Pacific City, Oregon
Emma paced the living room, glancing to the clock every so often. Killian was late and her last call to Robin told her he was still at the site. They normally had dinner when he got home, but for some reason he wasn't there yet. She called the line at the sight but no one picked up, and his cell went straight to voicemail again.
Deciding to head to the site she grabbed her jacket off the coat rack and slipped her shoes on. Just as she grabbed her keys off the counter, her phone rang with an unknown number on the screen.
"Hello?" She said moving towards the door locking it behind her once she was outside.
"Yes I'm looking for Emma swan?" The female voice was soothing but did nothing to help her nerves.
"This is her. Who is this?" She asked as she unlocked the truck and got in, starting it up.
"This is Ariel at Pacific City Hospital, Emergency Department. We have Killian Jones here currently and you are who he said to call." Ariel said as Emma gasped, the air leaving her lungs. No he couldn't be there. There was no way.
"No. What happened?" She asked as she started driving tears in her eyes.
"It will be better for you to come in, I can explain in person." Emma agreed and hung up, calling Robin as she drove.
"Emma love, I haven't heard from him." He told her as she answered. She shook her head trying to get the words out. "Emma? What is it?" Robin asked as he realized something wasn't right.
"He's in the hospital, Emergency room." Emma told him as she pulled in to the parking lot and turned the truck off.
"I'll meet you there in 10. Don't worry, he will be okay." Robin told her before he hung up. Emma headed inside, trying to keep her fears down. Robin was right, Killian would be okay. He had to be okay. Emma made her way to the desk, waiting for someone to open up. As she stood there, Ariel pulled up the file looking for his room number.
"He's currently in room 320, unfortunately he slipped in to shock and was rushed to surgery, hes currently in a medical induced coma." Emma felt her legs give out as she sat down on the floor crying. Ariel had a security guard come over an help Emma to a chair. Robin came in a few moments and made his way to Emma holding her as she cried. After a while they were able to make their way to his room, Robin doing his best to keep her calm.
Walking in to the room Emma felt tears in her eyes all over again. Hours away they were happy and talking. Now she was standing there watching him. As she sat down she placed her hand on his, trying to keep the tears away.
"I've called David. He's going to text the guys and be down here shortly. Its going to be okay Em." Robin said as he sat down beside her closing his eyes. It was hard for him to see his best friend all broken down and unable to do anything about it. Emma closed her eyes and started praying for him to be okay. She just needed him okay.
For two weeks, Emma sat at his side doing her best to be there for him. Robin and David plus Mary Margret and Regina, would come and help her take breaks, go shower or eat or even go to class. She could barely focus in class but Elsa was there to make sure she was doing her best. They all reminded her that Killian didn't want her to be fall behind, he wouldn't want her sitting there doing nothing.
After having been in class most of the morning, Emma now sat beside him trying to do her homework.
"I wish you were awake to help me. I am falling behind because I feel so out of it. Elsa says I'm doing fine but it's a lot harder than I thought it could be. Did you know I have to learn the alphabet all over again? I mean they have a new system for filing with it and everything. You would be amazing. Oh and Mary and I met with Regina about the office. Robin and David have been working on it since Graham and his men have shut down the house site. Ruby is refusing anyone to work on her salon until she knows you are there to do it. She's just as stubborn as you, I'm sure you are related somehow." Emma said with a laugh as she wrote. She talked to him every day even if he couldn't reply.
"We will have the office up within a few months if it all stays on track. You would be amazed by it all, And so proud." She said as she closed her computer down, down with her homework. With a sigh she stood and stretched, watching as Dr Whale came in.
"Emma how are you doing?" He asked as he picked p Killian's charts and went over the latest vitals check.
"Imp okay. How is he?" She asked as she sat back down her hand holding his again.
"He's doing good. We have kept him in the coma for the first week because of the amount of pain he would have been in. But his body isn't ready to come out yet. Hopefully he will come too soon." Whale said as he put the chart back down giving her a smile.
