Lauren felt like she was falling into a dark pit. Everything was black and she could hear her friends, but couldn't answer them. She tried desperately to reach out to them, to get them to help her, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move. Exhaustion overcame her and she fell into a restless sleep.
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Jack held Lauren's hand protectively in his. He hadn't left her side in three days. Janet had tried to get him to go home and get some rest, but he refused to leave Lauren's side. He prayed for hours, begging God to spare the woman he loved. He leaned in close to her, brushing the hair from her face as he sang to her.
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I Will Be Here-Steven Curtis Chapman Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the sun does not appear I will be here If in the dark, we lose sight of love Hold my hand, and have no fear 'Cause I will be here I will be here When you feel like being quiet When you need to speak your mind I will listen And I will be here When the laughter turns to cryin' Through the winning, losing and trying We'll be together I will be here Tomorrow morning, if you wake up And the future is unclear I will be here Just as sure as seasons were made for change Our lifetimes were made for these years So I will be here I will be here And you can cry on my shoulder When the mirror tells us we're older I will hold you And I will be here To watch you grow in beauty And tell you all the things you are to me I will be here I will be true to the promise I have made To you and to the One who gave you to me Tomorrow morning, if you wake up And the sun does not appear I will be here Oh, I will be here -
Jack layed his head on Lauren's chest and fell asleep, tears streaming down his face. Suddenly, her hand lifted and she began to massage his neck softly as he slept.