A/N A big thank you again to MissyJane for reviewing. You keep me
motivated.
Disclaimer: Not mine.. still..
Alekxandra's eyes flew open, sitting up she realized she was no longer in the hospital with Sara. Looking around she saw she was again in the room with the two doors. 'Damnit' she mumbled standing up to walk around. 'What is this place?' she looked at the man who claimed to be her son sitting on a chair.
'This place is a figment of your imagination.' He looked at her as she stood.
'Fine then, what's with the two doors?' she stood and walked over looking at the doors.
'They represent a decision you must make' he moved to stand beside her 'you and only you can choose.'
'Life or death' she whispered.
'Yes' he answered.
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Catherine sighed looking at Grissoms defeated form. 'Why don't I take you back to the hospital. At least then you can be with her, and no temptation to annoy Ecklie.'
She walked over to Brass who was standing with Nick and Warrick watching them. 'I'm going to take him back to the hospital, at least then we know he's not in the lab' Catherine sighed.
'You gonna be ok Cath?' Warrick looked at her concerned.
'I'll be fine. You guys go see if you can help Ecklie, I'll meet up with you after I drop him off.' Catherine turned and walked back to Grissom.
She looked at Grissom sitting with his head in his hands, she gently tapped his shoulder. 'Come on Gil you're in no condition to drive' Catherine was thankful that he didn't argue as he got out and moved to the passenger seat. She got in and started the car as Grissoms cell phone rang.
'Grissom'
'Gris? I.. its Sara' Sara was sobbing.
'Sara, calm down honey what's wrong?' Grissom looked at Catherine who was turning out of the car park to head to the hospital.
'It's Ally.. Sh.. she woke up but..'
'She woke up?' Grissom felt his heart begin to race.
'But then I don't know what happened, everything just started going haywire.' Sara was fighting to control her tears.
'Sara is she ok?' Grissom asked quietly.
'I don't know Gris they're in there with her now. You need to get here Gris.' Sara began to cry again.
'I'm coming Sara, try to calm down.' Grissom fought to keep his voice even as panic surged through him, as he ended the call.
'What's wrong Gil?' Catherine turned into the hospital car park.
'It was Sara, Ally woke up but now there's something wrong. I.. I don't really know.' He leapt out of the car as Catherine stopped and ran into the hospital.
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Sara closed her cell phone and looked at Jayne, the older woman's attention was fixed on the room, her hand gripping Sara's. 'He's coming' Sara tried to calm herself as they watched the doctor's work.
'What happened?' Jayne spoke softly, tears running down her face.
'She opened her eyes, I was telling her that Grissom loves her when she just passed out again. Then all the machines went haywire.' Sara started to sob again. And that is were Grissom found them, standing watching the doctors.
'What happened' Grissom stood staring into the room his heart pounding. 'Is she...'
'We don't know' Jayne answered grabbing Grissoms hand. 'They haven't come out yet.'
Catherine walked into the ICU quickly joining the others. 'What's going on?'
Sara began to cry harder 'She opened her eyes, I was talking to her and then...'
'Oh Sara' Catherine pulled the younger woman into her arms, looking over her shoulder at Grissom. 'Come on let's get some coffee hon and I'll call Nick for you.'
'Okay' Sara sniffled as she and Catherine slowly walked down the hall.
Grissom watched the doctors and nurses working on Alekxandra, pulling Jayne into his arms her head resting on his chest.
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Catherine and Sara found a Coffee machine getting a cup each they walked outside to sit on a bench. Catherine picked up her cell phone and dialed Nick's number.
'Stokes'
'Nick its Catherine, I need you to come to the hospital.' Catherine looked at Sara who had thankfully stopped sobbing.
'What's wrong Cath?'
'Ally's having some sort of fit and Sara needs you'
'Put her one the phone Cath'
Catherine handed her phone to Sara. 'Nick' she sniffled softly.
'I'm here Sara, are you ok? Do you need me to come over there?' Nick's concerned voice was enough to start Sara crying again.
'I need you Nick, please' Sara sobbed.
