Vivienne lay sleepily in the uncomfortable bed warner by her side.

'Im sorry' Warner said softly

'Sorry? For what?' Vivienne whispered facing the ceiling

'For being a jerk in our first year'

'Warner Huntington apologising for his personality'

he looked up and pulled his boyish side smile at her.

'I just had a huge wake up call'

Vivienne smiled slightly revealing her small dimple.

'Haven't we all, can you believe yesterday we were on our way to a big trial and today after the chaos everything is quiet, calm...Weird' she turned her head to look at him.

'Yeah, brings out the worst in people really tests strength I didn't do too well' he looked down at his hands. 'Warner you have handled this whole thing amazingly well we all have' Vivienne said sitting up slightly 'were a strong team well get through this. 'miss. Vivienne ' both turned their heads on cue as a doctor entered the room.

Stepping into the hospital Emmett instantly regret his actions yesterday. Buthead. He felt as though people were judging him. He tried to focus on his main aim. Elle.

Paulette the first to enter the room.

Kyle stepped aside allowing Emmett to go in before him.

He stared at the blonde girl covered in wires. He let out a sharp breath one he did not realise he was holding.

'Talk to her' Paulette suggested.

His eyes narrowed from Paulette to Elle's face then body. She watched him for a moment

'Honey I got your favourite pink colour' Paulette made Emmett jump slightly, that woman did not know how to speak quietly. She opened her purse before pulling out a nail file, polish and glitter.

'Yes we still have to be fabulous after a hideous crash don't we' her smile dropped slightly as she came to the realisation of what she just said. She began to file away at Elle's small frail hands. He subconsciously held her other.

'OH JEEZ' he dropped her hand as he flinched. Paulette held her stomach, 'right in the ribs' he couldn't help but chuckle.

'when Elle first felt him kick she was laughing so hard, we think we have a footballer in the making'

He studied her. Her hair still fell perfectly onto the pillow, her skin was flawless. Although he knew she'd hate the white hospital gown they dressed her in. Yup, she's gonna freak out.

Paulette finished her nails and brushes her hands together.

'Beautiful honey, now I need to get some beauty sleep' she packed away her things.

'Are you coming home or?'

'I think I'm gonna stay here with her incase she wakes' Emmett didn't take his eyes off Sleeping beauty.

'Ok we'll I'll bring you some clothes in the morning' Paulette walked over in attempt to hug him. He awkwardly positioned his body sideways avoiding the bump.

'See you tomorrow sweetie'

He was left alone with her. He felt so helpless, he just wanted to talk to her. A doctor quietly creeped into the room he was short with sparse grey hair and a slight white stumble with hint of a growing mustash with a white jacket and black large glasses. checking her over.

'Shes a very lucky girl' he said writing in her notes.

'Lucky isn't the word id use' Emmett said flatly.

The doctor cleared his throat.

'Shes strong oh forgive me I am Dr. Trevanlon' he held out his hand to shake Emmett's 'have you heard of her injuries would you like me to explain?'

Emmett simply nodded. As the doctor pulled up a swivel chair directly opposite him.

'Well she has a fractured pelvis, she may have spinal damage so we aren't sure of her feeling in her lower body as of yet'

'Wait go back, so she may or may not be paralysed?!'

'Its not likely but possible we don't know for sure. We are still unaware of her full injuries. She must be a diva, had us all running around after her, when she wakes it'll only get worse' he had a deep laugh. Emmett nodded in agreement smirking.

'Oh yes that sounds just like Elle woods'

'Beautiful girl' he stood to leave 'if you need anything information or just a question don't hesitate to ask' he picked up his clipboard

'Thanks doc'

'Its no problem at all' with that he left, Emmett smiled to himself. He was so relieved Elle had such a great doctor.

Suddenly his phone buzzed. Paulette?

'Hey Paulette she's ok she's just' he heard a grunt

'EMMETT HONEY IM IN LABOUR, the baby's coming'

'Woah calm down Paulette breath breath'

'He's early, I'm just letting you know for tomorrow' he felt every contraction through his ears man her pitch was high enough for a dog to hear.

'Good luck! Don't break kyles hand'

2 days passed.

