I can't feel my arms. I can't feel my legs. I can't feel my body. I can't even feel myself breathing. Someone else must be doing my breathing for me because I'm sure as hell not doin' it. I can feel my head tho' - God it hurts! I can feel the sticky warmth of the blood running down both sides of my face out of my nose and ears. I can't see. Everything's black, even though I know I have my eyes open. I feel pressure on my forehead. Someone has both hands gently wrapped around my face. Oh God - more pain.

I endeavored to contact the ship without success. I set the communicator aside with the channel left open as I had to attend to his injuries. They are more severe than I first thought. I believe he may be paralyzed. I have initiated a healing meld in order to keep him alive. I must keep my concentration focused, or he will most certainly die. I cannot even divert my attention long enough to call the ship.

I can't remember what happened. I can't talk. I can't remember the last time I hurt so bad. I wish I would pass out so I wouldn't have to hurt...or think.

I can feel his agony. I can feel his confusion. I can feel his anger. I cannot seem to ease his pain and maintain breathing function simultaneously. I must concentrate. I must keep my shields in place for both our sakes.

I can't keep my damned head still. I can't stop the muscle spasms. I can't do anything but lie here and bleed and hurt and think. Oh God…oh God….oh God…I can taste the blood, it's coming out of my mouth now. Somebody please end this somehow. Please…please...

He is convulsing beneath my hands. I cannot stop the bleeding. I cannot keep him from strangling on his own blood. I cannot calm the spasms. I cannot lose control. I cannot surrender to my emotions. I must maintain my shields for both of us. I cannot let him give in to despair. I will do all within my power to keep you alive. Do not give up. We cannot give up. Please do not give up.

I'm dizzy. I think I'm nauseated. I think if I pass out I'll never wake up.

Do not give up. We cannot give up. I will not let go. I will hold on, for both of us.

I will hold on.

We cannot give up.

I will hold on.

Please do not give up.

I…will…hold…on….

I cannot imagine life without you.

I…will…hold...

I cannot let you give up.

I...will...

I...

I can feel something. I can feel that I'm lying on a bed. I can barely open my eyes. It hurts to even blink. I can see, barely. I can move a little! I can feel pain throughout my entire body thank God. I can feel someone holding my hand. I try to move my head to see. A warm hand pressed gently to my forehead stops me. I feel a wave of affectionate concern envelope me. I feel warmth and comfort. Drowsiness washes over me. I...I... can't seem ...to stay awake. I... will... remember...

I also will remember.