Disclaimer: I do not own 24 or any of its characters.

Like I said my first 24 fanfic! When I saw the new trailer, I just had to write a story.

Takes place after Day 7, Jack has nearly recovered.


The first thing Jack felt when he woke wasn't what he expected.

Oooo…damn it...

When he slowly opened his eyes, he couldn't believe it. He was lying in a hospital bed, exactly where he was when he went into the coma. He was still alive…

What the hell? How…?

Jack looked around the room. He was so confused. He was supposed to be dead. There was only one possible explanation…

Kim…did you?

Surprisingly, when he tried to get up, he noticed something. The pain that was there before was gone.

Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. It opened and the one person he wanted to see came walking through the door.

"Hi, Daddy…"

"Hello sweetheart…"

Jack and Kim stared at each other for a few seconds. She walked over to him and they were in each other's arms.

"How are you feeling?" Kim asked her father.

"I've never felt better. Kim…are you alright?"

"I'm fine. The treatment was a success. Dad…they say you're going to make a full recovery."

Jack couldn't believe it. Even after he told her not to…she went ahead and saved his life.

"Daddy?"

"Yes, honey?"

"I talked to Chloe while you were resting."

"Chloe? Is she ok?"

"Chloe and Morris and their child are just fine. She told me everything you've been through." Kim started to tear.

"How much did she tell you?"

"Everything. How you were in China, what happened to Audrey, what you did for those orphans…not to mention everything you did the other day. Daddy…I'm so sorry I didn't talk to you sooner."

"Kim…it's alright." Jack brushed her hair back. "I never stopped loving you. You know that?"

"I know…I was just so mad. I have so much to tell you…" She put her face in her hands.

Jack took one of her hands. "Guess what? I'm all ears."

Suddenly, Dr. Macer stepped into the room. "It's good to see you again, Mr. Bauer. Your daughter is very brave. You're going to walk out of here in a few days."

"Thank you, Doctor," Jack said. He looked at Kim. "For everything…"

Dr. Macer smiled. "It's my pleasure. For now, I want you to get some rest. Your body still has to repair the damage caused by the pathogen. Kim, I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to…"

"Wait! There's someone I want my father to meet. Can you give him a few minutes?" The doctor and Kim exchanged an interesting look that caught Jack's eyes. Who was so important for Jack to meet? It was probably Kim's boyfriend…

The doctor smiled. "I think I can let him see her for a few minutes."

Her? Who were they talking about?

"Thank you," Kim said. She looked at Jack. "I'll be right back." She left the room.

"Doctor?" Jack asked. She followed Kim out the door with a smile on her face.

Jack waited a couple of minutes before Kim came back into the room.

"Daddy…there was something I wanted to tell you when you were sick. "

"What? What is it?" Jack was very anxious at this. His hands were beginning to sweat.

Kim didn't answer. A nurse came into the room. Jack's heart stopped.

The nurse handed a beautiful baby wrapped in a blanket to Kim. Jack could only stare at his daughter. Was that his…?

"Daddy, I want you to meet your granddaughter." She brought the child over to Jack.

Jack was shocked, his mouth wide open. He couldn't believe the wave of emotion coming over him. He didn't know what to say. All he knew that sitting in Kim's arms was one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen.

"Do you want to hold her?" Kim asked. Jack nodded yes.

Carefully, Kim lowered her daughter into Jack's arms. Jack's heart skipped a beat, even though his body was screaming for rest.

"What's her name?" Jack asked softly.

Kim smiled. "I named her Teri. After Mom."

Jack started to cry. How much he wanted Teri to be here with him. Looking into the child's eyes, Jack felt more joy than he'd had in a long time. She looked exactly like Kim when she was this old. For some reason, he knew Teri was there with him, looking at their little granddaughter.

Little Teri looked back at him and gave Jack a big smile. Jack closed his eyes. He had never felt this happy in his life. This was a pretty good reason to live now.

Thank you…


*sniffs* I don't think it gets any better than that...

I'm planning to have Jack converse with others about post Day 7 events...but who?

Long live Jack Bauer!