A/N: another chapter. It's kind of short, only about eight pages, but I know you guys will love it, so enjoy.
A/N 2: it jumps a bit.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and the nurse.
It's been three days since the group arrived in Paris; three days since Caroline had her accident and Kim got the call. It was now Saturday, and the group, minus Kim, Connor, Eric and their significant others, were getting ready for another day of sightseeing. As anticipated, Kim had refused to leave until she saw her mom. When they had placed her in her room, one bigger than others because of the group, she had immediately burst into tears, collapsing in Tommy's arms. Connor and Eric, the latter who just found out about his true parentage, had tears in their eyes as they gazed upon their mother. After spending the night, they all went back to the house to eat and freshen up. To the surprise of everyone, except Kimberly, Rocky had the idea that the group go out and see the town so that Kim and her brothers could have some personal time with their mom. After getting assurances from Kim that it was okay, the gang did exactly that. As they packed a few snacks, Kim walked over to Rocky. "Rocky?" she called softly.
He turned away from counter to look at her. "Hey sis, what's up?"
"Nothing much," she said as she tucked some hair behind her ear. "I just wanted to thank you for what you did." At his confused look, she giggled and continued. "With getting the others to go out for the last three days and for giving me and the guys some time with our mom."
"Oh, it was no problem," he said as he pulled her into a hug. "I figured since Connor and Eric had just found out about her being their mom that the three of you might have needed some time with her."
"I know," she smiled. "But I still wanted to say thanks."
"It was nothing, but you're welcome anyways," he replied as he bent down to place a kiss on her cheek. He pulled away just in time to hear Adam shouting from the front door, "YO, ROCKY, WILL YOU GET A MOVE ON! WE HAVE PLACES TO SEE!"
Kim laughed. "You know, sometimes it's as if you two switch places."
He let out a dramatic sigh. "I keep telling everyone that I'm really the better one, but no one will listen." He sighed again before letting a smile build across his face. "But oh well, it's so much fun to watch everyone's faces every time something like this happens." She laughed, as he hoped she would, before letting him go. "See you later Apeman."
"Later," he bowed. "My little firebird." She laughed as he ducked out the door, just as Adam yelled out again. The door closed with him yelling something back, which she was thankful she didn't understand. She never heard Tommy and the others come into the room.
"Hey Beautiful," Tommy called as he came up behind her. "Was that Rocky and Adam yelling at each other?"
"Yeah," she said before she turned to the group. "You guys ready to go?"
"Yep," Connor, Kira, Eric and Sally replied.
"Ok then," Tommy said. "Let's go." They moved to the door and were almost there when Kim stopped.
"OH, I almost forgot," she said as she turned around and moved back into the room.
"What is it Kim?" Kira called after her.
"Just something I need," she called back as she ran up the stairs.
"Anyone else confused?" Sally asked.
"Yep," the others chorused.
"Oh okay, just checking," she replied. Within minutes, Kim was rushing back down the stairs, guitar in hand. Seeing it, Tommy, as well as Kira and Connor, let out a smile.
"You play?" Eric asked.
"Yeah I do," she smiled sadly. "But it's been awhile since my mom heard me. So it I thought, why not play for her. Maybe she will be able to hear me."
"That's a good idea Kim," Sally said. A timid smile on her face. She was a little unsure around Kim, given her actions the night Eric found about his parents. Even though Kim had reassured over the last three days that she understood and was over it, she still felt like she should do something more.
"Thanks Sal," Kim said. "Alright, well that's it…..let's go." Within minutes, the house was completely empty. Everyone was gone; some enjoying the day, the rest visiting family.
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Kim and company arrived at the hospital a little after one. The attending nurse, having already been familiarized with them, smiled and waved them on. Tommy pushed open the door to reveal Pierre sitting in the chair next to the bed. He looked up when he saw them, "Bonjour."
"Bonjour papa," Kim responded as she walked over and placed a kiss on his cheek. Turning to her mom, she ran her hand across her cheek as she placed a kiss there as well. "How is she?"
"They say that her stability has improved greatly," he sighed as he looked at his unconscious wife. "Her wounds have healed up, all the bleeding has stopped. Right now, she's just unconscious."
"Okay," Kim replied as she took the seat on the other side of the bed. She picked up her mom's hand and held it between her own. "Hey there. I told you we'd be back. We're right here mom and we're not going anywhere."
"She's right," Eric said as he sat on the edge of the bed, Sally standing between his legs. "We're here mom, you got your wish."
