"Alex it's time to wake up." Her father said

"Daddy?" Taylor asked

"Yes sweetie, it's me." He smiled

"But why are you here?" Taylor asked

"Does a father have to have a reason to see his daughter?" He asked in return

"Well, no. But Daddy, I've missed you." She replied

"I know honey. But I'm never far away." He responded

"I never got to say thank you." Taylor said

"For what?" He asked

"You saved me and my Squad." Taylor said

"I didn't save you. You guys did that yourselves." He returned

"But you sent us to 7."

"Because I needed good firefighters over there." He said

"Why are you here? Am I dying?" She asked

Her father laughed, "No, you've got far too much to live for for that."

"What's going on then?" Taylor asked, "Why can't I feel anything?"

"Because you're dreaming." He smiled

"Dreaming?" She asked

He nodded, "And I'm here to guide you through your dreams, your future."

Suddenly she could see everyone standing in there dress uniforms. There were news cameras all around.

"Today marks a historic day for the FDNY." The reporter said. "Today the first female Chief is being sworn in. Alex Taylor, the daughter of a late Battalion Chief, is being sworn in as a Battalion Chief in Manhattan. Coworkers have commented that she was always working to raise the bar higher for female achievements. She joined the department 16 years ago and worked in firehouses in Manhattan, later becoming a Lieutenant in the Bronx. She returned to Manhattan as a Captain. And now today, she is being promoted to Battalion 24 as a Chief."

Taylor turned to her father, "I'm going to walk again? And then do all of that?"

He nodded. "My daughter can do anything she puts her mind to." He smiled

"But that would mean that I would have to give up so much." She lamented

"But you never would." He smiled

Soon she saw herself in a hospital room. There were nurses around her.

"Okay, are you ready to become a mother?" The nurse asked

Taylor nodded. The doctor quickly examined her.

"You're fully dilated." He said

"I'm right here for you honey." Her husband said

"I'm going to marry Billy?" She asked herself

"He always had a thing for you." Her dad smiled. "I would have been glad to have him as a son-in-law."

"Okay, push." The doctor said

Taylor screamed as she pushed.

"You're doing great!" Walsh said

Taylor glared at him.

"One more big push." The doctor said

Again Taylor pushed and within seconds the sound of a baby crying filled the room…

The nurse carefully watched Taylor. She noticed that Taylor was trying to move a little.

"Doctor Wagner." She called

"What is it?" He asked as he walked into the room

"I think she's trying to move." The nurse said

Doctor Wagner looked for a moment.

"I'll be damned!" He said, "She's a fighter." He smiled

He took a look at the EEG results.

"She's dreaming." He smiled

"That's great!" The nurse said

"All that's left is for her to open her eyes." He remarked

"It looks like she will now." The nurse replied

"Yes, it doesn't look like it's a case of IF anymore, but WHEN. I need to go talk to her mother." He handed the chart back to the nurse and left the room.

The members of the Squad were scattered about the room. Kim was asleep with her head on Jimmy's shoulder. Walsh and DK were talking quietly with each other; each of them feared that if they went to sleep the doctor would come out. Lombardo sat a few seats away sleeping. Carlos was asleep in another chair. Lt. Johnson was quietly praying the Rosary while Beth slept beside him. Adam shifted slightly in his chair while managing to stay asleep.

Lt. Johnson looked up and noticed Dr. Wagner walking towards them.

"Beth." He said softly

She barely moved

"Beth." He said again. "Wake up. The doctor is coming out."

Beth slowly sat up and watched as Dr. Wagner walked over to her. He had a clipboard in his hand.

"Mrs. Taylor." He said

"Is there any change?" Beth asked, fearing the worst.

He smiled. "I'm happy to say that there is."

She tried to hold in her excitement.

"We saw her making some purposeful movements, but she hasn't opened her eyes. However, her EEG shows some good signs." He held up a slip of paper that looked like a bunch of scribble marks. "These right here show that she's actually dreaming."

Beth smiled.

"That's good news then."

"Yes it is good news." Dr. Wagner smiled. "It's now just a question of when your daughter will wake up. I think the worst is over."

Beth was overjoyed. She hugged Dr. Wagner. "Thank you!" She cried, "Thank you."

Everyone else had awakened during the news and they shared a gladness that it looked like the worst was over.

DK looked at his watch.

"I think maybe we should all go get a little sleep before the parade." He said

"I almost forgot about the parade." Lombardo replied

"I almost forgot that it was St. Patrick's Day." Jimmy smiled

"It just doesn't seem right that we're marching without Taylor." Lombardo added

Lt. Johnson looked at his Squad.

"I know that Taylor would want you all to go and enjoy yourselves at the parade. After all, she loved it." He said

"Yeah, Taylor was so excited to march this year." Walsh added

"Go, get some sleep. I'll see you in a couple hours." Lt. Johnson said

With that everyone made their way to Beth to show their support and then they left.

"That's a great bunch you have there Francis." Beth said

"The best." He smiled, "They'd go to the ends of the earth if they thought it would help."

"I know." Beth replied, "Why don't you go and get some sleep too?"

Lt. Johnson really didn't want to leave the hospital. "I'm fine right here." He replied

"Just like Angus." She smiled

"She's going to be fine." Lt. Johnson smiled

"All she has to do is wake up." Beth smiled

Lt. Johnson nodded.

"Miracles do happen." Adam added

"How'd you get two strong kids?" Lt. Johnson laughed

"Luck." Beth smiled

"Luck of the Irish." Lt. Johnson smiled. "Luck of the Irish."