Chapter 5 -Breakdown
Elliot sat in the dark hospital room for hours. Just thinking about what his life would be like if Olivia died. Every half hour or so someone would come in and try and get Elliot to talk, or at least turn the lights on. He would only ask one question, 'How was Liv?'
When who ever responded with, 'No word yet' he asked that they leave.
He didn't want the lights on, he didn't want any visitors, he only wanted one thing, his Liv.
He was not sure what time he actually fell asleep at, but when he woke up Kathy was in the room talking to him. He didn't want to talk to anyone, especially his wife when he was in deep mourning for the true love of his life. For this reason he thought it better that he pretended sleeping.
"I'm scared Elliot. I'm scared that our marriage is in danger. I don't know maybe I am just overreacting but you are scaring me right now. I know you and Olivia are friends, I know that, but you closing yourself off like this, not even wanting to see our children makes me worry, makes me think that maybe you have more then just those, 'friend' feelings for her. I know we have fight about this constantly and you tell me nothing is going on between you guys, but from your reactions it makes it very hard to believe that you guys are 'just friends'."
She took a deep breath. She needed to say it. She was truly scared for her marriage. For the first time she realized that maybe Elliot had fallen out of love with her. She remembered the times when Elliot would close himself off to the world, Just like he was doing now. Normally it was a case that was too hard for him to forget about. The person that could always break him down and get him to talk was Olivia. How come Olivia could do it, and she couldn't, she was his wife for God sake. She began to cry. All the signs were pointing to one conclusion. Elliot was in love with Olivia. Whether she liked it or not.
Kathy wondered if Olivia knew. She wondered if Olivia loved him back. Then she laughed at herself. 'Duh Kathy,' She thought. You would have to be blind and deaf not to see the chemistry between the two. Kathy let out a sigh. She thought what she and Elliot had was stronger then what Olivia could offer, she thought that she could control him. Hell she reminded him everyday that if he ever left her she would take away the kids. Why wasn't that enough?
She had to leave the room. She couldn't think of Elliot and Olivia anymore. She simply got up and walked out. She walked passed the waiting room, past her kids and walked right out of the hospital.
Elliot took a deep breath. He let what his wife said settle in. He knew that she was upset, and worried, but he didn't care. He couldn't worry or even think of anything other than Olivia. His world was collapsing around him.
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Back at St. Graces there was little word on Olivia. She had been in surgery for over 10 hours. A nurse would come out every so often and inform Munch and the Captain that she was still holding on.
They knew that Elliot was going crazy. They hoped he was taking care of himself. He was still recovering from his injuries. They worried that his worries for Liv would set him back.
Munch looked over at the Captain, "Should we go check on Elliot?"
"You can go," The Cap replied "but I can't leave her."
"Yeah I know. She's all we got." Munch said thinking about what he just said. It was true, the unit was all Olivia had. She didn't have any family. They were her family. "Besides Kathy and the kids are with Elliot, Fin is probably there too." Munch added.
"Captain! Munch!" They looked over at a sobbing Casey, who just walked into the room.
They both got up to hug her.
"How is she doing?" Casey asked
"Still in surgery, hanging in there." Munch answered.
"Rumor has it that she was given 24 hours?" Casey barely got out.
"That's what they said, but you know doctors, they are always wrong." Munch replied.
The three of them waited in the waiting room, hoping and praying that the Doctors were wrong this time. After all they didn't know Liv. She was strong, she was a fighter. She could pull through this, she had to.
After what seemed to be forever a Doctor came out to the waiting area. They all rose.
"Detective Benson is out of surgery. She slipped into a coma during surgery. We have her on a life support machine. It is unlikely that she will make it through the morning." The Doctor said very sympathetically.
Casey let out a huge sob and put her head on John's shoulder.
"Do you want us to arrange for a priest to come read Detective Benson her last rights?" The Doctor asked.
"Please." Don said and then continued to look at the floor.
"Ok, I will make arrangements. I will let you know when it is all set up. If she has any other family that is not here, now would be the time to get them here and say there goodbyes." The Doctor said and walked out of the waiting room.
The room was quiet except for Casey trying hard not to cry.
Don looked at them, "What are we going to do about Elliot?" He asked.