Chapter three: Weeks later
Declan you have barely left this hospital since she was in the accident you get up come here go to school and immediately come here afterwards this can't be good for you says Fiona. Fi she is important to me you know that she's your best friend and she hasn't woken up yet but, I don't want her to be alone when she does says Declan. The doctor told us with the brain injury she has that she may never wake up and even if she does it she may not even remember anything about her including us says Fiona. So what is should give up on her no won't happen you know why because she never would give up on me says Declan as he stares his sister in the face.
Ok I get it but, Declan you can't waste your life away hoping for a miracle that may not even happen says Fiona as she looks at her brother . I wouldn't waste my life away I know she will come back to be I just know it says Declan. Fiona just nods. Just than Holly J showed up. Hey says Holly J. Hi says Declan as he walks over and kisses her. Hey I just wanted to check on her before my shift at the DOT and Spinner told me to leave this here says HollyJ as she hands a card to Declan. Spinner left this asks Declan? She worked at the Dot a while back and her and Spin got close he is like a big brother says HollyJ. Ok says Declan as he looks over at Kelsey.
Declan you have to come to terms with the possibility that she may never wake up says Holly J as she looks at her boyfriend. Finally someone who agrees with me says Fiona as she looks over at her disheveled brother. Why is everyone so willing to give up on her. She doesn't give up its not in her nature she fights until she has nothing left in her and if there is one thing I know about her she wouldn't give up on me if this was me and I am not about to that to her because even the smallest amount of hope could bring her back to us says Declan as he stares at the two girls. Both step back. He was upset this was something everyone had gotten use to because it was how he was the last few weeks.
Well I need to get to work so I will see you later says Holly J who had hurt written all over her face. Holly J says Declan as he follows her out the door. Declan I care about you but, I am sharing you with a girl in a coma she owns your heart and I don't there is any place for me in there says Holly J as she looks at him with tears in her eyes. Holly says Declan. No its ok we are meant to be friends its ok really Ive got to get to work says Holly J as she turns away. Declan leans up against at wall outside of Kelsey's room. Go after you idiot says a voice. A voice that sounds a lot like Kelsey but, when he looks up he only sees Fiona. Your right says Declan as he follows HollyJ out the doors of the hospital.
Holly J says Declan. She turns. What Declan she asks? Your right I can't do anything while she is in a coma but, you are wrong about something yes do I care about her but she doesn't own my heart anymore you do says Declan. Holly J smiled as she turns toward him and smiled. They kiss. Let me walk you to work says Declan. Thanks says Holly J as she slips her hand into his.
(Couple days later) Declan was staring at the empty seat in front of him the one that belonged to Kelsey. He couldn't get her out of his mind. He hadn't gone to see her since that day. He felt like something bad was going to happen when all of a sudden she was transparent in front of him. O my goodness I'm going mad says Declan to himself as he closes his eyes and blinks she is still there. You've given up on me never thought that would happen I guess that means I should let go huh she says as she looks at him as she sits down in her seat. Your not real says Declan. Darling your dreaming so relax I wouldn't be that mean says Kelsey. I didn't give up on you I couldn't I just cant wait around for you to open your eyes unless you do it soon Kelse you've been in a coma for over a month and the doctor's have no hope left the scans all say the same you aren't going to wake up says Declan as he looks at her. When have I ever done anything that is normal says Kelsey as she holds out her hand to him. Declan doesn't think anything about it he takes her hand. They still fit perfectly says Kelsey as she holds his hand. Declan couldn't help but smile.
Why are you here asks Declan? There is someone you need to meet says Kelsey as she looks at him. Declan watched as the scenery changed. They were in a playground it was a perfect day and he heard a voice. Mommy, daddy says a voice. They both turned toward the voice. What's her name asks Declan as he looks at her. Melissa Fiona Coyner I didn't want her to have my last name she deserved yours says Kelsey as she walks over to her daughter. Daddy are you sure I can take mommy I don't know if your destiny is done yet says Melissa.
Declan looked at Kelsey than back at their little girl that had been taken from them. Declan knelt next to his daughter. I don't want mommy to go just yet because as much as you need her I still do too do you understand asks Declan as he looks at his daughter. See mommy I told you daddy wouldn't want you to go just because he isn't around as much doesn't mean he gave up on you says Melissa. She's right you know I always have hope you'll come back to me so prove me right and wake up and come back to me says Declan as he looks at her. You have Holly J says Kelsey. That was you wasn't the day in the hospital says Declan. I thought I was dying and I hate it when you are unhappy Declan I love you always will no matter who you are with says Kelsey. I love you too says Declan. You gave your heart to HollyJ and you cant deny that says Kelsey.
Kelse I thought I did and the more and more I pulled away from my feelings for you I realized that no girl is for me other than you so don't you dare stop fighting because I haven't given up on you yet and I cant lose both of you not when I just got you back says Declan. I'll try she better than try Jackson prove me right like you love to do says Declan as she disappears and his eyes shoot open. He was at his desk in study. Holly J walked over. Hey she says as she leans into kiss him. He moves away. What is that about asks Holly J. I cant do this anymore I care about you Holly J but, I been lying to you to myself my heart has and probably will always belong to Kelsey its just how it is says Declan. Her eyes went hard. Good luck being in love with a ghost says Holly J. I'm sorry says Declan as he stands up and leaves the school heading for the hospital.
(Hospital) He walked into her room she wasn't awake. He took her hand in his. Come on open those eyes I know you can hear me just open your eyes says Declan as he holds onto her hand. Moments later he felt a squeeze. Baby he says. Declan she whispers. O thank goodness says Declan as he kisses her hand. Didn't think you'd get rid of me that easily says Kelsey. I have missed you babe he said. She smiled as he wraps his arms around her neck.
The doctor we should page the doctor says Declan. Ok says Kelsey as she feels Declan holding her hand. Perfect fit the two say. Just than the doctor walked in. Your awake says the doctor. Yes I guess I am says Kelsey with a smile. I guess you were right son says the doctor. What asks Kelsey? Your boyfriend never gave up on you he kept insisting you would open your eyes says the doctor. He always has had the most amazing faith in me says Kelsey as she looks over at Declan. Neither bothered to correct the doctor on the boyfriend comment.
(Hour later) Declan was lying on the bed next to her. My parents will be here any minute says Kelsey. It's ok let's just say your mom feels like she owes me says Declan. She told you huh asks Kelsey? Yea the night of the accident says Declan. Don't be mad we were young do you honestly think we could have handled that as Diplomat kids asks Kelsey? No but, I would have loved her anyways says Declan. So would have I says Kelsey as she turns her head slowly toward him and they kiss. I've missed that says Kelsey. So have I he quickly replies.
The door opens. Her mom and dad walked through with Fiona behind them. Hey everybody she says. Kelsey they all say as they all rush over to hug her. Easy guys she still hurt says Declan as he goes into protective mode. Fiona smiled. I'm sorry I ever doubted you Declan she says as she stands next to her brother. Its ok I've been doubting myself a lot lately says Declan. But, you never gave up on her it's amazing you brought her back she says. No she brought me back he whispers as he looks over at his girlfriend who was smiling with her family.