SONNY POV

I had stayed nearly a week in LA and I was already missing my life back in the UK. Sure, it was great seeing my friends, Marshall and Connie but the press were after me again and it was difficult going anywhere. I looked at the picture of Chad and myself in my wallet and smiled sadly when suddenly I noticed Tawni watching me.

'You know you have to go back Sonny, you can't stay here when you love Chad and your life back in England.'

'I know, but I need to teach him a lesson.'

'I thought you said that he was on his knees begging you to say?'

'Well yeah.'

'Sonny, I think staying away 2 hours taught him a lesson. God knows what he's done to himself Sonny – call him!'

'Well, it's 11pm over there so he should be at the restaurant.' I sighed and picked up the phone and dialled the number.

Hello, this is Bob Fields. The Gardiners Inn has unfortunately had a serious fire and will not be open for a year or so. Please call...'

I hung up and gasped. Mine and Chad's livelihood was gone. We'd have to find other jobs and oh my gosh, CHAD!

'Tawni, there's been a fire at the restaurant, I have to go back.'

'Well, that's a reason but the real reason is that you want to see if Chad's ok.' She smirked and I nodded and hugged her.

'Thanks Tawni, I'll see you soon.' I laughed and drove to the airport

When I arrived outside the Gardiner's Inn, my heart broke. It was completely burnt out and there were police outside. I went up to one of them.

'Sir, I've just come back from a holiday, could I just ask how this fire happened and if anyone was hurt?' I asked and he smiled.

'Of course, but I need identity first love. Name and occupation at the Inn?'

'Um, Sonny Munroe, a waitress. My boyfriend Chad was the head chef.'

'I see.' The policeman checked his clipboard and then took off his hat and brought me over to his car.

'Miss Munroe, I'm DI Thomas and I think I oughta take you down to the station,' he said softly, but gravely. When we arrived her sat me down and I bit my lip. 'The fire that occurred yesterday at The Gardiners Inn was an accident. Unfortunately, Jeff, one of the chefs was standing outside smoking and dropped his lighter which fell on the cooking oil. Naturally, the whole pub went up in minutes. Your boyfriend... he managed to get everyone out safely but unfortunately he was trapped inside when the roof collapsed.' He paused and I felt tears running down my face.

'Not my Chad, not my Chaddy.' I sobbed and he rubbed my back.

'It's not all bad Miss, Mr Cooper was highly intoxicated by the fire's fumes but fortunately the fire brigade managed to get him out. At the moment he's in intensive care at the hospital, I can drive you there if you would like and I'll have your belongings sent back to your home.'

A wave of relief hit over me and I nodded.

'Please.' I whispered and before I knew it, I was staring at Chad in his hospital bed. He had an oxygen mask on with lots of tubes running in and out of him. I covered my mouth and began to cry. DI Thomas put his hand on my shoulder and opened the door for me before leaving. I gingerly entered the room and I dropped my handbag and ran towards him before kissing him wherever there were available bits of his sun kissed skin. I took a deep breath in and calmed my self.

'I'm so sorry Chad, please wake up. I'm back and I'm going to take care of you.' I said and Chad's eyelids flicked open and his eyes widened and he shook his head before a nurse came in.

'You must be Sonny, he's been screaming about you.'

'Screaming?'

'He's been hallucinating and dreaming. The same thing over and over again – you getting on a plane and him trying to catch up but not being able to, he's calling out but you don't hear. He probably thinks your a hallucination now.' She said, injecting him with something and removing his oxygen mask. 'I'll be back in 10 minutes.' She smiled and I took my seat beside Chad and took his hand.

'I'm back Chaddy, and I missed you I really did.' I smiled at him softly, tears welling up in my eyes. 'And I'm so sorry for leaving you.'

'Sonny?' he croaked and I couldn't believe he didn't notice how horrible his voice sounded.

'Yeah it's me.'

'For real?'

'Shhh, I'm going to take care of you, alright? Now all you have to do is get better and rest.' I whispered and I just talked about how much I missed him until visiting hours were over. When I left, I spoke to the doctor.

'Doctor, how long is voice going to remain like that?'

'It'll last for the next month or so. The smoke has severely affected his larynx, however it didn't permanently damage it which was good.'

'Well, that's good then, isn't it?'

'Yes, we're going to keep him in a couple of weeks longer and after that we'll return him to you.' He smiled and I nodded sadly before going home.