Rosie wandered down the corridor of the hospital. Her heart pounded heavily with every step, not because she was nervous or anything but because every step was a step away from Max's bedside. There was a lot of hustle and bustle, people rushing around her. Patients, doctors, nurses, relatives all dashing in and out of doors going to their certain rooms or wards. A couple crossed in front of her, the man cradling his newborn. Rosie's stomach flipped, that father would be able to watch his baby grow up into a beautiful young woman. From her first tiny steps to her first day at school, help her do her homework and when she's old enough to go out by herself he could go and pick her up, doing what all good Dads do. He could even walk her down the aisle on her wedding day, Rosie paused her thoughts thinking back - just like Danny had done for her. But Bella, was she going to have her father walk her down the aisle? Would Luke have his father to take him to his first day at school? So many questions whirred around in Rosie's head. So many questions she wanted answers to, so many questions she had tried to answer positively despite the niggling feeling in the back of her mind that all wouldn't end as hoped. She shuddered at the thought.

"Miss?" a voice came from behind her. Rosie realised she had stopped walking, almost in a trance, and was getting in peoples way.

"Oh sorry" she mumbled beginning to walk again.

Rosie soon found herself in front of the heavy wooden doors into the waiting area. She heaved them open and a blast of fresh air and bright lights hit her. She began to scan the room.

"God she doesn't look good" Liv muttered

"Come on" Danny said tapping her arm.

Rosie noticed her Dad approaching her.

"Dad" she gasped quietly collapsing into his arms.

"Hi" he said softly wrapping his arms around her. Rosie closed her eyes taking comfort in the only other person who could ever come close to caring for her as much as Max did. Danny didn't know what to do or what to say. He had never been in this position before, yes Miranda and Sarah had both died but there was never any build up, no waiting around to see what would happen. Even though he knew Miranda had cancer her death was still unexpected, no one thought she was actually going to die. Nor had he seen Rosie like this before, apart from when she had the miscarriage but even then it was Max that she sought comfort in. She didn't mention it to anyone else and understandably so. Rosie slowly pulled away.

"Hey" Liv said putting a hand on Rosie's arm.

"My god Liv." Rosie whispered grabbing her in a tight hug. Liv seemed a bit taken aback by her strong grasp.

"Come on," Rosie said quietly "Hate it in here"

Rosie led them into Max's room. Liv's faced turned pale as soon as she saw him lying on the bed. She'd never seen anyone or anything like it before, he looked 10 times worse than what she had prepared herself for. Danny was equally shocked.

"Rosie..." he began but unable to say anything else. Rosie stood motionless staring at Max, no matter how many times she walked in and out of the room her heart sank every time she saw him.

"I'll... I'll go and erm get some coffees" Liv said quickly rushing out of the room

"Liv?" Danny called after her "Liv!" but she'd already disappeared down the corridor

"It's the shock" Rosie said lowering herself into a chair

"I should go after her. Look love I'll be back in a minute"

"What about Isabella and Luke?" Liv said "Are you gonna bring them to see him?"

Rosie shrugged

Danny shook his head "They're way too young Rosie"

"I know, I don't want them to see him like this, it's not right. But.."Rosie took a deep breath "I know I'll feel guilty for not letting them say goodbye"

"It won't come to it" Danny put in quickly.

"You don't know that Dad, no one does"

Danny didn't say anything. Rosie stroked Max's hand; she ran her finger over his wedding ring.

"Please Max" she said softly "please"

Its not as great as i wanted it to be. But you all seemed to liek the fact that Danny was coming so i put this in :) hope u like it please review xx