"Why would his body be refusing to wake?" She asked curiously not sure she would even want to know the answer. Whale took a seat besides her taking a deep breath.
"His body is protecting him from what happened. It isn't a bad thing; it means it's trying to heal on its own slowly. If it continues I would be worried but two weeks inst that bad. He will wake up Emma. I promise this." Whale said with a smile before he got up and headed from the room Emma sighing to herself.
As she sat there she closed her eyes and just tried to relax. She had barely been sleeping lately, she missed him more than anything. She missed talking to him, missed the way he kissed her or hold her as they talked. Drifting to sleep Emma stay curled up as she allowed her body and mind to just rest.
Robin and David sat down at the diner both wiped out. Until Graham could figure out who attacked Killian, he wouldn't allow them to work. Plus Gold, who was the one that hired J.R. construction, didn't want anything happening until he was sure that Killian was okay and whoever did this was caught. Robin waved to Regina who walked in and took a seat beside him handing him the files.
"We got all the permits and can start work at the office this weekend. It will be great it get it going and surprise Killian when he wakes." Regina said before they placed their order with Ruby as she walked by.
"Great. I'll let Emma know when I swing by tonight. I want to make sure Kill is doing okay and Emma is sleeping and eating. She has been looking really worn out lately." Robin said as he rested back in the chair.
"Well can you blame her? Poor girls had a shit year already and now the guy she is in love with is in a coma and she feels alone. She doesn't talk much to anyone. I have tried to get her to come to the house for the weekend but unless its class or to eat something she refuses to leave his side." Regina said, stopping Ruby as she walked by to place an order for Emma.
"I know but its hard to force her to leave. I would kill anyone who tried to force me to leave your side if it was you there." Robin said to Regina with a sigh.
"Alright let's talk about the plans please. I need something to keep distracted." David said as they started working over the plans on getting the office up. Ruby set down the to go order for Emma down giving them a smile, letting Ruby know she would call her later.
Dinner went quickly and soon Robin and Regina headed to the hospital. Regina checked in with Ariel to see how Killian was doing as Robin headed down to his room.
Seeing Emma asleep, Robin smiled knowing how tired she was.
"How long has she been here?" Killian's rough voice asked. Robins head snapped to him shocked to see him awake.
"How long have you been awake? Does whale know?" Robin asked setting the food down as he moved towards him still shocked.
"About an hour now. He came in a little bit ago, he's ordering tests now." Killian said as he looked to Robin giving him a smile. "What the hell happened? I don't remember much after Emma coming t bring me my bag." Killian said with a small yawn. Robin had to laugh seeing him yawn after 2 weeks.
"You were attacked. Graham is doing an investigation. Which will take some time." Robin said as he sat down, looking to Killian, whose attention had turned back to Emma. "She's okay mate. Tired and probably sore from sleeping in the chair. She has tried to do her best to be here." Robin told him, Killian looking to Robin.
"She went to class though right? I don't want to be a reason she didn't go." Killian said softly as he went to move the bed up more.
"She did. I would come sit with your or Regina would. She wouldn't leave the room unless she knew we were here." Robin said as Regina came in.
"Finally, it's good to hear your voice again." Regina said with a laugh as she moved in to the room. Regina and Robin filled Killian in on everything he had missed for the last two weeks as Emma slept.
Hours after they left Emma thought she heard her voice being called. Slowly waking up she rubbed her face and sat up.
"Good evening sleepy head." Killian said with a smile as she looked to him, her jaw slack and her eyes full of surprise.
"Killian you are awake!" She said as she moved to the bed kissing him. Killian kissed her back with a small laugh holding her close to him. "You are awake." She repeated as she started to cry. Killian wiped her tears gently his arms wrapping around her slowly. Emma buried her head into his neck her hands on his sides. They sat there holding each other until Whale came in and started checking him again; wanting to make sure he was healthy enough to go home.
A|N: Short chapter I'm sorry! But the muse is jumping with this one lately. BUT don't worry. After this week Ill be able to get more out. Next chapter is going to be a lot longer and cover more. But for now Killian is home and safe! See you guys on Friday!