AN: I am so so sorry for the long delay. I had trouble writing this chapter, and when i finally did, my computer decided to crash. But I'm finally back and will do my best to update more regulary from now on. Thank you for being patient. Hope you enjoy this chapter.
I do not own Chicago PD or it's cast.
And song lyrics are from "Crazy Girl" by Eli Young Band
I don't own them either.
PS How many of you are so happy that Linstead is moving in and said I Love You?!
Chapter 4- Why?
Erin's POV
"Erin? Can you hear me?"
I opened my eyes and from the corner of my vision I could see Shay and Kelly staring at me through my window. I opened my mouth but no words came out.
I tried turning my head to face them but it hurt so much. I had tears rolling down my cheeks. God why did it hurt so much?
"Shh, it's okay Erin, it'll be okay." I could hear the words Shay was telling me but all I was thinking was 'lies.' How the hell is it okay? I know what's happening, no need to sugar coat it for me.
"Erin, Shay is going to come through the otherside to put a neckbrace and blanket over you. I have to cut the door off." I could hear Kelly talking to me, but his voice and the image of him started to fade. Like he was growing distant from me.
"Erin! Hey you gotta stay with us alright?" Before I could say anything my world went black.
Kelly's POV
"Erin?" I could hear Shay yelling over the loud noise from the saw as I was trying to cut the door off.
"Kelly you need to hurry, I'm losing her!"
'Fuck.'
Fianlly managing to get the door off, I stepped back so Shay and Gabby could take over. Once they had her on the strecher I could see the extent of her injuries.
Staring. That's all I could do, was to stare. I was at loss for anything. This wasn't the Erin I knew. The Erin I knew was tough and quick wittied. Not this fragile almost porcelain like being. But yet here she was lying on there on the stretcher, helpless and lifeless?
Gabby broke my train of thought with her shouting, "Charge to 300. Clear!"
All I could do was watch as the paddles sent shock into her body. Funny how similar a body jumps with each charge. 'Like a fish out of water.'
"We have a pulse!" I let out the breath of air that I was holding. I knew she was a fighter. "We gotta get her to med!" All I could do was nod as I watched them load her into the ambulance and drive off. I took that moment to head over to where the other driver was sitting on the curb holding an ice pack to his head.
In my mind all I could think about was why not him? I know that sounds biased, me being a firefighter and all. But why is he able to walk away, while Erin's life hangs in the balance. He's the one that caused the accident in the first place.
Before I could make my way over there, I could hear a phone ringing.
"Crazy girl, don't you know that I love you?
And I wouldn't dream of goin' nowhere
Silly woman, come here, let me hold you
Have I told you lately?
I love you like crazy, girl"
I walked back over to what was left of Erin's car and found her phone lighting up. Somehow it managed to stay intact after the accident. I reached down to pick it up to see who was calling.
It showed a picture of her and Jay Halstead smiling as the caller id. 'So they did end up together after all.' Erin and I used to argue about him when we dated, saying there was nothing going on between them.'
After we broke up, we remained good friends. But I still had it in my mind that those two would eventually date. It was only a matter of time.
Before I could answer the phone it stopped ringing. And the screen lit up again with the missed call button. I debated whether or not to call back. I decided to go for it so I slid the lock screen over and redialed Jays number.
"Hey babe, done with Voight already?" I stayed silent for a moment.
"Erin?" Another moment of silence. I didn't know what to say.
"Okay maybe you pocket dialed me. I'll see you at the district. Lo-" I cut him off right there. "Jay?"
"Kelly? Why are you answering Erin's phone?" I could hear the confusion in his voice.
"Look Jay I don't know how tto say this so I'm going to give you the short version."
"Okay, I'm getting more worried now, so go on."
I took a deep breath before continuing. "There was an accident. A drunk driver plowed into Erin's car. You need to get to med. From what I could see, it didn't look good."
Silence.
"Jay are you there still?" I could hear more silence.
"Jay-" "Yeah I'm here. I'm on my way there now."
"Okay, I don't know if anyone elses knows, but I found her phone and saw that you called."
I could hear a car door slam, "Yeah thanks for telling me. I've gotta go." And with that the phone call ended. There was nothing else for me to do.
I bent down to grab my tools and something shined in my eye, looking up I could see a guardain angel pin on her visor. I reached over to grab it to get a better look at it. It had writing engraved; 'Daughter you are very dear to me. Please always drive safely.' I scoffed, some guardian angel you are.
AN: I'm sorry this chapter is short, I wanted to get it posted quickly. I'm in the process of the next chapter, so I'd say hopefully by next week it should be up. Thank you for all the reviews and being so patient.
