Touched By An Angel

Ryan threw some cash down on the table at the diner for the food they hadn't gotten yet," We'll ask him come on let's go," he said standing up.

"What?" Lily asked baffled as she looked at him.

"We'll just ask Ray, come on," he said," Hurry up already."

Lily got up," You want to go to the hospital and ask him? He's at work."

"I don't care. You're wrong and I know it," he said, turning and walking out.

"No I'm not wrong," she said following him," I know there is more to the story."

"He didn't push her."

"I didn't say he did. I said there was more and that I didn't know, but he's responsible."

"You're unbelievable," he snapped as they caught a taxi to County.

(County)

Ryan walked into County with Lily trailing behind him," What makes you think he'll even tell us," Lily demanded.

He whipped around to face her," He might not tell you, you're a snotty little stuck up bitch, but I'm his brother and he'll tell me," he said.

Her mouth fell open is shock," I am not!"

"Yes you are," he said and went to the desk," Where's Ray?" he asked.

Sam looked up," He's with a patient, he should be out in a few," she said.

"Thank you."

(Ray/Ryan & Lily)

Ray came out dropping the chart at the desk, startled to see Ryan and Lily." Hey guys, what are you doing here?" he asked.

"We need to talk to you," Ryan said.

"Okay," he said and led them to an empty room," What's up?"

"Tell little miss stuck up bitch, that you didn't push Lexi down the stairs," Ryan said.

Lily glared at him," I didn't say he pushed her! I said he's responsible!"

"Do you really think I would push her?" Ray asked quietly. "I can't believe you would think that."

"All I said was that you were responsible," Lily said.

"Oh shut up already!" Ryan said , "Someone should have pushed you down some stairs," he mumbled.

"Stop it both of you," Ray said," I didn't push her, she fell alright. It was an accident that never should have happened."

Lily glared at him," So you didn't do anything then? You didn't try to stop it from happening?"

"I didn't get to her in time, and I feel horrible."

"Unbelievable," Lily snapped shaking her head," I'm sick of the excuses. "

"When she wakes up you can ask yourself," Ray said," I have work to do," he said turning to walk away.

(Later That Night)

Ryan went to a party and left Lily at the apartment, he didn't really care. He was pretty mad at her for saying that Ray had anything to do with Lexi's accident.

" Yo Ry!" a voice called out.

Ryan looked up," Hey Nathan," he said.

"Took you long enough to get here," he said handing him a beer.

Ryan popped the top of it taking a swig," Yeah sorry. Was fighting with Lil."

"Dude, she's hott! Is she single?" Nathan asked taking a swig from his own can of beer.

"You wouldn't want her, she's a lying bitch," he said.

"Damn, what did she do to you?"

"Long story. I've had a long freakin' day."

"I got something that'll take that edge off."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah, follow me," he said leading Ryan away from the masses of dancing bodies and loud music.

(County)

Ray had fallen asleep in the lounge after his shift, he was exhausted. However his sleep wasn't peaceful, he kept seeing a replay of the accident in his head. Lexi's scream sounded so real it caused him to bolt up straight. His heart was hammering in his chest and he was sweating, he tried to breath.

Getting up he walked down the hall and into Lexi's room, and sat by her bed. "Lily and Ryan are fighting," he said as he spoke to her. "They used to get along, but Lily is trying to protect you and Ryan is defending me. Because Lily is trying to protect you from me," he continued, running a hand through his spikey locks. "When did things get so turned upside down? I feel worthless and I don't deserve you, but I'm going to be selfish, I want you to wake up," he said as a tear slid down his cheek," I thought I knew what I wanted, but right now all I want is for you to wake up, even if you hate me for the rest of my life." He laid his head on the bed near her hand and that's how he fell asleep.

(A Few Months Later)

Ray had slept by Lexi's bedside every night now, and willed her to wake up. His head rested by her arm he was still asleep.

Her arm moved causing him to lift his head sleepily and then her eyes fluttered open slowly.

"Lex," he whispered. He shot up out of the chair and went to get Luka and Abby and Sam. They checked her out to make sure she was okay and well.

Sam gave her some water, letting her sip it through a straw," We're glad to have you back," she said, setting the cup aside.

"Thanks," Lexi said her voice a bit groggy.

"Oh god Lex," Ray said.

"Get out," Lexi said she couldn't stand the sight of him.

"Baby please."

"I said get out!" she finally yelled.

"Ray, it might be best to let her be for now," Luka said.