A couple minutes pass and Ashley stands up and walks over to the sleeping Spencer. Ashley didn't know if she was sleeping or not but she would like to think of it as Spencer was just sleeping and hasn't woken up yet. Ashley didn't like the words 'in a coma' and 'Spencer' used in the same sentence. Ashley leans down and starts whispering in Spencer's ear.
"I know you're in there somewhere My angel. Please wake up. I'll do anything to have you back." Ashley desperately tries to hold back her tears. "..Anything please Spencer. I need you…and I..love you." Ashley leans down further and kisses Spencer on her bandaged forehead. Ashley moves to Spencer's ears and starts softly singing a song.
"Living in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance
I never believed in
What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
And right here tonight
This could be the start
Of something new
It feels so right
To be here with you
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
Now who'd of ever thought that
We'd both be here tonight
And the world looks so much brighter
With you by my side
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it is for real…"
Ashley stops singing and looks at Spencer. Ashley remember two songs from that Disney channel movie "High School Musical" for Spencer. Spencer made her watch the movie with her. Ashley remembers that Spencer was so excited to watch it and just totally loved two songs in particular, Start of something new and Breaking Free. Ashley then uses it to calm Spencer down or to make her relax and smile. Ashley hears the room door open and looks towards it. There leaning on his crouches was Glen Carlin with his right leg in a cast.
"Get away from my sister Ashley."
Ashley straightens up and steps back. "Calm down Glen".
"No I will not. Stay away from my sister. When she wakes up, I don't want you anywhere near here."
"And what if she asks for me?" Ashley questioned sharply. "If she wants me here when she wakes up, you better believe I will be standing right here by her side, despite you and your mom."
"She won't be asking for you" Glen said confidently.
"And how are you so sure about that."
"I have my sources. Now go." Glen demanded.
Ashley leans down and kisses Spencer on the cheek. Glen turns away in disgust.
"Now go."
Ashley starts leaving the room when Clay enters.
"Hey Ash. How is she doing?"
"Same as yesterday, "Ashley lets out a sad sigh. Ashley walks past Clay and Glen and out into the hallway, towards the exit. Ashley hears Clay's voice. Ashley turns around and sees Clay walking to her.
"What?"
"Don't listen to Glen. He is just upset with the whole no more basketball until he is healed thing and Madison breaking up with him and now with Spencer getting hurt and news of our parents separation, he hasn't been in the greatest moods. He is seriously trying to live in the past and when Spencer wakes up, he might have that chance."
"What do you mean?" Ashley asked all confused.
"No one told you? Spencer hit her head really hard and doctors believe that she might lose some of her memory on things. Like amnesia but the doctor believe that she would recover whatever memories she might of lost in due time if that happens. As long as she is put to her original routine, it might, no will come back to her."
Ashley stood there speechless. There was a chance Spencer would not even know who she is and what they've been through.
"…So that is why your brother and your mom don't want me near her. They want Spencer to not know who I am and basicly having me out of her life"
"I'm sorry. I don't want anymore drama that is already in my family so I think it is best that you keep your distance".
Ashley's jaw drops and looks down. She expects this from Paula and Glen but Clay. Clay sees this reaction and adds "Its just the family is going through a rough time and we have to be there for Spencer when she wakes up. Here I will keep you updated on her condition. I know you really care about my sister and you two are best friends and….more."
Ashley quickly lifts up her head and looks at Clay.
"Ash, I may be a guy but remember, I'm not dumb. I see how you guys act around each other. And im okay with it I guess. But right now that is not important. Spencer recovering and have everything to be back the way they were, is the most important thing right now. And if she doesn't remember you, then I'm sure even though she won't be in contact with you, she will still remember you if she really cares about you."
Ashley nods her head and looks down. "So basicly, if she doesn't remember I need to stay out of her life."
"Just for right now. She just needs her family, the people who love her right now.."
"I do love her."
"…wow..really?" Clay was caught off guard with that comment. He didn't know their relationship was that deep.
"Yeah, really"
"…wow…okay…how about you just keep an eye on her from afar and I will keep you updated on her. That is all I can do for you right now Ash. You and Spencer are going to have to wait. Okay?"
"alright fine. I guess I can only take what I can get" Ashley reluctantly responded.
"Thank you for being understanding and with the whole family matter"
"I have a dysfunctional family, I know what it means to try to keep it together because just having it broken is not at all fun"
Clay gives Ashley a hug and they say their good byes.
