Wow, it's been so long since I've updated & I'm soo sorry. School was crazy & after it ended I was too caught up in the beginning of summer. Waking up at 12 & going to bed at 3. =]

But, it's been about a month & I figured it's definitely time I update. I hope I haven't lost you guys cause you're all AMAZING readers & great about reviewing. So, don't abandon me! Haha, & here are my thanks. I know you probably don't even read this, but I figure I owe it to those who were nice enough to review.

I hope I got everyone. =]

Reaching For Impossible Dreams: Sorry! I obviously didn't update that weekend like you'd hoped, but I hope you still enjoy the chapter. And all of your questions will be answered.

Myasiansuperpowers: Thank you soo much! I figured the same thing, that if I made this a very long chapter it would've been dumb. Cause if you're going to rescue someone you're not gonna sit & have a long chat with them over some tea. You're gonna get in there, beat his ass, then get out! Haha, & I've actually had a lot of people tell me they don't like how it starts right off like that, & I'm so glad I've found someone who does! Thanks soo much, because your reviews mean so much to me! I've said this before, it's really really great to read a well-thought out review.

Candice: I love Ricky too! And you'll just have to wait & see, sorry!

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TSLOTATlover: Thanks! Me too, I really wanted Ricky to just be completely focused on Amy & getting her safe. And, I also really wanted Amy & Ricky to be just a bit closer then normal in my story. So, that Amy was comfortable with him.

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Anarra: Thanks so much! I like to think things get better with age, haha!

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Hospitals.

Every single one of them hates hospitals.

Ricky hates the tense, heavy atmosphere. How every single person in the room is frowning, crying, or staring blankly at walls. That is, except for Ben. Who's pacing.

Ben especially hates hospitals. Because the last time he was in one was when his mother, the person he loved most, was taken from this earth. And he doesn't think he can stand it if it happens again. But, he glances over at Anne, who this must be hardest for.

Anne has never been in a hospital waiting room in a situation like this. She never realized how truly hard it is to be in one. She hates it. The constant unknowing is killing her. All she wants is answers. Especially from her husband, who won't answer any of his phones. Ashley wants him there.

Ashley doesn't like many things, but hospitals are definitely up there on her list. Those constant beeping sounds coming from everywhere and nowhere at the same time make her want to run straight out those double doors and never come back.

So, they all sit. Frowning, staring, pacing, whatever. Not one sound is heard except for Anne's repeated dialing of the phone & Ben's foot tapping. Which subsides after Ricky gives him a look that basically says 'Cut it the hell out.' So he does.

Ricky has been bandaged up. The cuts on his arms, face, hands and a few on his legs were minor, while the deep gash from glass had required stitches. He's still in the same bloody clothes, ripped in a few places, and Anne had gasped when she'd seen him. The first thing through her mind was 'His blood or Amy's?' Ricky had quickly assured her it was his, all his.

Interrupting all there thoughts, the doctor comes out. All four of them stand, even though it puts Ricky in pain.

"Mrs. Juergens?" She asks to the rising figures.

She steps forward. "Yes, that's me. How's Amy? Is she okay?"

"She's resting. The surgery went great, but she's got a few sprains, nothing serious. She'll be fine," she says with a smile.

"And the baby?" Ben interjects.

"Well, we're just going to wait until Amy wakes up. We'll do a sonogram, and if we can locate the heartbeat, then we'll see how the baby is."

Anne sighs. "Well, when will she wake up?"

The doctor gives a small smile. "That's for her to decide."

"Can we see her?" Ben asks.

"For now, we'd prefer just family. But, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'll be back in a bit to check on her."

Ben, Ricky and Ashley sit back in there scratchy blue hospital chairs, as the doctor starts to walk away.

Before she's even a few feet away, Anne asks, "What about Ricky?" Ricky glances up at her, wondering where she's going with this. So does Ben. Anne continues, "He's the father of the baby. Can he see her?"

The doctor smiles at her, then Ricky. "Well, I'd say that counts as family, wouldn't you?"

Anne smiles and nods slightly, and the doctor once again walks away.

Ricky looks at her. "Thanks."

She nods.

After a few minutes, Anna and Ashley go in to see her, while Ricky and Ben remain in their chairs.

After a few moments of silence, Ben tries to make conversation.

"So………" he blurts.

Ricky looks at him. "So what?"

"So…you never really said what happened back there."

Ricky swallows. Not wanting to relive what happened, he brushes Ben off. "Nothing. It's over now."

"No, it wasn't nothing, Ricky. If it was nothing, we wouldn't be sitting in this hospital right now. So instead of brushing me off, just tell me."

Shocked Ben actually said something like that, Ricky tenses. "Listen, Ben. You weren't there, okay? So you don't know what happened and you don't know anything about it. And if you did you sure as hell wouldn't be asking me to relive it for the sake of your entertainment."

"Okay, okay." Ben tries to level with him. Tries to act like he knows what's going through Ricky's head when its clear he hasn't a clue. "I know it must be hard to talk about your father, but you don't have to take it out on-"

Becoming aggravated, Ricky sits up in his chair. "Take it out on you? I'm not taking anything out on you, Ben, okay? You don't know anything about me or my father. Okay, if anyone's taking anything out on anyone, it's him. He's a joke. He's got nothing. And he's taking that out on Amy. And on me, for that matter. So, don't come around judging me, because you have no idea."

