Chapter 175

On the way home Alex asked Shelby to stop by the hospital so she can check up on the teen like she promised her husband she'd do. She walked up to reception and assumed that his mother was the one sitting on the waiting area with some scratches on her face that were covered, nervously looking around and asking a nurse whenever one walked past if they have any update on her son. Alex walked up to reception waiting for a nurse to attend to her.

"Hi, uhm is there any update on the teen that were involved in the accident earlier today? I'm one of the FBI agents." Alex said showing her badge and license as proof.

"He is still in surgery, and the first 24 hours are critical. I'm sorry we won't be able to give you any more information." The nurse said and Alex nodded seeing the mother approach the desk.

"I'm sorry for intruding ma'am but I'm praying for your son." Alex said sincerely and the woman nodded.

"You said you work for the FBI, those two guys involved are they still in police custody? Do you know when their bail hearing will be or if they will be prosecuted? When my son wakes up I'd like to speak to the officers in charge." She said looking at Alex waiting on answers.

"They are still in custody and the matter is still being investigated, but I'm not sure when the bail hearing will be." Alex said and the woman nodded as she walked back outside to get into the car with her best friend so they can go home.

Alex and Shelby were surprised to see that both Phoebe and Caleb were bathed when they entered the room, the three of them sitting on the couch watching Paw Patrol. "Well this isn't something you'll see everyday." Shelby smiled walking over to them, Phoebe running over to her mother wrapping her hands around Alex's legs. "Dada?" She asked looking up at her mother, and Alex looked at Caleb and Shelby not knowing how to respond to that question.

"Let's get you in bed." Caleb said getting up from the couch as he and Shelby made their way to the nursery to but CJ to sleep and give their friend some time to explain this to her daughter. Alex picked her up and walked over to the couch with her, sitting her down on her lap. "Dada is away for a little while, and I'm not sure when he will be back. But he asked me to remind you that he still loves you very very much." Alex said looking at her daughter. Phoebe was too young to ask a lot of questions so she accepted the part her mother told her and leaned up hugging her awkwardly as her belly was in the way. Alex walked towards the guest bedroom and laid her daughter down in the middle of the bed, sitting there until she fell asleep before she walked back out towards the lounge.

Shelby appeared about half an hour later, "some hot chocolate?" The blonde asked and Alex nodded. In silence Shelby prepared their beverages and brought the mugs over to the couch where they were sitting and got comfortable. "At hospital they said the first 24 hours after surgery is critical." Alex said tracing a finger along the rim of the white mug. "His mother told me she'd like to speak to the officers in charge once she finds out her son will be okay."

"Maybe there is something she needs to say that might change the outcome of this whole thing."

Alex ran a hand through her hair, "I want to believe that, but I don't want to give myself false hope and then things go South."

"The truth is going to come out." Shelby said not knowing what else to say to make her friend feel better. So instead she leaned in and gave Alex a hug the two of them watching the moving Paw Patrol pictures on the screen as the sound were turned down, until their mugs were empty and they both headed to bed.

Ryan sat on the edge of the rather hard single bed, rubbing his hands together. He accepted his fate that the worst will happen and stood up pacing around the little square room. He laughed dryly at the little things he took for granted. A normal sized window where he could see the countless stars, because from the tiny burglar barred window only six were visible, the fact that he could count them was the worst. He wondered what time it was, he wondered what his family had for dinner. What his mother and sisters were doing strangely they might think he'd be spending the night at home with his family and not know the harsh realities of where he is right now. On the other side it wasn't just Ryan who had to battle with the fact that he used to put criminal s behind bars and now he is there himself. Liam sat on the bed looking at his broken arm and running a hand through his hair frustrated. Sighing loudly he laidback on the small bed, in pain but he dared not ask for painkillers, he'd be a man about it. He was just hoping and praying someone would bring good news by day break.

Alex was relieved when the first rays of sunshine creeped through the window, and she walked towards the kitchen to get some coffee. One cup wouldn't hurt her and she really wanted some just to get her through the day. "I don't think I'm going to work today." Alex said when her friend entered the kitchen with her son on her hip. Alex extended her hands and CJ smiled willingly making his way towards her. "Good morning handsome boy." Alex smiled at him and was amazed at how much he resembled his father. "No one's expecting you to be in. Ae you going back to the hospital?" Shelby asked and Alex nodded.

"I got a call from the station saying Ryan can be released on bail, so I'll have to take out a loan on the house. I'm taking a big risk but it's my husband." Alex said and Shelby nodded understandingly. "Go get ready I'll feed him in the meantime. Gives us some quiet time until little miss decides to wake up."

When Alex dropped CJ at daycare, she went by the house and got some clean clothes for Ryan that Caleb delivered to him while she went to the hospital. Not only to check up on the teen but Phoebe needed another vaccine as well, and after that depending on how the toddler is she will take her to daycare or she'll have her spend the day with her mother. It will most likely be the latter. She and Caleb agreed that once the bail went through Ryan will come to the hospital to see how he is doing, although he will be accompanied by an officer until Alex signs the bail forms which was agreed will be brought to the hospital. Sometimes there are a few perks in the deal when you are and FBI agent, and you know how to bend the rules from time to time.