'Ok I'm coming you sit tight ok.' Nick clipped his phone shut looking at Warrick. 'I have to go, something happened with Alekxandra and Sara's upset.'
'I'll come with. Catherine is probably exhausted, it's been a long day.' Both men stood and headed for the car.
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Catherine rested her arm on Sara's shoulder as they watched the ambulances pull into the ER.
'It makes you think doesn't it?' Sara said tiredly.
'Yeah it does, makes you think about what's important to you' Catherine smiled at the younger woman.
'And who' Sara replied as they sat quietly waiting for Nick to arrive.
'I think Gil is just starting to realize that he needs people.' Catherine rubbed her eyes tiredly. 'I can't believe it's after 6 already. I'll have to get home to Lindsay soon.'
'Time flies huh. Did they find Bateman yet?' Sara asked yawning.
'Yeah they've got him in custody, there was quite an ugly scene when Grissom confronted him at the Station. Ecklie's had Carvallo put him on leave until the investigation's finished.' Catherine sighed tiredly.
'Not that the time off would hurt him but does he know that yet?' Sara downed the last of her coffee.
'Yeah, he took is surprisingly well.' Catherine stood and tossed her cup in the bin. 'Let's go see what's happening.' The women moved back inside towards the ICU.
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'It's time.' He spoke from behind where she stood looking at the two doors.
'I'm afraid' Alekxandra whispered.
'Don't be he's waiting for you.' He gently kissed her cheek as he opened the door. 'Goodbye.'
Alekxandra walked through the door and everything went black.
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Grissom stood holding Jayne when the doctor walked through the door.
'What happened?' Grissom demanded.
'We're not sure, but she's stable now, her brain activity looks good. We think she'll wake again soon. I'm sorry I can't tell you more but now it's just wait and see.' The doctor finished.
Catherine and Sara walked into the ICU at the same time as Warrick and Nick. Nick pulled Sara into his arms holding him close.
'What's going on?' they all asked at once looking at Grissom.
'They're not sure what happened but they've stabilized her. I'm going to stay with her tonight.' Grissom looked at Jayne 'Why don't you go and get some sleep.'
Jayne sighed 'Alright I'll just say goodnight to her.' She slipped quietly into the room.
'Before you say it Gil, Jayne can stay with me. Lindsay would love to see her and there's plenty of room.' Catherine sounded tired as Warrick pulled her close.
'Look Gris it's probably been a while since you ate, why don't Sara and I go and pick you something up?' Nick looked at Grissom whose eyes were fixed on the room.
'Thank you Nick.' He turned tiredly towards them.
'We'll be back shortly Gris.' Sara gently squeezed his shoulder as they walked away.
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Jayne picked up Alekxandra's hand 'Now listen here missy, there's a man outside that loves you very much. You need to hurry up and tell him you love him.' Jayne leaned over and kissed her forehead.
'I'm going home with Catherine but Gil is going to stay here with you. Stay strong Ally.' She kissed her forehead and turned to the door.
Grissom slipped back into the room as Jayne left. He sank down into the chair beside her picking up her hand gently kissing it. 'You gave me quite a scare Ally. I don't know if you can hear me or not but there's some things I need to tell you.' He gently reached up and brushed her hair behind her ear, his fingers trailing down her cheek.
'I love you so much Ally, I know I haven't said it to you enough in the past but I'm saying it now. I need you and I'm afraid that you don't know how much. I've spent my life pushing people away, I got a second chance with you.' Tears ran down his cheeks as he held her hands in his.
Behind him Nick and Sara stood watching through the door. 'He really loves her' Sara turned to look at Nick. 'I guess almost losing her made him realize how much.'
Nick cupped Sara's cheek in his hand 'Sara I love you very much, I want you to know that.'
'I know Nick' Sara smiled brushing her lips on his. 'I know.'
'I'll go in if you want me to' Nick was holding the paper bag with a salad sandwich and a cup of coffee for Grissom.
'No it's ok, I'll take it in' Sara took the bag and the coffee opening the door slowly. 'We got you some dinner Gris.' Grissom didn't move, she sat next to him noticing the tears running down his face, she carefully sat the food on the small table next to the bed. 'She'll be ok Gris, she's a fighter.'
