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Chapter 18 - Clinging To A Saving Hand
As Hannibal was heading down the corridor he heard a call from behind him and turned to see a man half running, half limping towards him. He looked as if he'd been banged up quite badly and Hannibal assumed it was Steve.
"It's Steve right?"
Hannibal said slightly cautiously.
"Yeah, how's Kate. I got a call from a guy named Jimmy and he told me she was here with you. What happened?"
He asked, his voice slightly think from the swelling around his jaw where he'd been punched.
"We were caught trying to help Kate and she got beaten quite badly. So did Murdock."
"She's gonna be okay though, right?"
"The doc said she's gonna be fine. She's a little battered but she'll pull through. She's in there sleeping off the affects of the anaesthetic."
"Thanks. For helping her and everything - I know you're all old friends."
Steve smiled. Hannibal nodded.
"We're just down the corridor in ICU if...anything happens...any complications with Kate."
"I'll let you know if there is."
"Thanks."
Hannibal said and carried on down the corridor. Steve entered Kate's room.
Hannibal enters Murdock's room to see Face sitting on the seat by the bed, a cautious eye on Murdock, the other on the door. BA had been standing looking out the window and had turned at the creaking sound as Hannibal pushed the door.
"How's Kate?"
Face asked before Hannibal could say anything.
"I think she's gonna be okay. Steve's just shown up and he's with her. How's the Captain?"
"I don't know. He looks bad Hannibal, even though they've cleaned him up."
"I told you he'll pull through and he will. Just give him some time. He'll wake up."
Hannibal sat down opposite Face and looked at Murdock. He looked like Kate had amongst the machines and wires except there were more of them. There was also a gentle beeping in the distance. His heart. The sound was more prominent in here than in Kate's room - like it was reminding them that he was still here.
"You could do with a shower, Face."
Hannibal suggested after a moment.
"Likewise, Colonel. The nurse did just come in and suggest that but I wanted to wait until you were back."
"Well, off you go, then. BA and I will keep watch. Then you can go BA."
BA just nodded. Face stood and exited the room, smiling as he saw a pretty nurse go by.
*****
By around midnight, they had all had showers and looked refreshed, but tired. They'd all gone to check on Kate and spoken to Steve but she was still sleeping.
Steve hadn't left her side. Nurses had come and gone, and he was sitting quietly with a small side lamp on, looking at a newspaper but not taking anything in.
Kate hadn't moved since he'd been there and he was getting a little worried. He picked up his paper cup and took a sip of his now luke warm coffee that one of the nurses had brought in.
Steve suddenly saw Kate's eyes twitch and at once he was sitting up, placing his coffee on the bedside table. Her eyes twitched again and she moved her head just slightly.
"Kate? Kate. That's it, come on."
Steve brushed her hair back with care as her eyelids fluttered and finally green eyes opened to meet relieved blue ones.
"Hey...nice to have you back with us."
Kate blinked slowly and wearily, her eyes heavy. Her right hand lifted slowly to her face and pulled the oxygen mask down.
"Murdock...?"
She whispered in question, her throat hoarse.
"He's gonna be fine, don't worry about him. Just rest."
He placed the mask back on her face. She sighed and reached her hand towards him before her eyes closed. Steve closed his fingers around the pale hand and smiled.
"I'm not going anywhere."
He didn't get any sort of response, though. Kate was already asleep again. He smiled, cradling the hand in his own.
*****
It's early in the morning and Steve had fallen in a light restless sleep in the chair, leaning on the edge of the bed, his head resting in his arms. The nurse had been in and removed the oxygen mask, replacing it with an oxygen tube around her face.
As consciousness flowed it's way back slowly into her mind she became aware of the gently beeping in the distance. She moved her head and moaned.
Steve was pulled out of his doze and sat up to check on her. She stirred and moaned again incoherently. He called to her gently so as not to alarm her.
