Right this ones a pretty long one and it's taken me a while to write. Loved the last episode of Not Going Out as did everyone else by the looks of it. Sorry I know Wendy, Geoffrey, Tim and Daisy have little to no lines in this story but it's predominantly a Lee and Lucy story. Also, I thought I should add just incase that some people might find this upsetting in anyway and I don't mean to take any offence or upset anyone. Just a precaution. I really hope I haven't. Enjoy.

He was in the pub when he had the phone call. A phone call he wasn't expecting, a phone call he never thought he would have to take and a phone call he never thought would happen to him; to them both. This phone call was the reason he was sprinting down the streets of London, hoping on and off buses and occasionally catching the tube when necessary.

He was panting now, his throat sore from shouting and legs burning from running. His jacket was clung tightly in his right hand as his phone jumped about in the front pocket of his jeans and his keys jangled in his back pocket.

Rounding the corner Lee pushed past people, receiving the odd swear word and inappropriate gesture. Paying them no attention he continued to push his way past until he made it to the front of the building and continued to run. Running through the automated door he leant on the counter of reception.

"Lucy Adams," he panted to the receptionist as he continued to pant.

"Relation?" The woman behind the desk questioned as Lee raised her eyebrows at her in slight annoyance.

"I've just ran halfway across London to get to this hospital and you're asking me what my relation is to this woman!? If I didn't care I wouldn't have ran! Where is she?" Lee nearly shouted in between pants as he panicked more and more.

"Calm down, sir. She's in the emergency ward and is being transferred in a bit. It's down the hall and is on your first left. A nurse will guide you the rest of the way," the receptionist replied as Lee nodded.

"Thank you," and with that he jogged his way down the corridor trying to get to Lucy as quick as he possibly could.

Blinking back tears Lee nodded as he continued to listen to what the doctor had to say. Lucy had been in a car crash. Not her fault, but she had ended up the worse. When they found the crash her car has been tipped upside down and the front and roof mangled.

"Can I have that in English?" Lee questioned as he tried to make sense of the technical terms but his mind was messed up and he could hardly tell which way was right and which way was left.

"Lucy's fractured her left arm and there's a deep cut to her right arm going from her shoulder to her elbow, some ribs have been broken on both sides, her left femur has splintered and her right knee had dislocated. She suffered from pneumothorax on her left side. We suspected a head injury but luckily she got away with some cuts to the head and face. We guess she braced herself as the injuries are pretty minor to her head and face. Lucy's having difficulty breathing at the moment but things should hopefully get better," the doctor finished as Lee nodded his head, tears streaking down his face as he took in the information. He'd have to phone Wendy, Geoffrey and Tim but that was the last thing on his mind.

"Can I see her?" Lee asked numbly as the doctor nodded and pointed to the door.

Before Lee entered he added, "I must warn you...the sight might be pretty scary but all the machines are here to help her." Nodding his head Lee took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

Lucy was laid on the single hospital bed in the middle of the room. Heart monitors to her side along with various other machinery bleeping along side it. The only one giving him reassurance was the one monitoring her hear beat. Wires and small tubes were attached to her as they went off into different directions. Lucy's short sleeved hospital gown revealed her right arm which was bandaged and her leg and left arm in plaster, her breathing was deep and laboured but Lee suspected it would be a lot worse without the machines.

Walking further into the room Lee perched himself on the plastic chair and dropped his jacket on to the floor. Wiping his cheeks with the back if his hands he took in Lucy's face. She was paler than normal but there were hardly any cuts her hair matted with some blood showing but nothing to be worried over. Taking a hold of her hand Lee sat there in silence as he listened to the beeping of the machines around him.

His phone vibrating in his pocket brought Lee out of his trance where he was staring at Lucy. This was the most worried he had been about anyone and the thought of loosing her scared him. He needed her; he loved her. Kissing her on the cheek he made his way out and into the corridor.

"Hello?" Lee questioned down the phone as he shuffled his feet around, his eyes permanently on Lucy as he looked through the small window in the door.

