A/N: So here it is, the last chapter. I really want Jason and Connie to get married, so the sequel to this story will be their wedding. I hope it was enjoyable. :)

SUE

Chapter 5 / A New Family

"Jason?"

"Yes?" Jason lifted his head, knowing what the news was going to be.

"Jason—" Dr. Abigail looked uncertain. "Are you able to understand me?"

Jason forced a little smile. "Yes. What is it?"

"Sue is not dead, Jason," Dr. Abigail said softly. "She is alive, and fast asleep."

"Thank the Lord!" Jason whispered softly, dropping his head in his hands. He lifted his eyes to Dr. Abigail. "Can we see her?"

"No, sight of you would excite her," the doctor said. "You can see her in a few hours. Why don't you go get something to eat?"

"I couldn't eat," Jason refused. "I'm too thrilled."

"At least try," the doctor urged.

"If you insist," Jason consented. He was so thankful he was willing to promise anyone anything.

"I do," Dr. Abigail grinned.

…

"Can we see Sue, doctor?" Jason asked after an early dinner.

"Yes," she replied, "but not for long. She needs lots of sleep."

Jason smiled gratefully at the doctor and he and Connie hurried to the room Sue had been moved to.

"Sue?" Jason said quietly.

"J-Jason? Connie?" Sue opened her eyes and coughed weakly.

Connie took her warm hand. "We're here, Sue."

"Where am I?" Sue asked, looking around the room.

Jason looked questioningly at her. "In the hospital, Sue," he replied.

"Where's Mrs. Adams?" she persisted.

"She's in London," said Jason with a forced smile. He glanced worriedly at Connie.

"Why isn't she here?" She seemed to not remember what had happened.

Jason tried as best he could to make sure that was not the case. "You left London to visit me."

"Oh, I remember that," replied Sue, "but I don't remember yesterday…"

Jason made himself smile. He had decided not to tell her what had happened. "You were very sick, Sue," he explained briefly.

Sue didn't ask any more questions about it, so Jason decided it was a good time to tell her.

"Sue," he began, "I love you. Would you…if I asked you, would you let me adopt you?"

Sue silently stared at him, not knowing what to say. "Jason—" she stopped. "Are you really asking me what I think you're asking me?"

"If you think I'm asking you to be my daughter, then yes," he chuckled. "Will you?"

"Oh, Jason, yes I will!" She was about to spring up and throw her arms around him, but he put his hands on her shoulders and gently pushed her back down.

"Hey, you're still on the mend," he reminded her with a smile. "Don't do any jumping around now."

She smiled. "I have a real, actual father now," she whispered.

"And a real, actual mother," he added.

Sue looked confused.

"Sue, I love you so much!" Connie squeezed Sue's hand and Sue instantly knew.

"This is too good to be true!" she squealed. "I want to keep dreaming!"

"Now, you go to sleep, young lady, and get strong fast so we can go home," Jason said with a smile.

Sue returned the smile and closed her blue eyes.

Jason and Connie went out into the hall, hand in hand. No words needed to be spoken as the two looked at each other, their mutual love strengthening every second.

Dr. Abigail came over to them, and Jason looked up, the smile never leaving his lips.

"When will Sue be able to come home, doctor?" Jason inquired.

The doctor smiled. "Sue is improving very fast. I don't doubt it'll be a faster recovery than most people. I'd say she'd be able to come home in a week."

Jason's smile was contagious, and so Dr. Abigail walked away wearing one of her own.

"Sue is so happy," remarked Connie, with an affectionate glance at the door of Sue's room.

"What about you?" Jason asked. Connie's eyes met his, and she realized he was being serious.

"I couldn't be happier," Connie replied, giving her head a slight shake.

Jason hugged her tight. "Neither could I," he whispered.

~End~