Just as Dylan was about to pull away from Kelly and asked her what she meant when she said it was her fault the doctor came in to the waiting room.

They all looked up at the doctor anxious to hear his news.

"She's awake," he said with a hopeful gleam in his eye.

Everyone let out breath they hadn't realized they'd been holding.

"But she's not out of the woods just yet," the doctor cautioned.

"Can we see her?" Jim asked.

The doctor nodded, "Yes, as a matter of fact, she's been asking for someone named Dylan."

The whole gang exchanged questioning looks and Dylan glanced at Kelly for approval.

"Go ahead, if that's what Brenda wants," she answered calmly.

Without a second thought Dylan turned and followed the doctor toward Brenda's hospital room.

"Hey Bren," Dylan said as he carefully entered her room. As he heard himself speak Dylan wondered if it was just him or if his words sounded more like a question than a greeting.

"Hey!" The excitement in her voice reminded Dylan of a child who had just received a present. In fact her excitement now nearly reminded him of when they were first dating in high school.

Brenda playfully patted the spot next to her on the bed and Dylan obliged. Much to his surprise when he sat down she kissed him lightly on the lips.

Before Dylan could pull himself out of his state of shock enough to form a full sentence Brenda spoke, "How did I get here? What happened?"

"Umm.Bren there was a car accident I-"

"Oh no, we didn't get in an accident on our way home from prom did we? Oh no my mom and dad we'll know that we were out all night and that we finally made love. Remember how bad they freaked before when they thought we might be having sex?" Then Brenda looked up and saw Dylan's confused upset look and smiled up at him reassuringly, "But I don't care. They'll just have to deal with it because I love you Dylan McKay and I'm so happy we made love."

Dylan was so confused and shocked and worried all at once that he couldn't think straight. He stood up to leave and Brenda grabbed him by the arm, "Where ya goin?" she asked sounding confused and worried.

Dylan said the only thing that came to his mind, "Ummm, to get some air. I'll be back soon."

"Okay." She touched his arm lightly and smiled "I'm gonna be okay so don't worry."

"I know Bren," Dylan said gently and kissed her softly on the forehead.

"Dylan," she said when he reached the door, he turned. "I love you."

Dylan smiled and sighed, "I love you too Bren."

As he left he closed the door behind him. Oh Jesus, he thought as he walked away, toward the waiting room, and back to Kelly