Grissom turned to look at her his blue eyes full of tears 'What if she isn't Sara? I've pushed her away before. What if it's too late?'
'Now you listen here Gil Grissom, Alekxandra loves you, and she knows you love her. When she woke up before I told her, and you should have seen the happiness in her eyes. It's never too late to make it up to her Gris, not if you really want to.' Sara put her arm around his shoulder trying to offer some comfort.
'I was too late for you Sara' Grissom looked into her eyes.
'Yeah Gris you were.' Sara leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. 'But I'm still here for you if you need me.'
Nick stood outside watching Sara and Grissom, he smiled watching her comfort him, surprised that he didn't feel jealous. He loved Sara and she loved him, and seeing her comfort a friend made him love her even more.
'I'm going to go home and get some sleep now, call me if you need me ok Gris?' Sara stood looking at him as he sat holding Alekxandra's hand in his.
'Thank you Sara' Grissom smiled at her momentarily taking his eyes off Ally.
'For what Gris?' Sara looked at him puzzled.
'For understanding' Sara smiled at him as she moved to the door. 'Call me ok?' Grissom nodded as she moved out the door.
'How's he doing?' Nick pulled Sara into his arms.
'He's ok.' Sara rested her head on his chest.
'What about you?' Nick raised looked down at Sara.
'I'm fine Nick, take me home' Sara smiled at him as they began walking to the car.
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'Grandma Jayne!' Lindsay ran to hug Alekxandra's mother as she walked into the house with Catherine and Warrick.
'Look how big you are' Jayne smiled down at the little girl.
'Hey Linds' Warrick smiled watching her with Jayne.
'Uncle Warrick!!!' Lindsay let go of Jayne and ran to Warrick jumping into his arms. 'Hey Mum' she smiled at her mother from Warrick's arms.
'Hey princess.' She kissed Lindsay on the head as she walked into the kitchen to talk to the babysitter.
'Are you going to stay for dinner Uncle Warrick?' Lindsay cuddled into his neck.
'I can if you want me to Linds. Jayne is going to stay with you guys for a while, until Alekxandra get's better.' Warrick put the her down and walked into the kitchen to find Catherine, looking tired and frustrated.
'Come here Cath' Warrick pulled her into his arms. 'Why don't I order in a pizza for Linds and some Italian for us.'
'That would be great' was Catherine's muffled reply.
'Ok I'll take care of dinner then. You go settle Jayne in.' Warrick bent down to gently kiss her his tongue tracing her bottom lip.
'Will you stay tonight?' Catherine gently pressed her lips to his.
'Only if you want me to Cath' he murmured against her lips.
'Thank you' Catherine smiled at him as she went into the lounge where Jayne and Lindsay were chatting while Warrick organized dinner.
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Grissom ate his sandwich sitting beside Ally, he watched her sleeping. The nurse who had checked on her earlier had brought in a blanket and pillow for him. He shifted the chair so he was beside the bed draping the blanket over himself he held her hand as he slowly slipped into sleep.
When he woke some time later he realized he was being watched. He looked over at Alekxandra to find her eyes open watching him. 'Hey you' he whispered his hand brushing her cheek. Her eyes opened and closed as if to acknowledge him. 'You gave me quite a scare earlier' again her eyes closed and opened again acknowledging that she understood him, as he pushed the button to call a nurse in. 'I love you so much Ally, I can't let another day go by and not tell you' her eyes closed and slowly opened again. He pressed his forehead to hers tears of joy running down his face.
'I see you're awake' Grissom turned to see the nurse from earlier standing at the door. She moved over to take Alekxandra's pulse. 'You gave us quite a scare sweetheart. It's good to see you're awake.' She smiled at Grissom who was stroking Ally's hair. 'I'll get a doctor to come in and see about getting that tube out of your throat ok honey?' Ally's eyes closed and opened again. 'I'll be right back.'
A/N ok I'm frantically trying to finish this before I got to Bali in two weeks. All feedback is greatly appreciated..