Her eyes slowly opened and focused on the face of her friend looking down at her concerned. She could see his mouth moving slowly but couldn't make out what he was saying. The image blurred again and she squeezed her eyes shut for a moment, waiting for the nausea to pass, and then opened them again. This time the image stayed in focus.
"Kate? Kate, can you hear me?"
"Yeah..."
She said in a sigh, her throat protesting slightly. Steve smiled.
"How are you feeling?"
"...kay...Murdock?"
She sighed again, then felt a twinge in her back and she inhaled sharply.
"What is it?"
"...nothing...Murdock?"
She questioned more persistently, but Steve could hear the discomfort.
"I'm going to go and get a nurse to check you over. I know you Kate - you're in pain somewhere."
She sighed resignedly. Steve disappeared from her line of sight for a moment, Then she saw a doctor standing over her.
"Hello Kate, I'm Doctor Jacobs. Do you need some pain relief?"
Knowing that Steve would have a go at her if she said no, she nodded slightly, her eyes closed.
"Okay, I'll get a nurse to come and give you some, how are you feeling otherwise? Any headaches or nausea?"
"A little nausea...when I woke but my head is fine. I want to know how Murdock is."
"Murdock?"
"Uh, Harry Muldoon. She calls him Murdock, it's a nickname."
Steve covered quickly. The doctor seemed to take the answer and merely nodded.
"He's in ICU at the moment."
"What?"
Kate questioned.
"What's wrong with him?"
"He has some broken ribs but at the moment we are more worried about the head injury. He hasn't woken up yet - he's slipped into a coma. We're just going to have to wait and see what happens. He's going to be critical for 48 hours but we should know more after that."
"I want to see him."
She said determinedly. Steve could see the tears being held back. She was composing herself well, he thought, seeing as the man she loved was critically ill.
"You need to rest right now, maybe later."
"No. Now."
"You need sleep. I'm afraid you'll just have to wait. I'll get the nurse to give you some drugs to help you sleep."
"No. I'm going to see him now - do you want me to hold you up on charges - because I'm sure I can find something."
"Kate, be serious."
Steve said.
"I am being serious. I don't care what it takes - I'm going to see Murdock. I need to be with him. Please Steve."
He could see the beseeching look in her eyes and turned to the doctor.
"Is there any way she can see him, even for a few minutes."
The doctor looked like he was going to disagree again, but then he saw the look in her eyes and relented.
"Okay - but...only for a few minutes."
"Thank you."
"And you go in a wheelchair."
Kate looked like she was going to argue back, but changed her mind.
"Fine."
The doctor disappeared and soon returned with a nurse and wheelchair. After she had been given some drugs, she was helped into the chair by Steve and the nurse, then wheeled down the corridor, the drip attached to her arm hanging on the hook attached to the chair.
*****
Once she was settled by Murdock's bedside, holding his hand gently and talking to him, Steve went in search of Hannibal, Face and BA at her request - she hadn't seen them since she was down in the basement before she blacked out. He asked a nurse who told him she'd sent them down to the cafeteria to get some breakfast.
Steve entered the cafeteria and saw the three of them sitting in a stall in the far corner. None of them were eating, they were just kind of pushing the food around their plates. None of them were speaking either, they were either staring at their plates, or out of the window.
Steve walked over to them, and as he neared they all looked up.
"Kate's awake. She's sitting by Murdock's bedside and she's asking to see you lot."
"Kate's up?!"
Face said incredulously.
"Yeah, she kind of bullied the doctor into letting her up."
He half laughed. All three of them stood, their food forgotten and followed Steve out and back up the stairs to their floor.
As they near they can see Kate through the glass giving the room some privacy but so that nurses and doctors could check up without disturbing visitors.
They all looked into the room and could hear Kate singing through the half open door. She was leaning forwards with difficulty and holding his hand in both of hers. They could hear the lyrics of There You'll Be float through gently and they watch for a short time.
