A/N: Now that I'm reading this I keep adding stuff. Like in this chapter. When I first wrote it - it was all Rali - we never saw Caleb - but I realized that he'd have to show up sooner or later. So this may be 6 chapters total when I get it all done. :) But I promise, it will still be all posted by Sunday. Special thanks to PCGirl - I'm glad I'm not the only one in tears anymore. :( xox-G

Chapter Four

Hours later, she spoke his name once more and opened her eyes, expecting to see him sitting there. Tears filled her eyes as she turned to her side and saw Lucy. Disappointment washed over her. Of course it had been a dream.

"Hey there, sleepyhead." She whispered as she took Alison's hand.

"Hi." Alison fought to keep her eyes open. Her head was ringing and she ached all over. The last thing she remembered before her dream was being in the car with Lucy, on her way to tell Rafe about the baby. "What happened?"

"We hit a little ice, and your side of the car hit the guardrail." Lucy explained softly. She saw Alison's eyes go wide and rushed to reassure her. "Don't worry, sweetie. Everything's OK."

"The baby…" Alison's voice shook as she sat bolt upright in the bed.

Lucy smoothed Alison's hair off her face to comfort her. "…is fine. The baby's fine."

Alison leaned back, trying to catch her breath.

She was afraid to ask, but needed to know. She cast her eyes downward as she spoke, "Did you tell him I was here?"

Lucy couldn't believe she needed to ask such a question. "What? Of course I did."

She took a deep breath to try and keep her voice steady. It was choked with tears as she said, "But he didn't come."

"Alison. Of course he did." Lucy grabbed her hand and held it tight. "He's been here all night. Your mom too. She's resting - but they'll both be back."

Alison didn't dare hope. She shook her head no.

"Yes." Lucy insisted. "As a matter of fact, I think you should know that Rafe didn't even let me finish my sentence before he came rushing over here."

"Don't Lucy…" Still not able to believe it was true

"Alison. I wouldn't lie to you about that. He's been here since practically the moment I told him - not budging from your side since he got here. It took some convincing, but I insisted he take a break and he had to go and open the gym but he'll be back."

Alison was suddenly nervous. Rafe would be back. She was awake. She was scared of what would happen. It had been so long since they'd spoken - let alone seen each other.

"You just rest, sweetie." Lucy said as she stood and walked to the door. "Everything's going to be fine."

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She had drifted off to sleep again, but suddenly she felt someone in the room with her. Hear heart began to beat faster. He was back.

Nervous, her eyes fluttered open, the sight before her leaving her horrified.

"You need to take care of yourself." Caleb said, his voice soft.

Tears filled her eyes as she turned her face away from him.

"You've been keeping yourself tucked away. I figured you needed some time so I left you alone - but once I heard about your little accident - I just wanted to make sure my child was OK. And you too of course." He continued as he pulled a chair over to the bed and sat beside her.

At the sound of his words Alison decided this was as good a time as any to give Caleb the news.

Her hand moved to rest on her stomach. "This isn't your child." She said, her voice nearly shaking with anger.

Caleb's eyebrows shot up. "Really?" He replied, his voice sarcastic.

"Really. Caleb. You've already destroyed everything. You should be happy with that. Just leave me alone." She said as she turned away.

Caleb shook his head and gave her an evil grin. "I can't do that. We're tied for eternity, sweetheart. That child you're carrying will ensure that my family's name lives forever."

"No - Caleb. This child could be the one who finally rids the world of you forever. I expect he or she will take after their father."

"What are you talking about?" Caleb sighed with frustration. He forgot how annoying she could be. Perhaps this whole thing wasn't the best idea.

"The fact that this child belongs to me - and to Rafe. By some miracle I was at least spared the nightmare of carrying your baby." She said, her voice getting stronger with each word she spoke.

Oh, that was sweet. She was trying so hard. "Please, Alison." He chuckled at her.

Alison glared at him and went on. "It's true. There's a test on file right here at the hospital in fact. It proves without a doubt that Rafe is the father of my child. Not you."

He had always figured it was a possibility and it certainly put a wrench in his plans. As he contemplated his next move, it seemed Alison had more to say - he realized she was still talking. He glanced her way again, meeting her eyes.

"You really had me fooled. After that night, you promised you wouldn't rub what happened in Rafe's face - but you did. You waited until it would hurt the most and you did it." She shivered, the images of that horrible day once again flying through her mind. "I don't know how I could ever have thought there was an ounce of good in you. I was so blind. You used me, Caleb and I let you. Knowing that I wasn't strong enough to resist that spell and walk away will be something that haunts me forever. But I won't let you take anything more from me. Live here in Port Charles, that's fine." Tears began to fall, but it didn't stop her from talking. "Rafe was right. I finally understand that the thing you want most is a reaction from all of us. I'm done. Don't look at me for one anymore."

She turned away from him and reached for the call button, wanting him out of her room.

Pressing it furiously, she prayed someone would come quickly.