Chapter 8

He was drifting away slowly. In his minds eyes he saw Sam calling him into the peaceful sanctuary of death and he moved along swiftly to catch him. Then he stopped.

His eyes flew open bringing consciousness and along with it the reality of his situation. Pain and cold flooded his being. Tears formed in his eyes as he realized that as much as he wanted to go with Sam. He wanted to leave this place, leave behind everything and just sleep he knew he could not. He was suddenly amazed at this thought. He had never considered that the family he now had meant as much to him as the one he once had. Nothing could replace Sam, but they were his family and he loved…yes he thought, he loved them. That is why he knew he had to try. Hopeless as his situation was and as much pain as what he was in he had to try. They were worth it, Sophie, Eliot, Parker and Hardison, his family were worth trying for.

Sorry this one is so short but the next is coming soon. Thanks again for the reviews – really appreciated.