Wake-Up Call

In the days since Topanga's car accident Shawn traveled back and forth between Topanga's bedside to visiting their son who was staying at the Matthews house. This went on for weeks, bruises faded and yet the love of Shawn's life wasn't showing any signs of waking up anytime soon. Her family was getting more and more worried that Topanga wasn't ever going to wake-up. It wasn't until almost a month later when Shawn was at her side that Topanga squeezed his hand but he could have been dreaming. Shawn moved closer to her anyway and began to brush her long hair off her face." Please baby, wake up, I need you and I love you." Shawn pleaded with Topanga.

Shawn began to feel something change, the room began to feel lighter instead of very thick. He felt his hope rise once again like so many times before. "Come on baby, open these beautiful eyes for me." Shawn pleaded. In response to his pleading Topanga started twitching and then went very still again. Shawn really panicked and ran out screaming for someone to help him. When the Dr.'s and Shawn went back into Topanga's room everyone was amazed that Topanga was awake and was blinking her eyes in the way they could tell that she was very confused as to where she was and how she got to the hospital. It was that wide-eyed confused look that she threw at Shawn that pulled him in. Shawn took her hand as she moved her lips trying to talk words that just wouldn't form.

Shawn- It's okay baby, I'll be here when you are ready to talk. I know you are scared but don't worry okay?

Topanga still making sounds and trying to talk but couldn't so she just nodded her head in agreement.

Shawn- Just calm down okay, just breathe baby.

She took more than a few calming breathes and nods to Shawn to go ahead and tell her what happened.

Shawn- First of all are you in any pain? (Topanga shrugs her shoulders) Topanga baby, you were in a car accident on Dec. 15th (Topanga has a frightened look when she thinks about their son) don't worry Shawn Cory wasn't with you (Topanga's face relaxes) when you werebroughtinto the hospital you had a broken arm, broken leg, fractured pelvis, lacerations on your face, arms and legs and possible brain injuries. Today is Feb. 5th, all of your broken bones and lacerations have healed but it appears since you have woken up from you coma, you now have some memory loss and it is obvious to you that you can't talk right now, and we are going to work on that. The doctors are very hopeful for a speedy recovery from here.

Dr. Carter- You will have to relearn to walk, talk and write again but your mind is sharp that shouldn't be too much trouble.

Shawn- Now why don't you take a nap and I will be here when you wake up.

Topanga nods again and falls asleep. While watching her sleep Shawn thought about the future. He realized that he couldn't dream about that future without Topanga and Shawn Cory in it.

It was interesting to find out when Shawn first heard that Topanga moved back to town she brought what became their dream home. He knew what he was thinking but wasn't sure how to let Topanga know. He was thinking that once Topanga woke-up he had to be totally with himself and Topanga. In a way he feels like it would be better while she's napping and that possibility that she might over hear him, it was worth a try. So he took her hand and began to speak.

Shawn- Baby, you had me so worried that I was going to lose you so soon after finding you again. But it made me realize what I really want and need. And that is you and our son by my side always. I never stopped loving you Topanga through all these long years without you. When you came back I let my hurt of you leaving come between us, I'm so sorry and I promise that won't happen again. I guess what I'm saying is that I want to be in your life always. Will you marry me my sweet loving girl?

And what Shawn did not know was that Topanga was only half asleep and was listening to almost every word Shawn was saying. And when he asked her to marry him her breathe caught. After all she dreamt about this so many times before. She rolled over and pretended to wake up at the very end of his question.

Shawn- Baby, did you hear me?

Topanga nodded to tell him that she did hear him but also gave him a confused look making him wonder if she understood his question. So he got down on one knee and asked his most important question again. With tears in her eyes Topanga nods her head yes in answer to his question. And all Shawn could do was hold her with so much feeling it took both their breathes away.