"Mom?" Pierre whispered while moving and sat in the space beside her, when she didn't answer he turned and faced the front of the hospital chapel, putting his hands together he prayed silently.
After a few moments Clarisse turned her head and looked at him "Pierre?" She said, watching him look back at her "When did you get here?"
"A few moments ago," He whispered while turning and put his arm along the back of the pew, placing his hand on the back of her shoulder as she looked down at the tissue she held onto on her lap "Your Doctor called to let me know what was going on, he thought you might of needed someone." He whispered as she slowly looked up at him "Why didn't you call Mom?"
"I couldn't?" She said closing her eyes "I didn't know what to say." She whispered.
"You could of just told me what was going on, I would of been here in a heartbeat." He started and watched as a couple tears ran down over her cheek "Mom?" He whispered rubbing her back as she opened her eyes.
"I can't lose him Pierre, I can't lose him too." She said softly while shaking her head as she began to cry.
"Oh Mom," He whispered rubbing her arm as she lent closer and cried on his shoulder "You're not going to lose him, he's a strong man and will pull through." He whispered as he wrapped his arms around her.
"We thought that with your Father, but he still died." She sobbed.
"Father was sick Mom, he couldn't fight anymore." He whispered, tears filling his own eyes "I know Dad is a fighter and will pull through, you will see." He whispered as Clarisse cried on his chest.
A short while later Clarisse's Doctor appeared with Joseph's brother, Henry, making them both look up at him.
"Sorry, I just wondered if I could have a word with you all?" He asked and watched them both nod "Thank you," He moved and sat beside Pierre as Henry sat the other side of Clarisse.
"After running a number of tests," He said, his voice low "We discovered that Joseph suffered a mild heart attack," He said looking at Pierre then at Clarisse as they both looked at him "Pierre told me you found him?" He asked.
"I did," Clarisse nodded, trying to remain calm and not cry.
"You saved his life Clarisse, if you had been moments later he would have died." He said and looked down as Clarisse gasped and started crying again.
"Is he going to be okay?" Henry asked while rubbing Clarisse's back as she wiped her eyes.
"He's still unconscious, the nurses are keeping an eye on him, but I believe he will be just fine, and will make a full recovery." He said looking at Pierre then back to Clarisse "He will of course have to stay in hospital for a week or two, which I know he won't like at all." He said as Clarisse couldn't help but chuckle at.
"You know him too well." Clarisse said.
The Doctor nodded in response "Clarisse," He whispered while reaching over and put his hand upon hers "I know my Father was His Majesty's Doctor before he passed, and I remember that he suffered from a heart attack too," He whispered as Clarisse and Pierre both nodded while Henry looked at Clarisse.
"He did." Pierre said looking at the Doctor.
"Your husband is a strong man Clarisse," He said as she lifted her head and looked into his eyes "He won't let you down, he promised, remember?" He whispered as Pierre raised an eyebrow and looked between them.
"I remember," Clarisse nodded "Thank you." She said nodding her head a little.
"No trouble." He whispered and sat back
"Can I see him?" Clarisse asked.
"In a little while, I will come and find you when it's okay to do so." He said.
"Okay, thank you." Clarisse nodded.
"Well I will give you some time to take in the news, if you need anything you know where my office is."
"Thank you, and thank you for calling Pierre." Clarisse said watching him stand.
"No problem," He said and left them.
"I'm going to get a coffee," Henry said while standing up "Did you want anything?" He asked looking at both Pierre and Clarisse as they both shook their heads "Ok, see you in a bit." He said and headed outside.
"Mom?" Pierre said while looking at her as she nodded "What was that about?" He asked.
"What do you mean?" She asked looking at him.
"When the Doctor said he promised, and asked if you remembered?" Pierre asked.
"Oh, just something that was said when I was in hospital last year." Clarisse said while looking down.
"Ahh I see," Pierre found himself smiling "He promised that he would never fail you or let you down again, didn't he?"
"He did, though he never let me down in the first place and it annoys me that he thinks that he did." Clarisse said looking at him "And he knows it."
"I know," Pierre said rubbing her back "Love sure is a powerful thing." He whispered.
"It really really is." Clarisse nodded.
"Though I've found it now with Charlotte," Pierre started as Clarisse looked up at him "But does anyone really understand it?" He asked while watching Clarisse stand up "What's it really about."
"Of course," She nodded "Love is when you would give up your whole world, give up your life, your everything just to make sure that person you love is ok." She said as he looked up at her "Are you coming?" She asked.
"I will follow you, I just need to light a candle and I will be there." He said as she nodded.
"Okay," Clarisse whispered and headed towards the door.
When she reached the door she stood with her arms folded watching him walk slowly to the front and light a candle, moments later he turned and headed towards her, nodding a little when he noticed she was waiting for him.
"He will be ok Mom, I know your worried about him but I know he will be ok." He said standing in front of her as she put her hand up, cupping his cheek "Father and Philippe are watching over him, and I know they will kick his a..." He stopped as she raised her eyebrow at him "Bum," He laughed nervously as Clarisse nodded "They will kick his bum if he let anything happen to himself." He said as she let her arm fall, stepping closer and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Thank you Pierre," Clarisse whispered as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders, standing still for a few moments.
"Come on let's go and see if we can see him yet?" He whispered as they stepped apart, smiling as Clarisse linked arms with him.
As they sat waiting for news they called the others to let them know what was going on, telling them that they will call when they had any news.
Sitting in with Joseph a couple hours later, Clarisse just sat staring at him laying on the bed willing him to wake up. Sitting forward while putting her hands through her hair, resting her arms on the edge of the bed seconds later while placing both her hands on her neck, remembering she was in the same spot years ago when Rupert was rushed in after he suffered a heart attack, and as her mind filled with memories of that day she couldn't help but cry.
Moments later Joseph opened his eyes to see her crying beside him "Hey," He whispered softly and watched her look towards him "It's ok." He whispered as she laughed just a little through crying, leaning forward she kissed him as he put his arm around her shoulders and his hand on the back of her head.
"I was thinking about the day I lost Rupert, and it just got to much." She whispered while taking his hand and sat back on her seat "I thought I was going to lose you too." She cried.
"You are never gonna lose me, baby." He whispered while putting his hand up, gently rubbing the back of his fingers over her cheek, then wiped away her tears with his forefinger "You got me for life now." He added while watching her take hold of his hand, kissing his palm before he moved it and cupped her cheek.
"I hope so, I would be so lost without you." She whispered, closing her eyes as she turned her head, kissing his palm again.
"I love you so much Clari, I'm so sorry I scared you." He whispered as she opened her eyes and looked at him.
"Just promise not to do it again and I will forgive you?" She asked, tilting her head a little as he cupped her cheek.
"I promise," He nodded.
"Good," She smiled and lent closer, kissing him softly before sitting back "I best let the Doctor and Nurse know that you're awake." She said standing up "I will go and tell Pierre the news while they are here."
"You are coming back, aren't you?" He asked while grabbing her hand.
"Of course I will be back," She smiled "See you in a bit."
He watched her walk out, then watched as the Nurse and Clarisse's Doctor came in.
After updating Pierre Clarisse went back to Joseph, leaving Pierre to tell the others.
A/N Just in case, Father is Rupert and Dad is Joseph.
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