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Ian was getting tired…quite tired. Every moment his eyes seemed to become heavier, and he thought soon, he wouldn't be able to bare it. His breathing was subtle, occurring enough time sin a minute to keep him alive. Erin held his hand as the medications took effect, causing him to go into a deep sleep necessary for surgery. Just before he fell asleep, he whispered quietly, squeezing her hand faintly, " I'll see you when I get out?"

"Yeh Ian….of course. I love you, Zip." He smiled, satisfied as he closed his eyes.

"I love you more….Erin." she smiled and squeezed his hand one last time before they took him back to the O.R.

"God, please?" Erin begged, sitting in a sacred silence with her Maker. For He, was the only one she knew who had command more so over the surgeons hands as they fixed Ian's brain..invading his thoughts and fears. Her lover and confidant's life….rested in the hands of the only other person she trusted. She sobbed.

"Lord…my sins are so great but..please, don't let me lose him? I'll do anything!" she desperately screamed.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 hours before the surgery was supposed to be over, a young doctor came out with a consent form.

"Ms. Ulmer? Mr. Mckinley said you're the only one he trusts, yesterday….so you have to sign this."

"For what?" she stood up and the doctor took in a deep breath.

"For_"

"DOCTOR KYCE! WE NEED YOU! HE'S FLATLINING!"