Ch.18

Allison walked into room 610 where Shayne was in. She saw him laying on the bed, wearing those white hospital gowns-covered with a blue knitted blanket, some sort of cast on his shoulder, and a white piece of cotton wrapped around his head.  He had a small cut on his cheekbone area and another on his right upper lip. His eye was a bit bruised up but not swollen. He had machines surrounding him as well.

Allie sat in a chair next to his bed and her eyes began to water as she looked at the love of her life in this state.

She got his hand and kissed it. Then held it with both of hers.

 *Babe, Im here * Allison whispered. She began to choke up on her tears and her throat tightened as she tried to continue.

 *Shayne, its me Allie… * she whispered not expecting a response; just hopping he could hear her and know she was there.  *God, how could this happen? Everything was going fine… we were so happy this morning, how could something so terribly happen so quickly * Allie thought to herself.

Allison stood and very gently kissed Shayne's forehead. He looked as if he were asleep. She leaned close to his ear… *Shayne, everything's gonna be alright, Ben, Jerry and I are here for you honey * she whispered. A tear running down her cheek and landing on his shoulder.  * I love you sweetheart *.

Allie went out and told Ben and Jerry they could go in now. They both went in at the same time.. Allie waited outside when a minute later they came out with tears in their eyes.  *Well, were leaving now. Allison, would u like a ride home or something? * Asked Jerry..  

 *No, its ok, thanks.. Im gonna stay here *

 *Are you sure? * asked Ben. 

 *Yeah Im sure, anyways I have my car. Im staying * she said.

 *OK * they both said. They hugged her and left. Before she went back in she called her mom..

 *Mom? *

 *Allie, how's Shayne doing? *

Allie told her what the doctor said.

 *Allie, When are you coming home? Would u like me to go over there with you?

 *No mom, its ok. Im staying as long as he's here. I'll call u back tomorrow ok? *

 *Ok Allie.. I love you Hun *

 *I love you too mom, bye * Allie hung up the phone.

Allie went back in the room with Shayne. He looked exactly the same, still not awake.

 She sat down again and held his hand. She put it up to her face as if he were caressing her cheek as she whispered..  *I love you so much *, a tear landing on his hand. She kissed his hand again.

She rested her left arm on the bed and laid her head down on it still holding his hand with her right and a few minutes later, fell asleep.