[[[A/N: Hello! I am really, really sorry about taking such a huge amount of time in updating. I just couldn't find the time or energy to add more to the story. I don't know how many more chapters I will be adding, but I think I'm going to end this story soon. I hope I haven't lost all of you, and again, I'm really sorry about the long wait.]]]

Love Conquers All

Chapter 11:   Back to Normal

It had been a month since everything returned to complete normalness and Lucy could not be more grateful that it had. Lucy proclaimed it as a miracle that Kevin had returned to normal, and she made it a habit to pray even more than she had. She could not begin to explain how it all had happened, nor could doctors, but she did not care how, because all that mattered was that he was finally here to stay, so to speak. He had expressed thanks to her over and over again for being there for him when he was unable to be there for her. It had been about one month since everything ended, and the young couple could not have been more loving. They spent as much time with each other as humanly possible, never wanting to let each other out of the other's sight. Lucy had learned to take every day as if it were her last, because she never knew what to expect anymore. The long and horrible months she spent in the hospital had proven to her that taking life for granted was the worst thing to do.

In order to show his ultimate, unending appreciation for Lucy, Kevin decided he would surprise her with a cruise to Hawaii. He made several phone calls to make reservations for their trip, and after about an hour, he was finally finished with his plan. Lucy had tried several times to snoop on his calls, but he won the battle after he managed to kick her out of the room and lock the door on her. He would not let her know what the calls were about, because he wanted to make it a big surprise for her. He knew she would love it.

He set the phone in its cradle and after he hid the travel brochures he had pulled out after Lucy left, he decided it was best not to keep her locked out for much longer. "Luce?" he called as he opened the door. He figured, knowing her, she would be standing there with her ear pressed to the door. She was nowhere in sight and he at first began to worry, until out from around the corner of the hallway, Lucy sprang, armed with a small Super-soaker filled with ice water. "This is for nearly killing me!" she declared, completely drenching him with the icy water. He stood there in what appeared to be complete and utter shock. He shot a quizzical look at her, wondering what he did to deserve this.

"Nearly killing you?" he asked, confused.

"Yes! I nearly died of curiosity out here! Curiosity killed the cat you know!" she said trying to appear angry and keep a straight face. She failed miserably, for the next thing she knew she was laughing uncontrollably. After all, how could she not laugh when Kevin was standing there with the most surprised look and was dripping wet? He seemed mad at first but he broke into a grin as he grabbed Lucy and hugged her to him tightly, soaking her as well. "Kevin!" It was silly moments like these she had missed all this time. Oh, how she loved little moments like those.

The next morning, while Lucy was over at her family's home, Kevin pulled out the suitcases. He went into their bedroom and packed what he thought were her favorite outfits, but also making sure she had everything she needed for the cruise. After he was finished packing for himself, he stowed the suitcases carefully under the bed. Lucy returned home soon after he had finished, and that is when he decided to surprise her. "Hey Luce, how is the family?" he asked.

"There all doing great, everyone seems in a good mood today."

"That's good. Hey, I hope you don't have any plans for the next week."

"Oh?" Lucy asked curiously.

"Yes, because you'll be spending the next week in Hawaii, I'm taking you on a cruise!" he explained fabricating a huge grin as he saw the look that appeared on her face.

"Oh my God, are you serious! When are we leaving? I don't even have time to pack! What about the kids? Where are they going to stay?" Lucy rambled at what seemed like the speed of light.

"Whoa, Luce, calm down. I took care of everything. I called Roxanne and she said she'd be happy to take care of the children until we got back. She loves kids. Plus, I already packed for both of us."

"Wait a minute, you packed for me?" she asked rather shocked.

"Ha-ha, very funny, but yes, I did. I love you Lucy. I really wanted to do something special for you and I knew you'd love a trip and time to get away and have fun."

"I love you too Kevin, and thank you so much! This is going to be great! I'm going to love Hawaii!" she squealed happily. Kevin delighted in seeing her smile. He knew she had not genuinely felt this happy for a long time.