Okay, here's part 2. Anything in italics is something that Sara is remembering. Enjoy and review.

"Is Jake going to be all right?"

"The bullet passed clean through his shoulder. It did not appear to do any damage."

"Then why is he unconscious."

"There were also indications sever head trauma. The EMT on the scene noticed blood on the steps near his head."

"Is he…Was there any…"

"The x-rays did not show any damage. We will need to wait until he wakes up before we can be sure."

"When will that be?"

"It could be in an hour, it could be 24 hours, it could be next week or in a month." The doctor said, "But the sooner he wakes up the better his chances are of a full recovery."

Sara felt the tears welling up in her eyes. She turned back to Jake, giving his hand a gentle squeeze.

"Is there anything I can do."

"Talk to him. Let him know you are here."

His pager went off a moment later. Looking down, he said

"I have to get back to the emergency room. An orderly will be along in a few minutes to move your husband to a regular room. You can wait with him until then.

"Thank you Dr. Wilson."

The doctor walked out, leaving Sara with Jake. She squeezed his hand gently, leaning her head against the bed.

"Sara?"

She looked up to see Danny standing beside her.

"Its starting again. First my dad, then you and now Jake. Danny I can't lose him too."

"You're not going to lose him Sara."

"Can you tell me that for a fact."

When Danny didn't' answer, she turned back to Jake.

"Sara everything has a way of working out."

She turned to say something to him but he was gone. The door opened again and two men entered.

"Mrs. McCarty?"

"Yes?"

"We're here to move your husband to his room. There's a couple men that would like to speak with you in the waiting room."

"Thank you."

She stood slowly and stepped outside. Walking down the hall she followed the directions to the waiting room. Agents Whitman and Jensen stood up as she entered the room.

"How is he?" Agent Whitman asked

"They stopped the bleeding and took care of his shoulder. They are worried because he's unconscious. The doctor doesn't think that there is any damage but they need to wait until he regains conciseness until they can be certain."

"Can we get you anything Mrs. McCarty?" Agent Jensen asked

"I'm fine and please call me Sara."

"Would you like one of us to stay around and take you back to your apartment."

"Thanks but it won't be necessary."

A couple minutes later, a nurse walked into the waiting room.

"Mrs. McCarty?" she called, looking around

Sara turned at the sound of her name.

"Yes?"

"I'm here to take you your husband's room if you are ready."

"Thank you." She turned back to the men, "Give me a number and I will call when I get in touch with someone to keep you posted."

Agent Whitman reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet. He handed her a card with numbers for his home and office.

"Call me anytime Sara."

"Thank you."

She turned back and walked over to the nurse.

"I'm ready."

The nurse nodded, walking out of the room. As they headed for the elevator, she said

"You husband in on the 5th floor. His room number is 505."

"Has there been any change?"

"No, I'm afraid not." She said as she pushed the call button for the elevator.

The doors opened and they stepped on. The nurse pushed the button for the 5th floor. As they elevator creeped slowly up, she turned to Sara.

"I'm Maggie. I work on the 5th floor so I will be seeing you most evening."

"Sara."

Maggie's eyes dropped to Sara's swollen stomach

"About eight and a half months, it's a girl and her name will be Elizabeth."

"That's a lovely name."

"It's a family name."

The elevator stopped and the doors slid open. They stepped off the elevator and headed towards the ward. Maggie led Sara down a hallway, stopping at the third door on the left. She pushed opened the door and stepped inside. Sara saw Jake lying on a bed, still surrounded by machines.

She walked over to the bed and sat down in the chair. Taking Jake's hand in hers, she brought it to her lips.

"Is there anything I can get you Sara?"

"Do you…do you think he can hear me? The doctor said I should talk to him."

"Anything is possible."

"What do I talk to him about?"

"Your life together, the baby, I don't really think it matters." Maggie said, "Just let him hear your voice."

Looking down, she checked her watch.

"I have to make my rounds. If you need anything just push that button." She said, pointing to a button within Sara's reach. "A nurse will be in right away."

"Thank you."

Maggie walked out, leaving Sara alone. She looked at Jake, watching the steady rise and fall of his chest. The hiss of the respirator and the beeping of the machine were too much for her. She squeezed Jake's hand again.

"Jake McCarty, you better wake up." She said, tears welling up in her eyes, "If not for me, then for Elizabeth."

There was no movement.

"Please Jake, I can't do this alone."

The doctor's words echoed in her mind.

Talk to him.

Holding Jake's hand in hers, she whispered

"Jake remember the day we got married."

4 months earlier.

Sara and Jake were having breakfast in their new apartment. Jake set down his fork and looked at her.

"I think we should get married."

"I already said yes."

"No we should get married today."

"Today? Are you serious."

Jake reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. Slowly he pushed it towards her. She opened it slowly to see two gold bands. Looking up, she met his eyes. He reached across the table, taking her hand in his.

"I know we talked about waiting until after the baby but I don't want to anymore." He said, "I want to marry you today Sara."

"How can we? I mean who will marry us."

"I have a friend, a judge, that will perform the ceremony in his office. We can still have the other wedding after the baby but…"

Sara leaned forward, pressing a finger against his lips.

"Yes Jake. I will marry you today."

"Great. You get ready. I need to call Judge Roberts."

"Okay."

Sara stood up and headed towards their bedroom. As Jake heard the door closed he stood up and walked over to the counter. Picking up the phone, he dialed a number.

