'Yuuri?' Viktor was puzzled when he did not see his husband by his side when he woke up. 'Yuuri! Where are you?'

'YUURI!'

'Viktor! Stop yelling!'

'Yurio?'

'Pork cutlet bowl has gone on some urgent business. He'll be back soon.'

'Urgent business? What about Alvira? Oh my God! Has something happened to Alvira?'

'Viktor, you need to calm down.'

'Calm down? I can't calm down if something has happened to my daughter, Yurio?'

'VIKTOR!' Yurio screamed. 'GETTING ALL WORKED UP WON'T HELP ANYONE. I'LL TELL YOU. BUT ONLY IF YOU RELAX.'

Viktor nodded. He could understand where the younger man was coming from. This wasn't the time to freak out.

Yurio stepped out for a minute, and returned with a can of soup in his hands. 'Have this.' he said.

'Vkusno.' Viktor said, rather half-heartedly. 'Tell me what has happened.'

'Viktor, I'll tell you. But you must promise not to freak out. Yuuri was afraid you might not be able to handle the news, that's why he did not tell you. You now need to maintain a cool head. For the sake of your husband and daughter.'

Yuuri was afraid you might not be able to handle the news.

Viktor frowned. He was used to being the protector. The strong one who took care of his partner. However, now Yuuri felt the need to protect him.

He would not disappoint him. He would remain strong whatever the news. Whatever happened to Alvira.

'She's still unconscious.' Yurio said. 'The doctors are saying if she doesn't awaken in twenty-four hours, she would get into a coma.'

Breathe. Viktor told himself . Breathe.

You need to be strong.

'Yurio.' he said. 'Book a ticket to St Petersburg.'

Yurio nodded, mildly surprised by Viktor's composure. He took out his phone, and after a minute, he said 'I've booked two tickets.'

'Two tickets?'

'I may not show it often, but I care for you guys. And you guys care for her. So I care for her too.'

Yuuri was in tears.

He had been waiting in the lobby for twelve hours. He had not eaten anything, and was starving.

He thought about what his future would be like without Alvira. Life would feel so empty without the sweet young girl. And Viktor would never get over it.

The Leroys had left long ago, and he was sitting all alone. He had tried to contact Yurio a couple of times, but his phone seemed to be switched off.

He badly wanted someone to talk to, to confide his fears in. He thought of calling Viktor. He'd have to eventually tell him, anyway.

He took out his phone. His hands trembled as he dialled his husband's number. He realized he couldn't do it.

Someone else had to tell him.

He dialled his mom's number instead.

'Hello, Yuuri. It's been a long time.' Hiroko Katsuki said. 'How are Viktor and Alvira?'

Still in tears, Yuuri confided in his mother, telling her everything.

'Oh, Yuuri.' she said. 'I am so sorry to hear that. The entire Katsuki family would be praying for her.'

Yuuri suddenly felt thankful to his family. They were there for him when no one else were.

'Mr Katsuki.' Dr Tolineyva walked to Yuuri.

'Yes.' Yuuri trembled in anticipation.

'I have good news!' she said. 'Your daughter has regained consciousness. She is well.'

Yuuri gave a breath of relief. Much to her surprise, he hugged Dr Tolinyeva, who looked a little flustered. 'You may go and see ehr.

Yuuri went to the hospital room where his daughter was lying. She looked really sweet and innocent, bundled up in blankets. Her eyes shone at the sight of Yuuri.

'Daddy!' she said. Yuuri planted a kiss on her forehead and hugged her. If only Viktor were here.

'Yuuri!' It can't be.

Yuuri turned around to see Viktor, whose eyes were on his daughter. He walked towards her and kissed her forehead. 'Oh Alvira!'

'Don't excite her too much right now. She needs to be calm.' the doctor said.

'Oh, Yuuri. I am so glad she's okay.' Viktor kissed him.

'How did you get here? Did Yurio tell you?'

'Yes he did. Yuuri, never ever keep something like this from me ever again.'

'I was afraid of how you'd take it, Viktor.'

'Yuuri.' He kissed him again.