Disclaimer: Not mine.. still..
Alekxandra's eyes flew open, sitting up she realized she was no longer in the hospital with Sara. Looking around she saw she was again in the room with the two doors. 'Damnit' she mumbled standing up to walk around. 'What is this place?' she looked at the man who claimed to be her son sitting on a chair.
'This place is a figment of your imagination.' He looked at her as she stood.
'Fine then, what's with the two doors?' she stood and walked over looking at the doors.
'They represent a decision you must make' he moved to stand beside her 'you and only you can choose.'
'Life or death' she whispered.
'Yes' he answered.
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Catherine sighed looking at Grissoms defeated form. 'Why don't I take you back to the hospital. At least then you can be with her, and no temptation to annoy Ecklie.'
She walked over to Brass who was standing with Nick and Warrick watching them. 'I'm going to take him back to the hospital, at least then we know he's not in the lab' Catherine sighed.
'You gonna be ok Cath?' Warrick looked at her concerned.
'I'll be fine. You guys go see if you can help Ecklie, I'll meet up with you after I drop him off.' Catherine turned and walked back to Grissom.
She looked at Grissom sitting with his head in his hands, she gently tapped his shoulder. 'Come on Gil you're in no condition to drive' Catherine was thankful that he didn't argue as he got out and moved to the passenger seat. She got in and started the car as Grissoms cell phone rang.
'Grissom'
'Gris? I.. its Sara' Sara was sobbing.
'Sara, calm down honey what's wrong?' Grissom looked at Catherine who was turning out of the car park to head to the hospital.
'It's Ally.. Sh.. she woke up but..'
'She woke up?' Grissom felt his heart begin to race.
'But then I don't know what happened, everything just started going haywire.' Sara was fighting to control her tears.
'Sara is she ok?' Grissom asked quietly.
'I don't know Gris they're in there with her now. You need to get here Gris.' Sara began to cry again.
'I'm coming Sara, try to calm down.' Grissom fought to keep his voice even as panic surged through him, as he ended the call.
'What's wrong Gil?' Catherine turned into the hospital car park.
'It was Sara, Ally woke up but now there's something wrong. I.. I don't really know.' He leapt out of the car as Catherine stopped and ran into the hospital.
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Sara closed her cell phone and looked at Jayne, the older woman's attention was fixed on the room, her hand gripping Sara's. 'He's coming' Sara tried to calm herself as they watched the doctor's work.
'What happened?' Jayne spoke softly, tears running down her face.
'She opened her eyes, I was telling her that Grissom loves her when she just passed out again. Then all the machines went haywire.' Sara started to sob again. And that is were Grissom found them, standing watching the doctors.
'What happened' Grissom stood staring into the room his heart pounding. 'Is she...'
'We don't know' Jayne answered grabbing Grissoms hand. 'They haven't come out yet.'
Catherine walked into the ICU quickly joining the others. 'What's going on?'
Sara began to cry harder 'She opened her eyes, I was talking to her and then...'
'Oh Sara' Catherine pulled the younger woman into her arms, looking over her shoulder at Grissom. 'Come on let's get some coffee hon and I'll call Nick for you.'
'Okay' Sara sniffled as she and Catherine slowly walked down the hall.
Grissom watched the doctors and nurses working on Alekxandra, pulling Jayne into his arms her head resting on his chest.
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Catherine and Sara found a Coffee machine getting a cup each they walked outside to sit on a bench. Catherine picked up her cell phone and dialed Nick's number.
'Stokes'
'Nick its Catherine, I need you to come to the hospital.' Catherine looked at Sara who had thankfully stopped sobbing.
'What's wrong Cath?'
'Ally's having some sort of fit and Sara needs you'
'Put her one the phone Cath'
Catherine handed her phone to Sara. 'Nick' she sniffled softly.
'I'm here Sara, are you ok? Do you need me to come over there?' Nick's concerned voice was enough to start Sara crying again.
'I need you Nick, please' Sara sobbed.