When she finishes the song, they quietly enter and she looks up and smiles.
"Hannibal, Face, BA. It's good to see you."
"It's good to see you too."
Face says as he gives her a timid hug so as not to harm her. BA gives her shoulder a squeeze and Hannibal smiles at her.
"How are you feeling?"
"Okay. I'm okay. Just a bit sore. He look the brunt of it." She looked down at Murdock. "He wouldn't let me give in. He...he was going to take it all for me."
Her voice breaks just slightly and Face puts a hand on her shoulder so that she knows that they are still there with her. She lifts up her good hand and places it on top of his.
For a long time they all just sit there in silence, some of them watching him, others looking out the window. After about an hour a doctor comes in and tells them that Kate needs rest and that they need to check on Murdock so they are all sent away. Steve goes with Kate back to her room where she sleeps for the rest of the day and night, waking up late the next morning to find Face sitting by her.
"Face."
He looks up to see her trying to sit up and he places his hand under her arm and helps her slide up to a sitting position.
"Hey sleepy head. Good rest?"
"How long have I been asleep?"
"Nearly 24 hours. Looks like you needed it - you've got more colour in your cheeks."
"It's hot in here."
She stated, pushing down the blanket. Face frowned - he'd actually thought it was just fine, but he just shrugged to himself.
"How's Murdock?"
"Still unconscious. But he hasn't gotten any worse which the doc says is a good thing."
"I want to go and see him again."
"I'll go and check with the doctor and make sure it's ok. You just sit tight and I'll be back in a moment."
He left and after a few minutes he came back in pushing a wheelchair.
"Doc says sure but not for long. As soon as you start getting tired we have to bring you back. But before you go you have to have some breakfast."
"Why can't they just move by bed into his room. That would make it a lot easier."
Face laughed and, once she'd had some breakfast forced down her throat, he helped her out of the bed. Once she was standing, Face made to help her turn to sit down.
"I don't need that. And I don't need help walking. My legs are fine."
"Kate - "
"No lecture Face. I know what I'm capable of and I can walk there."
"Fine."
He said, knowing that arguing with her when she had that 'don't mess with me' look was completely pointless.
"But, you've got to take my arm."
He held his elbow out and she smiled and put her arm through it. Slowly they made their way to Murdock's room. Kate amazed Face with the strength and determination he saw in her eyes. She wasn't leaning on him or anything.
Hannibal was alone in Murdock's room when they entered.
"Hey, good sleep? Where's the wheelchair?"
He asked.
"Yes, it was a good sleep, and I don't need a wheelchair - I have two perfectly good legs."
She sat down on the chair by his bed and took his hand again. She didn't notice the questioning look Hannibal gave Face or Face's shrug back.
"Where's BA?"
"Gone to meet Jimmy with Steve. He phoned early this morning to arrange a meeting to tell us what happened after he left us."
"Where's Colin? And his father?"
Kate suddenly asked, turning to them.
"Last time I saw Colin he was laying unconscious outside the house, tied up to about three other men."
"What about his father?"
"He's dead. That oak door was heavier than it looked."
"Good."
Was all she said before she turned back to Murdock.
"I just wish Colin had gone with him to hell."
She said almost to herself with no remorse in her voice whatsoever. Hannibal didn't blame her after what they had done to her family. They'd killed her parents, most of her friends and almost killed her and Murdock.
They heard her sigh and kept a close eye on her for the rest of her time by Murdock's side. He hadn't moved an inch since they'd been there but the doctor said that he wasn't getting any worse which was something.
*****
It wasn't long before his Doctor came in wanting to give him a check- up. Face could see that Kate had gone very quiet and gestured to Hannibal that he was going to take her out. Hannibal nodded and stood back while Face took Kate by the arm and led her silently out, and the doctor and nurse went about their daily routine.
