Then they saw yet another surgeon walking towards them. Everyone was on the edge of their seats.
"Someone should go get Carlos." Lt. Walsh said
"I'll go." Stu jumped up out of his seat and ran down the hall.
A few moments later he came back with Carlos.
"How is she?" Carlos asked
"We're going to keep her in a medically induced coma, just so we can monitor her condition." The surgeon said, "She's been through a lot, raped, beaten, stabbed."
Cruz was fuming at this point.
"The bastard raped her and cut her?" Cruz asked
"I'm afraid so." The surgeon replied
"Is she going to be okay?" Carlos asked
"The next 48 hours will tell, physically she'll recover, mentally- it's hard to tell." The surgeon replied
"Thank you Doctor." Lt. Walsh said
"Can we see her?" Carlos asked
The surgeon hesitated for a second.
"Yes, but only for a moment. Her condition is very fragile." The surgeon replied
He led Carlos back to the room where they were observing Grace. Carlos stopped when he saw her. She had tubes and cords everywhere. He walked into the room silently.
"Grace." He said, "It's me, Carlos." He smiled slightly
"It's been a bad day for all of us. But you're safe now. We're all here for you. I know, you were probably expecting Brendan, he's here. He's actually right beside you. They caught the bastard who did this to you." Carlos paused, "He tried to kill Brendan, and when they were trying to rescue you, there was an explosion." Carlos swallowed hard. "Davis is gone."
Carlos looked up and saw the nurse standing beside him.
"I have to go now, but I promise you that we will all be here for you. Every step of the way. We'll get you through this. You're a tough woman Grace. But even tough women need a little extra strength sometimes."
Carlos looked at the nurse. "You take care of her for us."
"I will." the nurse replied softly
SIX MONTHS LATER
"Do you Brendan take Grace to be your lawful wedded wife? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" The Priest asked
Brendan smiled, "I already have."
"Do you Grace take Brendan to be your lawful wedded husband? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" The Priest asked
Grace fought back tears. "I do."
"Brendan and Grace have battled through many obstacles to get to where they stand here before you today. Their love for each other has withstood through their trials. It is that love, that faith for one another that brings them together in front of you their friends and family. Brendan." The priest paused, "Son, you may kiss your bride!"
Brendan's smile grew as he embraced Grace.
"We made it." He said
"Yes, we did." Grace let a tear of joy fall.
The crowd of police and firefighters erupted in cheers.
"There was a happy ending to it after all." Sully said
"Yeah, they deserved that." Sgt. Cruz replied
"I think we all needed that." Lt. Swersky replied as they all stood and applauded the newly weds walking back the aisle together.
THE END
