Disclaimer: I forgot to put this in the first chapter but sadly I don't own Home and Away or any of the characters, the storyline is mine though.

Author's note: Hey guys, thanks so much for reading my first chapter and to FrankElza, Fanfiction.79 and Bonnie Sveen Fan for reviewing, it really means a lot! Here's the next update, so I hope you enjoy

..."How are they?"...

"Well, Casey made it through surgery. His vitals are slightly elevated but hopefully they will become stable soon. His left arm is broken as well as some ribs and his leg. There was some internal bleeding which the surgery got under control. Casey has a concussion as well as many cuts and bruises," Nate answered.

"And Denny?" Questioned Hannah, hopefully.

"I'm so sorry everyone but the damage to Denny was so severe. We did everything we could but she didn't make it through the surgery...again, I'm so, so sorry," sighed Nate in response.

"What? No," Hannah gasped and felt herself being ushered into a seat as she collapsed into a fit of tears. Oscar and Evie broke down beside her.

In the end Zac was phoned and he took Hannah and the twins home, promising to stay and look after them.

"Does...does Casey know yet?" Queried Bianca.

"No, he has only just woken up from the concussion and everything. We don't know how he'll take the news but..." Begins Nate.

"This will crush him. Him and Denny were perfect together and he told me he knew that she was the one. They were going away together, he had the trip all planned..." Sighed Brax, interrupting Nate.

"Who's going to tell him?" Asked Phoebe.

"I think it's best if we all tell him together. Casey isn't great, he's already been informed of his medical condition and he's very fragile at the moment. We have to tell him gently and let him know that he has support," explained Nate.

Nate directed them down the hallways to the Intensive Care Ward and opened the door to room 2, everyone entered and Nate followed, closing the door after them all.

"Hey Case, how are you feeling, bud?" Asked Heath, trying to lighten the heavy atmosphere.

Casey looked beaten and tired hooked up to all the machines, his hands were slightly twitching, which everyone noticed.

"I've been better. How's Denny?" Casey replied.

Everyone stared awkwardly at one another. Casey noticed the tension and silence in the room and looked around worried, "is she alright? Where is she? I need to see her."

"Case, we have something to tell you," stated Kyle.

Casey instantly tensed, looking around, he was growing more and more worried,"where's Denny?"

Everyone looked to Brax, thinking that it would probably be best if he told Casey.

"Casey, Case, mate. I'm sorry but Denny didn't make it. She died during surgery.." Sighed Brax.

Everyone watched as the little colour on Casey's face completely drained away, "what?" He whispered in a barely audible voice.

"I'm so sorry Casey, we couldn't save her. The damage caused by the car crash was just too severe," stated Nate.

"No, no..." Whispered Casey.

"Case.." Said someone.

But the voices drowned out, all Casey could focus on was Denny. She was still there, so perfectly clear in his mind, she couldn't be gone. They, they were going away. They were going to be out of town, safe from trouble. He was...he was going to propose. Then he thought...

"Can I see her?" Casey asked, abruptly.

"I don't know if that's such a good idea, mate," stated Brax.

"I need to give her something..." Casey replied, his voice so small.

"I guess you can Casey but I don't think it would be good for your mental state..." Began Nate.

"Take me to her, please," whispered Casey.

Nate sighed heavily, looking sadly at everyone else. They all had the same expression on their faces, looking at Casey. He eventually gave in, the poor kid had lost so much in such a small space of time. He could at least do this for him.