ok i know... long time no update... but stuff happens loll....and i am having writers block... plase read and review! thanks :)

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Ryan stayed with Rachel until the visiting hours were over. Seth had come by, with a bruised arm but laughed and lifted their sprits by telling every one how he had went to get up that morning but was all tangled up in his blankets and fell out of his bed. Ryan responded with "dork". Nick brought cards and they sat and played some hands. 8pm rolled around and Ryan, Seth and Kirsten had come back to pick up the two boys. Both Rachel and Ryan were saddened by it.

"I'll be back first thing." Ryan said.

"You better be." Rachel smiled.

"Oh Ry you better be careful she may hurt you." Seth said teasing his friend.

"I don't doubt it." Ryan laughed. They said their good byes then the nurse came in with some medication. It didn't take to long for it to take it's effect. One minute she was talking to Jane and Nick and the next she was out cold.

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The next morning, as if it was clock work, Ryan was there to visit Rachel. The door to her room was open and he and Kirsten walked in.

"Hey." Ryan said smiling.

"Hey there." Rachel said smiling back.

"Where's Nick and his mom?" He asked noticing they weren't in the room.

"They went to get some clothes. The doctor said I can go home." She stated smiling.

"That's great!" Ryan exclaimed.

"Yea. I have to rest but at least I get out of here." She said and Ryan nodded. It was silent for a moment until Rachel spoke up.

"Do you think Mr. Cohen would be my lawyer?" She asked.

"Lawyer for what sweetie?" Kirsten asked.

"The trial for my father is coming up and since I am going to be on the prosecuting side I need a lawyer." She stated. Ryan and Kirsten had forgotten about the trial. They were more worried about getting three people well.

"Well since he was also involved he can't be prosecuting. But we do have a lawyer that will be representing all three of you." Kirsten said.

"Yea that makes sense." Rachel said. "I don't have money to pay this lawyer though." Rachel said worriedly.

"Don't worry. It was already taken care of." Kirsten smiled.

"But I..." Rachel was cut off by Kirsten.

"It is taken care of." Kirsten said still smiling.

"Don't argue with her...you won't win." Ryan laughed. Kirsten laughed and Rachel couldn't help but smile.

"Ok but I will find away to pay you back." She stated.

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A few hours later Rachel was back home at the Carter's. Jane had gotten her settled the couch so she could watch some television. Jane had been running around getting things that she thought Rachel would need, she brought her food and drinks and kept making sure she was warm enough even though it was close to summer time. Nick and Rachel tried not to laugh.

"Really Jane, I'm ok." Rachel smiled. "Why don't you go and relax yourself."

"Yea mom. I think we will be ok." Nick said. "Ryan and Seth should be here in a little while too so she will have plenty of people to help her if she needs it." Rachel looked at him. She didn't like having people go out of their way for her. She can help herself.

"I just want to make sure you're alright." Jane said smiling a bit.

"Thanks....For everything." Rachel stated softly. "But you should go lay down. I bet it has been a long week for you as well." Jane nodded and suddenly looked tired.

"Ok but if you need me just give a yell. Jim should be home soon." She added and headed towards her room.

"You don't need to wait here and worry about me. I know you haven't seen your other friends in a while...." Rachel started but Nick cut her off.

"Rae... don't try and do this yourself. Yes at one point I had to learn how to take care of myself and I know you and Ryan had to fend for yourself many times but....dude you have a place and people who care about you now." Nick said sincerely. Rachel looked at him through still tired eyes.

"Dude?" She said smiling weakly. Nick laughed.

"Get some sleep." Nick said and Rachel didn't object. As soon as she closed her eyes, she was out cold.

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Ryan and Seth arrived at the Carter's about an hour after Rachel had fallen asleep. Nick invited them in and told them Rachel was asleep. Ryan said not too wake her up and they would just wait for her too wake up. So the three boy's sat and talked and watched television.

They were in the middle of a movie when they heard some moaning. They looked over to see Rachel tossing a little and talking a little. Her face was pained.

"No...stop..." She moaned quietly. The boys got up and went over to her. "Noo...Ryan...dad ....no...." She said again softly. Ryan tried to wake her up.

"Rachel. Wake up." He said gently touching her shoulder. She tried to get away from his hands.

"No...please...no....ryan..." She whimpered. Ryan shook her a little harder.

"Rae...wake up." He said again and she continued to struggle against him. She slowly began to open her eyes still trying to get away from the hands holding on to her. "It's ok...it is just us." Ryan said and Rachel became more aware. Seth and Nick looked at each other, worry on their faces.

"Ryan?" Rachel questioned softly. "I thought you...." She trailed off and spotted Nick. "Nick."

"Yea I'm here... are you ok?" He asked kneeling next to Ryan and looking at Rachel.

"Yea....I think.." She said a bit confused. Her nightmare felt so real. She looked at Ryan and Nick and grabbed one with each arm and pulled them in to a hug. "Promise me you guys won't leave me." She whispered in their ears. After a moment both boys pulled back and looked at her.

"I'll always bee here for you." Ryan said seriously.

"Me too. Always." Nick stated. Seth stood back in an awkward silence. He felt a bit left out. She smiled at the two boys.

"I'm a bit thirsty." She said after a moment of silence.

"I'll get you something." Nick said getting up.

"Yea I will help." Seth said following Nick. That was the first time Rachel realized Seth was there.

"You want to tell me what your dream was about?" Ryan asked sitting on the edge of the couch.

"Not really." Rachel said looking towards the television that was still on. Ryan knew he wouldn't let this go but he didn't want to push her now. He would let it be so she could get some rest.

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bad place to leave off i know but still working out where this is gonna go...suggestions welcome....hehe please review :)