The Aftermath
Disclaimer: I don't own Home and Away or any of the characters. So sit back and enjoy.
Note: My favourite pairings are Lucas & Matilda, Ric & Cassie, Jack & Martha and Robbie & Tasha!
Matilda's POV:
It's been nearly a month since the horrific event that took place at Jack and Martha's wedding where so many of our friends lost their lives. We are all still struggling to come to terms with the aftermath, especially myself. Brave people like Detective Peter Baker who worked so hard to save the lives of the people of this town, resulting in the loss of his own life. He truly is a hero. Jack's situation made us truly scared though. It was his wedding day and he received an injury that damaged his liver, so he needed a liver transplant or else he would die. Thankfully, Dan Baker allowed the doctors to use Peter's liver and helped Jack make a full recovery.
It took me a long time to accept the damage of my horrific injuries I sustained at the reception. As Tony, Luc's father, carried me out of the flames, I was moaning in intense pain. I've never felt anything more painful in my entire life. I ached all over and the burns I received made me feel as if I was on fire. I seem to remember Lucas being there for me, and as I look back on it, it was comforting to know that he was there, but at the time it felt like hell. I'd just wanted the pain to stop and for all my injuries to go away and heal.
After I had been rushed off to the hospital with Lucas by my side every minute of the way, I'd managed to take a glance at the state I was in, and believe me, I did not look too good. When I'd seen my appearance, I went hysterical! I was so scared and distraught that not even Luc could calm me down. His soothing words were of little use, until one phrase broke through to me: "It'll be okay, Mattieā¦I love you. Hang in there." I froze in shock after hearing those musical words and forgot the pain for the briefest of minutes. Just knowing he loved me was enough to hold on and not give up. I'd wanted to end up happy like Jack and Martha were before the incident. I loved Luc and I needed him to help me go on.
After a long and agonising assessment of my injuries, dozens of x-rays and tests to determine the state of my injuries, I was free to go home and recuperate. With Luc as my personal carer, I felt a lot better than I had initially. As I thought about all the times Luc had been there for me, I remembered the first time I met Luc. I could tell it was love at first sight. I was partially worried that he would not want to be with me after he had seen how I looked with my extensive injuries, but my fears were cast aside after he'd told me he loved me.
Everyday, I fell more and more in love with him as time went on and as he took care of me. He was always so gentle and sweet and everyday reminds me of why I fell for him in the first place. He made me fell safe, warm and loved. And I knew I never wanted to be without him.
After months of recovery, I was finally close to looking and behaving like my old self. Everyone else had recovered to full health and I was the last one to heal. Ric and Cassie had gotten back together, after months of Ric trying to persuade Cassie to take him back, which she finally agreed to, and now they're never apart. It's just like it was before: the fantastic four together forever.
I just hope that we'll all be able to last long enough to get married to each other and make everything official.
The End.
Note: Please review! It's my first time at writing, so I could really use some pointers!