Sleeping beauty still lay unconscious growing stronger everyday.

Peering at his watch 15:30pm

Maybe he needed a coffee he was drained, in the space of 4 days he felt every emotion possible, He sighed whilst making his coffee. This machine was so old and slow he could have made one better himself. Finally oh and it tasted bad.

He waved through the window of Vivienne's ward. Warner caught a glimpse then stood and walked to the door.

'Hey how is she?' He asked. 'Are you okay?'

warner leant on the wall brushing his hand through his hair revealing his perfect chizzle jaw.

'She's asleep, just when you think there doing so we'll there's always a downfall'

'Why?'

'The doctor couldn't save her leg. She has no feeling they came round, she's having it taken off just below the knee she's heartbroken' Warned explained.

'Oh my god that's terrible I'm so sorry if there's anything I can do'

'Shes gonna be okay we all are, listen the way I treated Elle was wrong I totally get that but I care about everyone on this team just as much' Warned confessed.

'Me too.'

As Emmett lifted his hand to open the door he hesitated then stopped. He heard voices. peering through the door he saw a Middle Aged couple

Talking over Elle.

Oh god her parents, he suddenly felt a pang of nervousness. He saw them coming and turned away walking quickly down the halls. He was not ready for this. Not yet.

Suddenly his phone buzzed.

Picture message?

He opened his message to see a picture of a newborn in a blue baby growth and a tiny screwed up face captioning.

'Here he is Ollie Jameson Bonafonte' Emmett smiled uncontrollably at his cell, he was not a baby kind of guy but he was thrilled he knew Elle would be too. He attempted to call her but her voicemail appeared

He text back

'Congrats guys I'll visit soon we'll done '

He turned back around to meet their gaze.

'Oh hi' he greeted. her mother clutching a tissue looked up at her husband.

'Hello and you are?'

'Emmett forrest sir, I tutored Elle through her first year and supervised her in the big murder trial'

'Oh Emmett' Her mother smiled sweetly, he definatly saw Elle's spark in her he also noticed the expensive jewellery they both wore, probably cost more than his whole life was worth.

'She speaks about you all the time'

'Good things I hope' he nervously laughed then mentally kicking himself. Her father didn't speak, damn he blew it her father wasn't keen.

'Oh of course' there was an awkward pause.

'How was your flight?' Emmett asked

'Oh the weather made it very uncomfortable, it's so cold out here'

'Oh we brought her favourite night gown, and Gucci slippers.' She shuffled over to her suitcase in the cloakroom. He was left with her father.

'Do you follow sports?' Her father asked.

'Baseball mainly' Emmett swallowed as he answered.

We'll that was the ice breaker they spoke for what felt like hours about sports career ambition Elle's education. Warner. Sore subject. He really saw a better side to him these past couple of days.

'Where the hell is that woman'

Suddenly alarms bleeped from Elle's room. Both turned frantically nurses rushed around. Her mother broke down in the corridor. Her father rushed to comfort her.

'Doctor what's wrong?' Emmett asked as the room fell silent.

'Her heartbeat was high, and so is her blood pressure, she is trying to wake, we have it under control but she should wake up in the next couple of days at the latest'

'Thankyou' her father said it was like a prayer 'thank you' they bundled into the room preparing for her big day.

'Trying to wake she really doesn't miss a thing does she' her mother smiled stroking her cheek.

'At a girl' her dad said proudly.

A nurse padded in the change some wires around and check.

'Do you think she can hear us?' Her mother asked

'She should if she's trying to wake up' the nurse smiled sweetly

'Oh sweetie, come on we came all the way to Boston to see you'

'I remember when she was last in hospital when she was erm 10?'

'No 8' her mom corrected.

'She broke her arm and they had to give her a pink cast and sling' they giggled.

hours passed.

'Shes doing so well at Harvard we wouldn't have thought of her as a lawyer' her mother still talking Emmett felt her thumb brush against his, he stared she stirred slightly silencing them all.

Her eyes fluttered open. A sigh of relief left Emmett. Although she just stared straight ahead of her. She blinked slowly before looking around the room.

'Hello darling' her mother said softly, her face expression changed worry lines filter on her forehead. 'Whats wrong with her?'