Face took Kate down to the vending machine where it was quiet and got them both a coffee. She hadn't said a word since they'd left and he was getting worried. She took her coffee with a small thank you and he sat down beside her.
For a while all was silent except for the occasional person wandering past. Face sat watching her. She was staring down at her coffee.
"He's gonna make it you know. He always does."
"You really think so?"
She asked him seriously.
"Yes. I do. Because he could never leave you behind. He would fight till the end of the world and beyond for you. He wouldn't die for you...he'd live for you."
"He was going to die for me. Before. He was. And so were you." She turned to him. "You and Hannibal...you were going to let yourselves be killed...for your country...for me. You knew that if I gave it away that they would kill me straight away."
She looked away again.
"Why do the people around me always die. And they always die for me. My parents - my mother died protecting me, so did my father in a way. And all my friends...they died for something they didn't know anything about...and it was all me. If I hadn't have forgotten then none of this would have happened. I would have told my fathers friend everything and it would have all been sorted out years ago. It's all my fault."
"Kate - don't think that - never think that. It's not your fault. These things just happen sometimes. You can work through this. Besides we didn't die. We're still here...Steve's still here...Murdock's still here. And we're not going to leave you. Ever. You hear me Kate? Kate?"
"I want to go back now." She said not looking at him. "I want to leave here."
"Okay. Look, there's the doctor - must have already finished."
She puts her untouched coffee down on the table and stands. Face takes her arm and no sooner had they taken three steps, she stopped. Face grips her harder, seeing her hand go up to her head.
"Kate, you okay?"
She didn't reply. He could see her head sagging slightly, then suddenly she jolted against him. Her legs gave way and Face quickly lowered her to the ground as best he could as she started to fit.
"Somebody help me out here!"
He shouted frantically. The convulsions got worse as a couple nurses rushed over and Face could see Murdock's doctor running back down the corridor towards them. He stood still as the commotion went on around him.
"Help her!"
He half shouted as they managed to get her onto a bed. The voices all became a blur of sound as she was rushed away.
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Chapter 18 - Clinging To A Saving Hand
As Hannibal was heading down the corridor he heard a call from behind him and turned to see a man half running, half limping towards him. He looked as if he'd been banged up quite badly and Hannibal assumed it was Steve.
"It's Steve right?"
Hannibal said slightly cautiously.
"Yeah, how's Kate. I got a call from a guy named Jimmy and he told me she was here with you. What happened?"
He asked, his voice slightly think from the swelling around his jaw where he'd been punched.
"We were caught trying to help Kate and she got beaten quite badly. So did Murdock."
"She's gonna be okay though, right?"
"The doc said she's gonna be fine. She's a little battered but she'll pull through. She's in there sleeping off the affects of the anaesthetic."
"Thanks. For helping her and everything - I know you're all old friends."
Steve smiled. Hannibal nodded.
"We're just down the corridor in ICU if...anything happens...any complications with Kate."
"I'll let you know if there is."
"Thanks."
Hannibal said and carried on down the corridor. Steve entered Kate's room.
Hannibal enters Murdock's room to see Face sitting on the seat by the bed, a cautious eye on Murdock, the other on the door. BA had been standing looking out the window and had turned at the creaking sound as Hannibal pushed the door.
"How's Kate?"
Face asked before Hannibal could say anything.
"I think she's gonna be okay. Steve's just shown up and he's with her. How's the Captain?"
"I don't know. He looks bad Hannibal, even though they've cleaned him up."
"I told you he'll pull through and he will. Just give him some time. He'll wake up."
Hannibal sat down opposite Face and looked at Murdock. He looked like Kate had amongst the machines and wires except there were more of them. There was also a gentle beeping in the distance. His heart. The sound was more prominent in here than in Kate's room - like it was reminding them that he was still here.
"You could do with a shower, Face."
Hannibal suggested after a moment.
"Likewise, Colonel. The nurse did just come in and suggest that but I wanted to wait until you were back."
