Myles flew down the hallway after the nurse. He was surprised how well he felt. He had a sinking feeling in his gut, though, worrying about what was wrong with Emily. He had planned on sneaking back into her room later when he was alone to sit vigil. His mother just wasn't leaving him alone. The nurse opened the door and gestured for him to come in. Heart pounding, he stepped into the room.

...

Sue was making lunch when Levi alerted her someone was at the door. She opened it to find Jack standing there.

"Hi," he said.

"Hi."

"Can I come in?"

"Sure."

Jack closed the door behind him, and Sue stood there looking at him. He appeared to be nervous.

"Are you all right?" she asked.

"Huh? Yea," he answered. "Look, there's something I need to tell you."

...

"Well?" Tara asked, looking at Bobby when he returned. "Is he gonna do it?"

"Yes. Thank God. I can't stand watching the two of them skirt around it anymore," Bobby said, dropping into his chair.

"Yay!" Tara fist pumped.

"What's going on?" D asked, coming over to them.

"Jack is gonna tell Sue he loves her," Bobby answered.

"Finally," D sighed.

"How's it going to work since they work together?" Tara asked D.

"I can arrange something," D replied. "They're looking for someone like Sue down the hall."

"Oh good. I'd hate to see them give it up because of work."

"Maybe some of the tension around here will finally go away," D said, chuckling as he went back to his desk. Bobby gave Tara a quick glance as she bent back over her work.

"Yea," he said to himself. "Finally."

...

Lucy was hurrying to the hospital. A nurse had called her and told her to come, that Myles needed to see her right away. She was worried that something was wrong. She had been sure his family was with him, though, that's why she stayed away for the afternoon.

"Oh!" she yelped as a cyclist almost flattened her.

"Sorry!" he yelled over his shoulder.

Lucy plowed onward, feeling a bit shaken. It didn't take much for things to happen that's for sure.

...

"What is it?" Sue asked, feeling her heart rate quicken. Was this it? Was he finally going to say something?

"Sue," he started. Levi looked back and forth between them, making a sound in his throat.

"Yes?" she prompted.

"I'm crazy about you," he said in a rush. "Head over heels in love with you. I have been for a while now. I was just afraid to say something because of work, and I didn't know if you felt the same."

"Jack," Sue said, feeling dizzy with happiness. "I'm in love with you too."

"Really? Are you sure?" he asked.

"Yes," she nodded vigorously. He moved in then, not wasting anymore time. Levi woofed as Jack kissed her. It was finally happening. She finally knew.

"So, what now?" she asked after.

"I guess we talk to D," Jack replied.

"Okay," she agreed. He kissed her again. He didn't want to stop. It felt so amazing and wonderful. Then he remembered.

"You have a date with Will," he said, pulling back.

"What?" she asked.

"I...I overheard him ask you to dinner tonight," Jack said sheepishly.

"That's because he's leaving to go to Europe for work. He just wanted to say goodbye. It wasn't a date," Sue reassured him.

"It wasn't?"

"No!" Sue laughed. "You thought it was?"

"Yea," he answered, feeling like an idiot now.

"Oh, Jack," she shook her head, a smile on her lips. "You really shouldn't jump to conclusions."

"Noted," he grinned, hugging her tightly.

...

"Emily," Myles said. The figure in the bed turned her head to look at him.

"Myles," she croaked.

"She woke up almost an hour ago. I just found out," the nurse explained. "I'll give you two some privacy." Myles pulled up a chair beside Emily as the nurse left.

"How are you?" he asked. "I was coming back later, but my mother was holding me up."

"I heard you," Emily said hoarsely. "You asked me to wake up."

"I did," he nodded. "And you did."

"I felt like I had something to live for again. You gave me a reason to come back."

"I'm sure it was more to it than that," Myles said.

"No. You saying you were there was enough. I came back."

"Well...I'm glad it helped."

"Did you talk to your sister?" Emily asked.

"Yes. We're good. All good," Myles replied. "We finally worked through it."

"Good."

"So, what did the doctor say?"

"I need a lot of physio to get my legs back working properly. I'll be in here for a bit I think," Emily answered. "After that, I don't know what's going to happen to me. I'm a 16 year old with no family. I imagine social services will get involved."

