Chapter Six

Greenlee stared at the pale figure lying in the bed. Come on partner, she thought leaning forward in her chair and taking Kendall's cold hand. "Come on Kendall," she said, gently rubbing her fingers over Kendall's pale skin. "You are too stubborn to let one small injury stop you."

"It's my fault," a voice said from behind her. Greenlee turned and faced the grim face of Ethan. "She was with me, and we were so happy. She was laughing like I hadn't heard in ages. That's when her beautiful smile was erased." He paused, "I didn't notice at first. It was so sudden. One moment she was smiling like an angel and the next…" his voice trailed off as he looked at the floor. "That's when I noticed the blood. It's weird, you know, how something so small can take out such a powerful woman. She can face every Chandler, Slater, Lavery, and Cambius that comes her way, and then…"

Greenlee sighed as she looked at the sleeping beauty. "She'll come through this, Ethan." She brushed a strand of curly, brown hair out of Kendall's eyes and sighed, "She has to…"

Bianca pushed her way through the cold metal doors that led to the hospital, aware of the painful déjà vu she was experiencing. She raced to the front desk where she found Anita and Aidan pacing back and forth. The expression on Anita's face spoke volumes to Bianca. "Where's Maggie?" she asked, noticing the worried expression that crossed Anita's face.

"Maria and Joe are in with her now. Look, Bianca…" Aidan started.

"How bad is it?" Bianca asked calmly. She folded her arms and stared intensely at her friend.

"We've managed to stabilize her," Maria said from behind the trio. Bianca turned and faced the doctor. "She's still in critical condition, but her vitals are returning to normal."

"Can I see her?" Bianca asked, moving closer to the brunette.

"Bianca, the paramedics lost her twice on the way to the hospital," Maria explained. Bianca gasped and tears filled her eyes as Maria continued. "During the initial examination, Maggie has suffered a dislocated shoulder as well as a few broken ribs. The most critical injury was trauma to the head." Maria paused and dreaded saying what she knew she must. "We're not sure the extent of the damage to her brain at this moment. We've ordered a CT scan and we're hoping for the best, but…"

"Are you saying she may never come out of this?" Bianca asked.

Maria nodded her head, "We're doing everything we can, but until we get the CT scans back we won't know how extensive the swelling is." She placed her hand on Bianca's shoulder, "She's being moved to the ICU. You can go in and see her for a few minutes if you like." Her eyes met the brunettes as she said, "If anyone can bring her out of this, you can Bianca."

Bianca suddenly found it hard to breathe as she leaned on Aidan for support. "How could this happen?"

"Jonathon," Anita said, bringing Bianca out of her daze.

"He's dead," Bianca stated, clenching her fists and turning toward the door. Aidan grasped her arm and held her back.

"You let me deal with Lavery. You go in and take care of your girl," he said, gently directing Bianca toward Maggie's room.

Bianca smiled at her friends and squeezed Aidan's hand, silently thanking him for his help. She faced Anita and pulled the shaking woman into a hug, "Thank you for saving her," she stated. Saying goodbye to Aidan and Anita, Bianca turned and entered Maggie's room.

Greenlee awoke suddenly as she heard the door open and she turned, squinting to see who had entered the room.

"It's just me," Ryan said, placing his hand on his wife's shoulder.

Greenlee sighed and returned her attention to the sleeping brunette. "She looks so calm like this…peaceful even."

"Are you ready?" Ryan asked, taking Greenlee's hand and lifting her off of the cold, metal chair.

"I'm staying," Greenlee said, taking Ryan's hand off of her shoulder and returning to her seat.

"Greenlee, why do you care so much? Kendall had done nothing but to try and ruin our relationship. She probably brought this on herself."

"What? Ryan, I owe Kendall my life. If she hadn't been there on that roof, I might be the one in the hospital bed, or worse. She saved my life, I value hers. Why is that so hard for you to understand?" Greenlee shouted, facing her husband. "I take your word on Jonathon when you told me that he didn't drug me. Why can't you take my word that Kendall has changed?"

Ryan leaned forward and placed his hands on his wife's shoulders, "Because Jonathon has never done anything to harm you, but Kendall has tried over and over to ruin our happiness. She destroys everything she touches. She is not happy until she ruins everyone else's happiness. Look, Greenlee, I know that you want to trust her…"

"I do trust her, Ryan. I trust Kendall, and that is why I am staying with her tonight, because whether you want to believe it or not, she would do the same for me. That is something that I know," Greenlee said, turning her back on her husband. "I'll see you tomorrow, Ryan.

Sighing, Ryan turned his back and left the room. Greenlee returned to her chair and once again took Kendall's hand in her own. Bringing Kendall's hand to her lips, Greenlee placed a gentle kiss on her hand. "Kendall, you need to come back. There are so many people who need you to be here for them. You are a savior to Erica, a pillar of strength for Bianca, a hero to Ethan, and enemy," she paused "and so much more to me." As though an unknown force had taken over her body, Greenlee slowly leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on Kendall's lips.

Warm sunlight beamed down through the window as the brunette began to stir. Kendall's eyes slowly opened as she stared at the girl sleeping uncomfortably in the chair next to her bed. Confusion filled her eyes when she noticed that Greenlee's hand was clasped in her own. Gently squeezing her hand, Kendall whispered, "Greenlee?"

Greenlee bolted up from the chair, "Kendall? You're awake."

"So it would appear. What happened?" Kendall asked, staring grimly down at the bandage wrapped around her abdomen.

"Let me get Maria for you. You've been out all night; she should run some tests and make sure you are ok." Greenlee stood up and headed toward the door.

"Greenlee," Kendall said softly. Greenlee turned around and faced the curly-haired Kane. "Thanks for staying with me."

Greenlee smiled lovingly at Kendall, "Yeah, well. I owed you one." With that, she turned and headed to the nurses station.