"Losing your heart's desire is tragic. But gaining your heart's desire…It's all you can hope for. This year, I wished for love. To immerse myself in someone else and to wake a heart long afraid to feel. My wish was granted. And if having that is tragic… then give me tragedy. Because, I wouldn't give it back for the world."

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San Francisco, California

San Francisco Hospital

October 12, 2013; 2: 34

The nurse wheeled me back into my room, which was next door. Despite my protests, I was back in my room. I could still hear the doctors rushing here and there. There was nothing I could do except to lie there and cry. I was praying so hard that they would be able to revive her.

"I'm losing her," one nurse said.

"Heart rate is dropping."

"Pulse rate is low."

"Heartbeat is weak."

After many hours, which seemed like years to me, I heard the machine beeping normally. She survived! I waited for all the doctors and nurses to leave her room before I made my way there. I entered and there was, still unconscious and weak. But for me, she still looks beautiful. I tried to stand up to kiss her cheek. Brooke is a strong girl. And I have all of things to prove that. I knew she'll be able to survive this. I know she's a fighter.

"Brooke, please wake up. I'm so proud of you for getting through this."

"Broody?" he said as she fluttered her eyes open and spoke with a raspy and soft voice.

"Brooke? You're awake!"

"What do you think jackass?" she said, her sarcastic self kicking in.

"I'm so glad to see you awake."

"Your words strengthened me. I heard every word you said."

"Oh…"

"For a writer like you, you're not so good at this, just in speeches."

"I don't know what to say. I'm embarrassed."

"So you don't mean it?"

"I mean it. I do. I love you. Believe me."

"Calm down Lucas. Just messing with you."

"I really love you Brooke."

"I know."

"Don't you love me?"

"Can we not talk about that now? It's too soon."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push you."

"That's ok. I think we should think we should get some rest. I feel like I'm run over by a hundred trucks. My head's throbbing like hell!"

"Trust me, I know the feeling. Well, I'm going to let you rest. See ya later."

"Broody, don't be stupid. Sleep beside me," she said as she scooted over and patted the space beside her.

"Are you sure?"

"Oh shut up! You know you want to."

"You know me too well," I said as I climbed over to her bed.

"You bet," she said with full dimples showing.

"Let's get some rest. Get well soon Cheery," I said as I kissed her head.

"You too Broody."

I wish we could be like this. Just living a peaceful life and being in each other's arms. For now, I'm forgetting all of my worries and problems and just savoring the moment of being of being with the one I love.

'Cause tomorrow we'll be another hard day and another story. Tomorrow, we have to face the music, face problems the world has been constantly throwing on us. But I'm willing to fight until the end, not for my sake only, but also for Brooke's. She deserves to have a good life after everything she's been through.

Dante once said, "Remember tonight for it is the beginning of always." I just hope this message is meant for us. I hope tonight will be the start our forever. Just me and Brooke, together…forever.

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