"Well, off you go, then. BA and I will keep watch. Then you can go BA."
BA just nodded. Face stood and exited the room, smiling as he saw a pretty nurse go by.
*****
By around midnight, they had all had showers and looked refreshed, but tired. They'd all gone to check on Kate and spoken to Steve but she was still sleeping.
Steve hadn't left her side. Nurses had come and gone, and he was sitting quietly with a small side lamp on, looking at a newspaper but not taking anything in.
Kate hadn't moved since he'd been there and he was getting a little worried. He picked up his paper cup and took a sip of his now luke warm coffee that one of the nurses had brought in.
Steve suddenly saw Kate's eyes twitch and at once he was sitting up, placing his coffee on the bedside table. Her eyes twitched again and she moved her head just slightly.
"Kate? Kate. That's it, come on."
Steve brushed her hair back with care as her eyelids fluttered and finally green eyes opened to meet relieved blue ones.
"Hey...nice to have you back with us."
Kate blinked slowly and wearily, her eyes heavy. Her right hand lifted slowly to her face and pulled the oxygen mask down.
"Murdock...?"
She whispered in question, her throat hoarse.
"He's gonna be fine, don't worry about him. Just rest."
He placed the mask back on her face. She sighed and reached her hand towards him before her eyes closed. Steve closed his fingers around the pale hand and smiled.
"I'm not going anywhere."
He didn't get any sort of response, though. Kate was already asleep again. He smiled, cradling the hand in his own.
*****
It's early in the morning and Steve had fallen in a light restless sleep in the chair, leaning on the edge of the bed, his head resting in his arms. The nurse had been in and removed the oxygen mask, replacing it with an oxygen tube around her face.
As consciousness flowed it's way back slowly into her mind she became aware of the gently beeping in the distance. She moved her head and moaned.
Steve was pulled out of his doze and sat up to check on her. She stirred and moaned again incoherently. He called to her gently so as not to alarm her.
Her eyes slowly opened and focused on the face of her friend looking down at her concerned. She could see his mouth moving slowly but couldn't make out what he was saying. The image blurred again and she squeezed her eyes shut for a moment, waiting for the nausea to pass, and then opened them again. This time the image stayed in focus.
"Kate? Kate, can you hear me?"
"Yeah..."
She said in a sigh, her throat protesting slightly. Steve smiled.
"How are you feeling?"
"...kay...Murdock?"
She sighed again, then felt a twinge in her back and she inhaled sharply.
"What is it?"
"...nothing...Murdock?"
She questioned more persistently, but Steve could hear the discomfort.
"I'm going to go and get a nurse to check you over. I know you Kate - you're in pain somewhere."
She sighed resignedly. Steve disappeared from her line of sight for a moment, Then she saw a doctor standing over her.
"Hello Kate, I'm Doctor Jacobs. Do you need some pain relief?"
Knowing that Steve would have a go at her if she said no, she nodded slightly, her eyes closed.
"Okay, I'll get a nurse to come and give you some, how are you feeling otherwise? Any headaches or nausea?"
"A little nausea...when I woke but my head is fine. I want to know how Murdock is."
"Murdock?"
"Uh, Harry Muldoon. She calls him Murdock, it's a nickname."
Steve covered quickly. The doctor seemed to take the answer and merely nodded.
"He's in ICU at the moment."
"What?"
Kate questioned.
"What's wrong with him?"
"He has some broken ribs but at the moment we are more worried about the head injury. He hasn't woken up yet - he's slipped into a coma. We're just going to have to wait and see what happens. He's going to be critical for 48 hours but we should know more after that."
"I want to see him."
She said determinedly. Steve could see the tears being held back. She was composing herself well, he thought, seeing as the man she loved was critically ill.
"You need to rest right now, maybe later."
"No. Now."
"You need sleep. I'm afraid you'll just have to wait. I'll get the nurse to give you some drugs to help you sleep."
