciate you thinking enough of me to send such a fabulous gift. You have made my Christmas.
“Cindy, there was another more selfish reason I called. I am hoping to take you to the Football New Year’s Eve Dance. Would you please be my date? I know I admitted to till being bruised and have a little discomfort, but I can walk without a limp and I’m pretty sure I can still dance.”
“New Year’s Eve. I’m so glad I agreed to work today and tomorrow because I have both New Year’s Eve and Day off, and I’d love to go with you. What will I need to wear, is it formal or casual?”
“It’s pretty formal, but I will not be in a tux or anything. Usually, women wear a cocktail dress. So you will be my date?”
“For sure Don, I can hardly wait to see you again.”
“Well Cindy, now that I have that out of the way, will you come over to our house for dinner tomorrow? Mom wanted to see you again, and my dad thinks his being out of the country and not meeting you cheated him."
“I really can’t go tomorrow as I have to work until 7PM, and by the time I got home and changed it would be too late, Don. Some other day would be much better, and besides, these twelve-hour shifts in surgery recovery can be exhaustive. Let’s hold off for a better time.”
“OK, Cindy! You know best about that, but I may call you to meet for a drink when you have a day off.”
“That’s much better, and I do have Wednesday off if that works for you, Don.”
“Perfect, I’ll pick you up at 5PM and we’ll get a bite to eat too. See you then.”
“Goodbye"
Wednesday finally arrived, and both Don and Cindy were watching the clock all day. This was Cindy’s day to catch up with chores like laundry, grocery shopping and tidying up the apartment. Her car needed an oil change too, but that may have to wait for another day as she dressed three times for her date, before she decided to wear something flattering. After all, Don had never seen her in street clothes and her scrubs are not the most flattering apparel one can find. She settled on a pair of navy slacks with a pink button-up-the-front blouse with a white angora sweater.
Don arrived for Cindy right on time wearing dark slacks and an unbuttoned dress shirt with a navy blue Kentucky sweater, and they were off for Friday’s. The conversation was easy for the couple as they nursed a beer and ordered a plate of potato skins to share with a bowl of soup and a salad for dinner. He couldn’t take his eyes off Cindy and hoped she had some real feelings for him too. Cindy was unable to get past his injury and envisioned his black and blue groin lying in a hospital bed. Was he really recovered or was he still in pain and suffering from the brutal blow?
They had a second beer after they finished dinner and headed out from Friday’s, but neither knew where they were going until Cindy invited him to her apartment for a few minutes. She had some beer and wine in the refrigerator but Don said he had already passed his limit, so they listened to music and brought each other up to date on the past few weeks. Don admitted that he wanted to call when he first got home because he had been having some real pain, and his mother was really an overbearing pain.
Cindy admitted she thought of him too and that she would have come in a heartbeat if asked. Finally, Cindy said, “Don, I just can’t get nursing out of my mind, and I just have to ask something very personal. I just can’t pretend it’s not constantly on my mind and until I ask I just can’t concentrate. May I see the injury again, Don? I just have to know you’re going to be alright.”
“I was hoping you would check because I wasn’t sure how to go about sharing my issue with anyone else. It’s really embarrassing to me, and I’m not sure I will ever be the same man I was before the injury.”
“Come on in the Bedroom and I’ll close the drapes while you undress. I’d like to see your entire body if you don’t mind, Don, because sometimes the least expected things can cause the biggest problems.”
Don removed his clothes piece by piece and even removed his socks to be totally nude. Yes, Cindy thought, his groin is still bruised. I can see some color that should be absent by now, and his penis was still flaccid as it had always been when she cared for him. “Don, may I touch you and attempt to feel any abnormalities?” He nodded yes, and Cindy began to massage his groin as she watched the reaction on his face. She wasn’t seeing any pain in his response, but she could tell something was wrong. She would have expected a strong healthy man would have gotten an erection by now as her soft hands worked their way kneading into his soft penis.
“Have you had an erection since your injury, Don?
“No, that’s my biggest concern, and I just didn’t know who to turn to, Cindy. It just won’t get hard, no matter what I try.”
“Would you mind if I call Dr. Branch and ask her opinion?”
“Well, I really don’t want the world to know about this. I’m only half a man, and I can’t stand this not knowing when or if I’ll recover the sensations I used to have.”
“She is a doctor, and I can assure you she will never reveal secrets like this.”
Cindy placed the call to Tracy and explained the situation in as much detail as she could. Tracy said, “I only live about half a mile from you so I’m coming right over. I’ll be there in ten minutes and check him out. Just draw some hot water and some cold water with ice in two pans." Cindy could hear the car start before she hung up the phone and told Don she was already on her way.
