The next few weeks Craig and Alexis were in physical therapy and improving at great speed. They ate lunch in the same room and were able to get put in one room with two beds. On their Alexis's last night she turned to Craig.

"Hey Craig when do you get out of here?"

"When my scars from the surgery are secure enough so that I won't bleed again."

"That should be another week right?"

"Yeah."

"Damn a whole week without you and after everything we've been through we are still together."

"That's because were in love."

"Yes we are."

They hugged and said goodnight.

The next morning Alexis was in therapy for the next two hours and Craig was after her.

He began to eat the lunch he was brought event though he hates the hospital food.

"Craig?" Heard a voice from the door. Looking up a slight smile appeared upon his face.

"Ashley? Manny? Together?"

"We're just here to see how you're doing."

"I'm getting better and should be back in school by next Tuesday according to the doctor, but they aren't always right you know."

Manny and Ashley stayed and talked with Craig.

"Craig we're sorry about being so jealous of Alexis." Ashley said in embarrassment.

"Ash can me and Craig talk alone for a few minutes?"

"Sure we can both take a few minutes." She left the room and Manny and Craig were alone.

"This may be weird, but can I see your scar?"

"Sure I guess." Craig took off the bandage revealing his blue and purple scar.

Manny gently ran her fingers over it.

"This is all my fault if you and I would never had broken up you wouldn't be here."

"Manny calm down I'll be back in school next week."

"Really?" She questioned while wiping a tear from her eyes.

"Yeah." He held her close is a lingering hug. "Look you know that we can't be together I have Alexis now."

"I know, but DAMNIT CRAIG I LOVE YOU."

"Manny" He pulled her to a stop from her ranting and raving.

"I love you to and you will always be my first love, but I've moved on and now you need to as well."

Manny fell onto the bed in tears. In weakness she kissed Craig on the cheek saying goodbye.

"I love you Manny, but only as a friend and if by chance me and Alexis break up then there will be a chance for us."

"Okay I won't get my hopes up."

"Goodbye Manny. Keep in mind we can still hang out as friends."

"I'd like that." With that she hugged him goodbye and Ashley came in and the same thing still happened so they all remained friends.