Chapter 18 – Fall To Pieces

I turned my head away from him, so he couldn't see me crying. How could I have been in a coma for a full month? So many thoughts were going through my head; I didn't know how to put any of them into words. I looked over at him.

"And...the babies?"

"I'm so sorry honey. The doctors did all they could--"

"--Oh god," I immediately started to cry, "This is all my fault."

"Liberty, its ok. The doctors--"

"The doctors. What the hell do they know anyway?! If they knew how to do their job my babies would still be alive! Mom--"

He grabbed my face, so I would look him in the eyes.

"Liberty! Listen to me! The doctors did all they could, but we only lost one of the babies."

I sighed in relief as he let go.

"But one? What do you mean? How is that even possible?"

"The doctors still aren't quite sure. The blow to your stomach was pretty bad. They told me that I should've just have it aborted, but I wouldn't. I couldn't. I knew you were going to make it."

"And mom? Where is she? I need to see her."

He smiled at me and wiped away a tear with his finger.

"Just lie down sweetie, you need your rest."

"No I need my mother! Where is she?"

"Liberty! Please!"

By now I began to panic. (A/N If it wasn't already obvious...lol) Subconsciously I knew what had happened, but I wasn't ready except it.

"No! Dad! Where is my mother?"

"Liberty! She's...she's dead! I'm sorry you had to find out like this!"

My dad let go of me as the nurses ran into the room, each trying to hold me down.

"You're a liar! A LIAR! She's not dead!"

I felt a sharp pain in my arm and looked over as a nurse was pulling out a needle.

"What are you doing to me?" I yelled. I glanced at my father and saw that his hand was covering his mouth as tears poured down his face. "Dad! Make them stop!" He looked at me and just stood there motionless.

"I'm sorry Ms. Van Zandt, but we're just taking the necessary precautions. You understand that don't you?"

My eyes began to grow heavy, and I felt myself on the verge of sleep. Their firm grasps were released and I was left alone with my dreams.

A/N... So, what did you think? Yay or nay? Aren't you proud of me for TWO new chapters? I working on chapter 19, so be looking out for that!