Chapter twenty

Ben's cries made her return into the room. He was sitting on the chair his head lying on the bed. He was crying and screaming, "No, no. This can't be."

He's cries frightened her. She thought maybe he was just now feeling the pain of the demon's attack, but it seemed to be more then that. She approached the bed and put her hands on his shoulders shaking him a little. "Ben, wake up," she said.

Ben awoke and opened his eyes widely. He looked around and saw Abi holding on to his shoulders. He stared at her for a minute. "Abi, is that really you?" he asked.

"Yes honey. It's me. What happened?"

"God," he said. "You were dead. Lizi came and told me you died."

"I'm not dead my love. I'm right here," she answered.

Ben buried his face in her body and cried, "it was so real. I thought I lost you forever."

Abi sat on the bed in front of him and held his head on her knees, caressing his hair gently. "I'm here baby. I'm not dead. I wasn't hurt that bad. Lizi told you I'll be ok."

Ben just couldn't control himself. He kept on crying. He suddenly raised his head, got up and held on to her as tight as he could, afraid of letting go. Abi was in pain but she did not say a word. She hugged him back trying to get him to calm down but her efforts were in vain. Eventually she rang the nurse's bell, and a nurse came in immediately.

"Can you get Dr. Gruner in here?" asked Abi.

"Of course Mrs. Adler," said the nurse and paged the Dr..

Lizi came in and saw Ben still whimpering in Abi's arms. "What happened?" she asked.

"He had a nightmare. He thought I was dead, and I can't get him to calm down. He scares me. Can you do something to help him?" asked Abi.

"Sure. I'll be right back," said Lizi and left the room. She returned with a syringe. "It's a mild sedative. It will calm him down and make him sleep for a while," she said to Abi.

Abi was still holding on to him when he finally remembered she is hurt and he was probably hurting her by his tight hug. "I'm sorry Abi," he said while Lizi was injecting him.

"Sorry about what Ben? You have nothing to be sorry about. I'm the one who should be sorry for putting you through this all ordeal."

"No, I mean I'm sorry for hurting you. I forgot you are injured. I just needed to feel you by my side. Needed to be sure you are truly here."

"I'm here baby. I'm not going anywhere," said Abi caressing his head and covering him with light kisses.

Lizi and Abi helped Ben into the other bed in the room. He lay there not letting go of Abi's hands. Abi sat down on the bed beside him until he fell asleep. She hugged him and kissed his lips gently, then went back to sleep as well.

Ben slept peacefully the rest of the night. Lizi called Mooli and told him about what happened. She asked if he could come down next morning to talk to the couple and evaluate their state of mind. She had been affected and scared to death, and she was sure Abi and Ben were too. Even thogh Abi tried not to let it show.

Next morning

Abi woke up and immediately looked around for Ben. She saw him still asleep on the other bed and then remembered the events on the previous night. She got out of bed and headed toward him. He was sleeping peacefully. She was so scared of the way he acted last night. He was always so strong and he saw her fight demons before. She had no idea it would affect him so bad this time. Probably because we're married and I'm carrying our child, she thought.

She sat there staring at Ben for a while longer, when Lizi and Mooli came in.

"Abi, you're awake. How are you this morning?" asked Lizi.

"I'm ok," said Abi, "Its Ben I'm worried about."

"Which is why I asked Mooli to stop by. Although he is a child psychiatrist I thought maybe you two can talk to him and work out what happened last night," said Lizi.

"Thank you both, but can it wait? I mean can we do it later? Maybe this afternoon at our home? After we've had enough time to get organized?" asked Abi.

Mooli took a look at her and Ben. "Ok," he said. "I'll come over around 4pm. Is that ok?"

"Sure," said Abi. "Can we get out of here now?" she asked Lizi.

"Yes. Do you want me to call the house and ask someone to come pick you guys up?" asked Lizi.

"Yes please. That would be great," answered Abi trying to wake Ben up. "Ben, Honey. Get up my love. We're going home soon."

