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Jules opened her eyes the next morning with a giggle. She woke up with her cheek on Sam's bare chest and her arms wrapped around him. "You're fine." Sam whispered as she looked around to see that her clothes were on the floor. "Sam—What the hell happened?" He chuckled, "You just don't give up, do you?" She shook her head and kissed him gently, then placed her cheek back against his chest. "What time is it?" She mumbled. "Almost 9." He answered, kissed her and climbed out of bed, making his way to get a shower. She sighed back into the pillows, pulling the sheets close to her and smiling brightly.
About half an hour later, they were both getting ready for the day ahead of them. "I'm sick of having to wear this much make-up—I just—." Jules mumbled as Sam stood in the doorway to their bathroom watching her do her hair and makeup. "You look beautiful sweetheart." She turned to roll her eyes at him. He shook his head and pulled her into a hug as they looked into the mirror. "I can't believe it happened again." She sighed, pressing her face into his shirt. He nodded, "But—Last night—You were able to move on, that shows how strong you are." She smiled up at him as he kissed her forehead. Jules giggled, "But I said no at first." He chuckled, "But at 3 am—." They laughed together as Sam held her tightly. "Okay, okay—I need to go get Alexis up." She smiled as he kissed her once more and watched her leave the room and walk upstairs.
"Lexi?" Jules whispered as she went and sat down next to her bed. "Come on, lets get—Alexis!?" She pulled back the covers to reveal a pile of pillows.
"Sam!?" She yelled, running downstairs. "Sam—She's gone." He dropped the cup he had just gotten out and ran upstairs with Jules following closely. Alexis' window was unlocked. "Well, we know where she's got to be." Sam said in serious tone. Sam grabbed Carly and carried her in his arms. They both grabbed their jackets and went out to Sam's truck.
When they got to the hospital—All they found was Sophie and Ed.
"We were sure she'd come here." Sam told them. They both shook their heads until Jules' phone rang.
"Hello?"
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"Hey Jules—It's Amanda. Someone here wants to talk to you." She handed the phone to Alexis.
"Mom?"
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"Sweetheart—You cant run away like this." Jules pushed the phone from her face and nodded to Sophie, Ed and Sam. They smiled and waved as Sam and Jules made their way down the hall.
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"I know—I'm really sorry. I just—I needed help. I couldn't sleep at all, and I can't even close my eyes."
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"Sweetie—Why didn't you just tell me?"
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Alexis sighed, "I put you guys through enough already. I'm sorry—."
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"I—Okay sweetie—Are you at the station?"
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"Yeah—Can—Can you come get me?"
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Jules gave a sigh of relief, "Of course we can sweetie—Sam and I are out looking for you."
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"Thanks mom—." She hung up.
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"She's at the station with the doc—." Jules told Sam as they got in his truck and drove off.
When they arrived, Sam followed behind Jules as they made their way inside. Team One had the weekend off, so the only people there were Teams 2 and 4.
"Lexi." Jules said quietly as Alexis turned around. She was standing with Dr. Luria as they saw Jules and Sam. Alexis ran over to her as Jules pulled her into a tight hug. "You have got to stop scaring me like that!" She told her as she kissed her forehead. Alexis nodded.
"She just needs time." Dr. Luria stated before they left.
The entire ride home was silent as Sam drove and Jules sat in the passenger seat, glancing in the rear view mirror at Alexis who sat next to Carly's car seat.
Walking into the house Sam nodded to Jules as Alexis ran up the stairs. He smiled as he walked through the house and placed Carly into her crib.
"Listen—Lexi—Come here." Jules caught her arm once they got to Alexis' room. They sat down on her bed as Alexis wiped a tear from her eyes. "Mom—I'm scared to go back to sleep. He still hasn't woken up. I called the nurse this morning. I don't—I don't know what to do." Jules wrapped her arms around her. "Why don't we go see him?" Alexis shook her head, "I can't see him like that—All I see is everything that happened yesterday." Jules nodded and kissed her head softly, "I understand—but anyways, never think that I'm sick of talking to you or anything like that. You can get through this. I'll tell you something—I'm trying to move on, and I did and it feels so good to put those awful memories behind you. You have been through so damn much these past few years—You and your sister are the strongest girls I have ever met in my entire life. I hope Carly grows up to be at least half as amazing as you two." Alexis smiled and blushed as Jules hugged her. "I promise I'll talk to you." She whispered as Jules nodded and smiled. "So—What do you want to do today?" Alexis stood up, "I want to go be with Clark." Jules giggled as they got up and headed downstairs.
"Sam--I'm going to take her to go visit Clark--Do you want to stay with Carly?" Jules asked him as he pulled her into a hug. He nodded, "Yeah-I'll call you in a little bit." He whispered, kissing her cheek and watching the two of them leave.
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It was already about noon by the time Jessica and Jake finally got up. "I had an amazing night." She whispered as he kissed her gently. "Me too-I love you-a lot." She giggled as they walked into the kitchen to make lunch.
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"Hey Mr. and Mrs. Lane." Alexis smiled as she and Jules came into the room. "Hey Alexis." They same at the same time. "Hey Jules." They then said. Alexis smiled as she saw Clark lying in bed, resting peacefully.
"Has he woken up?" She asked as she stood next to his bedside. The shook their heads. "Would you to mind if we stepped out for a minute? We havent gotten anything to eat all day." Jules smiled, "Go ahead--We'll be here."
"Thanks." They spoke as they left the room.
