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Chapter 8

It had now been 6 days since Courtney got shot, and there was still no improvement in her condition. These days Jason seemed dead inside, all hope of Courtney's improvement seemed to have escaped his grasp. Now he just stumbled through each day, waiting until he could go come and succumb to the darkness, where he would feel nothing.

Then on the 10 day of her coma, something within her stirred. She could feel her arms and legs, stiff in the hospital bed. She could feel the bandages, wrapped around her head like a scarf. She could feel the dull pain in the back of her head.

Then she opened her eyes.

She was in a hospital room. It was dark inside the room, but she could tell that if the curtain wasn't closed, then light would be streaming in. The door to her room was closed, making it even darker.

Then all of a sudden the door opened slowly. It was Jason.

He looked at Courtney's bed, expecting to see her lifeless body there, but instead, he saw her eyes staring back at him, with a slight smile on her face.

"Hello Jason," she said quietly.

He then ran to her side and pulled her into a tight hug. He couldn't believe it, she was awake.

"Courtney, baby! You're awake! I've been so worried, you have no idea. I've been dead inside with out you!" He exclaimed.

"How long have I been asleep?" She asked her voice rather hoarse.

"You were in a coma for 10 days," Jason said.

"What happened? The last thing I remember is walking down the aisle," Courtney said.

"Well, then you were shot in the back of the head. It was AJ. Sonny and Carly later found him in your room trying to suffocate you," Jason said.

"Where is he now?" Courtney asked, already knowing the answer.

"He's gone. Don't worry baby, he'll never be able to hurt you again," Jason said, as he gave her another hug.

A few minutes later Monica came in, and was shocked to see Courtney up and talking to Jason. She hurried over to the nurses' station and got an assistant to check up on Courtney. Jason left the room so they could do it as quickly as possible. When they came out they looked astonished.

"Well, it looks as if you were right, Jason. Courtney is a fighter. Both she and the baby are fine. She can be released tomorrow. We want to keep her here for observation tonight," Monica said.

"Thanks," was all Jason said. He decided then that Sonny and Carly should know, so he went back to Courtney's room and asked her if she wanted to call them.

She dialed the number and when Sonny answered the other line she said, "Hey Sonny, it's me, Courtney."

"What? Who is this? Don't think I'm stupid, my sister is in a coma," Sonny replied, sounding a little annoyed.

"Sonny, it's me, really! Come to the hospital I want to see you," she said. Then she handed the phone to Jason.

"Sonny, get down here," Was all he said.

"Jason? Wait, she's awake!" Sonny said.

"Yea, now get your ass down here," Jason said excitedly.

He leaned in and kissed Courtney softly, "You have no idea how much I missed you. Without you I was dead inside. I couldn't sleep, eat, or breathe. I missed you so much. Don't ever scare me like that again, ok?"

"Ok, I promise," Was all she said.

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A few minutes later Sonny and Carly came rushing into her room, with Michael by their side. They all hugged and kissed Courtney and laughed at the stupidest jokes Michael made. Then finally it was time for them to leave, and it was just Jason and Courtney. He got on the bed and scooted as close to her as possible, and then she rested her head on his chest while her wrapped his arms around her. They fell asleep like that.

When Jason awoke it was morning. Courtney was still sleeping, and for a second Jason was filled with fear at the thought that she might have relapsed and gone back into her coma. But then shortly after, she woke up, and they shared a passionate kiss. A few minutes later Monica came in, telling them that Courtney could leave whenever she felt up to it.

When Courtney stood up to get dressed, she instantly collapsed. Jason ran to her side and fortunately caught her before she hit the ground.

"Hey, are you ok?" he asked.

"Uh, I don't think I can walk yet. Can you get me a wheelchair?" She asked.

"Of course. Sit down here a minute and I'll be right back."

When finally she got dressed and was situated in her wheelchair with a blanket and pillow (hey, you gotta stay comfy!) they got on the elevator and left the hospital.

"It's nice to finally be home," Courtney said as they entered the penthouse. Then she realized something. They had stairs.

"Uh . what am I going to do about the stairs? I'm exhausted and I want to sleep," she said.

"Well, I think I can find a solution to that," Jason said with an evil grin on his face. He walked over to where Courtney was, and scooped her out of the wheelchair. He then carried her up the stairs and laid her peacefully on the bed. He gave her a kiss and said, "There you go, Mrs. Morgan. Sweet dreams,"

"I'll dream of you, Mr. Morgan," She said playfully.

Then Jason sat down next to her and held her as she fell asleep. He then laid there and thought of how lucky he was to have Courtney back in his arms. For once, nothing was wrong.

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WELL GUYS!?!? Wadaya think! Finally! SHE'S AWAKE! YAY! Ok, well for the next chapter: 20 total reviews! Thanks for all of my supporters!! I love ya guys! ~Dawndrina