"Hi Lee we're at the flat..." Was the beginning of the conversation with Wendy as he gulped. He needed to tell them. Looking down at his watch he noticed the time, he'd sat there for two hours without moving.

Taking a deep breath Lee interrupted," Wendy we're at the hospital...not exactly...um Lucy's been in a car accident...pretty bad...you need to see her for yourself...ok see you in a bit," Lee finished as he put his phone back in his pocket.

NGONGONGO

"Why don't you go home?" Tim questioned as he placed his hand on Lee's shoulder as the younger one sat on the chair next to Lucy's bed.

"I'm not going home until she wakes up," Lee replied determinedly as he turned to face the woman in questions brother. In the background he could see Geoffrey and Wendy arriving.

It had been three days since Lucy's car accident. She was healing and had gained some colour to her pale complexion. Between Lee and the nurse they'd managed to wash her hair and renew some of her bandages.

"Any news?" Geoffrey asked as he bent down to kiss his daughters cheek, Wendy doing the same.

"The car is officially a write off and the driver of the other car has been arrested for drink driving. Lucy's breathing is getting better and they've removed the tube from her throat and she's jut got a mask now. The doctors said they don't know when she'll wake up but I'm hoping it's soon," Lee answered as he continued to stare at the woman in the bed. He hadn't been back to the flat in three days and he wasn't planning on leaving any time soon.

Sighing Wendy placed her hand on Lee's shoulder as they watched him hold Lucy's hand in between his. Nodding to Geoffrey he came and stood by them and he placed his arm around his wife's shoulders, "why don't we get something to eat. Lee?" He asked as Lee shook his head.

Sighing in defeat Tim started to steer everyone out, "we'll see you in a bit. When Daisy arrives tell her where we are." The only reply he had was a nod.

As soon as the door clicked shut he shuffled closer to the bed so he was leaning on one arm as he held her hand, "the doctors said I should talk to you but I don't really know what to say. I'm not leaving until you wake up. I'm not, Luce," taking a deep breath he continued to talk, "I never call you Luce and I don't know why I just did. We need you to wake up. The doctors said you aren't out of the woods until you wake up. Please wake up. I need to tell you something. I'll tell you now but I'm not sure you can actually hear me. If you can then when you wake up you can shout at me and do whatever you want. The thing is Lucy I love you. Yeah the northerner who keeps his emotions bottled up is in love with you. Have been for years and I should have told you sooner. Please wake up so I can tell you properly. Love you."

Lee was unaware that the trio had returned to fetch money and that they were listening to him talk to Lucy. Geoffrey's scowl fell as Wendy placed her hand in his as they continued to listen to Lee re tell stories from his childhood.

NGONGONGO

"Six weeks,Tim and she's still not awake!" Lee ranted as he paced the hospital room, "six bloody weeks!"

It had been six weeks and three days since Lee had the phone call saying Lucy was badly injured. He had only been back to the flat once to retrieve some clean clothing and to have a decent shower. Luckily the hospital staff were understanding and had let him stay.

"I know it's frustrating for all of us. But you need to calm down," Tim advised as he watched his best mates pacing slow down until it came to a halt next to Lucy.

"I...I just want her to wake up, Tim," Lee sighed in defeat as he peered down at the woman in the hospital bed.

In those six weeks most of Lucy's injuries had healed and stitches were taken out. The only sign of injury was the scar on her arm and some tiny scars to some other patches of skin. Plaster casts were taken off and bandages removed.

"We all do," was Tim's answer as he watched Lee slump to sit on the bed next to Lucy's lying figure.

"I don't know what I'd do without her anymore," Lee admitted as his hand went up to brush some stray strands of hair from her face and away from the oxygen mask before going to intertwine with her hand that lay next to him.

"You love her," it wasn't a question it was a statement, "there's no point in denying it we heard you speaking to her."

Not bothering to turn around or act shocked by what Tim just said Lee simply answered, "yeah I do."

