Here and Now

Author: Sparkling-Diva

Rating: PG-13 (possibly more later)

Genre: Drama/Romance

Feedback: Yes! Please! But be nice!

Summary: Vincent Gray, now 33, is at a depressing stage of his life. When he meets a young girl, his life will change forever.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the show Judging Amy whatsoever and in no way am I affiliated with it.

Author's Note: And even more drama…

Chapter 54

Vincent sat in silence as he watched calmly as Laura was fast asleep in her hospital bed holding his hand. A million thoughts rushed through his head. What had she done to deserve this? All she wanted to do was be the best mother she could be and adore her son. She had been through so much lately.

There was a small knock as Kyle came in and silently shut the door behind him.

"How is she holding up?" he choked.

"Not so good," Vincent whispered as Laura laid unawake.

"The funeral home has already been contacted," Kyle mentioned and Vincent nodded. "I'm so sorry Vincent," Kyle said, "I know how close the two of you are."

"She didn't deserve this Kyle," Vincent said holding back a few tears.

"No one does. Especially not her," Kyle said. "I know it may not be the right time but they have some forms to fill out regarding the baby…"

"I'll fill them out," Vincent said.

"Okay, I'll bring them to you," Kyle said leaving the room for a moment.

Vincent just stared at how pale Laura was and walked over to her. He just leaned forward and brushed off a piece of hair that laid over her face.

He had been there for her so much and he promised he would always be. That was a promise that he must never be unbroken.

She looked so beautiful and had always tried to look on the positive side of being a mother despite what happened. She had fought a good fight and all for the sake of her child. She truly cared. And she was there for Vincent too. Whenever he felt alone, needed encouragement, she was there.

Kyle soon came in breaking away all his thoughts and without a word handed him the papers before someone called for him and he left.

Vincent took a seat next to her and began to read over the information that he needed to fill out. They had become so acquainted over the last few months that he swore that could figure out everything.

Mothers name, well that was easy Laura Alexa Mitchell.

Father's name…

Vincent hesitated.

He thought back on all those times that her and him talked about how she never really got along with her father. She never explained anymore details but he was certain there was more to the story. He also knew that Laura had wished that if she ever had a child she would grant the father's last name.

Staring at the paper, Vincent was left to think.