When Tracy arrived she had her little black doctor’s bag, which doctors rarely used anymore except on visits to nursing homes. Tracy reintroduced herself to Don and amazingly comforted him with her caring questions about his recovery process. She told him some of the questions may be sensitive but they will be private among the three of them.
“I see you still have some minor bruising, Don. I would have expected it to be healed by now, but apparently, there was deeper bruising than we believed. May I massage the sensitive areas and I also want to see if you could have a hernia causing the erection issue.”
Tracy gradually increased pressure as she explored for a rupture, but none were detectable through her finger sensitivity. Then she started to massage his penis to see if there was a tender point there, and she did feel a slight twitch near the shaft base.
Tracy used cold water first on his groin and penis, and then water as hot as he could stand it, but nothing seemed to improve as she fingered his mussels and penis. She realized water temperature was not the answer.
“Don, have you felt well since leaving the hospital?” He responded affirmatively, and she decided to check his prostate to see if that would cause any increase in his sensitivity to stimulation there. He rolled over on his side and Tracy inserted her latex glove covered index finger into his rectum to check the size and shape of the prostate.
After withdrawing her finger she said, “I want Cindy to do this to you for about five minutes while I check more for a hernia someplace. While she is doing that she will also massage your penis and attempt to get an erection. I really do not see what is causing the insensitivity, Don.”
This was Cindy’s first time checking a prostrate or attempting to awake a sleeping penis, but she considered this as nurse’s training. She used her left hand for the prostrate and her right hand as she tried to stimulate an erection. Tracy said to go harder and deeper into his rectum always rubbing the prostate as she inserted and withdrew her finger.
Don claimed something was beginning to happen as Cindy felt his penis begin to enlarge some, and Tracy saw the progress being made. Tracy said she believed he may have a slightly pinched nerve, but if Don didn’t fully recover within a week she would have some MRIs made to determine if there is a hidden cause they can’t identify without images.
Tracy suggested that Don should stay for a couple of hours and Cindy should keep massaging his groin and penis to see if he could become fully erect. Cindy withdrew her finger and washed her hands with Tracy in the bathroom when Tracy suggested that a good blowjob may be all Don needs. "If you feel up to it, I prescribe that until he ejaculates. Try it for a while, and if you get tired, just wait and try again a little later. I’m pretty sure Don is going to recover the use of his penis tonight! Call me in the morning, and I’ll call in an order for tests if they are necessary.”
That advice put a smile on her face, for Cindy had always wanted to try a BJ, but she never had an opportunity. She wasn’t naïve or inexperienced, for she had had sex several times in high school and college, but it was always a quick one that satisfied the partner more than herself. She walked Tracy to the door and thanked her profusely for coming to Don’s aid and sent Tracy on her way.
When she returned to Don, he was getting up and reaching for his clothes. “Tracy left doctor’s orders to provide a treatment over and over until you ejaculated.”
“What treatment did she order?”
“I am to give you blowjobs until you get a full erection and ejaculate. I have never done this before, so you may have to coach me on the right way, and what feels best for you. She believes it will just take time and you will be fine, and I need to call her in the morning with the results. If I can’t get an ejaculation from you, she will order an MRI at the hospital.”
She retrieved his clothes and folded them up and proceeded to tell him to tell her what feels good and what doesn’t. She began by removing all of her clothes saying that a better view may help you get excited.
“Is it ok if I touch you while you’re helping me, Cindy. I want so desperately to make love to you tonight.”
“My body is yours tonight, Don, but I really need to learn something new so I can make you ready for me.”
Cindy went down on a very soft penis and she began by putting the head in her mouth and swishing her tongue all around until she added some of the shaft into her mouth. “Am I doing this right, Don?”
“Just keep it up, I can already feel some tingling in my balls. Maybe you should massage them too while you’re sucking.”
Cindy could feel movement in her mouth that was caused by Don, and the movement became more noticeable as she continued. After about fifteen minutes she had to stop and catch her breath and get a glass of water. As she extracted the penis from her mouth, it was near twice the size as when she started, and she was confident Don was going to recover before the night was over!
When Cindy returned to his side, he directed her body on the bed so he could get access to her vagina. She was already soaked when his thick index finger reached her shaved pussy and she began to squirm by his side. One of her dreams was going to come true tonight. She just knew it.
As Cindy resumed her BJ, Don was getting larger and larger in her mouth until she had to withdraw some of it to restrain from choking. She could feel his penis throbbing and then with little warning he blew a long overdue load into her succulent mouth and down her throat. She was choking and coughing, but she was able to contain the sticky fluid in her mouth and prevent a mess all over her clean sheets.
Don, reached down to bring her lips to his while he hugged her and thanked her for the wonderful relief she provided. “Just give me a minute to recover, Cindy, and I will thank you appropriately. I feel like a new man, and without you, I’d still be suffering a nightmare that would never end."