Hello everyone! I know, I know, this chapter was suppose to be posted weeks ago. Just when life was decent it decided to turn once again. Which is why I haven't updated. Most of my writing has been put on the back burner, but thankfully I had some free time to write this. Depending on how I feel and life goes..I hope to get into some sort of writing schedule again. Can't guarantee it'll be a weekly update, but I'm shooting for at least a two week span. Hope everyone understands.

Thank you for the feedback and concern. Hope you enjoy this chapter.

Time stood still. Everything slowed to snail's pace. Jay opened his eyes, his brow creased in confusion when he found three set of eyes staring at him. Everyone's mouth fell open in shock and anticipation.

He watched as Erin stood up quickly from the couch, reaching out to take his hand. "Jay? Can you hear me?"

Before a response, Will followed over to the bed. He took his flashlight out of his pocket to move it from one eye to the next. Jay's pupils reacted to the light as normal, Will smiled. "Hey man."

"Hi," Jay grimaced as he tried to sit up straighter, pain written across his face as he let out a groan.

"Take it easy." Erin brought her hands to hover near his shoulders, easing him to lie back down. He let out a defeated noise and slumped back into the pillow.

"What..what happened?" Jay croaked, his mouth so dry.

"Car accident." Will informed, taking a quick glance at the monitors, reading off the levels in his mind.

"You remember that?" Erin asked, she hoped Jay hadn't noticed her eyes watering. Or the way her voice had just cracked. She just tried to hide the pain behind a smile.

Jay nodded slowly, "Dawson?"

"He's fine." Will assured. "You just rest, I'm going to get Rhodes and have him check you over." With that Will left in search of his colleague.

Erin hesitantly stepped closer to her fiancé, her hand reaching out to grab his hand. She gave him a gentle squeeze with a sad smile apparent across her face.

Jay's eyes flickered from the ceiling to her, his mouth fell open slightly as he inhaled. "Hi beautiful."

Erin practically fell into his chest as she felt him squeeze back. "Jay…"

"Shh.." Jay ushered, shushing in her head, pressing his lips to her hair. She smelled amazing. Like he remembered.

"I didn't think you'd-" Erin mumbled into his hospital gown, wiping her tears against the sterile, pale blue fabric.

"Erin. Stop." Jay stated firmly. He carefully shifted to bring his hands to the side of her head, forcing her to look up at him. He frowned as he noticed the sadness and hurt expression on her face. Her eyes were watery and dark bags underlined them. He could tell she hadn't slept in the time he was unconscious. "Everything is going to be fine."

"You have a broken leg and ribs-" Erin went to protest but was cut off by Jay's lips pressed against hers. She sighed momentarily before kissing back.

Jay pulled away, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. A smile crept across his face.

Erin mustered a smile with her eyes still expressing worry and sympathy.

"Jay," Dr. Rhodes greeted as he brushed past Mouse who stood back near Ollie. "Glad to see you up."

"We all are," Erin pointed, her gaze never leaving Jay.

Dr. Rhodes nodded and smiled before he started the routine check up.

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The next three days were filled with Erin juggling her recovering fiance in the hospital, to tending to Oliver's needs. The baby seemed to be fussier than ever. He definitely was feeding off of his mother's stress and worry.

"Shh..Just try to sleep." Erin swayed Ollie in the corner of the hospital room while Jay scarfed down an applesauce cup.

"You should head home." Jay said, licking the spoon clean.

Erin pressed her lips to Ollie's wide awake face before looking over at Jay. "I'm here to take you home."

"Er, I'm not being discharged until tonight." he glanced up at the clock, "That's like eight hours away." Erin frowned and sighed, her eyes shifted to their son; who was clearly fighting sleep. Jay held out his arms, "Bring him over."

Erin made the short distance to the side of the bed, she waited for Jay to adjust the bed before she passed Ollie off to him.

Jay brought his son to his chest, patting his diaper covered bottom. He inhaled the sweet scent of him, pressing his lips to the top of his head. Erin stepped back to take in the moment. She smiled widely at the sight, Jay and Oliver bonding. The way Jay grinned and was so natural at being a father. The way he had that some magical, fatherly touch that somehow calmed their son. She didn't know how, or what, but she sure was grateful to see it.

Ollie finally closed his eyes, his thumb found its way to his pouting, baby lips. Similar to the photo Erin spotted in Jay's baby book he had dug up from the family's cabin.

"If you aren't leaving then there's room," Jay spoke, bringing Erin out of her thoughts.

Her eyes flickered to him, her mouth slightly open, caught up in her running thoughts. "Hm?"

"There's room." Jay repeated, carefully moving over from the center of the hospital bed, his leg in a cast made it a challenge. That, and his son passed out on his chest. "Lay with me."

Erin nodded, practically leaping into the bed. Her body pressed into Jay's side, her head fell to his chest.

Jay matched his actions from moments ago, kissing Erin's head like he did his son. He then felt her rubbing her cheek against him, her hand moving to wipe her face. "Er?"

"I'm fine." Her voice cracked.

Jay maneuvered his arm around Erin back, his hand fell to her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. "I'm going to be okay." He reassured.

Erin glanced over at Oliver, her thumb ran over his plump redden cheek. "I thought I was going to lose you."

Jay remained silent, collecting himself as he stared down his fiancé and their son. "I don't plan on going anywhere."

Erin shifted her head up to look at Jay, his eyes glassy as he held back tears. Careful not to disturb Ollie, Erin pressed her lips against Jay's in a soft kiss. They pulled away slowly, resting their foreheads together as they relished the moment. The three of them, healing..living. Together.

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