Sorry I have taken a while to update but I've been getting quite a lot of homework from school but next week is my half term holiday so I'll update more often. Thanks again for reviews, I love seeing what people think.

Chapter 6: Daddy's Little Girl

Jimmy walked in to her room and the doctor closed the door behind him. He walked over to her and held on to her hand. A tear dripped down his face. He sat on the chair next to her bed. He couldn't believe that this was his baby. His closest friend. He moved a piece of hair that was on her face, careful not to touch the stitches on her head.

Theres two things I know for sure, she was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's little girl.

Even though she was unconscious he knew that she could hear him.

"Hey kiddo" He was still holding her hand and another tear dripped down his face. "See what you've done. You've made a grown man cry" he said trying to sound happy and half laughing. He paused for a second.

As I drop down to my knees by her bed at night she talks to Jesus and I close my eyes.

"Everyone's waiting to see you. Sandy and Kirsten and Seth and Summer. And Ryan of course. He stayed with you all the way here. Sandy told me that he was willing to take out a doctor just to stay with you. Only Ryan could do that." he said, trying to sound happy again. He paused again.

And I thank God for all the joy in my life. Oh, but most of all for butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer

"I guess I…,I.. uh just wanted to say I'm sorry. I don't know where I went wrong. Everyone keeps telling me that its not my fault but that doesn't stop me feeling guilty. I never seem to be there for you when you need me. I love you Marissa. Don't you ever forget that. No matter how badly I screw up that will never change. I will always love you."

Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair. "Walk beside the pony Daddy it's my first ride. I know the cake looks funny Daddy but I sure tried."

At this he buried his face in to the covers beside her, still holding on to her hand. He never wanted to let go. She is Daddy's little girl and always will be.

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right to deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Kirsten looked up at the clock. Jimmy had been with Marissa for half an hour. She was worried about him. He wasn't very good at coping with difficult situations. He tended to solve them by running away.

"I'm just going to check up on Jimmy," Kirsten said quietly to Sandy. Sandy completely understood. Kirsten was one of Jimmy's oldest friends and friends were what Jimmy needed right now.

Jimmy heard the door behind him click. He was still holding Marissa's hand and was just staring at her. He felt a hand on his shoulder. He knew who it was without even having to look. She just seemed to bring a feeling of calmness and hope everywhere she went.

"She looks so peaceful" Jimmy said weakly, "I just wish she would wake up."

"Don't worry Jimmy. She'll pull through. The doctor said she'll be fine." Kirsten told him reassuringly. Jimmy turned and looked at her. He looked in to her pale blue eyes and wondered why he had ever let her go.

"Where have I gone wrong?" Kirsten pulled over a chair and sat beside Jimmy.

"You can't blame yourself."

"How can't I? Every time she is left with me things go wrong."

"Think of all the times we got ourselves into trouble when we were teenagers. Like that time you got into that fight and you were knocked out and I went with you to the hospital. Your parents were probably wondering what they had done wrong, why things kept happening to you but you knew that it wasn't their fault just like Marissa knows it's not your fault. There was nothing you could have done to stop this." Jimmy was starting to brighten up.

"At least I don't go around blaming other people like Julie does. If she was here she would be finding some way to blame it on Ryan. What was it she used to call him?"

"Bryan." Kirsten said smiling. Jimmy smiled.

"Ye that was it. It took weeks before she got it in to her head that his name is Ryan."

"She can't blame this on Ryan."

"Oh she'll find some way. Before it was because he was with Marissa now it will probably be because he wasn't there. Talking about Ryan, how is he? I know things haven't been smooth between him and Marissa recently."

"He's holding it together, but I can tell that he is breaking down inside."

"I should let him in to see her." Jimmy said standing up. Kirsten stood up too.

"Come here." She opened her arms and pulled him in to a hug.

Jimmy bent down and kissed Marissa's head. Kirsten felt her heart breaking for him. She couldn't imagine what he must feel like. Marissa was the most important thing in his life.

Kirsten held the door open and let Jimmy out. She glanced back at Marissa then closed the door.

Ryan looked up as Jimmy and Kirsten walked in to the waiting room.

"How is she?" Sandy asked Jimmy.

"Uh, there-there's no change. Do you want to go in and see her?" Jimmy asked Ryan. I think she would really like it." Ryan looked at Seth and Summer. Seth nodded his head

"Go on kiddo" Sandy said to Ryan. Ryan got up and headed out of the waiting room. He glanced back and saw Jimmy sitting down beside Sandy. He wasn't sure if he was ready to see her but at the same time he couldn't wait any longer.

The writing in italics is from the song 'Butterfly kisses' by Garth Brooks. I downloaded it after someone mentioned it in their story. I don't remember who it was but thank you because it's a great song – hope you don't mind I used it.