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Song Lyrics- Christina Aguilera, "I Turn To You"
Chapter 5 "Moving On"
L.A Hospital...Gwen's room
When I'm lost in the rain, In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way. And when I'm scared and losing ground; When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around.
And when I'm down you're there; pushing me to the top. You're always there; giving me all you've got. For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
Gwen Winthrop stared listlessly out her window, the rain beating on the glass somehow comforting. She had always loved the rain and the gentle patter of the raindrops made her feel as is somehow, someday the ache in her heart might ease.
"Sarah, help me get through this," she cries brokenly. Overwhelmed with grief she fell to her knees as a pair of strong arms wrapped around her. Startled, she looks up into the concerned eyes of Dr. Abel.
"Dr. Abel?" she asks bewildered at how safe and cared for she felt in his arms.
"I'm here for you, you don't have to face this alone," he reassures her. Dr. Abel knew what he was doing was against protocol but he didn't care. For some inexplicable reason he felt this woman's hurt as if it were his own and he wanted to help ease the pain in her heart
Gwen let herself be comforted, crying until no more tears would come and the ache in her hear eased somewhat. "Thank you Sarah," she thinks to herself as she raises her head to stare at Dr. Abel. Dr. Abel gives her a soft smile and helps her to her feet but holds her in a loose embrace. Leaning against each other, they both stare at the rain, thankful that neither of them has to face the night alone.
When I lose my will to win, I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again. I can do anything, 'Cause your love is so amazing; 'cause your love inspires me.
And when I need a friend, you're always on my side; Giving me faith that gets me through the night.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
A devastated Ethan walked aimlessly around the hospital, his shoulders hunched and his dark blue eyes filled with tears. Leaning against a mint green wall, he closes his eyes and thinks back to his earlier argument with Gwen.
"You don't know the meaning of the word love, Ethan. If you loved me half as much as you claimed you would have respected the vows we made in front of God and you wouldn't have been making out with Theresa on a deserted beach while I lay in a hospital bed fighting to save our child's life. You are a selfish, conniving bastard and you have no idea how much I regret not walking away from you when I had the chance. Nothing you do or say will change my mind, Ethan. Leave or I'll have hospital security throw you out," she had yelled at him.
Nothing he had said or done had been able to sway her, not even his vow to stay away from Theresa. Gwen wanted out of their marriage and Ethan didn't know how he was going live the rest of his life without her. He hadn't realized how much he loved her, had always loved her, until she had walked out of his life forever.
Not only had he lost his daughter, his beautiful little girl but his wife wanted nothing to do with him and the one person whose love he had believed unconditional and everlasting had also walked away from him. Ethan had always known that when the chips were down he could count on Theresa; she had always been there for him when he needed her, no matter what the circumstances. Only this time Theresa wasn't there to pick up the pieces of his shattered life and her hurtful words only added to the pain in his heart.
"Do you think I can look at you and not feel shame and disgust at all the stunts I pulled to win you back, Ethan? Our utter selfishness cost Gwen her daughter. I don't know what it is that I feel for you but what I do know is that you bring out the worst in me, your love is tainted and dirty and I want nothing to do with it or you. We are so over," Theresa had screamed at him, her pretty features filled with contempt and revulsion, at herself or him he wasn't quite sure.
In the space of a single evening he had lost everything he ever cared about and there seemed to be no way to repair the damage. He was utterly and completely alone and he had no one to blame but himself.
For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain; For truth that will never change; For someone to lean on; For a heart I can rely on through anything; For that one who I can run to.... I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true...
For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you...
Crane Apartment...
Fox Crane shifted in his sleep, pulling Theresa's slight frame tighter against him. They had left the hospital a few hours ago but a restless Theresa couldn't bear to be alone and had beseeched him to stay with her, staring at him with her big doe eyes until he had agreed.
"Resa, I promised you earlier that I would always be here for you and I meant it," he had told her as they settled themselves comfortably on the bed.
"I know Fox. You're the only person in my life who's always been there for me with no strings attached. You accept me as I am, flaws and all, and I don't know how to thank you for your unconditional support. You're the best friend I ever had," she had replied simply.
"I never thought it was possible to be friends with a girl, Resa, until you walked into my life. You were the only person in Harmony who treated me decently and didn't look at me as if I were the scum of the earth. You defended me from my parents, from Prince Ethan, from Luis and Pilar. I don't know how I would have survived this year without you. You're the best friend I ever had," he had whispered back, playing with a lock of her silky dark hair.
Theresa had smiled sleepily and closed her eyes, falling asleep almost instantly. Fox had watched her sleep for a long time, vowing to himself that no matter what awaited them when they returned to Harmony, he would protect Theresa.
"I can't lose you now, not when I'm just starting to realize how much you mean to me," he whispered to himself before pulling Theresa in his arms and letting himself fall into a dreamless slumber.
A/N- This is it guys...hope you enjoyed the story...am thinking of writing a sequel but am not promising anything. All reviews are greatly appreciated.
