Two weeks had passed and everyone was starting to go back to a normal
life. Except for the victims families. They spent day and night at the
hospital hoping for a change. Kate's death had left everyone terrified.
Brady was sitting in Deric room holding onto his tiny hand. He was only 3
and he was already subjected to this horrible terror his mother had faced
for over 5 years now. If it hadn't been for John he would have killed
Chris right then and there. He didn't care what happened to himself as
long as Chris and his brothers couldn't harm his family ever again.
Brady felt responsible for what happened to Deric and he couldn't bare to
be around Chloe. He felt so horrible for doing this to her son.
Brady: Deric come on buddy daddy is here. Wake up and let daddy tell you
how sorry he is.
Philip: No changes yet.
Brady: If you are here to argue with me then let's do it outside. Deric
doesn't need the tension in his room.
Philip: Look I just need to talk to you.
Brady: Okay still let's go in the hall.
Philip headed out the door and Brady bent over to kiss Deric on the
forehead.
Brady: I'll be right back buddy. Daddy loves you.
Brady had just opened the door when he heard Deric's little voice call his
name.
Deric: Daddy, please don't go.
Brady turned around in amazement to see the precious little boys eyes
open. He ran to the bed and hugged his son.
Brady: Oh buddy you woke up you finally came back to us.
Deric: Daddy it hurts.
Brady: Where does it hurt buddy.
Deric rubbed over his chest where he was still healing from the surgery.
Brady: Well buddy I am going to get mommy and she will make it all better.
Brady ran out the door in search of Chloe and Philip raced off to help
him. They found her down in the cafeteria drinking coffee and she looked
like she hadn't slept in weeks. Brady came in screaming her name and he
scared her so bad that she dumped the hot coffee in Craig's lap.
Brady: He is awake. Deric is awake.
The Wesley family raced to the little boys room. But Philip laid his hand
on Brady's shoulder. Brady turned to see why Philip had stopped him.
Philip: It will only take a minute please.
Brady: Okay let me get us some coffee.
They sat down together and drank coffee. There was an awkward silence
between the two of them.
Philip: Listen Brady. I need to ask you to do something for me. I know I
have no right to ask favors of you but this is important or else I wouldn't
ask.
Brady: Well I can't answer you Phil till you tell me what you want me to
do.
Philip: I am leaving town. It is to hard to be here after my mom died. I
can't take seeing how devastated Roman is. And even though deep down I know
it wasn't my fault I still blame myself. I need to get away from all the
reminders of my mom.
Brady: I still don't understand what you need me to do.
Philip: It's about Deric. My dad already took in my other children and he
is going to keep them I signed over all my rights to him and Nicole. Now
Deric is still legally my son. But he already considers you his dad and
Chloe loves you. So I want to do the right thing for my son and let him
go. I am going to sign over my parental rights to you.
Brady: Philip I don't know what to say. Have you talked to Chloe about
this?
Philip: She said it was my decision to make. She was fine with whatever I
decided as long as I didn't take him away from her. So will you be Deric's
father. I need to leave feeling like I took care of my responsibilities.
I love those kids but there are better off without me. I need to go find
myself.
Brady: I would be honored to be his father if you are sure about this.
Spoilers
***Deric goes home with a new daddy.***
***A coma patient wakes up.***
***The other victim must fight to stay alive.***
***Kimberely hides away in Philip's car when he leaves town.****