Maddie arrived at the hospital. Sam met her at the elevator and talked to her as they walked.
Maddie started off with a question. "How is it that Michael is able to sit with her? I figure if she is a prisoner, then they wouldn't want anyone there."
"Pearce pulled strings to allow Mikey to sit with her. It's ICU, so they figure Mike won't try and break her out of there." Sam told Maddie. He added "I have to warn you, he is in a pretty bad mood."
"Well, I would be too if Fiona was hurt this badly."
Sam stopped for a moment. "Maddie, I'm the cause of his bad mood. Besides Fiona being hurt. Pearce took him from the case and put me in charge. He's to go nowhere near the investigation. Mike thinks that I did this on purpose, to hurt him for some reason. So he flipped out and kicked Pearce and I out of his vicinity. He doesn't want to see either of us at all."
Maddie stopped walking and put her hand on her hips. "Sam, you know Michael. You didn't think he'd see this as a betrayal. Everything he's done since coming back to Miami has lead him to Anson. He's worked so hard to get where he is and now he thinks you guys pulled the rug from under him. Can't say I don't blame him for being angry."
"I did this for him. Fiona needs him by her bedside now more than ever. Its too tough to run the operation AND hold a bedside vigil. Frankly, I don't care if he understands it or not. I did it for his own good. If Fi dies and he wasn't there for her last moments, he would never forgive himself. I can't let him go through that." Sam reasoned. "If what Mike needs is to be mad at someone right now, I would rather it be me than anyone else in the world."
Maddie softened her tone. "You are a good friend Sam. Your right." With a pointed finger she poked at Sam's chest. "However, when this is done, you find a way to fix this with Michael. He needs you in his life."
Sam shook his head in agreement as they walked into the ICU together. Before they got to Fiona's room, Sam stopped her again. "I'm going to be here when I can. I'll just hang out where he can't see me, so if something happens when I'm here I can help. I think if he sees me, I'll just piss him off even more. If you need me, just call Mike's cell. I took it from him because Anson was calling him."
Before Maddie left Sam, she took his arm. "Sam, be careful. Fi's already in the hospital. I don't think Michael or I could handle having another loved one in here."
Maddie entered Fiona's room. Gently placing a hand on Michael's shoulder, she said his and felt him stir.
"Fi?" he called out. Michael jumped up and looked at Fiona's face, looking for any sign of her being awake. Maddie's heart broke as she saw how fast Michael jumped out of his seat, hearing so much hope in his voice.
"Just me. I thought you might need the company and help." Maddie said, giving her son a smile.
Michael looked at her with confusion on his face. "I didn't call you. How did you know where I was?"
He got up and gave his mother a hug. His eyes wandered out t the nurses station where he saw Sam looking back at him. Michael gave him a small smile that was returned.
"Sam told you I was here?" Michael asked.
"He did and he told me what happened between the two. You shouldn't be mad at him. I know it doesn't seem like it, but he does have your best interest at heart. He loves you."
Michael shot an angry look at Maddie that signaled she should drop the subject. Putting her hand on Fiona's left leg, she said in an overly loud and cheery voice "Fiona, I'm here with Michael. Don't worry about anything. You just rest and get better."
Maddie's tone softened as she looked over Fiona's broken body. "Is she in much pain?" Maddie asked. Seeing Michael's chin quiver, a frown come to his face and tears spring into his eyes, she quickly added "I am sure she is on plenty of pain medicine. She'll be OK."
Michael, swallowing a lump in his throat added "She has to be OK mom, because I don't know what I'd do without her."
Maddie gave her son a hug and guided him to the chair closest to Fiona. Seeing he was trying his best to control his emotions, she directed Michael. "You hold her hand and I'll talk to her. When you are ready, you jump into the conversation."
Michael shook his head and listened as Maddie started rambling about the poker game Fiona missed last week.
Sam watched Michael take Fiona's hand and heard Madeline chatting away. Figuring he could sit down and gather his thoughts, he heard the cell phone ring. Hearing the voice on the other side, Sam answered with a growl in his voice. "What do you want Anson?"
"Axe, I want to talk to Michael. Now be a good errand boy and go get him."
Sam started walking out of ICU so he wouldn't disturb the others. "I am going to explain this to you real slow. Until Fiona is better and out of the hospital, Michael is done with you. Now you are playing your creepy games with Sammy. I am not as nice as Michael. You've hurt my family and now I'm coming after you. You think Michael was bad when he's angry? Sam Axe is a hundred times worse than Mike Westen, so you better get ready." Sam heard Anson try to say more but Sam ended the call. Talking to himself he said "Anson Fullerton, you've messed with the wrong man."