Song Lyrics- Christina Aguilera, "I Turn To You"
Chapter 5 "Moving On"
L.A Hospital...Gwen's room
When I'm lost in the rain, In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way. And when I'm scared and losing ground; When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around.
And when I'm down you're there; pushing me to the top. You're always there; giving me all you've got. For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
Gwen Winthrop stared listlessly out her window, the rain beating on the glass somehow comforting. She had always loved the rain and the gentle patter of the raindrops made her feel as is somehow, someday the ache in her heart might ease.
"Sarah, help me get through this," she cries brokenly. Overwhelmed with grief she fell to her knees as a pair of strong arms wrapped around her. Startled, she looks up into the concerned eyes of Dr. Abel.
"Dr. Abel?" she asks bewildered at how safe and cared for she felt in his arms.
"I'm here for you, you don't have to face this alone," he reassures her. Dr. Abel knew what he was doing was against protocol but he didn't care. For some inexplicable reason he felt this woman's hurt as if it were his own and he wanted to help ease the pain in her heart
Gwen let herself be comforted, crying until no more tears would come and the ache in her hear eased somewhat. "Thank you Sarah," she thinks to herself as she raises her head to stare at Dr. Abel. Dr. Abel gives her a soft smile and helps her to her feet but holds her in a loose embrace. Leaning against each other, they both stare at the rain, thankful that neither of them has to face the night alone.
When I lose my will to win, I just reach for you and I can reach the sky again. I can do anything, 'Cause your love is so amazing; 'cause your love inspires me.
And when I need a friend, you're always on my side; Giving me faith that gets me through the night.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
A devastated Ethan walked aimlessly around the hospital, his shoulders hunched and his dark blue eyes filled with tears. Leaning against a mint green wall, he closes his eyes and thinks back to his earlier argument with Gwen.
"You don't know the meaning of the word love, Ethan. If you loved me half as much as you claimed you would have respected the vows we made in front of God and you wouldn't have been making out with Theresa on a deserted beach while I lay in a hospital bed fighting to save our child's life. You are a selfish, conniving bastard and you have no idea how much I regret not walking away from you when I had the chance. Nothing you do or say will change my mind, Ethan. Leave or I'll have hospital security throw you out," she had yelled at him.
Nothing he had said or done had been able to sway her, not even his vow to stay away from Theresa. Gwen wanted out of their marriage and Ethan didn't know how he was going live the rest of his life without her. He hadn't realized how much he loved her, had always loved her, until she had walked out of his life forever.
Not only had he lost his daughter, his beautiful little girl but his wife wanted nothing to do with him and the one person whose love he had believed unconditional and everlasting had also walked away from him. Ethan had always known that when the chips were down he could count on Theresa; she had always been there for him when he needed her, no matter what the circumstances. Only this time Theresa wasn't there to pick up the pieces of his shattered life and her hurtful words only added to the pain in his heart.
"Do you think I can look at you and not feel shame and disgust at all the stunts I pulled to win you back, Ethan? Our utter selfishness cost Gwen her daughter. I don't know what it is that I feel for you but what I do know is that you bring out the worst in me, your love is tainted and dirty and I want nothing to do with it or you. We are so over," Theresa had screamed at him, her pretty features filled with contempt and revulsion, at herself or him he wasn't quite sure.
In the space of a single evening he had lost everything he ever cared about and there seemed to be no way to repair the damage. He was utterly and completely alone and he had no one to blame but himself.
For the arms to be my shelter through all the rain; For truth that will never change; For someone to lean on; For a heart I can rely on through anything; For that one who I can run to.... I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true...
For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you...
Crane Apartment...
Fox Crane shifted in his sleep, pulling Theresa's slight frame tighter against him. They had left the hospital a few hours ago but a restless Theresa couldn't bear to be alone and had beseeched him to stay with her, staring at him with her big doe eyes until he had agreed.
"Resa, I promised you earlier that I would always be here for you and I meant it," he had told her as they settled themselves comfortably on the bed.
"I know Fox. You're the only person in my life who's always been there for me with no strings attached. You accept me as I am, flaws and all, and I don't know how to thank you for your unconditional support. You're the best friend I ever had," she had replied simply.
"I never thought it was possible to be friends with a girl, Resa, until you walked into my life. You were the only person in Harmony who treated me decently and didn't look at me as if I were the scum of the earth. You defended me from my parents, from Prince Ethan, from Luis and Pilar. I don't know how I would have survived this year without you. You're the best friend I ever had," he had whispered back, playing with a lock of her silky dark hair.
Theresa had smiled sleepily and closed her eyes, falling asleep almost instantly. Fox had watched her sleep for a long time, vowing to himself that no matter what awaited them when they returned to Harmony, he would protect Theresa.
"I can't lose you now, not when I'm just starting to realize how much you mean to me," he whispered to himself before pulling Theresa in his arms and letting himself fall into a dreamless slumber.
A/N- This is it guys...hope you enjoyed the story...am thinking of writing a sequel but am not promising anything. All reviews are greatly appreciated.