"We've got an 18 year old male, unconscious on arrival of scene and still no change. No external wounds visible to the eye, we've ran a check and found none. Gather a team we'll be arriving in 5". The paramedic spoke into his walkie talkie as he was driving

"He's gonna be ok, right?" A shocked and panicked Serena asked, still not daring to let go of his lifeless hand"

"We'll let the Doctors answer that for you miss, I'm sorry". The other paramedic who was monitoring Dan in the back had managed to get his pulse up slightly but not enough to clear him. He continued to compress his chest

"No! I'm asking you. I need you to tell me he's going to be alright" Serena said through gritted teeth. Her eyes and cheeks moist from her salty tears

Aware of the clear distress the young girl was in, James, the paramedic responded softy "I….he's going to be alright" He did as she asked but he knew he shouldn't have answered. He didn't know whether not the kid lying motionless in front of him would be 'alright'. He prayed to god he would be not only for her sake

"Thank you" she hiccupped

"Now please, no more questions just let me do my job" His soft tone still remained

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"Miss?...Miss? I'm going to have to ask you to stay out here and give us space to treat him. Is he your boyfriend?" The nurse stood in the doorway blocking her way. She had the same gentle tone as the paramedic

"Yes…er..no, not anymore" The tears welled up in her eyes once again just answering her question

"I see" The nurse smiled and aided her around the corner to a seat. "I'll let you know when you can see him"

"OK, thank you". Serena sat almost as motionless as Dan. A million things rushing around inside her head

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"Where's my son? His names Daniel Humphrey" Rufus said impatiently and out of breath. Blair stood alongside him. She had gotten to the hospital just before him but Rufus was so out of it panicked and racked with guilt he didn't even notice her presence when he arrived at the desk

"The Doctors are working with him now and we can't go in yet. I thought I would wait until you got here before we both went down. Serena is down there she travelled in the ambulance with him" Blair said in a worried tone he had never heard her speak with before. He didn't know where Dan got his 'girly evil' comment from

"Thank you for informing and waiting for me. Let's go down". Rufus didn't want to know the full details of exactly what happened just yet he was to occupied with the thoughts of his son lying unconscious on a bed

Dan was on the ground below the main entrance currently being treated

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Serena could hear everything coming from Dan's room. She could here the Doctors furiously trying to pump his heart and raise his pulse. With each shock they made to his heart with the paddles she flinched, brought her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms tightly around them. A fresh batch of hot tears slid down her cheeks with every count they made. She pictured his body being jolted up from the bed and wished she could be in there to hold his hand. Be by his side incase….

"Serena!" Blair ran to her when she rounded the corner

"Blair!" She stood and wrapped her arms around her, wetting her shoulder with her tears

Rufus caught up to them and ran a hand though his hair. "Is eh in there?" he pointed to the room

"Yes, and hey Mr Humphrey" Serena gave him a hug as well. He was obviously hurting deeply and trying not to show it

"It's Rufus" He pulled back and looked at her red, puffy face and sympathized with her immediately. They were both cut up inside for the man lying in the opposite room. A man they loved in completely different ways

"Do you know anything? Have the Doctors been out yet?" He asked

"Not yet, I wish they would just tell us something" Serena had regained a little composure but was still struggling with her words

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"Jenny, oh my god" Through his panicked state, Rufus had forgot to call Jenny and let her know what had happened. Blair had took the initiative and called her just after she informed Rufus

"What's happened, dad?" Jenny remained in their embrace to frightened to let go

"I don't know sweetheart. I wish I could tell you but I can't"

"Lily? Eric? What are you guys doing here?" Rufus asked when he noticed them both round the corner after Jenny

"When Blair informed Jenny she was with Eric at ours an as soon as we heard Dan had been took to the hospital we had to come, we had to be here" Lily said

"Thank you" Rufus weakly smiled and offered her a hug

"Where's Serena?" Jenny asked

"She and Blair went to get coffee; they should be back any minute. Serena didn't want to leave incase we heard anything from the Doctors but Blair managed to persuade her"

"Understandable. That boy means the world to her, still. I can't imagine what she's feeling"

"She has a big heart your girl. Dan is lucky to have her as a friend" Rufus said

"Just as luck as Serena is to have him and I don't think they see each other as friends. I don't know if they ever will. I never thought it was possible to love someone so much at such a young age but the way…

"Mom?" Serena interrupted her mid sentence as she came up behind her

Lily shot around at the sound of her daughter's broken voice and immediately wrapped her arms around her. "Your face?" she looked at her crestfallen and tired face and softly brushed her cheek

"It's fine"

The sound of the door opening caught all of their attention. They couldn't judge from the Doctors face what was happening

"Are you his parents?" He asked pointing to Rufus and Lily

"No, Lily isn't but I'm his father. Can you tell us what is going on please?"

"OK, sorry for my mistake first off. I shouldn't just assume. He's stable for now but we're transferring him to the ICU"

"What's the ICU?" Blair piped up

"Intensive Care Unit" Serena answered her before the Doctor could. Her hand flew to her mouth as soon as she said it

"That way we can keep an extra eye on him and he'll have full time care and the full attention he needs right now. Like I said he's stable but we want to keep it that way. I'm sorry but for the minute you can't see him but I'll give the nurse the details and everything and as soon as he's transferred to the ICU you can see him" The Doctor said and went back into Dan's room

"He's going to be alright, right?" Serena asked for the 2nd time that night

"He is. Dan's….." That was all Rufus could manage before he turned around and let the sob take over his body. He didn't want them to see him like this especially not Jenny. He was supposed to be the strong one, he was meant to protect her and be her shoulder to lean on in times like these

Lily saw his despair and piped up. "Rufus, can I talk to you in private please?"

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Lily and Serena sat outside Dan's room while Rufus and Jenny were inside. Dan was still asleep and in no hurry to open his eyes. Blair had gone home 15 minutes ago. She was torn because although she wanted to stay not only for her best friend but she felt out of place

"Serena, do you have any idea what happened?" Lily said

"No, and please, can we leave it for tonight". Serena wanted to save the little energy she had left for when she went to see him after the Humphreys left

"Rufus came to me a few weeks ago asking my advice on Dan. He told me things I never thought imaginable of Dan. I thought he was this honorable young man, a young man with a great head on his shoulders and who would never break my daughter's heart…

"….He still is that person" Serena cut her mothers words

"I see that. I see that he has just been misguided in recent months and that his direction in life took a detour that has put his life I danger. Do you know he's been using drugs?"

Serena stayed silent letting the words sink in. "I had a feeling something was up but I never knew 100% what he was doing. I feel like I should have stepped in. I should have done something…

"…It was not your problem. Don't you dare feel guilty. It is not your fault. Iv'e pre-booked a place at the Ostroff Centre Iv'e spoken to Rufus and I think…."

"No, Dan,.. he wouldn't want that. He would hate it and I think it would cause him even more distress. He wouldn't voluntarily go anyway" Serena shook her head to emphasize her point

"That's why we decided to transfer him while he was out and then he wouldn't have a choice in the matter. I know you probably think it's cruel and horrible but it's in his best interests. Serena, he is going to kill himself if he carries on. Do you want that?"

"Of course I don't" Serena began to cry once again. "It's just…….I love him, mom. I know that I shouldn't but I can't stop"

Lily grabbed her and clung to her shaking body. "I know you do sweetie"

Will it be World War 2 when he wakes to find himself locked up in the Ostroff? Will he simmer to the fact that it's for the best and that he not only needs to drop the drugs but his 'new' buddies? Will he want to see Serena if he thinks she's betrayed him by knowing of his transfer?..............Only time will tell!