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"Dr. Hope, what's going on?" Ted asked nervously. Ric and Marlene stood behind Ted, also anxious to hear the news.
"We got her heart beating again," Dr. Hope said as all three let out a sigh of relief. "Did you say anything to her?"
Ted shrugged. "All I said was that I didn't want her to leave me, that I loved her and that I wanted to marry her. That is when I heard the buzzing noise."
"I see," the doctor said as she nodded her head. "Well, we do have her stablized, but fell into a deep sleep, something similar to a coma. You guys are welcome to stay in her room, and talk to her as if you would normally. But please, limit the visitors to family and close friends."
"How long will it be until she wakes up?" Marlene asked.
Dr. Hope shrugged. "That I'm afraid I can't answer. It could be later on tonight. It could be a few weeks. I'll be back soon to check on her."
Ted's face fell as he heard the news, and ran his hands over his head. Ric then turned his attention to Ted. "Ted, why don't you go home and get some rest. It's been a long night for all of us. We'll call you if something happens."
"No, I'm staying put," Ted said adimently. "I don't want to leave her side."
Ric and Marlene then went into Carly's room to spend time with her alone. Ted made his way to the waiting room, where a group of anxious faces stared back at him. "Well," Mickie said, "What's going on?"
"Umm...the doctor got her stablized again, but fell into a deep sleep, which is similar to a coma. So, we can see her and try to talk to her like normal, but the doctor wants to limit the visitors to family and close friends."
"How long will she be in the deep sleep?" Randy asked.
"I don't know," Ted said as he shrugged. "Dr. Hope said that Carly could wake up tonight or a few weeks. It's kind of all up in the air now."
"Come on, why don't we get some air," Mike suggested. Ted only nodded as Brett, Randy and Cody also followed them outside. As they walked outside, Mike, Randy, Brett and Cody could all tell that Ted was both angry and upset as he walked ahead of the group. He walked up to the nearest hospital sign, and punched a dent into it. Brett and Randy couldn't help but smirk as Ted waved his hand in the air in pain.
"You know the situation isn't going to change if you also get hurt," Mike said. Ted then sent his brother a death glare.
"Haha, so funny."
"She's going to be ok," Randy said, trying to sound confident.
"Orton, you don't know that. None of us know if she will or not. All I know is that I wasn't home when she needed me the most, and it's my fault she is lying in that hospital bed! It's my fault that Justin took her from our own home, and scared her half to death."
"No you are wrong!" Cody exclaimed. "None of this is your fault! You were at a local jewelery store only miles away buying an engagement ring. Neither of you knew who was doing those creepy things to you. Neither of you could have guessed that Justin was going to do something like this."
"Cody's right, Ted," Brett agreed. "All you can do is be here for Carly. She needs you know more than ever."
Ted only nodded as he could feel tears start to stream down his cheeks. "Man, this was supposed to be our night. I had it all planned out perfectly. I was going to walk up to her from behind, and give her the roses. I was just going to take her in my arms, tell her I love her and then propose. Instead...she is laying in a hospital bed fighting for her life."
Meanwhile, back in Carly's room, Ric and Marlene were sitting quietly by Carly's side. "Ric...do you know what the police did with Justin?"
"Well, he is definietly getting charged with kidnapping, and possibly attempted murder because of the way Carly was found. Any other charges depend on what we find out once Carly wakes up. He will most likely be in jail for awhile."
"Good, he deserves it," Marlene said. She held her daughter's hand tight as her gaze headed toward Carly. "She looks like she is in so much pain. I wish I could switch places with her."
Ric could only give his ex-wife a small smile as they both realized the hand Marlene was holding tightened around her own. "Carly?"
Carly's eyes fluttered open, and immediately groaned in pain. "Where am I?"
"Your in the hospital honey," Ric said as he took the other hand. "Justin took you, and several hours later, the police found you. And then...here we are."
"How are you feeling?" Marlene asked.
"Like I have been through hell and back," she said as she realized a certain person wasn't in the room. "I-Is Ted not here?" she asked with tears in her eyes.
"He's here. He just stepped outside to get some air," Marlene said as she stood up. "I'll go get him."
"While your doing that, I'll tell Dr. Hope that Carly is awake," Ric said as he followed Marlene into the hallway. He instantly took her into his arms when he saw her sobbing.
"I'm so glad she is going to be ok," Marlene said through tears. Even though she couldn't see it, Ric nodded. "I am too," he agreed. "It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders."
Marlene then walked through the hallway, and after asking where Ted was, she walked outside. Once she was out of the door, she could see Ted, Randy, Cody, Mike and Brett all sitting at the side of the curb. "Ted?" she called.
Ted instantly turned around and walked up toward Marlene. He felt a sense of panic when he saw her tear stained face. "Marlene, what's wrong? Did something happen?"
Marlene nodded. "Something did happen. Carly woke up."
Ted instantly ran past Marlene, and back inside the hospital. "What's going on?" Randy asked as the rest of the guys walked up to Marlene.
"Carly woke up!" she replied with a smile on her face.
Ted ran past the waiting room and down the hall. As he walked up to the door, he could see Ric and Dr. Hope talking in the hallway. Dr. Hope smiled at Ted as she walked away, and Ted walked closer to Ric. "Is she going to be ok?" he asked.
Ric smiled. "She'll be in the hospital awhile due to her internal injuries, but couldn't see any permanent damage. She's going to be just fine."
Ted couldn't help but smile as he quietly knocked on the door and walked in. When Carly looked up, and saw Ted walk toward her, both couldn't help but smile. Ted sat gently at the edge of the bed, and leaned foward, placing a soft kiss on her lips before pressing his forehead against hers.
"You have no idea how scared I was," he whispered before looking into her eyes. "I'm glad to hear your going to be ok."
"I was so scared when I was in that dark room by myself...and then Justin would come in. That is when the beatings would start, and he...umm..."
"Shh..." Ted whispered as he began to caress Carly's cheek. "I know what happened, and believe me if I could I would beat his ass for doing this to you. Justin is going to be in jail for awhile with kidnapping and probably attempted murder charges. He isn't going to be around for a long time."
"Good. Daddy told me that an officer will be here in the morning to go over what happened, but I don't want to talk about that now. I'm just glad that your here with me now."
"Me too baby," Ted said as he quickly kissed her again.
"By the way," she said cautiously, "I heard waht you said earlier."
"What I sa-oh that," Ted replied, finally realizing what she was talking about. "This isn't exactly how I planned on doing it."
"Baby, I don't need a romantic setting. All that I want is for you and me to share this moment together."
Ted smiled as he retrieved the ring box from his shirt pocket. "Carls, I love you, and you are the most important person in my life. With tonight being a great example, we have been through alot, and its you who I want to be with the rest of my life," he said as he opened the box, hearing Carly gasp.
"Will you marry me?" Ted asked, feeling nervous and excited at the same time.
Carly smiled brightly as she took Ted's hand into her own. "Yes."
Ted then leaned down and passionately kissed Carly. "I love you so much," he said as he slipped the ring on her finger.
"I love you too."