Sorry for the wait, but here's the next chapter. It's going to link to a chapter in the future, once Claire is out of hospital; enjoy xx

Shane's pov

So fragile my little Claire; but she's strong, she pulled through. Dr Mills worked with the hands of an angel to bring her back; she's here with me. In the room we share it's cool from the over head fan, her hair dances across her forehead with each silent breeze. She looks young, younger than young; her features look so soft and unharmed; so peaceful in sleep.

Eve is literally inconsolable. She blames herself for everything; neither me nor Michael can help her- she sits by Claire praying for her eyes to open. Claire will make it better; she'll make us one again. It's a different life we all lead; me and Claire in hospital, Michael and Eve just leaving to sleep and shower- I miss home. The chipped corner of walls, the organised chaos, just the general feeling of home. That's what I miss most; smiles, laughter, love and friendship. I don't want to smile; Eve doesn't want to laugh and Michael well Michael is distraught. It's hard just seeing four white walls, the windows are my hope. I hated Morganville before I came in here, I still hate Morganville but I want to return home and have my 'family' back… then we can recover and mourn together.

Eve's pov

It's all my fault, I've lost my friend; she'll never forgive me for this. I was dumb and stupid to even think about trying to help. I don't even know why I'm still here. Why the hell would she want to see me? I want her forgiveness. Shane tries to make it all better but it's Claire who I need.

She'd never even met it but she loved it. Her smile was one that held love and affection; she didn't think about the idea of Morganville, she just knew she wanted it. In her heart she knew we'd protect it, she knew Shane would die to protect it; and now it's gone… all because of me.

Shane doesn't want to show his sorrow but it's there, all of his life it's been there; the idea of a child. A father unlike his own, he wouldn't be an abusive drunk; he'd be caring, loving, considerate… loyal. We know he's changed; the fight club has made him rethink everything, it scared him. He nearly lost everything; but he escaped and came back and we forgave him. That's what friends do and I know deep down Claire will forgive me but I don't deserve her forgiveness… because of me she doesn't have her baby. My best-friends baby is gone because of me.

What do I do?

Michael's pov

Eve, god. The doctor has tried, he really has but she won't listen; it wasn't her. Claire's pregnancy hadn't been perfect and this was going happen; the scan had missed it. The baby wasn't properly formed -I think that's what he said- and it wasn't going to survive; they said it was just coincidence that Eve did what she did. But she won't listen. Shane's tried, I've tried she just doesn't want to listen; it's Claire she wants.

The doctors' fought against god to bring Claire back to us; I swear they are amazing people. Doctor Mills especially he didn't give up; never did he give up. He was the one who forced the other to comply. He carried on till her heart beat again. Her insides were broken, but he fixed then so she can have children. This baby just wasn't meant to be.

Shane's took it well, too well in fact. He didn't cry, he just looked distant. I think he is also waiting for Claire. When she wakes they will mourn together; he will cry with her. They'll get through it, well at least I hope they will… that child held a lifeline.

They're bringing her round, out of the induced coma. We'll have to tell her she won't be a mum… just yet.

So what do you think? Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, I try to incorporate any of your ideas!xx