Anthony had left for a while. He had to get something, something that belonged to her.

He walked into her hospital room, then sat on the edge of the bed. He took from his coat, a small brown bag. Then opened it, and held in over her.

Strands of hair, her hair, trickled over her. He was giving back to her what he had taken.

They had already taken out the bullet, so all that needed to happen was for her to wake up.

*****

"Oh my gosh. Why do these things all ways happen to you guys." Natalie had just gotten home from the hospital, and was telling Pete the whole story.

"We're just lucky I guess. I have to take a shower, then I have to go back to the hospital. Would you like to join me?" Pete got a smile on his face.

"Which on? Join you in the shower...." Natalie raised an eye brow.

"You're pathetic." Natalie started towards the bathroom.

"But you can join me if you want..."

*****

Alex had gotten back to the hospital, after cleaning up a bit. As she had left, Anthony was still by Dylan's side.

"Hi, does she look any better?" Anthony turned to Alex.

"Impossible." Alex smiled. It was cute how much Anthony loved Dylan. Dylan deserved that kind of love.

Alex noticed the strands of hair lying on the small table near the bed.

"Do you happen to have my hair in that pile?" Alex sat on a chair near the bed.

"I...I can't Image.. imagine life without her." Anthony said, stroking her cheek in fear that he'd never again get the chance.

"Yeah, she's been one of my best friends for the past five years. She's an angel..." Suddenly the door swung open and Natalie came inside.

"Is she..."

"No. Not yet." Alex answered Natalie question with no expression.

"Bark..." They heard a little yip coming from Natalie's large purse. Natalie took out Spike, and walked over to the bed.

"Give your auntie Dylan a kiss!" She set the dog on the bed and let him lick Dylan's face.

"Get the dog away! You know she hated it when he slobbered!" Alex picked up the puppy and held it in her arms.

"Oh come on. Have a little fun with Dylan while we got the chance!" Alex smiled, then put the dog back on her.

"You know, this is wrong." Natalie giggled.

"I know, but it's so much fun."