A/N: so here we are, the last chapter (hooray! lol) – or should i say headline? to those who followed through, thank you so much, to those who did not like my story for any given reason, i am sorry. all in all it was a great, fulfilling experience. we learn something new every day...
p.s. to the 'foreigners' reading this, i don't care if you hate my story or want me (or maggie ftm :P ) dead but please, PLEASE review in english. it is getting irksome already :)
It is probably the saddest month at the ANC. Don, of course, is remorseful but no one seems to acknowledge since he was transfered to TMI by Charlie. Things are just not the same without Maggie there. They try their best to keep on though.
Will visits her every single day. He holds her hand and talks to her, it does not matter that she's in coma and cannot answer. Sometimes Mollie leaves the room and they stay alone for a while. This is when he places soft kisses on her discolored lips. He calls her his Sleeping Beauty and smiles. A sad smile, however full of hope that she will wake up and beam back.
On Saturdays the visiting hours are extended meaning he can stay longer. He brings her flowers, not caring that she can't see them, he likes to think she can smell the perfume. Will also brings books. He reads Jack Kerouac while Mollie files her sister's nails. After an entire hour of reading he excuses himself and goes to the hospital's cafeteria, he comes back bringing coffee, some donuts and candy for Mollie. Mac has arrived. He greets her politely and sits back at his seat beside the bed. "You have done a great job, Mollie, she looks lovely." Mac compliments. Mollie thanks her while sipping on her coffee and then they all fall silent. Mac takes it as a hint. She puts on her coat, hugs Mollie and waves at Will before leaving. He keeps in silence, afraid he may disturb Maggie's peace.
Charlie calls Will at the hospital while he is still at one of his many visits and informs he has to leave to France and cover the country's elections from Paris. He leaves reluctantly. For the first time in his life he hates his job.
Two weeks later he is back. Will takes a taxicab and heads to the hospital. He meets Mollie at the corridor, "Hi Mollie! I brought you these." He hands her a box of french macarons. "I hope you have two boxes there." He looks beyond. Maggie is standing at the door. She is in her nightgown, looks very pale but still beautiful, just like Sleeping Beauty, he thinks. Will runs to her and takes her in his arms. "What- - When did this happen?" he asks, kissing her all over her face. "Stop!" she giggles, all ticklish, "I woke up a week ago. I asked Mollie not to tell you, I wanted to wait until you were back..."
Mollie leaves them alone and goes to the cafeteria in order to call her husband and enjoy her macarons, she makes a mental note to leave some for Maggie although she is not sure her sister cares about anything but Will right now.
They go back to her hospital room, carefully closing the door behind. She has lost weight, he can see, but does not mention it. She still has her heart shaped face though and it is where he places more and more kisses. They end up kissing passionately. She wants to go further but they both know it is not the time yet. He can wait. For now, knowing that she is awake and recovering is the best news he has had in a long time.
Thank you :)