'Ok I'm coming you sit tight ok.' Nick clipped his phone shut looking at Warrick. 'I have to go, something happened with Alekxandra and Sara's upset.'
'I'll come with. Catherine is probably exhausted, it's been a long day.' Both men stood and headed for the car.
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Catherine rested her arm on Sara's shoulder as they watched the ambulances pull into the ER.
'It makes you think doesn't it?' Sara said tiredly.
'Yeah it does, makes you think about what's important to you' Catherine smiled at the younger woman.
'And who' Sara replied as they sat quietly waiting for Nick to arrive.
'I think Gil is just starting to realize that he needs people.' Catherine rubbed her eyes tiredly. 'I can't believe it's after 6 already. I'll have to get home to Lindsay soon.'
'Time flies huh. Did they find Bateman yet?' Sara asked yawning.
'Yeah they've got him in custody, there was quite an ugly scene when Grissom confronted him at the Station. Ecklie's had Carvallo put him on leave until the investigation's finished.' Catherine sighed tiredly.
'Not that the time off would hurt him but does he know that yet?' Sara downed the last of her coffee.
'Yeah, he took is surprisingly well.' Catherine stood and tossed her cup in the bin. 'Let's go see what's happening.' The women moved back inside towards the ICU.
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'It's time.' He spoke from behind where she stood looking at the two doors.
'I'm afraid' Alekxandra whispered.
'Don't be he's waiting for you.' He gently kissed her cheek as he opened the door. 'Goodbye.'
Alekxandra walked through the door and everything went black.
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Grissom stood holding Jayne when the doctor walked through the door.
'What happened?' Grissom demanded.
'We're not sure, but she's stable now, her brain activity looks good. We think she'll wake again soon. I'm sorry I can't tell you more but now it's just wait and see.' The doctor finished.
Catherine and Sara walked into the ICU at the same time as Warrick and Nick. Nick pulled Sara into his arms holding him close.
'What's going on?' they all asked at once looking at Grissom.
'They're not sure what happened but they've stabilized her. I'm going to stay with her tonight.' Grissom looked at Jayne 'Why don't you go and get some sleep.'
Jayne sighed 'Alright I'll just say goodnight to her.' She slipped quietly into the room.
'Before you say it Gil, Jayne can stay with me. Lindsay would love to see her and there's plenty of room.' Catherine sounded tired as Warrick pulled her close.
'Look Gris it's probably been a while since you ate, why don't Sara and I go and pick you something up?' Nick looked at Grissom whose eyes were fixed on the room.
'Thank you Nick.' He turned tiredly towards them.
'We'll be back shortly Gris.' Sara gently squeezed his shoulder as they walked away.
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Jayne picked up Alekxandra's hand 'Now listen here missy, there's a man outside that loves you very much. You need to hurry up and tell him you love him.' Jayne leaned over and kissed her forehead.
'I'm going home with Catherine but Gil is going to stay here with you. Stay strong Ally.' She kissed her forehead and turned to the door.
Grissom slipped back into the room as Jayne left. He sank down into the chair beside her picking up her hand gently kissing it. 'You gave me quite a scare Ally. I don't know if you can hear me or not but there's some things I need to tell you.' He gently reached up and brushed her hair behind her ear, his fingers trailing down her cheek.
'I love you so much Ally, I know I haven't said it to you enough in the past but I'm saying it now. I need you and I'm afraid that you don't know how much. I've spent my life pushing people away, I got a second chance with you.' Tears ran down his cheeks as he held her hands in his.
Behind him Nick and Sara stood watching through the door. 'He really loves her' Sara turned to look at Nick. 'I guess almost losing her made him realize how much.'
Nick cupped Sara's cheek in his hand 'Sara I love you very much, I want you to know that.'
'I know Nick' Sara smiled brushing her lips on his. 'I know.'
'I'll go in if you want me to' Nick was holding the paper bag with a salad sandwich and a cup of coffee for Grissom.
'No it's ok, I'll take it in' Sara took the bag and the coffee opening the door slowly. 'We got you some dinner Gris.' Grissom didn't move, she sat next to him noticing the tears running down his face, she carefully sat the food on the small table next to the bed. 'She'll be ok Gris, she's a fighter.'
