Believe In Me
Chapter 8
Dream of Sara Tonight
Summary: Nick and Sara are both in recovery after the transplant. Catherine gives Nick a special gift.
Rating: Pg-13/R for language
A/N: I lost my chapters that I had after chapter 7 so I had to rewrite everything. I apologize if they're not as good as they were before.
Nick was wheeled into his room where the nurse made sure he was comfortable.
"If you need anything Mr. Stokes just use your buzzer". The nurse said.
"Thank you, and nurse"? Nick said quickly before she disappeared around the other side of his door.
"Yes"?
"Can, you possibly check to see how Sara is"? Nick said close to tears.
The nurse just smiled.
"I'd be happy to". She replied walking out of his room.
As he turned his head to turn on his TV he noticed a small wrapped gift.
He opened it up, and inside was a picture of Sara and Nick from Catherine's birthday party from the previous year. There was a note attached and it read Nick, just a little something to ease your mind and heart. You'll see her soon, but for now here's a little something for you. Love Catherine
"Oh Sara, I'm so sorry this had to happen to you".
Nick sat there looking at the picture for the longest time he didn't notice Catherine had entered in her special hospital gown and mask.
"Cath"? He said crying.
"Shh, she'll be fine. She's Sara Sidle, have you ever known her to give up"?
Nick just shook his head.
"I'm going to ask her to marry me Catherine, I don't want to lose her and I'm scared. Nick Stokes is scared out of his fucking mind".
"I'm scared too, Sara and I have become pretty good friends over the past year and she loves Lindsey like a little sister. She's really helped Lindsey since she tried hitchhiking".
"Did Catherine Willows just admit she's scared too"? Nick said a small smile evident on his face.
Catherine just held Nick's hand.
"Yes, Sara's become one of my best friends and I'm not ready to lose her. Then again, when are you ever ready to lose anyone"?
The nurse came back about 20 minutes later to check on Nick and update him on Sara's condition.
"Hi Judy". Catherine said.
"Hi Mrs. Willows, I just came to tell Mr. Stokes about Sara".
"Is she ok"? Nick asked scared.
"She's fine. She's relaxing and will be in isolation for about six weeks, then after that if no infections are found and she has a clean bill of health you'll be able to see her".
"Thank you Judy". Nick replied.
"You're welcome Mr. Stokes".
"Nick, please call me Nick".
"Ok, Nick. Have a good night. Goodbye, Mrs. Willows-- I mean Catherine". Judy replied smiling closing the door behind her.
Nick yawned and started to close his eyes.
Catherine leaned over and kissed his forehead.
"Goodnight, Nicky".
"Goodnight, Cath".
Nick fell asleep shortly after Catherine had left. He only hoped he could dream of Sara tonight, because at least then he could be with her.
