Waking Up

The next day found themselves returning to the hospital to visit Aaron. They hoped he would finally wake up today. It had been two days since he went into a coma and they'd been rescued from the barn. Carrie was desperate to thank him for protecting her and ultimately saving her from her seven year hell.

When they got there Emily wheeled Carrie into the hospital room she'd been discharged from yesterday. Emily sat in the chair beside him while Carrie parked her wheelchair next to her. They wouldn't leave each other's sides currently.

Emily took his hand and said, "Hey Aaron, it's Emily. You're still in a coma and I really hope you wake up soon. Jack's alright and still being looked after by Jessica but he misses you and really hopes you'll wake up soon so he can see you. Aaron, there's something I never told you. I love you."

Suddenly his eyes started flickering open and Carrie whispered, "Emmy, look. I think he's waking up."

Emily looked up to see his brown eyes slowly open and her heart lifted. She was so relieved to finally see those gorgeous brown eyes of his. He looked around himself trying to work out where he was until his eyes finally settled on Emily.

"Emily," he questioned raspingly

"Yes, it's me," she answered fixing him a glass of water and giving it to him.

"What are you doing here?" he replied after drinking it.

"My sister and the fact I've been worried about you because I love you more than I've ever loved anyone."

"How long have I been out?"

"Two days."

"I'm so sorry."

"Aaron, it wasn't your fault. You never asked to be stabbed but you saved and protected my sister and I'm so grateful for that."

"Your sister?" She nodded. Suddenly it made sense why they looked so alike. "Emily, I'd do anything for you."

"I'd do anything for you, too. Thinking about that I have a little boy to tell his dad has finally woken up and need to inform your doctor."Aaron smiled as she referred to Jack but groaned when she mentioned the doctor. "Indulge me Aaron you've just woken up from being repeatedly stabbed in your stomach and having your throat electrocuted."

"Fine," he sighed.

"Carrie, can you keep an eye on him while I do so?"

"Sure Emmy," she smiled back.

She smiled and then left to get Jack and Aaron's doctor.