Faith and Hope part 2

An hour late Doc Martin walks down the stairs and over to the Cartwright's.

"How is she Paul?" asked Ben concern. "She lost a lot of blood and if Joe hadn't found her when he did she would've bled to death" said Paul.

"Is she gonna be alright?" asked Adam.

"She's very weak and lost a lot of blood. Whatever the drug they gave her seems to be wearing off but I'm afraid that it might have caused some damage" said the doctor.

"What kind of damage?" asked Hoss worriedly. "The drug had gotten into her blood stream and there's a good chance that it had gotten into her wound" said Paul.

"What are you trying to tell us exactly?" asked Ben confused. "I'm afraid that the drug could have infected her wound and if I'm right then I won't have any choice by to amputate the leg" said Paul with a heavy heart.

The men were sick to their stomachs by the news. They knew that if they didn't let the doc amputate the leg then Amelia would die.

Joe didn't want his sister to lose her leg and wouldn't be able to forgive himself or his family if she died instead. He hoped and pray that his sister wouldn't lose her leg and that she was gonna be fine.

Joe looks up at the doctor. "I'M NOT GONNA LET YOU TAKE MY SISTER'S LEG" he shouted. Everyone in the room was stunned by the outburst.

Ben quietly walks over to him son. "Joe we don't have any choice if it becomes infected and we don't have any other choice" consoled Ben.

"What if Amelia doesn't want you too? How are we gonna explain to her that we let her lose her leg? She's gonna be awfully mad at us" said Joe.

"I know how you feel son but we got to think about what is best for Amelia" advised the doctor. "Please Joe try to understand that we're only thinking about saving your sister's life" said Ben.

"I better be going. Please send someone for me if she spikes a fever or if her leg looks infected. Goodnight Ben, boys" said the doctor as he walks out of the house.

"I'm sorry Pa I'm just so scared" sobbed Joe uncontrollably. Ben puts his arms around his vulnerable. "It's alright son. Everything is gonna be alright" comforted Ben.

Once he was able to calm Joe he turns to Adam and Hoss. "How about we get some sleep alright" suggested Ben.

"Sure Pa but shouldn't one of us stay with Amelia tonight?" asked Hoss. "I will" offered Adam.

"Alright son let me know when she wakes up" said Ben.

The four men walk upstairs and into their respective rooms.

Adam walks into Amelia's room and sits beside her taking her hand in his. "Everything is gonna be alright sweetheart. The doc says that your leg might be infected by the drug those men gave ya but you're gonna be fine. I'm not gonna let anything bad happen to you" said Adam full of emotion.

"I can't tell you how scare I was when I saw blood on your saddle. I was petrified that I wouldn't be able to see my beautiful precious baby sister again. I don't know what I'll do if I wouldn't be able to see your brilliant eyes and that extraordinary dimple smile" said Adam with tears in his eyes.

Amelia started to moan and whimper. Adam strokes his sister's hand tenderly.

"It's alright shortcake...no one's gonna hurt ya" soothed Adam. "It...hurts" mumbled Amelia.

"I know it does sweetheart but you're gonna be just fine" said Adam. He leans over and kisses her on her pale cheeks and whispered in her ear "You're so strong baby girl...keep fighting don't give up".

Late that night Adam was awoken by horrid screams and crying. He looks over to see Amelia thrashing in bed wildly.

Adam immediately gets up and sits her on her bed. He grabs her hand and gently squeezes it.

"Amelia baby it's alright...you're safe. Please baby calm down...I'm not gonna let anything happen to you" said Adam helplessly.

"Please...don't hurt me...I wanna go home please don't hurt me" cried Amelia frighten.

"Amelia baby you're safe no one is gonna hurt you. You're home and you're safe I promise no one is gonna hurt you" assured Adam his heart aching to see his baby sister in distress.

Amelia started to settle down. Adam gets up and turns to sit down in the chair when Amelia weakly opens her eyes.

"Adam?" said a soft groggy voice. Adam turns around and was surprise by what he saw.