Chapter 5: The Power Of Love

Carter walked into the room. He wasn't ready for what he saw. Kerry's blue-green eyes were staring back at him. Carter smiled as he pushed his way to her bedside. He took her hand. "Kerry! You have no idea how happy I am to see those beautiful eyes of yours" Tears filled his eyes again but these were tears of happiness. Kerry tugged on Carter's sleeve then she pointed to the tube in her mouth. He lightly caressed her cheek . "I don't know honey " He looked to Elizabeth. She smiled "I'll extubate you Kerry but only if you promise you won't try and talk too much" Kerry nodded. Elizabeth took a hold of the tube "Okay when I count to three I want you to blow like you're blowing out birthday candles" Kerry shot her a look. Elizabeth giggled "Oops that's right you knew that didn't you". She removed the tube and Kerry started to cough. Carter gave her some water "Sip on this honey" She took a few sips. He voice was scratchy and very low as she whispers "John what happened to me" He looked at her slightly puzzled "Don't you remember Kerry" She shook her head.

Carter looked at Elizabeth and then back at Kerry "Honey you and the baby were in a car accident you were hit by a drunk driver" Tears filled Kerry's eyes . She started to cough again. She whispers "John the baby is he.." He shook his head "No no he's fine he was here with you earlier Elizabeth took him down to daycare" Elizabeth smiled "Do you want to see him Kerry I'll go get him for you" Kerry nodded and whispered "Thank you" She nodded as she left the room.

Peter watched Carter as he sat with his love a smile was on his face a smile that was almost gone forever. Carter looked over and saw Peter watching him. He thought about what he had almost done earlier and Peter had been right Kerry would have woken up alone. He got up and walked across the room "You were right Peter she would have woken up alone I'm glad you showed up thank you" He hugged Peter. Peter lightly patted his back "You're welcome Carter"

Elizabeth walked in with little John in her arms. She smiled when she saw the two men in a hug "Mmm I'd love to be in the middle of that hug" She let out a little giggle. She handed Carter the baby. "Come on Peter lets leave them alone" She grabbed his hand pulling him gently "Come on I'll bye you a cup of coffee in the cafeteria" Peter smiled "Alright" The two of them walked out together.

Carter smiled as he watched them leave. He whispered to the baby "Look little man mommy's awake!" He walked over to the bed and placed the baby in Kerry's arms. She kissed and cuddled him. He sat down on the bed next to Kerry wrapping his arms around her. She rested her head on his chest. A few tears of happiness glistened in Carter's eyes as he whispered "I love you Kerry" Kerry's voice was still hoarse as she whispered "I love you too" She started coughing again but this time she couldn't stop. Tears filled her eyes and fear filled her face as she reached for Carter. Whispering between the coughing "It hurts John" Her coughing turned to gasping as she tried to catch her breath. She gripped Carter's shirt sleeve "Can't breath" she gasped.

Carter stood frozen with fear he didn't know what to do he had years of medical training and he didn't know what to do. He was trembling as he reached for the phone. He paged Elizabeth. He grabbed a breathing mask and put it over Kerry's mouth and nose. He sat down beside her. He smoothed her hair and whispered "It's okay Kerry, Elizabeth will be here soon she'll know what to do" Carter felt useless he was a doctor but he couldn't help his wife. He was often told by his colleges that doctors shouldn't treat their family but he still felt he should have done something.

Peter and Elizabeth sat in the cafeteria sipping on coffee and talking. Peter set his hand on hers and smiled "I've missed talking to you like this" Elizabeth blushed. "I guess I've missed talking to you too" Elizabeth heard her pager. She pulled her hand out from under his and reached for her pager. "Peter its Carter! "I've