"No. I'm going to see him now - do you want me to hold you up on charges - because I'm sure I can find something."
"Kate, be serious."
Steve said.
"I am being serious. I don't care what it takes - I'm going to see Murdock. I need to be with him. Please Steve."
He could see the beseeching look in her eyes and turned to the doctor.
"Is there any way she can see him, even for a few minutes."
The doctor looked like he was going to disagree again, but then he saw the look in her eyes and relented.
"Okay - but...only for a few minutes."
"Thank you."
"And you go in a wheelchair."
Kate looked like she was going to argue back, but changed her mind.
"Fine."
The doctor disappeared and soon returned with a nurse and wheelchair. After she had been given some drugs, she was helped into the chair by Steve and the nurse, then wheeled down the corridor, the drip attached to her arm hanging on the hook attached to the chair.
*****
Once she was settled by Murdock's bedside, holding his hand gently and talking to him, Steve went in search of Hannibal, Face and BA at her request - she hadn't seen them since she was down in the basement before she blacked out. He asked a nurse who told him she'd sent them down to the cafeteria to get some breakfast.
Steve entered the cafeteria and saw the three of them sitting in a stall in the far corner. None of them were eating, they were just kind of pushing the food around their plates. None of them were speaking either, they were either staring at their plates, or out of the window.
Steve walked over to them, and as he neared they all looked up.
"Kate's awake. She's sitting by Murdock's bedside and she's asking to see you lot."
"Kate's up?!"
Face said incredulously.
"Yeah, she kind of bullied the doctor into letting her up."
He half laughed. All three of them stood, their food forgotten and followed Steve out and back up the stairs to their floor.
As they near they can see Kate through the glass giving the room some privacy but so that nurses and doctors could check up without disturbing visitors.
They all looked into the room and could hear Kate singing through the half open door. She was leaning forwards with difficulty and holding his hand in both of hers. They could hear the lyrics of There You'll Be float through gently and they watch for a short time.
When she finishes the song, they quietly enter and she looks up and smiles.
"Hannibal, Face, BA. It's good to see you."
"It's good to see you too."
Face says as he gives her a timid hug so as not to harm her. BA gives her shoulder a squeeze and Hannibal smiles at her.
"How are you feeling?"
"Okay. I'm okay. Just a bit sore. He look the brunt of it." She looked down at Murdock. "He wouldn't let me give in. He...he was going to take it all for me."
Her voice breaks just slightly and Face puts a hand on her shoulder so that she knows that they are still there with her. She lifts up her good hand and places it on top of his.
For a long time they all just sit there in silence, some of them watching him, others looking out the window. After about an hour a doctor comes in and tells them that Kate needs rest and that they need to check on Murdock so they are all sent away. Steve goes with Kate back to her room where she sleeps for the rest of the day and night, waking up late the next morning to find Face sitting by her.
"Face."
He looks up to see her trying to sit up and he places his hand under her arm and helps her slide up to a sitting position.
"Hey sleepy head. Good rest?"
"How long have I been asleep?"
"Nearly 24 hours. Looks like you needed it - you've got more colour in your cheeks."
"It's hot in here."
She stated, pushing down the blanket. Face frowned - he'd actually thought it was just fine, but he just shrugged to himself.
"How's Murdock?"
"Still unconscious. But he hasn't gotten any worse which the doc says is a good thing."
"I want to go and see him again."
"I'll go and check with the doctor and make sure it's ok. You just sit tight and I'll be back in a moment."
He left and after a few minutes he came back in pushing a wheelchair.
"Doc says sure but not for long. As soon as you start getting tired we have to bring you back. But before you go you have to have some breakfast."
"Why can't they just move by bed into his room. That would make it a lot easier."
Face laughed and, once she'd had some breakfast forced down her throat, he helped her out of the bed. Once she was standing, Face made to help her turn to sit down.
"I don't need that. And I don't need help walking. My legs are fine."