Once Alex and Phoebe was done, they were sitting in the waiting area waiting for Ryan and Caleb. Phoebe playing with some toys in the corner with a few other toddlers. Alex was once again at the nurses station waiting on someone to give her an update on what happened during the night. The teen's mom was busy talking to doctor's and Alex couldn't make out much from their conversation. But they ended and the doctor walked away as the mother ran a hand through her hair and took a seat on the couch again. Alex left the counter and walked over to her when she noticed Ryan walked into the hospital dressed in sweats looking much better than he did when Alex saw him yesterday. The squeals of her daughter made her stop in her tracks as she ran towards her father hands in the air so he can pick her up. The woman looked up at them and smiled when a guy who resembled a mechanic made his way over to the woman. The two of them seemingly in an argument about something and Alex only caught a glimpse of the last few words that the woman replied to the man's questions. "He said he could control the car." The woman said loudly enough for her to hear and she saw the look on the man's face and he wasn't impressed.

"Hey Pheebs." Ryan smiled kissing her and she put her little arms around his neck.

Alex walked over to him and hugged him awkwardly since Phoebe and her belly were blocking all kinds of normal physical forms of hugs. "How did you manage to get bail money so fast?" Ryan asked looking at her and she prepared herself for a lecture.

"Took out a loan on the house."

"Alex, why would yo-"

"Because I wasn't gonna let you spend another night in jail." She whispered sternly, when his gaze shifted as the woman from the accident and the mechanic looking man appeared behind Alex. He handed Phoebe over to his wife.

"I didn't mean to intrude, I'm Nancy this is my husband Brad." She introduced and Ryan shook their hands doing the same in return. "How is your son doing?" He asked preparing for the worst possible answer.

"He woke up, and the doctors are satisfied with his progress." The woman said and Ryan felt relief flood through him.

"May I have a moment with the four of you, and have the officer present?" Brad asked and the police officer nodded and they were ushered into an empty consultation room. Brad handed the officer a few pages that he looked through and there was an uneasy silence in the room. "By the looks of this, you're off the hook Booth." The officer said and handed Ryan the papers so he can look through it.

"The car we were driving in wasn't cleared and it wasn't roadworthy since the breaks were faulty. Derek kept saying he can control the car and begged me to accompany him on the drive." Nancy started looking between the three of them while her husband was still not impressed by what she had done. "We heard the siren and our light was red but he couldn't bring the car to a stop as the brakes have failed, and when he tried to swerve onto the curb he lost control, and we collided with you guys." Nancy explained. Ryan nodded his head not knowing what to say.

"I am terribly sorry. I wasn't at home when this happened I was out of town and only managed to get a flight back today. If there is any kinds of damages or medical bills or some kind of compensation that you'd want us to pay we're more than willing." Brad said looking at Alex and Ryan

He handed the pages back to the officer and shook his head. "That's not necessary. Uhm, will it be okay if I speak to Derek?" Ryan asked and Nancy and Brad nodded a she walked out of the room towards Derek's room, leaving the others alone in the room. Phoebe was surprisingly quiet this whole time and laid her head on her mother's shoulder, Alex rubbing a hand up and down her back.

"I'm sorry. This couldn't have been easy for you, being pregnant and having a toddler." Nancy said. "Your husband didn't say much, will he be able to forgive us?"

Alex nodded her head, "he's just going to need some time to process all of this. He has been beating himself up about it and if something were to happen to Derek he would've cracked. I'm grateful that he'll be okay." Alex smiled and walked out of the room waiting on Ryan to return so they can go home and get their lives back on track.

Ryan knocked on the door lightly and Derek looked up. "Hey man." Ryan said from the door, "mind if I come in?"

"No not at all. Are you okay sir?" Derek asked looking at Ryan and he nodded. "I'm supposed to be asking you that. I've had some sleepless nights worrying about a teenager whose name I didn't even know."

"I'm sorry. The whole accident was my fault. The car wasn't roadworthy, brakes failed, I lost control and it-"

"What matters is that you're alright. Both you and your mom. Your dad might not be as impressed but he's relieved that you'll be fine as well." Ryan said and Derek laughed slightly. "He'll never allow me to drive again. Thank you, for checking in." Derek said as Ryan left the room.

"No problem, just heal up so you can get out of here. Their food is horrible." Ryan smiled and Derek nodded pointed to a plate of untouched food.

He met up with his family in the waiting area, Phoebe rushing off her mother's lap to be with her father again and he picked her up, as Alex met up with them. "Let's go home." He said to Phoebe and she nodded at him smiling. "Home." She repeated and he kissed the side of Alex's head as they walked out the automatic sliding doors of the hospital.

I feel like I've skipped a lot of parts but I wanted to get everything out before I lost my train of thought. Thank you for the love and the reviews. Hope you enjoy. Lovies-S