Jules placed her hand on Alexis' back as tears ran down the young girl's cheeks. "I just--I love him." Jules nodded, "I know you do sweetheart, I know." Alexis took his hand and kissed his cheek. "Will he be okay?" Jules nodded once again, "He's going to be fine sweetie." When Alexis pulled her fingers through his, she all of a sudden felt his hand gently tighten around hers.
"Ale-Alexis?" He mumbled quietly as he slid his eyes open. She smiled as a tear rolled down her cheek, "I'm here Clark." She whispered. He smiled when he saw her standing next to him.
"Clark, your parents went downstairs for a minute-I'll go call them." Jules told them as she kissed Alexis' forehead and walked out into the hall.
"Clark, you're okay." Alexis told him as they were finally alone. He smiled and nodded, "Are-are you okay?" She smiled, "Now I am-Clark-I'm so glad you're okay. I love you." He looked over to her as he sat up. His arm was bandaged tightly as he pulled himself up.
"Lexi-Go-go get my bag over there" He told her as he saw it in a chair to the side. She nodded, letting go of his hand and walking across the room. She placed it in his lap as he took one hand to fumble through it. He pulled out a small case and handed it to her. "Open it." He whispered. She smiled as she glanced at him, then opened the box to reveal a diamond ring. "Clark--." She whispered. He shook his head, "I know you said you don't want to get married yet, but I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I need to spend the rest of my life with you. So--When we're ready and we're old enough, Will you marry me?" She smiled as another tear ran down her cheek, "Yes-I will marry you." He placed his hand to his unharmed arm on her cheek and pulled her into a passionate kiss. "Clark-How did you even afford this?" He chuckled, "I've saved up a lot of money over the years to buy a ring for the girl I knew I would always love, and you're that girl." She kissed him once more. "I love you so-so much, Clark." He kissed her cheek, "I love you too."
"Clark you're awake!" Sophie burst through the door in tears just as Clark was placing the ring on Alexis' finger. All of the adults froze. "Clark?" Sophie wiped her tears from her eyes. Jules paused, "Alexis?" Ed came through the door and gave a loud wolf whistle.
"Clark, you wake up from almost dying and you're proposing?" Sophie asked in a concerned tone. He shook his head, "We're getting married, Mom. But only when we're ready." All the adults in the room smiled. "I'm so happy for the two of you!" A tear ran down Sophie's cheek as she kissed Alexis and Clark on the cheek. Both kids smiled with happiness.
"Me too guys. I'm really happy for both of you." Jules smiled as she hugged Clark gently and kissed Alexis on he forehead. She glanced over to Ed. Ever since what happened that weekend had finally blown over, they had found peace with each other and could bear the fact of being with each other.
"Well-At least now Sophie can have a somewhat daughter without us having to go through nine months of hell again!" Ed joked. He smiled and shook Clark's hair. "Happy for you bud." He said, then walking around the bed to hug Alexis. "You too Alexis."
The five sat around smiling as a doctor would come in and out to check on Clark.
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"You know-I really should be heading home. It's been over 24 hours since I got here." Jessica started to go back to her old and tight attitude. Jake shook his head, "Can't you just call your dad or someone? Please? I really want you to stay." She smiled and kissed him gently, "I should go. It's been a really rough day and night for my family." Jake pressed his lips to hers, "You're amazing. The way you take so much care of your family." She giggled, "Well, I love them. I love you too-Thanks for having me, I had a great time." He chuckled and kissed her once more before she walked out.
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As it neared dark, everyone was winding down in the hospital room.
"Mom? Dad? Mrs. Braddock? Can Alexis spend the night here with me?" Clark asked as he looked over to Alexis who had crawled up beside him in bed. All three of them looked at each other and nodded. "Sure." Sophie smiled after getting an okay from all of them. Jules walked over and kissed Alexis on the forehead, "I'm really happy for you sweetheart." Jules told her after what a hard 24 hours she had gone through. She smiled and took Clark's hand.
"Bye Guys." The kids said to their parents as they watched them leave for the night.
Clark pulled Alexis close to his side with his good arm and kissed her gently.
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Jules came back into the house and dropped her bags as she sighed.
"Where is she?" Sam asked as he walked out of the kitchen to kiss her. She smiled, "With her fiance." Sam's eyes widened, "I don't even want to know." They laughed as Jessica came running down the stairs. "Mom-Mom! Can we talk!? Yay!" She grabbed Jules' arm and dragged her to her room.
"Okay. So. You know how you said put the past behind and move on?"
Jules nodded.
"Well-I did, and I have never been so happy in my life. Jake is the most amazing guy ever!" She was overly excited as Jules smiled and pulled her into a hug, "I'm really happy for you sweetheart."
Jessica smiled brightly as Jules kissed her forehead and made her way to the door. "Now-Tell me you were safe though." She crossed her arms. Jessica nodded slowly as she started to think, "Um-Yeah--." Jules' face turned blank as she just nodded and walked away.
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"You know-I was going to propose to you after school while we were catching an early dinner." Clark told her as she laid nestled close to him. She smiled, "So you carried a diamond all around school?" He laughed, "Yep. I couldn't let my parents find it. I'm surprised no one found it in my bag." Alexis giggled, "Well-It's amazing Clark. And I love you more than anything in the whole world." He kissed her gently, "I love you more."
They fell asleep listening to the steady sound of the heart monitor as Alexis' ring shimmered with the reflection of a mirror at the side of the room. "Goodnight." He whispered. She smiled, "Goodnight."
Okay…so a lot happened in this chapter, and if I am posting it tonight-It will be thanks to me hacking into my phone's security…Because a storm knocked my internet out! But if I am posting this in the morning…Ugh. Sorry…I tried to post tonight. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!! (:
