Frank

I woke up from my deep sleep. I was in a very bright room. It took a while for my eyes to focus and then I saw the hospital room and the woman. Lindsey. She was asleep in the chair next to the big, comfy bed I was sleeping in. Wow, how long had I been in the hospital for? I reached over and tapped Lindsey's knee to wake her up. She moaned and rolled around in the chair. As she turned, I saw the bruises on her face. I slowly moved my hand up to her face to feel the bruises but she immediately opened her pretty brown eyes and stared at me. She gave me a weak smile and took my hand in hers.

"Frankie," she said softly. "I can't stay for long. I just... I just wanted to see you one more time".

I didn't understand anything. "What are you talking about, Lindsey? How long have I been out for?" I asked.

She jumped up from the chair and grabbed her coat and purse.

"Like I said, I can't stay for long. You've been out a couple days, not long really. We knew you were gonna pull through. You're healing really well." She smiled. Not a fake smile, but a real smile. One of those 'I love you and everything's gonna be okay' smiles. It truly made me believe her. But what was she doing here? She said she couldn't stay long so why would she come and see me? And why couldn't she stay long? I had so many important questions for her but as I was about to open my mouth, she hushed me and told me that she would explain in a moment.

"First of all, I want to thank you. You saved my life. I owe you for that. That's why I'm here. That's why I'm not gone yet."

"Wait-"

"No, Frank. Please just let me get this off my chest first." She said firmly. She seemed pretty annoyed by my interruption so I shut up and let her speak.

"I'm not gonna lie. I think I'm in love with you. There's always been something with us. Everytime I'm with you you make me feel special. I love how you make me feel so happy. I... I really love you. I'm sorry..."

"No, no. It's fine, Lindsey! I feel the same way about you. You're so-"

"PLEASE!" She shouted. "Please don't interrupt me. If you feel the same way about me then you're not gonna like the next thing I'm about to say..."

"I'm sorry. But you have to know that I like you just as much as you like me. You're an amazing person but... you have Gerard. He loves you so much. He's my best friend. I don't ever want to hurt his feelings. He's been through enough."

This time she didn't think to stop me. She waited until I was finished saying what I wanted to say and then she started talking again.

"Like I said, Frank, you're not gonna like what I say next. I'm leaving. Not just Los Angeles but the United States. I'm gonna go home in a minute and tell Gerard that we need a break. I love him but... I also love you. I don't wanna hurt Gerard by being with you so I've chosen to hurt both of you. I'm sorry. You two mean alot to me but I can't keep living like this. I have so many secrets. Gerard isn't stupid. He'd find out sooner or later. I figured it was better to move away. I'm leaving for Scotland tomorrow. It's no point trying to talk me out of it. I've made up my mind. I want this."

I was speechless. Before I could say anything, she bent over the bed and leaned in to give me a kiss.

"Don't try and stop me. I love you. Take care of Bandit. Tell Gee how much I love him too. He'll never believe me when I tell him I want a break from our relationship but I still love and care about him. I trust you." She whispered a few centimeters away from my face. Then she closed her eyes and gave me one last kiss. After that, she turned her back on me and opened the door to leave.

"Wait! One more question."

"Yes?" She said as she spun around on her heels to face me again.

"What happened to Jamia?"

Lindsey sighed and came back over to the bed. "She's been charged for kidnapping and attempted murder. The police have taken enough statements from me. They said I was free to go. I think Jamia will be in prison for a long, long time. I... I'm sorry, I guess."

"Thank you, Lindsey." I whispered as she opened the door again and left me alone in the small room. I watched her walk down the hallway. She blew me a kiss before taking the lift downstairs. I nodded at her and closed my eyed, ready to sleep for another few days.