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"What if he doesn't make it Kate? What am I going to do?", Ana asked her best friend as they arrived in Portland. Carla called Ana earlier that morning and told her Ray had been in a car accident. As soon as she got off the phone, Ana decided to leave. Thankfully Kate was home so she could drive since Ana was a mess. "I lost Matt like this, and I'm not ready to lose my dad too."

"Hey, he is going to be fine. Your dad is one tough guy.", Kate said as she tried to calm Ana down. As soon as they arrived at the hospital, Ana sought out Carla. When she found her, Carla's eyes were red from crying.

"Mom. How is he? Have they told you anything?", Ana asked as she looked at Carla.

"The last I heard they were working to get him stabilized. There is a chance he has a head injury. The doctor hasn't been out anymore."

"What happened?"

"Last night when we got back home, he seemed like something was bothering him. Early this morning, he said he was going fishing. Right before he left, he said that he was sorry for causing so much hurt." Ana wondered what Ray meant when he said he was sorry for the hurt he had caused. "Where did the accident happen Mom?"

"It was almost at the same spot where Matt had his accident.", Carla said as Ana gasped. She knew that particular road had a few dangerous curves. The three of them sat down and waited for the doctor to let them know was going on. As they sat, Kate received a text message which made her smile. Realizing Ana was next to her, she quickly put her smile away.

"You don't have to stop smiling on my account Kate. Let me guess, the guy you had the blind date with the other night?", Ana asked.

"Um, no. That date was a disaster. The guy showed up, and he was cute. Then, he started telling me how he lives in his parents' basement. Oh, and get this, he is unemployed. Well, he mows lawns in the summer, but that's not a career. After the date, I went to this club. As I was dancing, I saw this hot guy standing by the bar. He was so yummy. Before I knew it, I was introducing myself to him. We instantly clicked."

"You didn't come home that night.", Ana said as she realized where Kate spent the night.

"We went to his place and talked. Ana, we didn't have sex that night.", Kate said. "We did the next morning.", she laughed. "I really like him."

"When you meet the right guy, don't let him get away.", Carla said. "How about your sweetie? You and Christian seem to be doing well.", she said looking at Ana.

"We are. I really like him, and we are taking our time.", Ana said. "I called him on my way here. When we find out more, I'll call him back." Looking down at the floor, Ana tried to tell herself that her dad was going to be ok. She knew she needed to be strong for Carla.

"I think he must really care about you if he comes to the hospital from Seattle.", Kate said. Her words made Ana look up. There coming down the hallway was Christian. Ana left her chair and walked towards him.

"What are you doing here? You didn't have to come.", Ana said as the tears that had just stopped returned. Christian pulled her into him and held her tightly.

"I'm where I need to be.", he said as she cried. "Baby, I wish I could take away the pain you are feeling right now. Don't worry, Ray is going to be ok."

"They haven't told really told us anything. We've just been sitting here, waiting.", she said as she looked up at Christian. She could see that he was not happy with what she had just told her.

"Wait here. I will be right back.", Christian said as he walked to the nurses desk. Ana could see him getting angry. Looking back at her, he gave a reassuring smile. "The doctor will be out soon.", he said when he walked back to Ana.

"What did you do?"

"I've donated money to this hospital in the past and simply threatened to end my contributions if they didn't get off their asses and give answers." A few minutes later a tall dark-haired doctor walked out to Carla and Ana.

"Mrs. Steele, your husband is a very lucky man. He suffered a linear skull fracture and several contusions to his body. We are going to watch his head injury, but I am confident he will make a full recovery. He is resting now, but you can go see him."

Ana and Carla went in to see Ray while Christian and Kate waited outside. Carla sat by Ray and held his hand as Ana stood against the wall. "Ray, you're going to be ok. I love you so much.", Carla said. Ana walked over and kissed his forehead. "I'm going to stay here tonight sweetheart. Why don't you go back to the house and get some rest?"

"No, why don't you go, and I will stay with Dad."

"My place is here with him. Please, go and get some rest."

"Ok, but call me if there is any change. Any.", Ana said reluctantly.

"I promise." Carla walked with Ana back to the waiting room. "Christian, take care of my little girl."

"I will.", Christian said as he hugged Carla. "So, do you two want to get some food?", he asked looking at Ana and Kate.

"Kate, I know that you already missed a day of work. You don't have to stay here tonight. I will let keep you posted."

"Ana, I can miss another day. It's fine."

"Ana's right. You don't have to stay. I will be here.", Christian said.

"All right, but keep me updated.", Kate said as she hugged Ana and then Christian.

Ana and Christian went to Carla and Ray's house. It was a house that Ana had spent very little time in during the past six years. As they walked in, she thought about all the happy moments she shared with Matt in the house. They went upstairs to Ana's bedroom, which was still decorated the same as when she lived there. The walls were painted light pink. A bookshelf full of books was the focal point of the room.

"I remember coming in here once with Matt. He thought you had one of his cds and came in here looking for it.", Christian smiled.

"Besides Matt, you are the only boy who has ever been in here.", she blushed. Ana walked over to the small twin size bed and sat down. Christian soon sat next to her. "Thank you for coming here. I'm sorry I made you miss work.", she said as she looked into his gray eyes.

"I have people who can run the place for me. Ana, I wanted to be here for you. There is nowhere else I want to be right now than here. You look tired. Why don't you rest?"

"Will you lay down with me?", she asked. Christian nodded and laid down behind her with his arms wrapped around her waist. She soon started crying. "I was so scared that I was going to lose my dad. I lost Matt and the thought of losing my dad frightens me.", Ana said sobbing.

"Shhhhh, it's ok. Your dad is going to be all right. Just rest baby.", he said as he held her.