Ben opened his eyes. He looked at Abi who was leaning over him and before she could say a word, he pulled her down to his chest and kissed her deeply. She lay on top of him smiling. "Come on honey. Wake up. Let's go home," she said.

Ben pushed her gently off and got up himself. They waited for Lizi to return with their release papers when Nick came in the room.

"Hi Guys," he said giving Abi a hug. "So great to see you up and about Abi. I was so afraid for you last night."

"As you can see, we are both ok," said Abi smiling.

"Yes. I've come to take you two home," said Nick.

Lizi came in at that moment with the papers. "Signed and delivered," she said. "You can now get out of here."

Both Abi and Ben smiled at her remark and followed her and Nick to the door.

"Thanks Lizi," said Abi. "For everything."

"You're welcome," answered the young Dr. "Abi," she said suddenly, "Is it ok if I go out with Ethaniel?"

"Of course," said Abi, "You really need to talk to him about it, not to me."

"You have no problem with that then?" asked Lizi.

"Not at all. I think it's great. I've wanted Ethaniel to find someone for a long time," replied Abi.

Lizi just nodded as the three of them headed out of the hospital.

At the house

When they arrived home everyone greeted them warmly.

"We were only gone one night," said Abi to them all.

"Well, but we were worried about you. Is this thing gone for good?" asked Phillip.

"Yes. It's gone. It is trapped in the crystal forever," said Abi.

"That's great news," said Kristin.

Nick looked at the couple and then he said, "Abi, I'm sorry to do this to you when you just get home, but Derek called. He needs Kristin and me back in San Francisco ASAP. We have to leave."

"That's ok Nick. If you are needed then you must leave. Did you tell him about what happened?"

"He already knew," said Nick. "But he said, you'll be ok. And that's what got us relaxed. We knew we can trust his feelings."

"Good old dad," said Abi. "So when are you guys leaving?"

"As soon as Erick gets here and drives us to the airport," said Phillip.

"You are leaving too Phillip?" asked Abi.

"Yes. It's time for me to go back as well. Besides Derek said he needs me too."

"Ok. I'm gonna miss you guys very much. But have a safe trip. I hope we meet again soon, under better circumstances," said the young precept. She then turned to Ben and said, "Honey, I'm starved."

Ben smiled and said, "Then lets go into the kitchen and I'll see what I can do to feed you my sweet wife."

Erick arrived at the house just as she hugged each of the three guests and bid them goodbye. They all followed him and soon were gone.

"The house is gonna be so quiet," said Abi.

"Good," said Ben. "I'll finally have you all to myself again."

They ate some and went upstairs. They took a long hot shower together, being careful not to wet Abi's cast. After that they sank into their bed. Abi looked at her husband asking, "Will you make love to me?

"Are you sure honey? Maybe we should wait a while for your body to have a chance to recover?" asked Ben.

"I'm sure. I need you. Besides I only have a broken hand and some little bruises. Its not that bad."

"You have more then a few bruises," he said but as he saw her disappointed look he held her closer and kissed her deeply. "If you are sure," he said kissing her again placing himself gently on top of her, "Your wish is my command."

Abi laughed at his statement. "I love you," she said.

He smiled at her, "I love you too," he said and soon they were both moaning in passion and excitement.

4pm that afternoon

Abi and Ben woke up a little before their appointment with Mooli. They got dressed and went downstairs waiting for him.

"Hi," said Abi as she opened the door for him. "Let's go in my office, it will give us privacy," she said.

Mooli looked at the coup. They looked fresh and relaxed. "I honestly don't know where to start," he said. "I doubt you two need my help. Seems you know what you are facing. You did not look surprised when all hell broke loose, and you knew exactly what to do."

"Yes. You are right Dr. Gordon," said Ben. "We knew what we were up against."

"Are you ok about that?" asked the Dr..

"Yes," said Abi. "We've done it before. Now why don't we talk about the real reason you're here?"