NGONGONGO

"C'mon Lucy it's been 2 and a half months. Everyone's still worried sick. Don't worry I've sorted out all the bills but that's only because Tim went back to the flat to get them. I said I wasn't leaving your side and I hardly have," he chuckled slightly as his hand brushed over her cheek, "you'd kill me if I held your hand if you were awake. I miss you mind. It's not just me. I think Daisy's beginning to miss your girly conversations and Tim's got no one to be over protective about at the minute. Geoffrey's missing his little girl and Wendy has been a wreck since all of this has happened. You're going to have to wake up sooner or later and I'd rather it be sooner. I love you."

NGONGONGO

Lee awoke from his slumber when he felt groaning coming from the hospital bed next to him. Bolting up from his sleep he peered over Lucy to see her eyes fluttering. Grabbing a hold of her hand and pressing a button for the nurse with the other he knelt so he'd be eye level with her.

"Hello," he greeted with a beaming smile on his face as Lucy's vision focused on his.

"W...here am I?" Lucy managed to choke out from her dry throat as Lee's grip on her hand tightened.

"What do you remember?" He questioned gently as his spare hand removed some hair from her vision, before dropping it back down on to the bed after realising what he was doing.

"Just driving and then blackness," Lucy replied in a hoarse whisper.

"Here, drink some water," Lee instructed as he grabbed a glass and helped her sit up slightly, wincing for Lucy as she groaned. Putting one arm behind her back and brought the plastic cup to her lips.

"What..happened?" Lucy questioned just as the nurse came in.

"I'll explain in a bit," Lee whispered back as Lucy nodded her head.

"Good evening Miss Adams how are you feeling?" The nurse questioned as she checked Lucy's vitals.

"Sore."

"That's expected. Do you know what's happened?" The nurse questioned as she read Lucy's file. Lee still supporting her as she sat up.

Shaking her head the nurse raised an eyebrow to Lee who nodded his head. Telling Lucy that she and a doctor would be round shortly. Turning her head to face Lee she questioned him again.

"You were in a car crash," Lee explained as he took a deep breath. Seeing her nod he carried on, "um your car is a write off and you were seriously injured."

"There's more to it. Can't you just tell me?" Lucy pleaded as Lee moved his position slightly so he was gingerly holding on to her hand. That's when Lucy's suspicions grew.

"You've been in a coma for the past four months. It's August," he answered as Lucy's eyes began to tear up, "hey don't cry. You're safe and healthy and that's all the matters. Please don't cry, Lucy." Lee pleaded as his arms wrapped around her and she buried her face into Lee's neck.

NGONGONGO

"Sshh," Lee exclaimed as Tim, Daisy, Wendy and Geoffrey came walking through the door, each raising a questioning eyebrow at him.

Lee had his back against the now raised bed and Lucy's face was buried in his chest. Lucy's legs lay over one of his and her fist clenched his pale blue shirt loosely. Tear tracks were still visible on her cheeks. One of Lee's hands lay on one her knees and his other circled her waist.

"Is she alright?" Wendy questioned as she removed hair away from Lucy's face, Geoffrey coming to stand next to his wife.

"I told her," was Lee's answer as he peered down at the sleeping woman in his arms, " I couldn't stand to see her cry," he whispered to himself.

"She looks like a koala clinging to a tree," Daisy said as everyone raised their eyebrows at her.

Feeling Lucy squirm in his arms Lee moved his mouth so it was closer to her ear, "your family is here."

"I want to sleep," she mumbled as she tried to bury her face deeper into Lee's chest.

"But they've come to visit," he reasoned as he felt her sigh before shifting to rub her eyes. Groaning she winced as she shifted so her back was now leaning against Lee's.

"Sorry give me a minute," Lucy told everyone as her hands came to cover her eyes.

"It's ok, darling take your time," she heard Wendy say as the bed shifted slightly with the extra added weight of what she presumed was her mother.

"Hi," Lucy greeted as her eyes opened to see her family all grinning down at her in a slightly intimidating way.

"Oh darling," and with that Lee and Lucy were propelled backwards as Wendy hugged her daughter tightly, Geoffrey, Tim and Daisy following.

