Of Life and Guilt
Chapter 2
A/N: Finally updating. Hope you enjoy.
Eric handed Alexx the coffee, before sinking into the chair next to her. He rested his head in his hands, not bothering with his own coffee now resting on the arm of the chair.
They all felt guilty over what had happened to Horatio, but he knew Calleigh was feeling worse than anyone, having been there at the time. That's why he's volunteered to go with Alexx. They were taking it in shifts over who would be at the hospital waiting for news. He knew the best person to be with Calleigh would be Speed. His quiet, unassuming nature would be good for her, whereas Eric knew he would probably end up pushing her too hard despite his best attempts to avoid it.
It'd been over a day since the shooting. Horatio had come out of surgery a while ago, but still hadn't woken up. The doctors were still undecided about his chances of survival. The only thing that was certain was the longer he took to wake up, the less likely it became that he would.
As soon as any news was forthcoming, whoever was waiting at the hospital would call the other two, whether they were at the lab or at home, any time of the day or night. They all cared a lot about their so-called leader.
Eric sighed, making Alexx look up. "He'll make it, honey." She said with conviction despite the worry so plain in her face.
"Yeah, I know, It's just…" Eric paused for a moment gathering his thoughts together. "It's just so serious. I can't help but worry that … he won't."
Alexx reached over and rubbed his back. "I know. But it's Horatio." She didn't have to say any more to comfort him. Just her presence was enough. Alexx was like that with people. She was always so calm and collected, so sympathetic that some of it seemed to rub off on the people around her.
After a few more minutes of silence they saw Horatio's doctor come out of his room. They hadn't been allowed in there, the doctor's thinking it better if he was only visited by family for now, not realising that they were 'family' too, if not in the literal sense.
Yelina had spent most of the past few days in there, technically being considered family. She was gone for the moment though; she'd had to get Ray Jr. from school.
They started to stand up in the hope that there was some good news to be heard, but the doctor saw them and shook his head, before walking down the corridor.
Both sank back down into the chairs. It was another few minutes before either one spoke, both having drained their coffees by then, having desperately needed the caffeine it provided.
It was a few whispered words from Alexx.
"He's Horatio."
Let me know what you think. Sorry it's so short, but this is all I have so far. I'm not quite sure where to go from here. So reviews will give me inspiration (so will direct statements of what you would like to see. Hint)
