Chapter 24

Alison's P.O.V

The tripped to Lima was a long and quiet, everyone was extremely worried about Emily. We had since rung Maya, coming to the realisation we didn't know where the hospital was. Maya had agreed to drive her car to the Lima town sign, where she'd greet us and then lead us to the hospital. Up ahead, I could see the sign and a car sitting in front it. I noticed Maya leaning against the car. Toby pulled his car up behind her and Paige practically jumped out of a moving vehicle to get to Maya. The couple reunited with hugs and kissed, which was incredible sweet. I may have had my issues with Paige in the past but they had long gone by now, too much had happened and changed. If she could forgive, forget and move on, then so could I.

They pair then got into Maya's car and we began the game of follow the leader. I began to feel nervous which Hanna sensed since she placed her hand upon mine, I clung to it for dear life. I didn't know what we were going to walk into, it was going to be crazy. When the car stopped, I looked up to see we were already at the hospital, we saw Toby continue to the paid parking car park; probably wanted to keep our things safe. We waited for Toby to come back out and when he did as a group we walked in. Paige had her arm wrapped tightly around Maya's shoulder, as she whispered silent it's going to be okay.

Hanna and Aria were wrapped up tight in their boyfriend's arms, they weren't say anything because they were both equally as worried for Emily as their girlfriends were. My head rest on Spencer's shoulder and we held hands, trying our best to be there for each other. Looking over Spencer shoulder at Toby, he looked deeply in thought and it sucked Melissa couldn't be here for him. I saw Wren had the same look but, I think he just wanted to get inside and read Emily's medical chart.

"Wow," Aria, Hanna and I said at the same time. We had entered the waiting room and all you could see were teenagers, kids our age, all looking the same.

Maya asked, "Is something wrong?"

"I didn't realise Emily had so many friends," Aria explained.

"She's definitely a popular person," Maya said.

"Guys," Maya said loudly getting everyone's attention.

"Girls," Mrs Fields spoke standing up and rushing over to hug all three of us.

Mrs Fields went onto say "I'm glad you girls could make it, Emily is going to be so happy to see you."

Spencer asked "Is she awake?"

"No, she's still in a coma," Mrs Fields spoke wiping her fallen tears.

When her attention turned to me, Mrs Fields asked "Alison, how are you? Are you okay?"

"I'm getting there Mrs Fields, I just couldn't stay in Rosewood; I had to be here for Emily."

"I understand Alison. She's been worried all week, threatening to walk back to Rosewood; just to see you."

"Such a sweetheart," I say making Mrs Fields nod her head.

"Alison, Hanna, Spencer, Aria," Quinn spoke walking over. Her eyes were bloodshot red, her cheeks were puffy and she looked exhausted.

"Hey," Hanna said stepping up to hug her. Behind her stood Santana and Brittany, who looked the same as Quinn had. Emily had really found people here who cared for her, I shouldn't be surprised Emily was amazing person to be around. I watched as Hanna guided Quinn over to a seat, the pair hugged while Hanna comforted Quinn.

Santana spoke after clearing her throat "It's good you came."

"Introduction," Maya spoke.

Maya continued with "Everyone this is, Alison, Spencer, Hanna, Caleb, Aria, Ezra, Paige, Wren and you've already met Toby. Guys this is, Artie, Tina, Mike, Puck, Sam, Mercedes, Kurt, Blaine, Mr Schue and Mrs Pillsbury, I think that's everyone," Maya pointed out each person it was good to put names to face.

Aria then asked, "What about her?" I saw Aria point to a small girl sitting in the back corner just staring at the floor in her own world.

"Right, that's Rachel," Maya said looking at Quinn who looked up when she heard Rachel's name.

"Oh, hi," we heard a voice say behind us. We looked back to see CeCe standing there, she looked surprised to see us standing there and a little scared. I watched as Hanna stood up, stroll across the room to CeCe and slapped CeCe across the face; shocking everyone.

Hanna said, "That's for making my Mum go to jail for something she didn't do, she lost her job, her friends because of you."

"Hanna," CeCe said.

"Save it. I'm over it, I just wanted to get that out the way. Your Emily's sister now and that's cool, or whatever," Hanna said stepping back to Caleb.

"Alison," an English voice said behind me.

"Yes Wren?"

"I'm going to go find, Emily's doctor, see if I can get a look at her medical chart. Are you going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine, go, we need to know what's going on with Emily; that's more important."

"Okay," Wren said before leaving.

Mrs Fields spoke "I'm glad you brought him with you, he is a good doctor."

I replied with "Definitely helped me through a lot." Seeing movement out the corner of my eye, I saw Quinn stand up and walked over to that Rachel girl. They were
close, way too close for my liking and when they kissed; I was at boiling point.

I went to go storming over to her, as did the other girls but Santana stepped in saying "It's okay."

"No, she's cheating on our friend while in hospital," Hanna yelled.

Maya stepped in for support "Really, it's okay. I thought Emily would've told you."

"Told us what?" Paige asked coming to Emily's defence as well.