Lucy had to smile through her tears as she heard Lee whisper,"they've missed you. I've missed you," into her ear.

NGONGONGO

"What's wrong?" Lee questioned as he walked into the hospital room.

Lucy sat on the edge of the hospital bed a mirror clutched in one of her hands as her other one traced the scars remaining on her skin. A frown evident on her face.

"Nothing," Lucy said a bit too quickly as she hid the mirror and watched Lee placed her overnight bag on the bed, ready to go back home.

"C'mon what wrong?" Lee asked again as he sat down on the bed next to her, nudging her shoulder with his gently as Lucy shook her head, a fake smile plastered on her face.

"Got everything?" Lucy questioned changing the subject.

"Everything's ready Miss Adams. Ready?" Lee questioned as he stood up and helped Lucy to stand. She was still shaky on her legs. Holding his arm out Lucy looped her arm through his as he guided them both out of the hospital.

NGONGONGO

"You're doing it again," Lee stated as he walked into the living cups of tea in hand.

"I'm not doing anything," Lucy said in a high pitched voice as she avoided his gaze, whilst she fiddled with her fingers.

"Yes you are," Lee corrected as he went and knelt in front of her so she couldn't avoid him, "you're tracing the scars you've got. Nothing's wrong with them."

"I know. It's just...just," Lucy couldn't think of anything to say so she simply shrugged her shoulders as Lee's gaze softened.

"I know but they don't change anything about you," he said as his finger traced the small scar on the palm of her hand before following the line of scars that moved up her arm.

"Tim rang earlier," Lucy whispered as she watched Lee continue to trace the small scars on her left arm before turning to her right arm and begun tracing the scars on that arm.

"What did he say?" Lee questioned as his hands went to the collar of her open shirt which revealed a vest top underneath. Lucy realised he was asking a silent question and nodded her head as Lee removed it.

"Asking how I was. Said that mum and dad wanted to meet up for dinner sometime in the next week," Lucy explained as she watched Lee's index finger place it's self on the bottom of the scar that ran from her elbow to her shoulder.

"Anything else?"

"Told me that you hardly left the hospital," at that Lee's head snapped up to meet Lucy's gaze,"you didn't have to stay the whole time," she whispered.

"I wanted too," his reply was immediate as he dropped his hand and stood up from his kneeling position.

"Why?" Lucy had been puzzling about this since Tim's phone call. She had a pretty vague idea but she needed to hear it from Lee.

Waving it off Lee started to make his way to the kitchen, "doesn't matter."

Hoping off of the couch Lucy followed him, "it does to me."

Coming to a halt Lee turned to face Lucy who had now walked into him. Holding her by her arms Lee answered, "because you matter to me."

"You matter to me too but that doesn't explain why you hardly came back to the flat," Lucy pushed as Lee sighed and dropped her arms.

"I was going to tell you anyway," Lee said with half a smile as Lucy raised a questioning eyebrow at him. Shuffling nervously Lee went to answer Lucy's questioning gaze.

"Um...I didn't leave because I was worried and..."

"And..." Lucy prompted as Lee closed his eyes deciding it would be better to just say it quickly.

"I love you."

When he re opened his eyes because of the silence he could see Lucy smiling slightly at him. Why wasn't she shocked?

"I know," was Lucy's reply. She may as well tease him a bit.

"What do you mean you know?" He asked as he followed her on her oath towards her bedroom.

"I kind of guessed.." Lucy explained as she paused outside her bedroom door.

"Why didn't you say anything!?" Lee squeaked as Lucy giggled at him.

"Because I kind of guessed. Now are you just going to stand there or are you going to kiss me?" Lucy questioned with a flutter of her eyelashes as Lee continued to do his fish out of water expression.

Shaking his head he grinned as her words sunk in and he took a step forward, his hands going back to her arms, "sure?"

"Sure," was Lucy's reply as Lee's lips captured hers, her arms winding their way around his neck as she felt him smile into the kiss.

"By the way," Lucy said as they pulled apart, their foreheads touching and beaming smiles on their faces.

"I love you too."