Author's note: Ok. So I decided not to take her memories BUT! Like it says… her recovery will be tough so…

Anyways, I won't be able to update daily anymore due to medical conditions but I will do at least three chapters a week you guys so don't worry. A thousand thank yous to my beta reader/writer Abooknerdandproud for helping me out with this chapter. She saved me! I was feeling so guilty about not updating yet and ugh thank God for the help.

Enjoy!

"Weariness filled the waiting room. About five hours had gone by since the doctor shared the exhilarating news that Maya had survived the accident and until this very moment it was all they were acquainted of.

"Anxiety was taking over everyone's mind and body with each fleeting minute giving room to doubts and fears. What if Maya survived but she was left with permanent damage? What if she were to never be the same? What if she was the same but the repercussions of her injuries were too difficult to handle making her life a living hell? What

Trying to sidetrack these negative thoughts they each busied themselves with different things. Shawn and Cory had disappeared to the cafeteria after taking orders from their family and friends, Topanga was checking on Auggie back at the babysitter's house, Riley was with Lucas, who was, fortunately, out of danger but in really bad shape (broken ribs, arm, ankle and dislocated hips). Katy and Josh were left only with each other's presence, their thoughts on the same person.

Katy, as always, thought of how she should have been closer to her daughter (though she has been for the last few years) instead of working so hard. If she just had been a better mother, her baby girl wouldn't be in this state. She began to reprimand herself so notoriously that Josh could decipher it quickly.

"You're a great mother." He said in a serious but soothing and encouraging tone.

"She turned to him surprised at his statement. "I beg your pardon?"

"You're a great mother." He looked at her directly to her eyes blinking every other few seconds to let her know he was being wholly honest. "She says it all the time… Maya. She's proud of how far you've grown as a person and mother." Noting Katy's unsure face he continues. "She told me. Maya has this habit of hiding her thoughts to most people so instead of saying what she thinks and feels she shows it through actions and sarcastic remarks." He finished smiling at her remembering Katy's birthday party last year. Katy too recalled that day.

Flashback

Her day had been going absolutely great. Shawn took her breakfast to bed, lunch was spent at the Matthew's and her birthday party was held at a very prestigious Italian restaurant. The moment to open presents came and one by one she opened and thanked the person who presented it to her. There was one more left and Maya slowly walked towards her with it in her hands. She was blushing really hard when thinking how much feeling and dedication she had poured on to that gift. Finally, the gift reached Katy's hands and opened it slowly. As soon as she saw what it was her eyes began to water and she immediately hugged Maya. It was a phrase done in a very artistic way.

"You are braver than you believe,
you are smarter than you know,
you are greater than you think."

"I'm not saying it." Maya said while she hugged her mother.
"I know you won't. You don't need to."
"This made Maya's heart swell. "I love you mom."
"Katy smiled wide and only held her tighter. "Me too baby girl, me too."

End of flashback
Josh was right. Katy had done everything right and she was at peace and apparently the only one for Josh had the same concerned and guilt feeling face.

"You look so tired sweetie… you should sleep a bit… go home." Katy said breaking the silence rubbing his back affectionately. She grew very fond of Josh and knew how troubled he was with the current situation.

"No way, I'm not going anywhere. I have to be here, I let her ride that thing." Josh said mad at himself.

"Josh." Katy said in a hard tone knowing it was her turn to comfort him. "I will not have that. No one knew this would happen and if you knew I know you would have never let her ride. So stop that nonsense." She hit his head.

He thought how if he hadn't let her ride with Lucas she would be okay, how he should have taken her to dinner like he originally intended to, he thought of a million ways he could have prohibited this. He felt guilty although there was no reason, no one could have known something like this would happen.

Before Josh could answer the doctor clears his throat catching their attention. They both stand up almost immediately wanting to know right away yet fearing to hear any bad news.

"So…" Katy said placing her left arm around Josh's shoulders.

"Well, she's awake…" he exhaled.
"but?" Josh asked not whole heartedly.

"Her cranium was open but it doesn't go further than that, I mean, there was no damage to the brain fortunately, her spinal column is intact which is a wonder, her right leg is broken and so is her right arm so I don't get how you say she stood and dragged your friend to the side of the road. All the right side of her body and most of the front is battered. Her cardiac failure was because she hit her torso pretty bad but it's under control now. Her broken bones are pretty bad so it's going to be a long time until she can walk on her own. She's really lucky; many have perished in the same kind of accident."

Katy was about to ask if they could see her when the doctor interrupted.
"Yes, you can come see her just try to be patient she's exhausted and takes a little while to respond." The doctor said showing them the way.
"Go on ahead; I'll be back in a while to check on Maya and her injuries." He said opening the door for them.

"Mom! Josh!" Maya wanted to scream in enthusiasm but came out more as a whisper.
"Hi baby girl" Katy said embracing her daughter tight careful not to harm her any more than she is. "I was so worried!"