"I can't explain," he said, "But I have a feeling you will be able to help me. No one else has been able to."

Abi got up from her seat and approached him. She took his hands in hers. She started getting images. Mooli was surprised; he was getting those images as well.

"What the hell was that?" he said releasing his hands from Abi's.

"That my friend it your gift. You are a natural psychic," said Abi. "Do you see images that are unexplained and while you get those images do you get migraines?"

"Yes, how did you know?" he asked.

"I saw it. And frankly I have those as well. I would like to make some tests," she said. "Are you enjoying your work?" she asked him.

"Well, I love children, but lately its getting harder and harder to face them. I can't take the pain anymore. I think I'm too sympathetic to them. I've been thinking of quitting my job."

"And I need someone," she said. I lost one of my workers and need to replace him. You with your sight can be a big addition and a great help."

"What is it you do?" asked Mooli.

"Well, I'd have to run some tests and do a background check before I can let you know all the details. But if you are interested we can get started on the process right away."

"I think so," he answered.

"Ok, we will do the tests first and after the background check is finished we will talk again and see where we go from there. Ok?" asked Abi.

"Ok," he said.

Two weeks later

Over the last two weeks Abi and Ethaniel both had time to heal. Mooli's background check was fine and after he said he was ready for what comes, Abi told him all about the legacy and although he was shocked at what he heard he was willing to come and work with them. Abi started teaching him how to take the visions and not fight them, explaining that fighting them only makes the headaches worse. She and Ben also had time to plan their honeymoon and the day has finally come when they were ready to leave.

On the morning they were supposed to leave both Abi and Ben went into her office and wrote some letters, which they sealed in envelopes.

"Ethaniel, will you be ok handling this place alone?" asked Abi as they were about to leave.

"Don't worry so much Abi. We will be fine. Eti and Erick are here as well. And we also have Mooli now. We will be ok."

"If anything happens, call me guys," she said.

"Don't worry, we have both your cell phone numbers. If we need you we will call," said Erick giggling.

Just as they were about to go out the door Abi and Ben felt they could no longer ignore the issue. Abi handed Ethaniel the two letters they have written.

"Ethaniel," she said hesitantly. She looked at Ben smiled and then started again, more firm now.

"Ethaniel, if Ben and I are not back in two weeks, will you make sure these letters will be delivered to the people whose names are written on the envelopes?"

"Abi, what are those letters?" he asked looking at the envelopes. One had William Sloan written on it, and on the other was Ben's boss's name.

Abi thought for a minute then said, "These are our resignation letters. If we decide not to come back in these two weeks I will call you and ask you to deliver those letters."

"Abi, you can't mean this," said Ethaniel and the rest.

"We do. We are not totally sure yet. This trip is not just for our honeymoon. We will take this time to decide weather or not we want to go on as now. I'm sorry."

"Ethaniel," said Ben, "We are not sure yet if we will return or not. We have a lot to think of. We will let you know first. I promise." Then turning to Abi he said, "Come on love, we have to get moving."

"Bye guys," said Abi to her house members. She was sad to leave but she and Ben needed this time for them selves. They have a lot of things to go through.

"Goodbye Abi. Bye Ben," said Ethaniel. He didn't want Abi to leave her position as precept, but he knew, after the past few months she needs the rest. He hoped she'd come to the right decision.

Abi and Ben left the house waving to everybody and soon were gone from sight. Ethaniel and the rest went back into the house. He shut the door behind him wondering what the next two weeks will bring at the end.

Abi and Ben

"Alone at last," said Ben

"Yes, alone for two whole weeks," answered Abi smiling at him as he was driving. She lay her head on his shoulder. He stopped for a minute at the side of the road. "I love you so much," he said. "No matter what these weeks will bring we will always be together."

"Yes we will," she said. "Always. Now are we gonna stand here all day or are you gonna drive to that special place we'll be having our honeymoon in?"

Ben smiled and started the car driving off.

The end (For now)