Tuesday February 10, 2026
"I still don't understand, why do I have to make that big decision concerning him?"
"Because you were married to him." Linda said. "The doctor's won't let us, his parents, pick what we want to do, take him off life support or not."
"So I have to make a life or death decision concerning him..." I wiped my hand across my face. "I rather have you guys do it, this is just too much for me."
"Teddy, listen, we want you to keep him on it, if he gets off life support, he'll die and Paul and I believe he'll come out of it."
"When do I have to come out to make this decision?"
"As soon as possible would be great."
I sighed and looked at my calendar on my laptop. "I may be able to come on Thursday to do a quick one day trip."
"Great."
I hung up and placed my phone on the arm of the couch. "Alright Cara, tummy time is over." I bent down and picked her up. I went to the airline website to buy a ticket for Thursday after work. "There, mommy bought a ticket to fly back to Denver."
Thursday February 12, 2026
After work, I headed over to the airport to catch my flight back to Denver. I left Cara and Cassandra with Skylar and she'll pick up the other two from school when they get out. I should get back by eight tonight since I'm doing a quick one day trip.
When I landed, I got into a rental car and headed over to the hospital since that's the reason why I'm here. I found a parking spot near the front and walked over to the receptionist to see what room he is in.
"Excuse me, can you tell me what room Spencer Walsh is in."
"Are you friends or family of Mr. Walsh?"
"Yes."
"He's on the intensive care floor in room 12."
"Thanks."
I got into the elevator and went up the floor. I walked down the hall and opened the door to his room very slow. My heart stopped when I saw him. It reminds me of the time he got into that car accident but this time, its worst.
"Oh Spencer…" I murmured to myself. This was the first time I saw Spencer since that day he picked up the kids from me. It makes me sad seeing him so helpless like this and he's been like this going on two months now."
I sat down and saw his doctor walk in.
"Hello." He said. "Who might you be?"
"Oh hi, I'm Teddy his…" I paused. "His ex-wife. His mother told me I have to be the one to make the life or death decision concerning him."
"That's correct. We need to make the decision to take him off life support or keep him on."
"What's the probability of him coming out of the coma?"
"It's very unlikely for anyone to come out of a coma once they are put in one."
"Does he show any life in him, can he breathe on his own?"
"A couple of times, a nurse has told me she has seen his finger twitch a little but other than that no. Breathing wise, he is able to breathe on his own probably for a couple of minutes."
I breathed out and looked over at Spencer. "Alright, I'll give you my answer in a little bit after I think what would be best for him and everyone."
"Alright, I'll be back in a minutes. I know this must be a tuff decision."
When he left, I stared at Spencer. I placed my hand on top of his hand rubbing it gently. What I hate is I have to think about everyone, his family, the kids, his fandom, and himself. I really don't want to get hate for basically killing him but I don't want him to be in a coma for the rest of his life either. So I think I know what I'm going to do.
A few minutes later, his doctor came back in.
"Did you make your decision yet?"
"Umm… Yeah, I did. I think…" I paused because it was hard to say. "I think we should take him off life support."
"You are aware that he will probably die within an hour or so when we do this."
"Yes, I'm aware. I just think it may be the best for him."
"You are one hundred percent sure this is what you want for him?"
I nodded. "Yes, when will this happen?"
"Possibly tonight."
I nodded and he left the room leaving me alone with Spencer.
Later that day, the doctor came in with a couple of nurses to unhook him. I was in the room watching with his parents who are probably mad I chose to do this. His parents left the room because they couldn't stay and watch their only son die. When the doctor and nurse left, I got up from where I was sitting and gave him a soft, gentle hug.
"I'm sorry Spencer." I cried. "I'm so sorry I'm doing this. I'm going to miss you and you were a wonderful father. I love you and always will. I'll never forget you." I got down on my knees and laid my head on his chest, hearing his heart beat for possibly the last time.
A few minutes later, I felt movement. I lifted my head up and saw his hand move. I wiped my eyes and grabbed his hand, placing it in mine.
"Please…." I murmured to myself shutting my eyes shut. "Please…"
I opened my eyes and I saw the monitor making noises showing his heart rate was rising. I look back at Spencer and saw him trying to open his eyes. My eyes grew wider and I started to smile and cry even more.
"Oh My Gosh. Linda, Paul, Dr. Lawrence!" I shouted as I wiped my eyes. "Come here!"
"W-What is it, Teddy?" Paul asked rushing in.
"L-Look, look, he's, he's opening his eyes!" I exclaimed.
Linda rushed over to the side of his son and cried. She grabbed his hand, bringing it to her mouth, giving it a kiss.
"Teddy, what did you do?" Paul asked.
"I, I didn't do anything."
Spencer opened his eyes and groaned. He moved his head to the left seeing his mother and father at his side and moved his head to the right seeing me at his side.
"Oh My Gosh, Spencer!" His mother exclaimed, hugging onto him crying. "I love you so much."
Spencer moved his head to the right to me and murmured weakly, "I, I saw your father."
"My father?" I said confused.
"He told me it's not my time yet and he's proud of you."
I cried when I heard him say that and gave him a hug. He groaned again from the pain he was receiving.
"Sorry." I wiped my eyes.
"He's proud of you and your siblings and loves you guys." He paused. "He's watching over us."
A few moments later, his doctor came in. I got up and walked over to the window. I stared out it.
"Thank you, daddy." I murmured to myself. "I love you."