'Shes had an ordeal seriously' Her father launched himself out the door he shouted

'Shes awake' As if on cue The doctor stepped into the room

'Ah welcome back miss Woods' he adjusted her bed so she was slightly facing upwards.

Now can you just squeeze my hand. She weakly squeezed his hand.

'Good, now can I ask you some questions?' She squeezed once again

'Ok good. Are you in pain?'

'Are you comfortable?'

'Can you remember your name?'

What? No one mentioned memory loss? Emmett studied Elle's hand trying to work out her answers.

'Can you see?'

'Could we do a test on your lower body'

'Ok I'll have a nurse bring equipment pronto, I'll bring you some painkillers'

Silence. She watched her mum constantly. Emmett took a sip of his cold coffee when he felt a small pinching sensation on his arm. Looking down he noticed it was Elle's hand.

'Water' she croaked weakly.

'Wh?' He looked around the table and spotted his water bottle.

he passed her a straw and passed her the water she sipped.

'Weve been so worried about you' her mother fussed.

'I I can't remember' her eyes welled up with tears.

'Are you hurting?' Emmett asked, she nodded frantically.

'My legs' she panicked squeaking.

'I can't feel my legs' her breathing heavy her eyes flooding with tears.

'Sh Elle the doctor is coming back your gonna be ok' Emmett looked her straight in the eye. Her watery blue eyes glistened back at him.

'Were gonna check you over' the doctor was standing Infront of the 2 staring at eachother.

'This is a hot and cold test and a prick just to see where we are with your feeling' Elle nodded grasping Emmett's hand.

He proceed to check her. Emmett didn't realise how nerve wracking this was when he realised his hands were shaking.

'Right you have the feeling that's great, it may feel like pins and needles for a while you have spinal damage and a fractured pelvis. With physio you'll be walking soon, could I have a word with your parents' he gestured for them to leave the room.

'Im 22 years old, and they want to speak to my parents' Elle huffed slightly.

'Well At least your awake' his fingers tangled in hers 'I've been so worried'

She peered down at her hands.

'What happened?' She asked

'You guys were in a car accident, there all in the hospital,'

'Are they okay?' She asked frantically then flinching.

' when you feel better I'll talk to you about it or go down and see them'

'There okay though?' He watched her skin pale her eyes red and heavy.

'Yeah well Aaron he um'

He didn't need to say anything the look in her eyes explained all. She but her lip holding back tears.

'Hey if you need to cry let it all out' he said softly.

She patted the bed next to her. He slowly edged forward onto the bed. She rested her head on his shoulder he wrapped his arm around her she began to sob.

'Hey your okay' he stroked her arm.

'But you need to tell me when your in pain ok?'

She nodded against him. Once she calmed, she just lay there, he noticed her studying his knuckle. She looked up at him.

'Your not hurt are you?'

'No I wasn't in the car, I came before you were rescued I just did something stupid'

'You seen warner and Vivienne?'

'Yeah I have to give warner credit he basically took care of everything with concussion'

She didn't answer.

'Was it bad? I can't remember anything'

'It was pretty horrific, you actually stopped breathing'

'What?' She attempted to sit up but winched

'Careful I don't want you hurt anymore'

'So I died?'

'Technically yes, it was scary'

'So you saved me?'

'Kinda' he felt her snuggle into him.

She kissed him on the cheek.

'Thankyou' his cheeks flushed. Maybe she didn't notice. Hopefully. She wiped a tear from her face.

'Whats wrong?' He asked taking her hand.

'Its just so hard to believe, I'm kinda like the walking dead'

'What?'

'Like a zombie'

He heard her giggle slightly the corners of his lips curled into a smile.

'If you put it that way, I missed your laugh'

He looked down to see her yawn then her eyes flicker.

'Painkillers kicking in? Don't fight sleep because I'm here'

'Im trying'

'Your parents seem nice they like me' he felt her smile on his arm.

'They really missed you' she didn't respond.

'Elle?' He asked. He peered to see her sleeping. He slowly lifted himself from her grasp and watched as her head softly fell back onto the pillow.

She may be asleep now but At least he got to talk to her today that was more than enough for him.