A voice then said "Emily, wouldn't have told them. She did promise to keep it a secret, the people who have told has been Quinn and I. Emily knows how to keep a secret," it had been Rachel. As she spoke Quinn and her walked over to us. I looked at Mrs Fields to see she wasn't angry at what was going on, she obviously knew something we didn't.

Toby asked, "What's going on?"

CeCe spoke "Well Emily, Quinn and Rachel, are," she looked around for help.

Brittany said, "They're together."

"I don't understand," I say confused.

"We are in a three-person relationship," Quinn clarified.

Toby tapped Spencer shoulder and said "You're sister calling me, I have to take it, she doesn't know what's going on but can you get information on that for me."

"Sure thing," Spencer said with a smile.

"Hey baby," Toby answered while walking away to take the phone call.

Aria asked "So, you're all together like a normal couple?"

"Yeah pretty much," Quinn said nodding her head. After Quinn replied there was silence before four phones beeped at the same time, I took in a deep breath as I looked over at the other girls to see the same panic on their faces.

Mrs Fields said "Oh, that's probably just your parents checking up on you."

"Probably, Mum was worried about us taking the trip," Hanna explained. We watched as Mrs Fields turned to sit back down. The four of us sigh at the same time, taking our phones from our pocket and looking.

Together we whispered "You girls like making things easy for me don't you, all being in the one place at the one time. Do you remember the five little pigs, I wonder if that can be used in this situation? One is already down and out -A." As soon as we stood reading the texts louding beeping was heard, serval nurses or doctors run into a room and seeing the worried look upon everyone's face, we knew that was Emily's room.

When Wren came running through, I yelled "Wren! Wren!" he stood to look back at us. Wren looked conflicted as to whether he should help Emily or me.

"Go, go!" I yell waving for him to continue.

Caleb asked "How is this happening again? It must be a joke."

"It's not," Hanna said looking up at Caleb guilty.

Ezra asked, "What are you girls not telling us?"

Spencer answered, "Emily's been getting text from -A, for a while now."

"What?" CeCe asked.

Hanna added on "And were fairly sure Aria being hit by the car was at the hands of -A."

"This is crazy," Ezra said rubbing his brow.

Caleb spoke "It must be Mona, she's snuck out of Radley and gotten her hands on a phone."

"It's not Mona," Spencer and Hanna say at the same time.

"How can you possibly know?" Caleb asked.

"We've seen her and so has Shana," Spencer spoke.

"Like we are going to believe Shana's word," Ezra said.

Paige asked, "Why didn't you tell us?"

"We didn't think it was anything, so far it's been texts and hoodies; nothing harmless," Aria spoke.

Toby walked back over saying "Sorry, Melissa is talking to her boss now and getting time off work to come see Emily."

"That's great, you need someone here for you," Spencer said placing a supportive hand upon Toby's shoulder.

"Why is everyone so tense?" Toby asked seeing the looks on Caleb and Ezra's face.

"It's happening again," Caleb said annoyed.

Toby looked at us, asking "What? Wait you don't mean."

Ezra spoke "Yes that." We were about start having that conversation again when we saw people coming out of Emily's hospital room.

Wren walked over to us with a pale face, I was thinking the worse but he said, "She's tiny in that bed."

I asked "Is she going to be okay?"

"During the fight Emily was kicked serval times to head and chest area, her head is currently okay but her heart wasn't able to hold on. Emily died for a second before we could revive her."

"Oh my god," the whole group said at the same time. I felt my knees go weak, if it wasn't for Spencer strong built I would've fallen to the ground. I was brought over to a chair, Wren began checking my pulse.

"I'm fine, I'm just in shock about Emily."

Wren asked, "When was your last meal?"

"I don't know, lunchtime."

"Alison, you know you can't go without meals; not in your state. Spencer, can you please take Alison to the cafeteria and make her eat."

"Sure thing," Spencer said.

Toby spoke "I'll come too," he wrapped an arm around my back and helped me walk.

Quinn's P.O.V

I couldn't believe Emily had died for a second, we couldn't lose her like that again; we just couldn't. My concern had quickly turned to Alison when she almost faint, I was glad they did bring Wren; he was good with Aria and now with Emily. Alison, Spencer and Toby left for the cafeteria.

"Wren, is Emily going to be okay?" I asked scared.

"At this point their keeping a close eye on her, she's not out of the woods but not in danger either. Hearing familiar voices might help though," Wren explained.

Hanna asked, "Can she hear us though?"

"I did," Caleb spoke up before going on "After I was shot, I was in this hazy bubble but I could still hear everyone's voice. I just focused on yours and Emily's." I watched as Hanna hugged Caleb, still not over Caleb being shot and I'd probably be the same with Emily. I never want Emily to get into another fight but I know that's not possible, if Emily sees something wrong then she's going to stand up and fight.

Aria asked, "Can we see her?"

Wren replied with "Yeah, maybe two at time though," we nodded our head understanding the need for quietness when seeing Emily.