Josh stood by the door observing Maya. She looks so pale and vulnerable but he knew it was just the outside.
"I'm okay now mom, don't worry." Maya said hugging her mother back with her left arm and catching a glimpse of Josh. She let go of her mother and looked her in the eyes trying to say that she needed some time alone with him.
"I'll be right back, I'm going to go look for Shawn, excuse me." Katy said exiting the room.
"Maya palmed the left side of her bed indicating Josh to sit next to her. He strode slowly to her and they hugged for a long time in silence taking in each other's scent and presence, thanking God for letting them be with each other more time. Josh pulled away slowly and rested his forehead against Maya's his arms never leaving her body.

"You scared the hell out of me." He whispered. "I thought I lost you, I don't know what I would have done Maya. I would have probably died along with you be-" he choked a bit. "You're my life. I saw so many plans going out the window and-"his voice broken, his eyes were teary and he looked down trying to hide it.

"Shh... I promised I'd be okay didn't I?" she smiled showing him her ring, her eyes teary as well. She kissed him and in this kiss she tried, with all the strength she had left, to let him know that she was there and always would be. That he was why she fought so hard. That no matter what happened she would always come back to him. He gave just as much in this kiss and more.

"All the plans you have for our life can still happen; cause I'm here aren't I? Everything will be fine." She says, trying to reassure him, even though he should be reassuring her after everything she has been through.

"We've got a long way to go." He said referring to her recovery.

"I know, but you'll be here with me right?" she held his hand tight.

"Forever and always gorgeous." He kissed her head softly. He lied down next to her and held her in his arms.

They were in a comfortable silence enjoying the simplicity of the others presence. They gave each other reassuring hand squeezes, every once in a while just to give each other comfort.

Soon everyone came in and greeted her saying how worried they were and how happy they are now that she's out of danger.

Shawn was smiling broadly letting go of all his concern and replacing it with happiness and overprotectiveness.

"Oh! You're never leaving my arms ever again! We'll be glued together forever. I'll let nothing happen to you." Shawn said holding her carefully and pressing his cheek to hers.

"Uh… dad stop it you're embarrassing me." Said Maya red as a tomato.

"I don't care." Shawn said with that dreamy look on his face. It's not always that Maya lets him be affectionate for so long.

"Enough, Shawn let the girl breathe! Gosh!" Cory said pulling Shawn from Maya and quickly replacing his place. He too put his cheek on to hers.

"I swear you people are going to bother me so much I'll kill you." Maya joked and everyone laughed at Cory's reaction of jumping off the bed immediately.

"Topanga slowly approached her and gave her a loving hug. "I'm so happy you're okay Maya. You scared us plenty. Don't do that again or you'll get Ava's type of treatment okay?" she said using the same tone she used with Ava.
Maya was afraid of nothing, well, nothing that wasn't Topanga. The woman was a cutie pie but when she was mad… whoa.

"Okay." Maya replied quickly.

"Maya!" Riley cried and hugged her best friend. "I was so scared but I knew you are strong. I love you." She said making Maya cry a bit.

"Me too Riles. How's Lucas?"

"Out of danger though I can't say okay He's pretty beaten up and feeling guilty."

Lucas blamed himself for what had happened. If he hadn't insisted Josh to let Maya ride with him this wouldn't have happened. If he would just have pushed harder…

"That's bull. I'll talk to him later about it." Maya said.

"What about that son of a biscuit that did this to you?" Josh was referring to Lucas' rival.

"He's dealing with a lot of legal stuff. Don't worry he'll get what he deserves." Cory patted his shoulder to sooth his anger.

"Maya Papaya." Alan greeted her. Like Eric, he always had a nickname for her, a different one every time they saw each other. "How are you feeling?"

"Like I flew of a motorcycle and broke my bones." She smiled.
Alan chuckled. "Well it'll pass My My." He said patting her good leg.

"Yeah besides you could use the time to rest from college life." Amy said approaching Maya. The once rocky relationship between the two women Josh loved more than anything in this world was slowly growing into a very decent one. "I'm so glad you're okay Maya." She finishes pulling a strand of Maya's hair to the back of her ear.

"I don't think so. I don't want to fall too far behind in school… " Maya said before the doctor came in.

"You could go but… you'll need the help of a wheelchair and a person to help with doing other stuff... You're bones have much more recovery to go through so you won't be walking anytime soon."

"I'll help her. I know where her classes are... No big deal babe." Josh said going to Maya's side and taking her hand. It was really true. Josh loved her enough to help her go to class, the restroom and even taking a bath.

"Alright then, if I could please talk to the parents and you Josh… to go over her treatment" said the Doctor before he walked out with Katy, Josh and Shawn in tow.

"Maya knew that she was so close to losing everything. She knew her family and friends would have been devastated and it was something that got her through it. She would have left a hole in their hearts that no one or anything could have fit in. She knew she had a long way to go but hope and love… well, they were two powerful things.

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