"You'll stay with me," Myles blurted out. Emily looked at him, surprised.

"What?"

"I want you to live with me. I'll adopt you. If you want," he added. "I mean, I know we haven't known each other long, but if you want to, you have a home with me."

"Are you sure? You'd really do that?"

"Yes. You can meet my sister. She's always loved kids. You'd like her."

"I'd really like that, Myles," Emily said, smiling finally. Myles felt his heart grow warm. There was a reason for everything, and if almost dying was what it took to help a girl in need, then that's what had to happen.

"Sorry to interrupt," the doctor said, coming in. "Emily, I have to go over some things with you. Also, I had to call social services..."

"Myles is adopting me," Emily cut him off.

"I'll talk to them," Myles offered.

"Okay," the doctor nodded. "I'll let them know."

"I'll see you after," Myles promised. Emily smiled at him as he left. He went back to his room feeling happier that he had in a long time. He found Lucy in the hallway.

"Where have you been?!" she cried. "The hospital called and said you needed to see me!"

"They did?"

"Yes!"

"Oh."

"You didn't?"

"I never told anyone to call," Myles said, confused. Lucy stared at him.

"Well, I hurried over here for nothing then."

It was then that Myles realized what Emily had done. Despite just waking up from a coma, she had requested someone to call Lucy for Myles.

"I think I know what happened," Myles said.

"What?"

"Remember Emily?"

"The girl you had to find from your coma?"

"Yea, and I did find her, by the way. She woke up today," Myles answered.

"She did?! Oh, that's wonderful," Lucy said, clapping her hands together. So Myles wasn't crazy after all. That was a relief.

"I think she got the hospital to call you."

"What for?"

"Because I told her I regretted not fighting for you after what I had done."

"W-what?"

"I hurt you really badly, Lucy, and I'm sorry for that. I never wanted to do that to you. I don't know what made me do it. I know it's too late to ask for another chance, but if you ever want to, I'll be waiting."

"Myles..."

"It's all right if you say no. I can take it."

"I...I need to think about it," Lucy said.

"Okay," Myles agreed. Mel poked her head out of his room then.

"Mom wants to check your vitals," she said.

"Ugh," Myles groaned. "All right. I'll see you later, okay?" Lucy just nodded in response as he went back inside. She heard him tell his mother he had his own doctor and that she needed to respect his boundaries. She didn't know what to think. Then, she decided to go to the person who seemed to know the truth.

...

Will left her a letter. He knew she'd understand. He didn't want to ruffle anymore feathers or ruin anything else in her life. He wished they were in a different life. Maybe then it could have worked out.

"You take care of yourself," his nurse said as he put his coat on.

"I will," he promised. He was heading to Europe. He had a whole new life to start.

...

Emily looked up to see a woman standing in her doorway. She knew immediately who it was since Myles had described her so much.

"Emily, right?" the woman asked.

"Lucy," Emily responded.

"Yes," she nodded. "How did you know?"

"Myles told me all about you."

"Did he?"

"Yea."

"About that," Lucy said, coming in. "What did he say?"

"He didn't have to say anything. Losing you was terrible for him, and he regrets making his mistake. He wished you could have forgiven him like his sister had forgiven her husband."

"Oh."

"I had the hospital call you," Emily admitted. "I thought if he saw you then he'd tell you."

"I was here when he woke up."

"And he didn't say anything?"

"No. He was more concerned about finding you."

"Oh...wow."

"You're very special to him," Lucy told her. "He was very persistent that he find you. He doesn't usually behave that way."

"He offered to adopt me," Emily confessed. Lucy felt her heart melt.

"Really?"

"Yes."

"What did you say?"

"I said yes. We got to know each other very well in Limbo. I guess he wants to make sure I'll be all right."

"Thank you for telling me all this, Emily," Lucy said.

"What are you gonna tell him?" she asked as Lucy walked away.

"I don't know yet," Lucy replied. Then she was gone. Emily burrowed into her pillow a little deeper. She was afraid to fall asleep in case she slipped back into a coma. The doctor reassured her that it wouldn't happen, that her worry was common in those who experienced one. Instead, she thought about her future with Myles. She had a home again. It made her feel very happy.