Vega stood frozen in the doorway while the other two chased the toddler around the hospital.

Her mind blanked with hesitation and insecurity. She didn't know how to do it right! Why couldn't Grace understand? She won't be able to this! She didn't know Jane that well! How on earth was she going to do this?

She couldn't back out now-even if she wanted to. Jane and Annie were depending on the team. She had to fight for them, for Lisbon; even if they were not her own blood. They were so much more than that. They were her family; people who cared about her.

She took a deep breath, her hand on the door handle. No, she wasn't sure at all how to do this; not even a tiny bit.

But, also, she had to battle against herself. She had to fight. She couldn't give up; not on her family. She exhaled heavily and slowly, letting it calm her, letting it all go. She turned the knob and opened the door.

As soon as she saw him, her heart broke.

He was the same way she left him the last time she came here-still keeping his eyes at the ceiling, slowly breathing, unmoving; like a statue. His face was paler than before, it was sunken and hollow. He became thinner and lost a lot of weight-more than 6 kilograms in four days. His blond hair was messy and tangled, whereas before, it used to be shiny and silky. His eyes, emerald and sapphire mixed together, were now black and empty, soulless pits. She forgot what his smile looked like, what his laugh sounded like.

Seeing him like this, determination blazed in her heart. She won't leave the man like this; she will do whatever she can to save him, to relieve him of pain. She walked to the edge of his cot and sat by his knees. She scrutinized him carefully, checking if it was safe to proceed with all this insanity; it was.

She put her hands on either side of his face and forced his head down, within level of hers. She turned his head towards him, so he was facing her. The man was like a robot. She had to make him human again. She had to give him his life back. She looked into his eyes with tears streaming down her face.

'Jane,' she whispered her voice breaking- 'Lisbon is alive. She's still alive. She is waiting for you, Jane. She can't take it anymore.' her voice shook. 'She's missing you so much. She loves you so much. Jane, we have to save her. We need your help.' When she saw no response, she pushed him more. 'Don't you love her? Don't you want to be with her? Jane I know you're somewhere in there. I know you're listening. I know what you're feeling. We've all felt it Jane. We don't want to anymore.'

Desperation crept into her voice. 'Jane, come back.' she begged. 'Please come back. Your princess is waiting to be rescued by you. Jane you can't give up! You won't give up. Jane, please, come back. Please, Jane.' An idea occurred to her. 'Angelina! What will happen to her, Jane? She'll be broken and alone!' she cried. Her next words were a whisper. 'Please come back, please. You can't do this to Annie. What will we tell her? She's been asking all around for her mommy and daddy. You can't give up on her. She loves you. You love her. Please, Jane. Don't do this to us. Please come back.'

When he didn't respond, Vega lost her cool. Her whispers turned to shouts. 'Why are you doing this?' she yelled. 'Why do you have to be so goddamned selfish all the time? Why don't you ever think about others? Your wife...she's wasting away somewhere unknown and you don't seem to give a damn! Your daughter...your baby...she's crying, Jane. I've never seen her cry before. It's not a pretty sight.' His eyes still looked hollow.

Vega was crying now. She was sobbing, unable to control herself. 'Please Jane.' she sobbed. 'You can't give up on us like this. You can't hurt Annie and Lisbon. They're hoping you'll save them, Jane. They're hoping you'll come.' she whispered. 'Red John's back. He's back, and he won't stop at anything to destroy your family. Only you can help us Jane. If you don't hold yourself...who'll hold us?' Her voice shook. 'Please, Jane. Come back...please...come back...'

She knelt to the ground beside his cot, sobbing into her hands. I've failed. She thought in tears. I'm so sorry, Lisbon. She cried. I'm so sorry.

And so, she cried. She cried knowing that she failed. She cried knowing that she couldn't help it. She broke down because she knows that she couldn't help Annie or Lisbon. She sobbed because she felt useless. She sobbed because she still had hope he'll come around.

She swam in an ocean of misery, feeling useless and stupid; knowing that she'd failed to protect her family. She sobbed harder than ever, keeping her face to the ground, her body shaking in agony.

Until she saw the tiny movement in the man lying beside her.

Vega's eyes widened so much they hurt. She slowly rose to her feet, her knees wobbling. Her arms shook, not welcoming the shock she received. Her head spun in awe and wonder, looking at the miracle fabricating in front of her.

Jane slowly lifted his head and blinked slowly. He stretched his limbs, his joints popping for not having been moved a very long time. He turned his head towards Vega with piercing sapphire eyes, trying to ask her a million wordless questions.