"Vicky, its Jake." He whispered, "She agreed. "Around 11. Under the mat. Let everyone know and we should be back around one. See ya then."

Jake hung up the phone and walked towards the bedroom. He opened the door to see Sara wearing a white button down shirt that belonged to him and a white skirt. Crossing the room, he wrapped his around her waist.

"You look beautiful."

"Thank you. Now you need to get ready."

"Okay."

He unwrapped his arms and walked over to the closet. After a few minutes of searching, he pulled out a pair of black pants and a white dress shirt. He turned, looking at the rack on the door and pulled a red necktie off the rack. Sara walked out, leaving Jake to get ready. She pulled on her jacket and stepped into a pair of shoes. Jake joined her a moment later. He pulled on his jacket and said

"You ready."

"You have the ring?"

He patted his pocket, feeling to make sure the box was there.

"Yep. Let's go."

He opened the door and she walked out. They walked into the garage and over to his car. Sara cast a look at her motorcycle that was covered with a tarp.

Maybe someday.

They climbed in the car and Jake back out of the parking space. He drove out of the garage and towards city hall. They parked in the lot at City Hall and climbed out of the car. Jake wrapped an arm around her, leading her towards the door.

The stepped on the elevator and he pushed the button for the 3rd floor. The elevator creeped up slowly The elevator stopped on the floor and he started to step off when she said

"What about the license?"

"Taken care of. Judge Roberts already has it."

"You were sure I was going to agree to this."

"No but I would have kept asking until you said yes."

Sara swatted him on the arm. He stopped outside and office and knocked on the door.

"Yes?"

"Let me make sure now is a good time."

Okay."

Jake opened the door and stepped inside. Sara leaned against the wall, rubbing her stomach slowly.

"Your father is insane Elizabeth." She whispered, "But that's why I love him so much."

The door opened.

"Okay Sara. You can come in."

Sara stepped inside the office. Judge Roberts stood slowly walking around to the other side of the desk.

"Good afternoon Sara." He said, holding out his hand

Sara shook his hand.

"Thank you for doing this Judge Roberts."

"Its my pleasure." He said, "All I need are you signatures on the license and we can get started."

Sara and Jake both signed the marriage license. They stood up, joining hands.

"Marriage is a sacred vow, one that is no to be entered into lightly. Sara, do you take Jake as your husband. Do you promise to love, honor and respect him until death do you part."

"Yes, I do."

" Jake, do you take Sara as your wife. Do you promise to love, honor and respect her until death do you part?"

"I do."

"The rings please?" the judge said

Jake released Sara's hands and reached into his pocket. He pulled out the box with the rings and opened it.

"Jake, take your ring, place it on Sara's finger and repeat after me.

"I Jake take you Sara as my wife."

"I Jake take you Sara as my wife." He repeated, sliding the ring on her finger

"Sara, take your ring, place it on Jake's finger and repeat after me."

"I Sara take you Jake as my husband."

"I Sara take you Jake as my husband." She repeated, sliding the ring on his finger

"By the power vested in me by the State of New York, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Jake leaned forward, brushing a kiss across her lips. Slowly he pulled back and whispered

"I love you Mrs. McCarty."

"I will never forget our wedding day Jake." She whispered, staring at him, "It was the happiest day of my life."

She looked over at the machine, watching the little line that monitored his heartbeat.

"What about the baby shower. That was something I never expected."

Jake and Sara walked up to the apartment. He opened the door and scooped her up in his arms. Sara wrapped an arm around his neck.

"What are you doing?"

"Carrying my bride over the threshold."

"Thought that was only on the honeymoon." She said

"Everyday with you will be a honeymoon." He said, letting her down slowly. His arms stayed wrapped around her waist and he pulled her towards him.

"Why don't you go into the living room. I'll get us something to drink."

"All right."

Sara walked towards the dark room.

"Jake, did you close the blinds before we left?"

"I don't think so."

Sara was about the reach for the switch when the room flooded with light.

"SURPRISE!" a dozen voices shouted

Sara looked around the room. It was decorated with pink, blue and yellow streamers and balloons. There were pictures of baby bottles, rattles, blocks and storks all over the place. Vicky stepped forward.

"Are you surprised?"

"Definitely. How did you do all of this?"

"You husband is a great accomplice."

Sara turned to see Jake standing in the door way. She walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his waist.

"Thank you Jake." She whispered, "I love you."

"I love you too." He whispered, "And now I am going to take off and leave you guys to do your thing. Have fun."

He leaned in to kiss Sara. Pulling back, he shouted

"Bye everyone! Have a great time!"

Byes chorused from the room as Jake walked out of the room.

Sara shook her head.

"I still can't believe you helped plan my baby shower. You are truly amazing."

Tears started to well up in her eyes. She gripped his hand in hers.

"You have to wake up." She whispered, "I can't do this alone."

"Sara?"

Looking up she said Danny beside her.

"Go away Danny. I can't…now right now."

"But Sara…"

Dropping Jake's hand, she stood quickly.

"Leave Me Alone!" she shouted

A wave of pain shot through her body, causing her to double over. She felt back in the chair, holding her stomach.

"Sara, what's wrong?"

"I…I…" she reached over, pressing the button.

Maggie ran into the room to see Sara holding her stomach.

"What's wrong Sara." She asked, dropping down next to her

"I…I think." She said, breathing hard, "I'm…in…labor."