"Kate - "
"No lecture Face. I know what I'm capable of and I can walk there."
"Fine."
He said, knowing that arguing with her when she had that 'don't mess with me' look was completely pointless.
"But, you've got to take my arm."
He held his elbow out and she smiled and put her arm through it. Slowly they made their way to Murdock's room. Kate amazed Face with the strength and determination he saw in her eyes. She wasn't leaning on him or anything.
Hannibal was alone in Murdock's room when they entered.
"Hey, good sleep? Where's the wheelchair?"
He asked.
"Yes, it was a good sleep, and I don't need a wheelchair - I have two perfectly good legs."
She sat down on the chair by his bed and took his hand again. She didn't notice the questioning look Hannibal gave Face or Face's shrug back.
"Where's BA?"
"Gone to meet Jimmy with Steve. He phoned early this morning to arrange a meeting to tell us what happened after he left us."
"Where's Colin? And his father?"
Kate suddenly asked, turning to them.
"Last time I saw Colin he was laying unconscious outside the house, tied up to about three other men."
"What about his father?"
"He's dead. That oak door was heavier than it looked."
"Good."
Was all she said before she turned back to Murdock.
"I just wish Colin had gone with him to hell."
She said almost to herself with no remorse in her voice whatsoever. Hannibal didn't blame her after what they had done to her family. They'd killed her parents, most of her friends and almost killed her and Murdock.
They heard her sigh and kept a close eye on her for the rest of her time by Murdock's side. He hadn't moved an inch since they'd been there but the doctor said that he wasn't getting any worse which was something.
*****
It wasn't long before his Doctor came in wanting to give him a check- up. Face could see that Kate had gone very quiet and gestured to Hannibal that he was going to take her out. Hannibal nodded and stood back while Face took Kate by the arm and led her silently out, and the doctor and nurse went about their daily routine.
Face took Kate down to the vending machine where it was quiet and got them both a coffee. She hadn't said a word since they'd left and he was getting worried. She took her coffee with a small thank you and he sat down beside her.
For a while all was silent except for the occasional person wandering past. Face sat watching her. She was staring down at her coffee.
"He's gonna make it you know. He always does."
"You really think so?"
She asked him seriously.
"Yes. I do. Because he could never leave you behind. He would fight till the end of the world and beyond for you. He wouldn't die for you...he'd live for you."
"He was going to die for me. Before. He was. And so were you." She turned to him. "You and Hannibal...you were going to let yourselves be killed...for your country...for me. You knew that if I gave it away that they would kill me straight away."
She looked away again.
"Why do the people around me always die. And they always die for me. My parents - my mother died protecting me, so did my father in a way. And all my friends...they died for something they didn't know anything about...and it was all me. If I hadn't have forgotten then none of this would have happened. I would have told my fathers friend everything and it would have all been sorted out years ago. It's all my fault."
"Kate - don't think that - never think that. It's not your fault. These things just happen sometimes. You can work through this. Besides we didn't die. We're still here...Steve's still here...Murdock's still here. And we're not going to leave you. Ever. You hear me Kate? Kate?"
"I want to go back now." She said not looking at him. "I want to leave here."
"Okay. Look, there's the doctor - must have already finished."
She puts her untouched coffee down on the table and stands. Face takes her arm and no sooner had they taken three steps, she stopped. Face grips her harder, seeing her hand go up to her head.
"Kate, you okay?"
She didn't reply. He could see her head sagging slightly, then suddenly she jolted against him. Her legs gave way and Face quickly lowered her to the ground as best he could as she started to fit.
"Somebody help me out here!"
He shouted frantically. The convulsions got worse as a couple nurses rushed over and Face could see Murdock's doctor running back down the corridor towards them. He stood still as the commotion went on around him.
"Help her!"
He half shouted as they managed to get her onto a bed. The voices all became a blur of sound as she was rushed away.
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