Chapter 6
'Okay, let's see if your going to do the job that the doctors can't do…' John whispered to himself as he injected the needle into his leg. "What do you think you are doing?" asked Kate as she came into the kitchen, staring hard at John.
Looking up at his wife John glared, "What do you mean?" he asked as he quickly hid the needle in his pocket. "What you do you think you are doing telling Belle that your going to walk her down the aisle John. Your in no condition to even think about that, you haven't even begun therapy." Said Kate as she waved her hands in the air. A smile came across John's face, "It's simple, and I plan on walking my baby girl down the aisle on her wedding day. I don't care what I have to do, but I'm going to go it.", John said as he tried to reassure her. "I just don't want you to rush and hurt yourself. " Nodding his head, John agreed and headed out of the kitchen. 'That was too close, I'll have to make sure no one knows about these drugs', thought John to himself.
I had been a few weeks since John begun to use the pain killers, and already he seemed to be feeling better. Although he had tired standing, he didn't want to rush it, just incase someone was to become suspicious about it. 'I think that tonight is the night. It's perfect…Christmas Eve it would be a gift to all especially Izzy.' John said to himself as stuck himself with the needle and rose from his wheelchair, just as he heard Kate coming towards him.
"Yeah he's doing fine; at least that's what he keeps telling me. I just hope that he'll be in good enough condition to go to Alice's for the Christmas party. You too…talk to you later. Bye", said Kate as she hung up the phone. "John that was Marlena, she said that her and Roman are going to meet us at Alice's." called Kate as she headed into her room. "John…did you hear what I said…oh my god"
"So John and Kate are going to meet us there?" asked Roman. Nodding her head, Marlena smiled. "So how's he doing…I mean with everything, He must be feeling some pressure since Belle and Philip's wedding is only a week away", Roman said as he looked at his wife. "Kate said that he seems to be getting better, but if I know john and I do, he'll do everything in his power to walk his daughter down the aisle. Anyway come on, we have to meet them soon", Marlena said as she grabbed Roman's had and pulled him out the door.
"John…oh my god…what are you doing? I mean…how…" Kate was speechless as she saw John standing in front of her for the first time in months. "Surprised?" asked John with a smile on his face.
Walking up to him, Kate couldn't believe it. "Are you okay? I mean doesn't it hurt?" asked Kate. John shook his head, and pulled Kate into him. "Merry Christmas", he said as he pulled her into a passionate kiss. "Well aren't you just full of surprises….we should get going to Alice's. Are you sure that your okay?" Kate asked one more time. "Katie Girl, I never felt better. Now we have nothing to worry about, Phoenix is with Zack and the babysitter, so we can go." John said as he helped Kate with her coat as they headed out the door.
"Oh my god I don't believe it…"whispered Lexie as she and Abe turned to see John and Kate both walk into Alice's. "John…wow….I mean how…."started Lexie but was at a loss for words. "I know how that feels, I didn't know what to say either when I first saw him", said Kate with a smile. "And before every one starts asking me if I'm okay, I might as well let you know that I'm fine. There is some pain, but I made a promise to my beautiful baby girl that I was going to walk her down the aisle and that is what I plan on doing", said John as he saw Belle come out from the back. "Dad…oh my god…" cried Belle as she ran into John's open arms. "I made a promise to you Izzy and I plan on keeping it…Merry Christmas...I love you" whispered John as she kissed the top of Belle's head, just as Roman and Marlena came in. "Mom….Dad…he's walking", cried Belle. John gave Marlena a quick smile before turning to Roman. "John, it's good to see you up and around." He said as the shook hands. John let out a slight chuckle, "Well it's good to be up and around."
Throughout the night, John was getting compliments and questions on weather he was feeling okay, but he just smiled and nodded. Walking up to Kate, John wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her neck, "May I have this dance?" asked John. Kate smiled and held out her hand for him to take. As they headed out onto the dance floor, they were followed by many other couples.
Snowy night
Where it's warm here by the fire
Here with you (here with you)
I have all that I desire
It's been a long year
But somehow we got by
Now it's Christmas Eve
And love is on our side
"You know Abe, I just can't believe that John is actually up and walking. I just hope that it's not putting to much stress on him", whispered Lexie as she and Abe walked onto the dance floor. "Lex, you have to trust John. He knows how far to push himself, maybe after the wedding he'll take it easy. Now come on, don't think about it, let's enjoy our evening."
I don't need a hundred gifts
beneath the tree (the tree)
Don't you know the best thing
you could give to me?
Nothing else will do
All I want is you this Christmas
(This Christmas, this Christmas)
"Roman, does John look okay?" asked Marlena as she walked John and Kate dace. "Doc, if John said that he's okay, than he's okay. Come on, let's not worry about it." "Your right, I love you so much" said Marlena as she leaned into Roman for a kiss. "Merry Christmas Doc. I love you too".
Children sing (children sing) Christmas carols
At our door (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Spreading joy (spreading joy)
That's what Christmas time is for
"You remember what we were doing this time last year?" asked Hope. "I believe that I do, but I'd rather not say it out loud here", Bo said with a laugh. Hope smacked him lightly, "I love you so much Bo Brady, happy anniversary." Whispered Hope as she kissed Bo on the cheek. "I love you too Fancy Face"
Though we don't have much
You've got me and I've got you
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And with a little faith
Miracles come true
And I don't need a hundred gifts
beneath the tree (the tree)
Don't you know the best thing
you could give to me?
Nothing else will do
All I want is you this Christmas
(This Christmas, this Christmas)
"Katie Girl, you have got to be the most beautiful wonderful wife that a man could ever ask for. I love you so much", said John as he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on Kate's lips. Kate leaned into John's arms as the music continued, "I love you too John".
I don't want the love of any other girl
I want only one thing in this whole wide world
Nothing else will do
All I want is you this Christmas
(This Christmas, this Christmas)
And I don't need a hundred gifts beneath the tree
Don't you know the best thing you can give to me?
Nothing else will do
All I want is you this Christmas
Nothing else will do
All I want is you this Christmas
Yeah, yeah
As the song ended, Belle walked up to her mom, "Mom, do you really think that dad is okay? I mean he looks like he's in a lot of pain." Belle asked. Marlena nodded in agreement, "Honey, I think that your right. I'm going to go and talk to your father", Marlena said as she went to go and find John.
"Kate have you see John? I wanted to talk to him for a second but I can't find him anywhere." Kate smiled, "Yeah, he said that he wanted some fresh air, so he headed outside", said Kate as she pointed to the doors. "Thank you", said Marlena as she headed outside. "Where's Doc going?" asked Roman as he walked up beside Kate. Turning to Roman, Kate smiled. "She wanted to talk to John who is outside." Roman nodded his head, "Hey, would you like to dance?" he asked as he held his hand out to Kate. Taking his hand in hers, Roman and Kate headed out on to the dance floor.
'Pain is getting to be to much…gotta get another dose…'john said to himself as once again he stuck himself with a needle. "John I can't believe that you would do something like this…" Marlena as tears and anger were both forming in her eyes as she saw the needle in John's hand.