Emily's P.O.V

If I thought I felt hazy before then I didn't know what I had been feeling before. I could hear worried voice but I stll couldn't open my eyes which was frustrating.

"I'm glad you're still with us Emily," I heard a thick English accent say and I only know one person with that voice.

Wren spoke again "You gave us a fright, we thought you were gone but thank god you're not. I'm probably guessing your wondering why I'm here, I'm here because I had to make sure you're okay. But I'm not the only one here, Alison here and I had to make sure she was going to be okay. Spencer, Aria, Ezra, Hanna, Caleb, Toby and Paige are here. You have a lot of people here Emily, you care deeply for you, so you need to get better and come back to us," I felt a hand squeeze mine and I wanted to squeeze it back but I couldn't.

"I need to go update everyone, they're going to worried about you," Wren said before leaving the room. All I wanted to do was wake up and give everyone a big hug, say thank-you for coming to see me and spend time with each of them.

"Hi Em," I heard a voice barely above a whisper say, it was Hanna.

"Hi lighthouse buddy," I smiled in my head at hearing Caleb's voice as well. I felt them both give me a hug as they sat either side of me and held my hand.

Hanna kissed my hand saying, "I know you wanted us to come to Lima but I really didn't want to come like this."

"Are you okay?" Caleb asked after hearing Hanna sniff, my concern was also focused in on Hanna as well.

"I'm fine, she's just so little. It reminds me of when we found her after she was kidnapped, she was so tiny laying in her bed and now here she's the same."

"I know it's scary Hanna," Caleb started standing up and moved around to her and continued with "But we need to be strong for her, that's the only way we are all going to make it through."

"You're right," I smiled in my head at the pair. They work so well together, I didn't even mind that they started to kiss.

"Em, why didn't you tell us you were having relationship dramas?" Hanna asked confusing me, I had no idea what she knew or didn't know.

Caleb spoke "Maybe, she just wanted to sort things out in her head."

"But she normally talks to me about these kind of things, I had no idea that she was having feelings for another girl." I could her the sadness and maybe distrust in Hanna's voice, I did feel bad for not telling them but it's not the easiest thing to explain over the phone.

Hanna asked "How can you love two girls at once? I don't understand Em, I wish you could replied."

"So do I," I say in my head wishing Hanna could hear it.

"I don't want you to get hurt Emily and I can see this ending badly."

Caleb said "Just trust Emily knows what she's doing. She wouldn't do something or start it, if she didn't know what she was doing. Emily's never done something half-hearted, she's always be all in or nothing."

"That's true, I just want to talk to her about it."

"And you will, Emily will be awake before you know it."

Hanna then said, "We should give the others a chance to see her."

"You sure you're ready to leave, I'm sure they won't mind you staying in a little longer."

"It's okay Caleb, I'm a little hungry."

"Okay, let's go to the cafeteria."

"Bye for now Emily, we'll be back," I imagine I leant forward when Hanna peck my forehead before leaving.

"Rest up lighthouse buddy," Caleb squeezed my hand before walking Hanna out of my hospital room. I was happy they were here and they're boyfriends were here for them, they really needed support while I wasn't up to doing it.

"She looks smaller than I do," I hear a voice say and I know it's Aria.

"It's hard to imagine Emily as small," Ezra spoke.

"Hi Em, I've missed you," I smiled when I felt Aria lay down next to me in the bed. Being small herself she was able to fit easily on the bed and mould herself to fir.

Ezra spoke "If you wanted us to come to Lima, you only had to ask and not be all dramatic."

"Yeah Em, you should know by now that we'd do anything you'd ask us too."

Aria spoke again "Emily, I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you in my world. I'd probably have no interested in sport whatsoever, I don't have a big interested now but at least I care about them. I feel like we've been through everything together and I only got through half od the stuff we went through because of you. You somehow always knew when I need a pep talk, to be left alone or just need some good fashion fun. I still remember that time you try to teach me how to play basketball."

"Seriously? How'd that go?" Ezra asked shocked.

"I was terrible, the worse basketball player you could ever see but Emily made it so much fun. It wasn't about teaching me, it was about getting me to laugh and be silly. Then there's what that day when we went for a bike ride, we stopped in the middle of nowhere place and talked. We talked about you, Alison and -A, just basically everything. While it was all serious, Emily found a way to make it fun. You always do that Emily, you make everything fun, special and unique. I don't know how you do everything you do but I'm glad you do because I don't know where I'd be today if I didn't have an Emily Fields in my life." I felt very happy about hearing Aria talk like this about me, I was finding out how everyone was feeling about me and it was amazing to hear.

"Emily's a very special person," Ezra said.

"Very special," Aria agreed.

Ezra then spoke "Emily while you were shocked about hearing of my relationship with Aria, you were nothing but supportive. Seeing things from our angle and making us feel like we weren't crazy for our we felt. You've always given everyone unconditionally love, which is why I see you as my little sister. You are just easy to love and have a good time with, I can't wait till your legal age and we can have a beer together."

"I look forward to it," I thought to myself wanting to have a beer with him.