I don't own The Good Wife.
New season sans Will makes me really sad inside.
Shout out to those who caught the Easter egg in the last chapter. Josh Charles was in the movie Dead Poets Society alongside Robin Williams, and that was my small tribute to the man who made me laugh so many times..
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Alicia was leaning against the white wall of the hospital, eyes closed and taking deep breaths. After Will had awakened, she called his sisters first, followed by Diane and Kalinda, and then Eli and Cary. Currently, she was waiting for them all to arrive, and replaying Will's words, over and over again.
He loves me? He forgives me? He loves me. How? Who cares? He LOVES me. After all we have been through.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't hear Sara and Aubrey running up the hallway.
"Alicia! He woke up? He's ok? Did he say anything? Can we see him?"
The sisters' words were flying at a million miles an hour, and it took Alicia a few seconds to process them.
"Woah, slow down. Yes, he woke up, He seemed ok, as well as could be expected, and I don't know when you can see him, but probably soon. There are doctors with him now."
Sara and Aubrey had tears streaming down their faces and were hugging each other tightly.
"Did he say anything?"
Suddenly, Alicia felt a wave a guilt wash over her because Will said he loved her, and nothing to his sisters.
"Well, 'Dead Poets Society' was on, and he quoted the end scene-"
"Oh he loves that movie!"
"Yes."
"Anything else?"
With hesitation, Alicia answered with a small "yes."
"What? What did he say?"
Looking at the floor, Alicia replied.
"He said he loved me, and that he forgives me."
Aubrey threw her arms around the taller woman.
"Oh honey, that's great. I knew he couldn't stay mad at you forever."
Hugging her back, Alicia felt all the worry and stress melt away and relief finally flood her body.
Cary and Kalinda were the next to join the little group, followed by Diane and then Eli, as hugs were given and introductions made.
When the doctor finally came out, Aubrey and Sara went with him to get all the details of Will's condition.
Looking at Alicia, Eli spoke.
"You have no idea how glad I am that he pulled through. I am so, so happy for you Alicia."
"Thank you, Eli."
"He is a fighter. I didn't doubt that he would make it."
Diane said softly, and everyone nodded.
Finally, the two sisters came back to share what news they had.
"He is going to make it. He is out of the danger zone. They are going to keep in the hospital for another week or two, until he gets his strength back. He will start physical therapy on his left arm after the stitches come out. Right now, they are mostly worried about his emotional health because of the traumatic experience, so he will also begin seeing a therapist. Tonight, you can see him, one or two at a time, but please make it quick. Aubrey and I will go first, and the rest of you can follow."
Diane spoke for the group.
"Thank you. If you guys need anything, anything at all, let me know. Please."
This was followed by a chorus of "Yes, me too, don't hesitate to ask."
"You have all been so kind to us, and I am so glad my brother has you all for a family here."
After everyone hugged again, the quick visits started.
Sara and Aubrey were first, followed by Kalinda and Cary together.
They only stayed long enough for Kalinda to hug Will, and for her to tell him she was glad he lived, because if he hadn't, she would had to kill him, which earned her a chuckle.
Diane went in next, informing him he had missed a lot of work, and if he didn't come back into work soon, she might just have to change the name to Lockhart and Associates. He told her, with all seriousness, that he would come back tomorrow if that is what she wanted. She smiled, for the first time since the shooting.
Alicia asked if Eli wanted to go in, he shook his head, and insisted she go.
Quietly she slipped into the room.
"Hi Will."
"Hi, Alicia."
They stared at each other for a few moments before Alicia broke down crying.
Will grabbed her hand.
"Hey, hey. Shh. It's ok. I'm ok. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere, Leesh."
"I was so worried. I thought I lost you. I can't lose you, not again."
"You won't. I'm right here."
"I'm not supposed to stay very long, but can we talk sometime? Please?"
He reached up with his good hand to wipe away her tears.
"Yes. Anytime."
Kissing his hand, she whispered,
"I love you, Will."
His eyes met hers.
"I have always loved you, Alicia."
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Again, Apologies for the long time between updates.
Reviews do motivate me though, so let me know what you think.
