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Hey its chapter 6! Sorry it took me soo long!! And guess what! No flashbacks, so no ***! Yay :) Enjoy! And don't forget to review people! By the way....thanks so much to everyone who has reviewed so far! xxx ****************************************************************************

"Abby? Abby can you hear me?" He was so desperate to talk to her, to feel her, to hold her.

Luka watched as Abby's big brown eyes opened. They were tinged with fear and suffering, but relaxed a little when she saw it was him. The tube down her throat prevented her from talking, but she squeezed his hand gently.

"It's alright baby, I'm here. I won't leave, I promise." He bent down and kissed her lightly on the forehead. He breathed her in.

"I'll never leave you."

Luka sat watching Abby sleep. She had been extubated that afternoon, and was grateful for it. Dr. Romano had told them Abby wasn't out of the woods yet, and that she had a catheter, nasal prongs and excruciating pain to remind her of this if she forgot. But she was getting there.

"I love you Luka"

"Shhhh...."

"No but I really, really love you."

"I know baby, and I love you too."

She had smiled up at him then. Her gorgeous smile.

"Promise me one thing, though."

"Anything."

"Don't ever do that to me again!" His voice quivered as the tears welled in his eyes. "I was so scared Abby. I thought I was going to lose you..."

"I thought I was going to die, and ....and I didn't tell you..." A tear slid down her cheek. "Tell me what?"

"How much you mean to me Luka."

"I know Abby. I'll always know."

And they had held each other close, shedding tears over what might have happened, and both were glad that it didn't.

Luka sat by the bed holding Abby's hand. Today had reminded him so much of Danjiela. He hated feeling so helpless. He looked over as she stirred. God, she must have been so frightened.

"Mmmmm Luka?" Abby drowsily opened her eyes.

"Shh Abby. Go back to sleep. You need rest."

She shook her head, then winced.

"I don't need rest Luka, I need you."

Luka smiled. Abby loved it when he smiled.