Grissom turned to look at her his blue eyes full of tears 'What if she isn't Sara? I've pushed her away before. What if it's too late?'
'Now you listen here Gil Grissom, Alekxandra loves you, and she knows you love her. When she woke up before I told her, and you should have seen the happiness in her eyes. It's never too late to make it up to her Gris, not if you really want to.' Sara put her arm around his shoulder trying to offer some comfort.
'I was too late for you Sara' Grissom looked into her eyes.
'Yeah Gris you were.' Sara leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. 'But I'm still here for you if you need me.'
Nick stood outside watching Sara and Grissom, he smiled watching her comfort him, surprised that he didn't feel jealous. He loved Sara and she loved him, and seeing her comfort a friend made him love her even more.
'I'm going to go home and get some sleep now, call me if you need me ok Gris?' Sara stood looking at him as he sat holding Alekxandra's hand in his.
'Thank you Sara' Grissom smiled at her momentarily taking his eyes off Ally.
'For what Gris?' Sara looked at him puzzled.
'For understanding' Sara smiled at him as she moved to the door. 'Call me ok?' Grissom nodded as she moved out the door.
'How's he doing?' Nick pulled Sara into his arms.
'He's ok.' Sara rested her head on his chest.
'What about you?' Nick raised looked down at Sara.
'I'm fine Nick, take me home' Sara smiled at him as they began walking to the car.
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'Grandma Jayne!' Lindsay ran to hug Alekxandra's mother as she walked into the house with Catherine and Warrick.
'Look how big you are' Jayne smiled down at the little girl.
'Hey Linds' Warrick smiled watching her with Jayne.
'Uncle Warrick!!!' Lindsay let go of Jayne and ran to Warrick jumping into his arms. 'Hey Mum' she smiled at her mother from Warrick's arms.
'Hey princess.' She kissed Lindsay on the head as she walked into the kitchen to talk to the babysitter.
'Are you going to stay for dinner Uncle Warrick?' Lindsay cuddled into his neck.
'I can if you want me to Linds. Jayne is going to stay with you guys for a while, until Alekxandra get's better.' Warrick put the her down and walked into the kitchen to find Catherine, looking tired and frustrated.
'Come here Cath' Warrick pulled her into his arms. 'Why don't I order in a pizza for Linds and some Italian for us.'
'That would be great' was Catherine's muffled reply.
'Ok I'll take care of dinner then. You go settle Jayne in.' Warrick bent down to gently kiss her his tongue tracing her bottom lip.
'Will you stay tonight?' Catherine gently pressed her lips to his.
'Only if you want me to Cath' he murmured against her lips.
'Thank you' Catherine smiled at him as she went into the lounge where Jayne and Lindsay were chatting while Warrick organized dinner.
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Grissom ate his sandwich sitting beside Ally, he watched her sleeping. The nurse who had checked on her earlier had brought in a blanket and pillow for him. He shifted the chair so he was beside the bed draping the blanket over himself he held her hand as he slowly slipped into sleep.
When he woke some time later he realized he was being watched. He looked over at Alekxandra to find her eyes open watching him. 'Hey you' he whispered his hand brushing her cheek. Her eyes opened and closed as if to acknowledge him. 'You gave me quite a scare earlier' again her eyes closed and opened again acknowledging that she understood him, as he pushed the button to call a nurse in. 'I love you so much Ally, I can't let another day go by and not tell you' her eyes closed and slowly opened again. He pressed his forehead to hers tears of joy running down his face.
'I see you're awake' Grissom turned to see the nurse from earlier standing at the door. She moved over to take Alekxandra's pulse. 'You gave us quite a scare sweetheart. It's good to see you're awake.' She smiled at Grissom who was stroking Ally's hair. 'I'll get a doctor to come in and see about getting that tube out of your throat ok honey?' Ally's eyes closed and opened again. 'I'll be right back.'
A/N ok I'm frantically trying to finish this before I got to Bali in two weeks. All feedback is greatly appreciated..