"Now all you have to do is wake up," Connor added as he sat on the other side, Kira mirroring what Sally did. Everyone was silent for awhile as they looked on at the woman that meant so much to them. After awhile, Pierre had asked about the others, so Kim, with a smile on her face, told her stepdad what the plans for the others were. Thirty minutes after they arrived at the hospital, the group was confused when the doors opened to reveal the others.
"What are you guys doing here?" Kira asked.
"We wanted to be here," Wes replied as he moved further into the room so the others could come in.
"We honestly didn't feel right being out there when you guys are here," Angela said as she walked over and placed a kiss on Kim's forehead. "How are you sweetie?" she whispered.
"I'm good," Kim whispered back, before she raised her voice to address the group. "We told you guys that we didn't mind that you went out today."
"We know," Hayley said, "But we wanted to be here."
"She means a lot to us, because you guys mean a lot to us," Tori replied, as she found a seat on Blake after he sat in one of the many chairs.
"Thanks guys," Connor said.
"Don't worry about it bro," Ethan waved him off as he found his own seat, pulling Caitlin with him.
"Yeah," Trent added. "We're family and this is what families do; they are there for each other." Kim couldn't help the tears that filled her eyes at their words. She let out a watery smile and said, "Thanks guys. That means so much to me….to us."
"You're welcome sis," Trini said with a smile.
"Besides," Zack replied with a wink. "After everything we've been through, you think we'd let you guys go through this alone." Kim let out a giggle at that. "No, of course not." She turned to her mom and stroked her hair. "You hear that mom? You have so many people fighting for you, you just can't give up. You have to keep fighting; you have to hold on mom." She paused as she thought about what she was going to do next. Thinking about it for a few seconds, she decided it wouldn't hurt, and it had been awhile since she played for her mom. It didn't matter if she couldn't hear her; Kim knew that it would at least make her feel better. Bending down, she picked up her guitar and turned to her mom. "I wrote this song for you. I kept thinking about all that happened, and this is what I came up with. I love you mom, and I want you to fight to come back to us." Everyone, minus the NS and WF/TF team, smiled. They knew that they were in for a treat, as listening to Kim always seemed to make them feel better. The others didn't know that she could sing, but from the expressions on everyone else's faces, they knew that it would be good. Getting more comfortable, everyone relaxed and waited for her to start. With the first string of the guitar, Kim took a breath before letting the words flow out of her;
(Verse 1)
You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No I won't give in(Chorus)
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There was nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There was no other way when it came to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Everyone was so focused on Kim and the song, that no one noticed the movement coming from the bed.
(Verse 2)
So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Tears filled Kim's eyes as she sang that line in the song, but she wasn't alone. All the girls had silent tears running down their cheeks, while the guys just held them, trying to keep their tears in check as they listened to the pure emotion coming from their friend. Again, no one noticed the fluttering eyelids.
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
By your side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah(Chorus)
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There was nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There was no other way when it came to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through(Bridge)
Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
La da da da
La da da da
La da (repeat 8x)
So in tuned as they were with the song, no one heard the quiet gasp that came from the bed or the slow opening of a pair of soft, almost doe-like, brown eyes. They never saw the way the tears filled her eyes or the smile that came on her face, as Caroline listened to her daughter.
(Chorus)
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
Caroline felt her tears spill over onto her cheeks as she heard that line. She wanted to wipe them, but refused to move her hands, not wanting to draw attention to herself and to hear the rest of the song.
There was nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There was no other way when it came to the truth
So keep holding on
She remembered the accident and the fight that she had had with Kim prior to it. She had felt so bad, almost sick with the thought that her daughter would want nothing more to do with her. But now, all she could do was she wonder how she could have ever thought that.
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Keep holding on
Keep holding on
There was nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There was no other way when it came to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
The room was silent as Kim finished the last chord in the song. Every person had tears in their eyes and made no move to wipe them. Caroline, deciding it she was quiet long enough, spoke softly, but her voice was clear enough to be heard by the entire room.
"I always loved hearing you sing."
A/N: so there you have it. Caroline's awake. I couldn't kill her off. Kim's been through too much already. And besides, it would have been cruel to kill her just when Connor and Eric find out about her being their mom. Besides, Caroline still has to fully explain everything with Sandra and Jordan to them. Don't worry, a confrontation will happen with Sandra; she has to face the consequences of what she did. Next chapter might be out by this weekend, not too sure. So for now, just push that little button and leave a review…..you know you want to.
A/N 2: I know that it was short, but I just wanted to get Caroline awake.