Chapter 11
"I also agree…" said Brady as he opened the door and wheeled an unconscious John into the house. "I found him by the pier, he was about to shoot up and than he started to fight me, so I knocked him out." Marlena quickly ran over to John as well as Kate. "He's okay, let's get him cleaned up, you all can stay here and when he regains consciousness we'll tell him the plan whether he likes it or not." Said Marlena as she and Roman headed into the kitchen. "This is going to be a long night…." Whispered Nicole as she looked at Brady than back to John.
Morning had finally come, and throughout the night each other of them had taken turns watching John who was sleeping in the spare room. "Kate..Kate…." cried John as he began to wake up. Quickly Kate ran into the room to her husband's side. "It's okay John, I'm here." She said placing her hand on his cheek and stroking it slightly. "Oh Katie girl…I've made so many mistakes..how can you ever forgive me?" cried John. Looking in his eyes and seeing the pain, Kate smiled. Just than Roman, Marlena, Brady and Nicole all came walking into the room. Looking behind her, than back at John, Kate placed a soft kiss on his lips. "John we're all here to help, and we want to do what we think is best for you to kick this habit…..John we're taking you to rehab".
A look of anger came into his eyes, but once looking around at the sad faces, and the pain that he had caused each and everyone of them, John nodded his head. "As much as I hate the fact of what might happen to me after wards, I would have to agree with you…..I need help…". Smiles came across everyone's face, when they heard that John had agreed. "Okay, well we'll get you home and packed, Brady has already made the arrangements, their expecting you", said Kate. "There's something that Brady and I have to get before you take John there, we'll meet you at the rehab center in an hour". With that, Brady and Nicole headed out, soon followed by Kate who was pushing John in his wheel chair. "Thanks again for the help", whispered Kate. Both Roman and Marlena nodded their heads. Closing the door behind them, Roman took Marlena in his arms, "Oh Roman, I hope that John get's the help that he needs.." Kissing her neck, Roman whispered, "don't worry Doc, their the best, everything will be as it should".
"Where are Brady and Nicole, we have to check you in soon", Kate said aloud as she and John stood outside the rehab center. "Sorry we're late, but someone wanted to look good before they came here." Nicole yelled as she and Brady jogged up to them. "Daddy". "Phoenix…Oh my baby girl". Cried John as Brady handed her into John's arms. "Daddy, I don't want you to go away". "Oh honey, I have to but I promise I'll be home before you know it. I love you". "I love you too" said Phoenix as she placed a kiss on John's cheek. Just than the doors opened. "Mr. Black..it's time." They said. "Kate, I love you…I'm sorry for everything I've done….I wanna get better", "And you will, I love you so much John. Our love will be strong and help you through this", she said as she leaned down and kissed John passionately. The man dressed in white approached John, "It's time, don't worry folks we'll take good care of him." He said as she began wheeling John away. "I love you…all of you". Phoenix was waving like crazy while, Kate wiped away her tears. "We did the right thing", whispered Nicole. Both Kate and Brady nodded in agreement. Another man began walking up to Kate as she picked up he daughter. "Mrs. Black, I'm sure that you are aware of the regulations and rules here. There is to be no contact, besides letters. We feel that by personal visits the patient may get discouraged and may want to leave, however letters from home and words of encouragement are always welcome." "I understand, thank you". Nodding his head ,the man headed back into the building. "This is going to be a long road ahead of us, but in the end it'll be worth it." Said Brady, "come on let's go home". With that, the three of them headed off. "Be strong daddy..I love you", whispered Phoenix as she looked back at the building that in which he dad had gone into.