Chapter 14

Couple weeks later (April)

Jeff had not left Alexis alone since he had gotten to the hospital. He was afraid of what might happen to her. He also wanted to make sure she knew he was there for her. They had a lot of catching up to do. He needed to prove to her that she wouldn't be alone no matter what.

"Alex…" Jeff gently shook Alexis. She slowly opened her eyes to find Jeff looking down at her. She was so happy that Jeff had come. She didn't even care how late he came, he was here and that was all that mattered. She loved him so much. She smiled a little.

"Hey Jeff"

"There is a doctor here that wants to talk to you."

"Okay, thanks" she stood up and walked over to the doctor. "Dr. Rice, what is wrong? Is everything okay?"

"Miss James, can we talk in private?" He asked as he looked at Jeff suspiciously. She noticed the glance and actually got upset.

"No, he's with me. He can hear whatever it is that you have to say." Jeff could hear the anger in Alexis' voice. The doctor nodded and then continued. I'm sorry to say that I need your decision."

"I have already told you my decision. I cannot kill my child." The doctor looked at her sadly.

"Well, your insurance will not pay anymore."

"What the hell is your problem?" Jeff yelled. "Her daughter is lying in that bed in a coma and you are telling her the only possible solution is to take her off life support because insurance won't pay. You heartless son of a bitch!" Alexis looked at Jeff in shock. "You know what, don't worry about the insurance, I'll pay for the rest of the hospital bill." Alexis was even more surprised now. The doctor walked out of the room with a dumbfounded look on his face.

"Jeff? What are you doing? You've been saving forever. You can't just throw it away."

"Alex, you are all that matters to me right now. I already have a house and a car. The only thing I want or need is you. All I've ever wanted was you." He walked over and pulled Alexis close to him. "Alexis James, I love you. I've loved you since high school." He leaned in and kissed her. She started pulling away, but then realized how much she wanted to kiss him.

"I love you too Jeff." She whispered when they broke away. She heard a beep from the machine followed by more beeps. A couple nurses and a doctor ran into the room. Jeff grabbed Alexis before she could get in the way. He walked her out to the hallway.

"Oh my gosh Jeff! What's going on? My little girl…" she couldn't finish. She started crying. Jeff grabbed her and pulled her into a hug.

"She'll be fine, I promise."

"How can you say that Jeff? If she was fine, she would be awake!" The doctor and nurses walked out past them. Alexis ran into the room. She went over and sat in the chair next to Nicole's bed.

"Baby, please wake up." Alexis set her head on the bed. Jeff walked over and stood behind Alexis. She got up and gave him a hug. He sat in the chair and pulled Alexis back down. She sat on his lap just staring out the window behind Jeff. After what seemed like an eternity Alexis felt Jeff move.

"What's wrong Jeff?" Jeff didn't say anything. Alexis looked to where he was looking. As soon as she looked at her daughter, tears filled her eyes.