Ben becomes silent. And after a few moments of silence between them, Anne and Ashley come out.

"Amy's awake," Anne tells them, smiling. "She's been awake for a few minutes, but she wants to see you Ricky."

Surprised, Ricky stands. "Oh..okay."

Ricky walks away, towards Amy's room, and Ben watches his retreating figure, wondering just what it is that distances Amy from him, and brings her closer to Ricky. Why even though he sticks by her through everything, she tends to seem more content in Ricky's presence. But, right now, he should be focusing on Amy. Not Amy and Ricky.

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Ricky approaches the doorway to Amy's room. She seems to be waiting for him, looking straight at the spot he's standing. He gives her a small smile. "Hi."

She smiles back. "Hi."

Ricky slowly walks over, and sits in the chair by the bed, much like the one in the waiting room. After a second he says, "I'm sorry."

She looks confused for a moment. "Sorry? Ricky, if it wasn't for you, I'd still be back there. I might not have even survived if it wasn't for you."

He shakes his head, frowning. "No, Amy. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't even be in this situation. You wouldn't be pregnant, you wouldn't be associated with me, and Bob would have never come after you. You wouldn't be in this hospital and your life would be a whole lot better. Easier."

Her eyes hinting at sadness, she takes his hand. "Ricky, it's never easy, okay? No matter what, nothings ever easy. And maybe you wouldn't believe it, but I wouldn't trade my life now for what it was before. Maybe it's more difficult, but I love this baby. And I'm glad that I have you in my life."

For a brief moment, they lock eyes.

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Because Anne and Ashley have left and Ricky's still in Amy's hospital room, Ben goes in to over protective boyfriend mode.

Why would they leave the two of them alone? They made a baby for christ sake!

What are they doing in there? He better not be flirting with my Amy.

He's going to brain wash her. Into thinking he's her freaking hero and they should be together. Not if I can help it.

He gets up quietly, trying not to let his chair creak even though there's not way Amy would be able to hear it from her room. Taking small steps, he makes his way towards her hospital room, until he reaches the door. Before entering, he takes a peek in, so he's not seen.

What he sees is not too unexpected, but none the less, it makes his stomach hurt. Amy's hand around Ricky's, there eyes locked. And, what really kills him, is that they look like more than friends even to him.

Spotting Amy's doctor coming towards the room, he walks slowly back to his chair, head down.

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They're interrupted when the doctor walks in, looking cheerful as usual.

"Hi, Amy. Oh, and Ricky." She says smiling.

Amy smiles back, and Ricky nods.

"Well, it seems your mother and sister have gone home, but there's still one more left. "

Amy nods. "Yeah, they told me before. I just don't get why Ben's still here, though."

"So now we're going to check on that baby of yours. Just want to make sure nothing went wrong," she says, smile still firmly intact. Seems to Ricky that that's all she ever does is smile.

Amy nods, and Ricky looks at her. "Want me to wait with Ben?"

"Uh, no, I sorta don't wanna do this alone. So, could you stay?" she asks softly, shyly.

"Of course."

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"Benjamin."

Ben turns around to find his father walking towards him. He stands, stuffing his hands in his pockets.

"Oh, hi, dad. What are you doing here?"

"Just thought I'd come to see you. Anne called and told me you were out here by yourself waiting."

Ben shrugs. "Well, Ricky was out here, but he's with Amy. Only family. So, you know, I'll just wait."

"Wait until what, Benjamin? She's not going to be coming out of that room for a while, so why don't you just come home with me." It should be a question, but Leo states it flat, basically showing Ben doesn't really have an option.

Ben glances back toward the room. No sign of anyone familiar, he nods at his dad. "Okay."

Arm around his son, Leo leads him out the doors, knowing Ben glances back twice. Just in case.

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Gliding the contraption that Amy has no idea about over her stomach, the doctors smile is smaller than normal. Whether she's concentrating or sad about something is unknown to Amy or Ricky, so they just wait patiently.

Amy starts to get nervous after a few seconds, not knowing what to expect. She reaches back, and for the second time, clutches Ricky's hand. He's feeling nervous too, though he'd never let on. So he holds Amy's hand back, warm in his.

Amy has no idea what to listen for, though it doesn't matter because all she can hear is the pounding in her ears.

The doctor looks down at her, then at Ricky, and starts "Well.."

Amy's eyes widen a bit, looking scared. The doctor doesn't sound positive. Does that mean-?

But then the doctor stops, brows furrowed. And her smile returns full-on. And she says the words Amy and Ricky have been waiting for.

"And there's your baby."

A smile forces its way onto Amy's face, making her match her doctor. She looks back at Ricky, who's smiling too.

And as her eyes linger on his, she sees something more than usual. And she likes it.

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Okay, I'm not a doctor so if some things make no sense whatsoever, then please forgive me!

I hope you like it, I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. I'll try to update quicker than I did this time, but no promises. =]

Oh, and I just realized I've been spelling 'doctor' wrong my whole life. Oh, well.