Disclaimer: diddo (i spelt it right, right?)
Chapter 25
Jack assessed their surroundings. Fire. That was pretty much it. He dodged flames and made his way to the window. Perfect. They were right above the pool, if her could open the window…Jack set Chloe down carefully on the floor, away from the flames. He tried to open it but he jumped back at the sizzling latch. Jack carefully took the over shirt from Chloe and wrapped it around his elbow. He braced himself and with all the strength that he possessed and crashed his arm against the glass, shattering it. He once again picked up Chloe, wiping away a few strands and tried to get Chloe to wake up, "Chloe, come on, girl, we're going to jump into the pool okay?" She moaned. "Stay with me, okay, I'm not going to let go of you okay?" Chloe nodded weakly.
He swung his legs over the windowsill and took in a deep breath. He pushed forward, holding Chloe's fragile body as close as possible. They fell forward through the air, Jack braced himself for the impact. A second later their bodies crushed through the surface, and slowly sank before Jack regained control over his mind and with one arm swam to the top. Chloe's head rested against Jacks as they neared the edge of the pool. He heard heavy footsteps nearing, second later gloved hands pulled him and Chloe out of the water. Chloe was taken from Jack's arms by a paramedic, the next thing he knew he was being pulled onto a stretcher, too. He struggled to open his eyes, consciousness was quickly leaving him. The last thing he saw and felt was a soft hand on his cheek and brown eyes pooling with tears looking into his.
Sue stared at the light wall across from her. His skin was so hot, his eyes didn't hold the same life they were known so well for. She dropped her head in her hands as tears slipped away, each one fell because against her will. Levi's head dropped on her knee, she could swear that he was crying too. She lightly stroked his head. Jack, you have to live, you have too. Levi straightened and Sue looked up. Tara and Bobby ran into the waiting room. Tara crushed Sue in her hug, their sobs soaking each other.
Tara pulled back, nearly falling into Bobby, "How's Chloe?"
"I don't know yet, the doctors won't tell me anything about either of them."
"Either of them?" Bobby frowned. "Who else was hurt…where's Jack?"
Sue tried to contain her cries, "He went into the house to get Chloe. He looked pretty bad."
The air was sucked from within Bobby's body. His best friend, and no matter what anyone else said, Chloe was his daughter. How could he loose his best friend and daughter in the same night? Bobby stumbled back into the nearest chair. Tara blindly sat next to him, Sue dropped back into her spot, Levi laying on the floor.
Sue didn't bother to ask why they were wet, what did it matter anyways?
A while later Bobby rubbed his neck, "It's been hours! How long does it take-"
A young doctor entered and the trio jumped up, "I'm looking for Bobby and Tara Manning, as well as Sue Thomas…"
"That's us," Bobby spoke for all of them.
"Good evening. My name is Dr. Montgomery. I'm Ms. Manning and Mr. Hudson's doctor."
Tara grasped Bobby's hand and asked the doctor, "Will they be alright?"
A/N: Keep the reviews coming (and to shaylee: i'm not desperate for reviews, i just need to know how i'm doing, when i become psychic i won't ask for reviews, but we both know that that ain't gonna happen, but thanks for the review anyways especially the correct spelling for diddo, i sorta feel like an idiot :) but im sure it'll pass...i hope)