Author's note: Here we go, another story which doesn't follow my usual take on events. Nor the one of the show, either. Let me know what you think about it...
Send me an Angel
Chapter 1 - Back to life
He wished that someone could stop that beeping sound. Really.
He felt he'd go mad if it went on much longer. Especially since he himself couldn't do anything about it.
He wasn't even able to move, actually. His mind was floating into an indefinite limbo, while his body refused to respond to his commands.
Then, after what seemed ages, he somehow became aware of his surroundings. There were people talking quietly somewhere near at hand – he couldn't grasp their words, just hushed voices. Moreover, he could perceive a peculiar, persistent smell.
The smell of a hospital room, he thought. That explained also the annoying beeping sound.
All right. So he was in an hospital room. He had no idea why, but that was it.
If only he could open his eyes…
After a few attempts he finally managed to lift his eyelids just a bit. Then he blinked repeatedly, as light hit his pupils.
Instinctively he tried to raise an hand in order to shield his eyes – yet stopped short when he felt a sharp pang in his chest. A moan escaped his lips, and he closed his eyes again.
"Damn…", he muttered under his breath.
All of a sudden a small hand grabbed his. "Jane, are you awake? Can you hear me, Jane?"
Grace. It was Grace's voice. And from a point somewhere behind her came another voice.
"He said something. He should be coming around".
Rigsby. Rigsby and Grace were in the room.
He forced his eyes to open again. The ghost of a smile touched the corners of his lips.
"It's good to see you, guys…", he let out in a broken whisper.
