I know, last chapter was really sad. It was hard for me to write. Well, I'll just keep you from waiting. So here you go. READ, REVIEW, and ENJOY!
Drew was sipping from a bad cup of hospital coffee leaning against the back wall. Adam paced back and forth across the tiled floor. Clare was gripping the ends of her torn dress restlessly. Alli watched her with distress eyes, staring at her best friend falling apart in front of her. Her hands jumped at hers, stopping them, "Clare. Calm down before you rip it even more."
Clare was silent for a second. "Calm down? How do you expect me to be calm when we've been sitting in a waiting room for four hours with no news on Eli?" She snapped. "Because, you just have to." Was all Alli said, staring deeply sincere into Clare's eyes.
"You're right. It's just… this is all my fault. I shouldn't of told him I needed space. This is all my fault. How can I love a man so sweet if I do this to him?" Her face fell into her hands.
"Clare, answer me this. Was the other night with you two real?" Clare nodded at Alli. "Then you really do love him. I know you. And you wouldn't let just anyone take your virginity. Only someone you love and you could see yourself being with forever. That's why you needed space, so you didn't lose that."
Adam froze and Drew looked up as soon as the heard Alli say "virginity". Adam walked up, "what? When was this? You and Eli did it?"
Clare nodded, "Last night." She looked at her watch which said 2:37AM. "Well I guess the other night." She choked up, falling onto Alli's shoulder, hiding the tears she didn't know if they were coming or not. "Clare?" A husky voice asked. She looked up to see the fireman from the crash site.
"Yes?" She wiped her dry cheeks. "Can I speak you real quick?" he asked, where she followed him down the hall a couple meters. "You said this guy was your boyfriend right? Well we found this in his car. And I think it may be for you." He handed her a small black velvet box. When she opened it, there was a diamond ring inside. "Oh… Wow…" She was speechless, as she stared at what had to be at least half a caret diamond. "It's inscribed on the side."
She turned it around until she found the subscription, which said, "My Dearest Clare The Love of My Life. Forever and Always." She covered her mouth, after putting the ring back in the box. She was on the verge of tears. "Thank you. Thank you very much." He grinned at her before leaving. She opened the box again staring at the shining silver and sparkling diamond.
A doctor walked out to the others, "Are you here about Elijah Goldsworthy?" They all nodded. "Is there anyone who is a family member? Or relative of some sort?"
"Well his parents were out of town for the weekend. They're on their way, but they will be a couple hours." Adam replied.
"Well sorry. I can't tell you anything yet then. There must a family member or relative present." The doctor said disappointed. Clare over heard the conversation, she shut the box and turned around making her way back to her friends. "Wait. Can you tell his… Fiancé?" Everyone's mouths dropped as Clare stared at the doctor with plead.
"You are his fiancé?" She asked as if Clare was stupid. "Well I guess I can. Your fiancé is alive; he has a broken leg, his right forearm is fractured, a few broken rips which caused some internal bleeding, but we managed to fix it. But he does have some critical whiplash and a concussion. He has been out of surgery and we're right now running tests."
"Tests? What kind of tests?" Adam asked from behind Clare. The Doctor continued, "We aren't for sure. But we suspect Eli might have Borderline Personality Disorder, otherwise BPD." Drew stepped into view, "What's that?"
She tapped her clipboard against her palm, "It's a mental disorder. BPD is characterized by depth and variability of moods. Where it's difficult for a person to control his/her habits, their image of themselves are distorted and they feel worthless. While they yearn to have close relationships with others their mood swings can push them away." She took a pause, "We'd actually like to ask you if Elijah has been having any of the related symptoms. Such as, Frantic efforts to avoid any kind of abandonment? Inappropriate anger? Suicidal behavior? Emotional instability? Feelings of Emptiness?"
Clare sat down, taking in few breaths. A couple tears rolled down her cheeks. "Yes. Yes to them all." She mumbled. Adam placed a hand on her shoulder for comfort and spoke up, "And if he has it. How do you treat it?" She looked at Clare's depressed silent face before continuing, "We can prescribe medicines such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety. But other than that, we'd recommend counseling and seeing a psychiatrist. And support from family and peers are also a major help."
"How'd does someone get it?" Alli asked. "We aren't completely sure. But it is believed that the causes could be chemicals in the brain not working properly. Sometimes when they grow up in a bad situation like an abusive household. Being neglected. Even lost loved ones. Sometimes it could even be genetics." Adam squeezed Clare's shoulder half way through the sentence. He knew what was running through her mind, and he wanted her to know that he was there for her.
"He's awake. Would you like to see him?" She asked Clare directly. She nodded as she followed her down the hall to his room. She glance through the small window on the door, to the sight of Eli's eyes shut, mouth opened against his pillow. His arm was in a cast and sing. So was his leg, being raised above the bed. His lip was busted and was covered in bruises and cuts. "he looks… lifeless."
"Well I'm for sure for you he's not. I should say he is lucky that he isn't. Go in. I bet he would love to see you. I'm going to wait for his parents until they get here." The doctor said as she left. Clare looked down at the black box again, sighing at it, before she turned the handle and opened the door.
So waht did you think? Honestly, I was planning on killing Eli. I know sad face. But then I realized how much I would of hated myself, plus this is supposed to be my own prediction and I know that Eli is coming back for Season 11. So Yeah. But too be honest, I wouldn't doubt if Eli has some mental problem. And BPD just seemed so Eli. So that's why I gave him that. It'd make sense. I don't know, what do you think? I think they should have something wrong with Eli. Because if not, then he's just one messed up guy. Well most likely later tonight, I'll post Chapter 7, the Final chapter! If I can't Tomorrow, Promise! Love you all! :*(^_^) ~Eli
