Hey everyone, thanks for all the reviews! Sorry if there are any inaccuracies... I do not claim to be an expert on all things Police/Medical, but am trying to keep things relatively close to what is actually possible

The back of the ambulance was buzzing with activity, but Sam was oblivious to everything except the hand he was clasping so tightly. He stared at Andy, his head hurting as he tried to comprehend her state. It was only when one of the paramedics called his name several times that he realised his phone was chiming. Dazed, he answered it without checking, and flinched slightly when he heard Nick's frantic voice. 'Sam? Gail said you went with Andy... is she alright? What's happening? I'm on my way to the hospital, but, I... I can't wait. Thank you for going with her.' He was gabling away, not giving Sam a chance to answer, and truthfully, he didn't know quite how to answer.

'She...uh... she got stabbed in the side of her abdomen.' His voice was shaking as he spoke and he mentally kicked himself. Why couldn't he keep it together? 'The paramedics are trying to stop the bleeding, but they aren't sure what internal damage has been done. She seems stable at the moment... I think the paramedics are optimistic.' He was convincing himself as much as Nick.

'Right Sam. You will call me if anything else... you know... changes?' Nick sounded desperate, and Sam honestly felt pity for him. He also felt guilt, to his own surprise, and reprimanded himself for feeling it. Putting the phone down he refocused on Andy's eyes, they were minutes from the hospital now, and each passing minute left him feeling more optimistic. He placed his fingers back into her hand, squeezing tightly, and then jumping slightly as he felt her squeeze back.

'Andy?' he gazed into her eyes desperately, waiting for a reaction, and laughed in relief as he saw her sunken eyes look back. Her face was mostly covered by an oxygen mask and he saw the panic in those eyes as she realised where she was. The paramedic saw it too.

'Officer, please stay calm, you were hurt and we are headed to the hospital.' He spoke gently, trying to soothe her, but she was working herself into a state, trying the pull off the mask, the monitors around her starting to beep more and more.

Sam's heart was breaking at her distress, and he was kicking himself for feeling such emotion towards her. He couldn't stand her panic and placed his other hand upon the hand trying to remove the mask, gently lifting back down to her side. She put up no resistance against him. Her eyes, previously roving the vehicle in clear distress, refocused on his. No words were spoken as they looked at each other, but that look said so much. The monitors urgent beeping ceased, and Sam smiled softly at her. 'It's ok Andy. You are going to be fine. I'll be here the whole time, and...' Sam hesitated before continuing '... and Nick is meeting us at the hospital. You'll be looked after I promise.' As he spoke her eyes began to drift shut, and he looked at the paramedic sharply, panicking again, but the paramedic reassured him.

'Don't worry, we've given her some strong pain relief, an elephant would struggle to stay awake.' As he spoke, the ambulance's sirens ceased, and the vehicle ground to a halt. 'We're at the hospital.'

Sam hung back as they raised the gurney and rolled her out, onto the tarmac. He hovered by her head, keeping his eyes firmly on her determined not to lose sight, but at the same time anxious not to interfere with the medics. It came as a shock when, as the trolley pushed through a set of double doors, a nurse stopped him from following.

'Sorry officers, I'm afraid I cannot let you past this point. There is a waiting room just here though, and you will be kept fully informed.'

Sam looked at her confused. Officers? His question was soon answered as he turned to see Nick a half step behind him.

What will happen with Sam's feelings towards Andy, and will Andy be alright?

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