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Chapter 13

"Craig is stable but has slipped into a coma. We removed the bullet from his chest. I'm not going to lie to you, the next couple of days are critical. Its up to him now", said the doctor looking at each one of them.

He felt a slice of pain go through him when he saw one of young women break down screaming out in anguish in front of him. He hated bringing bad news but it was a part of his job, an unfortunate part of his job but part of his job.

"Can we see him", asked Joey.

"Yes but only a few at a time", said the doctor before walking away.

"Go on Joey", said Emma trying to hold unto a sobbing Manny.

She was trying to keep her tears at bay as well. Craig was a friend too. Joey nodded his head before taking Angie into Craig's room. Joey walked in slowly. He felt his heart stop. His son lay there with tubes everywhere. He had to be strong. He walked over and stopped in front of him.

"I have to do this".

These were the only words running through his head.

"Craig?", asked Angie out loud.

She had tears flowing down her face. She was young but was still old enough to know what was going on. Her older brother was hurt and could die.

"Angie?", asked Joey after sitting by Craig in silence.

"Yes daddy", asked Angie looking at her father.

"Come here baby", said Joey.

Angie climbed into his lap. Joey reached over and held onto Craig's hands.

"Hey Craig, god I don't like seeing you this way. I wanted to tell you how much you mean to me. You are my son. When you moved in you became my son forever. I'm so proud of the man that you have become. You are strong and determined and I'm just so proud of you. Craig you are and forever be part of this family. I love you Craig", said Joey.

"Please wake up Craig", said Angie looking at the still form of her brother.

He didn't move an inch. They both sat and listened to the constant beeping coming from the machines surrounding Craig's almost lifeless body.

Throughout the night people came in and out of Craig's room all except Manny.

"You have to".

Said Ellie looking at a trembling Manny.

"But I can't see him like that", said Manny with tears flowing down her face.

"You have to, he needs you now more than ever Manny. He needs you to be there for him. He needs you to wake up", said Ellie looking at the young girl.

Manny looked at her and sighed. She took a deep breath before walking to the hospital room that held Craig. She almost gasped at the sight. Her usually strong Craig looked weak and pale. Manny slowly walked to the bed where Craig was laying. She reached over and brushed the hair that fell on this forehead. She was always after him to get a hair cut. He simply would smile at her and tell her that the long hair thing was sexy. She would run her fingers through his hair all the time so he knew he would never cut it short.

She loved this boy in front of her. She closed her eyes trying to keep the tears at bay but she was having such a difficult time. She trembled at the weight of the anguish she felt. She moved the chair closer to him and sang one of her favorite Whitney Houston songs.

If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.

She reached over and ran her fingers through his hair again. She closed her eyes and sang with all of her soul. She meant ever word that came out her mouth. She will always love him. He was her heart and her soul. She knew it from when she was just a little girl. She was in the 8th grade and he blew her away. She was now a high-school graduate and she still loved him.

Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.

And I will always love you.
I will always love you.

(Instrumental solo)

I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.

He was the one the inspired her to be what she was. She took his hands into hers and sang softly to him. She thought of all the times that she embarrassed herself for him. She smiled lightly at those days. She remembered the times that he hurt her as well. She remembered the times when he loved her and made love to her. It was never about the sex it was about them loving each other. She was scared so scared for him.


And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.

You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.

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"Do you think that she will be okay?", asked Emma looking at Sean.

He hugged her running his fingers through her long blond hair.

"Yes, because Craig will be okay, he has to be, we can't lose him", said Sean.

Craig was really one of his first friends. Craig had to make it, for all of them. He sat down placing Emma on his lap and gently stroked her still flat belly. It was then it really hit him that he was going to be a father. He Sean Hope Cameron was going to be a father. He was determined to be the best father ever.

"I love you Emma, I love you baby", whispered Sean.

Emma smiled and turned around in his arms and lay her head against his chest and let him soothe her. It was then that she let go. She had been holding it together. It started out slow then the sobs engulfed her small frame. She cried for Craig. He was a good friend, she cried for Manny because she was her best-friend. She just sat in Sean's arms and cried.

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2 weeks later…………………..

"SO it is possible?", asked Ellie as her and Jimmy sat at the doctor's office.

"Yes, Jimmy has been getting small pains in his legs which is a good thing. It means that somehow the damage it reversing itself. I don't know how but to me this like a modern day miracle", said the doctor smiling.

He smiled wider when she saw the young woman squeal and jump into her boyfriend's lap and kissed him soundly on the lips. Ellie wheeled Jimmy and they got back in the limo to take them back home. When they reached home and turned on the tv.

"Mark Fuller is due for arraignment next week where is being accused of murder, attempted murder of rock sensation Craig Manning, and stalking of rock sensation Manny Santos. If convicted Mark Fuller will get the maximum term of life in prison and even life in prison. Stay turned for further information".

Jimmy shut off the TV and rubbed his eyes trying to relive the stress. He looked at Ellie that seemed to be trembling.

"Come", whispered Jimmy.

Ellie nodded her head and sat in his lap and tried to calm her nerves. After a while Ellie began to talk.

"So your father is thinking about buying the record company?", asked Ellie.

"Yeah, I'm worried about him having time for Alexis though, he assured me that he will bring her to work and will never not give her the attention that she needs", answered Jimmy.

Ellie nodded her head before kissing him softly on the mouth.

"How's Marco doing?", asked Jimmy.

Ellie smiled.

"Better", was the only thing she said.

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"So", said Marco sitting across from Dylan.

"I do love you Marco", answered Dylan.

"Do you, I can't really understand why you would say that then be with someone else", answered Marco.

"Because I was stupid, I broke off with the guy, you are it for me Marco. That night I was going crazy thinking that I could have lost you. DO you know how that felt like. I felt like the wind was knocked out of me and I just wanted to die. I couldn't imagine live without you. I guess the saying is true. You never know what you had until it is gone. I am so very sorry Marco, I just want, no I need you to forgive me", said Dylan rambling on.

Marco smiled and pulling him into a passionate kiss.

"I love you Dylan, I always have, but you can't break my heart again. I won't be able to take it", said Marco looking at him.

"I promise, I'll protect you heart, no worries", whispered Dylan before cupping Marco's face pulling him in for a kiss.

"I love you Marco", whispered Dylan.

"I love you too", whispered Marco smiling.

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"You need to eat Manny", said Emma once more.

Manny shook her head. "I'm not hungry", whispered Manny as she held Craig's hand.

He was still in a coma.

"Do it for Craig then, he wouldn't want to be sick Manny", whispered Emma looking at her best-friend.

Manny has not left the hospital room once. Thank God there was a bathroom in Craig's room and she bathed there. She was getting sick lately and Emma was worried.

"Okay can you get me something then", asked Manny with blood shot eyes.

Emma nodded her head before leaving the room.

"Craig baby you have to get up, I need you so much. Baby please, I need you, we need you, this baby needs you", whispered Manny as she placed her hands on her belly.

"I'm pregnant Craig", whispered Manny before bending her head down and crying.

She felt it then. The soft stroke on her head. She lifted her head slowly almost scared. Then she saw it. The most beautiful eyes in her opinion.

"You having my baby?", asked Craig with a raspy voice.

Manny nodded her head and smiled.

"I'm having you baby", cried Manny.