A/N: Well this is it! This is the final chapter! Sorry it's taken sooo long to get it up- my computer hates me. So I'm actually uploading this on a friend's computer so I can have it out there.
Big thanks to everyone who read and reviewed along the way. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you like the ending.
DISCLAIMER- I don't own any of the characters of course and this is done purely for my own (and hopefully other's) entertainment. No profit is being made etc.
CHAPTER 6: On One Condition
The entire trip from the abandoned gas station, Woody held onto Jordan's hand. She didn't move or respond except for once when he was sure she squeezed his hand when he told her she couldn't leave him.
He told the paramedic but she just shook her head and quietly informed him that while it was a good sign, it didn't necessarily mean anything. It could have been a reflex action.
"But she could have heard me" Woody thought to himself.
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They arrived at the hospital and Woody followed the paramedics as they wheeled her through the hospital into the Emergency Ward.
"I'm sorry, Detective Hoyt. You can't go any further" A nurse blocked him from following.
Woody nodded. He knew the drill. He wanted to argue but he also knew that any second wasted could mean the difference between Jordan's life or death.
"I'll be here" He said.
The nurse put her hand on his shoulder "I'll let you know as soon as I know anything"
"Thank you" He said blankly. As the nurse walked away he turned and stumbled towards a chair and slumped into it. He brought his hands to his face and the tears came.
It wasn't long before he felt a hand on his back. He looked up to see Garret and Nigel standing before him, inquiring looks on their faces.
"We couldn't find a park" Nigel said.
"Any news?" Garret asked, sitting to Woody's left.
Woody shook his head "She's only just gone in. They think there's internal bleeding"
The color drained from both Nigel and Garret's faces.
"Any change in the ambulance? Did you get any responses?" Garret asked.
Woody gave a small shrug "She squeezed my hand. The paramedic said it was probably just a reflex but I don't know" His voice trailed off a little.
Nigel sat on Woody's right side and put his hand on his back.
Garret shook his head and stood up "I'm going to see if I can find anything out"
Nigel and Woody both nodded as Garret walked towards the main desk.
"I'm gonna get something to drink. Maybe some food. You wanting?" Nigel said, desperate to DO something.
Woody shook his head "No, thanks. I don't think I could keep anything down"
Nigel nodded "Will you be alright?"
"Yeah. Yeah I'll be fine" He replied.
Nigel patted him on the shoulder before leaving.
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Not sure what to do, Woody began fiddling with his watch. He looked at it and remembered getting it the previous night. He remembered what Lily had said "Look at the back. Not now but later". He undid the leather band and turned it over. Inscribed on the metal surface was 'Glad you had the patience. Love J' .
The only thing he could do was laugh. It had taken so long for it all to fall into place and this happens?
"Woody?" Garret asked, having returned.
Woody looked up "Any news?"
"Not really. She's in surgery now. But it doesn't seem to be as bad as first thought"
Woody breathed a small sigh of relief.
"Don't get too excited. It's still only early on" Garret warned.
"I know. But it's better than bad news"
"True" Garret returned to his seat.
"Have a look at this" Woody handed the watch over.
Garret took it "It's a nice watch. This the one Jordan gave you last night?"
Woody nodded "Read the back"
"Patience is an understatement" Garret gave a small chuckle.
"She's. I don't know. There's something about her, Garret"
Garret nodded "There is at that"
"I can't lose her. Not now"
Garret patted Woody on the back "You wont loose her. She's the strongest fighter I know"
"I hope so"
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Nigel returned shortly carrying 3 coffees, a packet of chips and several chocolate bars.
"Any news?" He asked as he handed out the 'supplies'.
Both men shook their heads.
"I suppose no news is good news" Nigel gave a small shrug.
Soon after, a nurse came through the Emergency Room door. All 3 men stood up.
"Dr Macy? Detective Hoyt?" She addressed them. They nodded. "Ms Cavanaugh had surgery to remove a bullet from her shoulder. She's got a badly sprained ankle, some bruised ribs and general cuts and bruises over her body but thankfully there was no internal bleeding. Everything went well and she's now gone into the Recovery Ward.
Nigel gave a small jump while Woody & Garret both released the breath they had been holding.
"Can we see her?" Woody asked.
The nurse nodded "She's still very tired, as you can understand, but she's been asking to see you, Detective Hoyt. You can go in for a short time" She looked at Garret and Nigel "I'm sorry, we can only allow one visitor at the moment"
"That's fine" Garret nodded "She needs her rest"
Nigel also nodded "Give her our love, Woodrow"
Woody nodded in response. "Of course" He went to follow the nurse when he was stopped "Woody" Garret held out the watch "Don't forget this"
"Thank you" Woody said, taking the watch.
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Woody's heart sank a little as he entered Jordan's room. She looked so small and fragile covered in wires, tubes, cuts and bruises. Her left arm was in a sling, one eye and her lip were swollen and she looked exhausted.
But her eyes shone when she saw Woody.
"You made it" She said.
Woody nodded "You gave us quite a scare"
Jordan attempted a shrug "You were expecting anything less?"
Woody shook his head with a small smile on his face. Nothing stopped her. He looked at her "I read the inscription. On the watch"
"Oh you did did you?"
Woody nodded..
"And?"
"And" Woody began "I'm glad I had the patience too. So does this mean that…"
Jordan nodded "I'm ready to give this a shot, Woody. If you'll still have me?"
Woody smiled "On one condition"
"Which would be?"
"You promise to stay out of trouble for at least a week?"
"I'll try my best" Jordan grinned as well as she could.
"That will do" Woody grinned back.
El Finito ;)