Hunter sat there in the waiting room, doing what he was bad at, waiting. The gang had been there for several hours, and no word so far. Hunter got up and paced. He wished he had his bike, he would just ride to nowhere and everywhere, he would ride it out. However, he turned and looked at the others, Shane who was looking at him with worry for him. Cam who was working on a laptop computer, and Dustin who was shredding a magazine in tiny strips, he had quite a pile next to him.

The door opened and the doctor came in, her green clothes had blood on them. She walked over to them, and the boys stood up.

"How is she Doc?"

"She is in recovery now. We lost for a few minutes during the surgery. We had to remove her spleen, and repair a tear in her right kidney. We believe we found it all, and now we wait. Nevertheless, the next 24 hours will decide it, though I think she will be fine in time.

"Can I see her?"

"I am sorry; she can't have visitors until she gets into a room, room 312, about an hour from now. Why don't you boys go get something to eat, and relax a little. Just don't try to meatloaf in the cafeteria, it's rather nasty." She smiled then and walked off.

The guys turned to each other, relieved and worried at the same time. They turned to go to the elevators for the cafeteria.

Tori woke up in a lot of pain, the light in the room from the open blinds hurt her eyes. She did not know how long she had been out of it. A big warm hand gently took hers, and she turned her head and found Hunter there.

"Hunter," her voice barely a whisper.

"Yeah, I am here. You missed the gang's movie night."

"Oh- what happened Hunter?" She tried to swallow but her throat was dried up. Hunter grabbed the plastic water container and poured her some into the glass with the straw. He held it for her to sip. "That is better, thanks."

"You were in an accident, with Conner. He's fine, he went home two days ago. You decided you wanted to stay in this lovely hotel and sleep. I missed you Tori." Tori looked into his eyes, and his drawn face, knowing he had been suffering.

"I'm back now from my vacation. When do I get out of here?"

"That's up to the lovely female doctor you have. When you are well I will give you a ride home."

"Hunter, have you been here long?"

"No, not too long," he replied but keeping silent that he had not left her side since she came in. He rubbed the back of her hand, as he looked at her. Her bruises were beginning to fade, but her coloring was still too pale.

Tori could not figure out why Conner was not there, even though they had talked before he took her home. Discussed where they were going, and what they wanted. She was so tired, but she wanted to talk some more to Hunter.

"Tori, you should rest, I will be here when you wake up." 'I'll be here forever if you will let me. She is awake, finally, now comes the hard part- for me.

"I don't want to sleep." She squeezed his hand, and smiled. "Hunter…I…"

"Shush, we will talk later." Yeah then I will offer you my heart, he thought.

"Okay, but I have something to say to you first…I love you." Hunter blinked, and stared at her. Did she say what he thought he heard? Must be the drugs talking.

"Tori…"

"I do, Hunter, I love you more than I ever thought possible to love a man."

"Tori, my darling girl, I love you. I love you more than anything. I would sacrifice anything for you. I would die for you." He leaned and softly kissed her on the lips. He looked down into her twinkling eyes.

"Hunter, I never thought you would say that to me. Does that mean I am your girl?"

"You better believe it, mine, and mine alone. I love you so much." He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a small box, opening it as Tori watched him. He pulled out a ring and took her left hand. "Tori, will you accept my heart, and the rest of me?"

"Yes, Hunter, if you accept mine."

He put the ring on her finger. It was a Celtic ring of promise. She reached up and touched his cheek, and he saw a tear there. He wiped it away, and leaned and kissed her again. He did not want to hurt her, and was careful.

"It's beautiful." She saw a mist in Hunters eyes, as he smiled, and then pulled a goofy face that made her laugh. Though that hurt, she could not wait to get out of the hospital.