Tommy became frantic as he searched the streets of London for Barbara. He tried calling her mobile but Barbara would not answer. He left dozens of messages but received no response. Tommy drove to Barbara's flat for a third time but she was no where to be seen. His thoughts and feelings of regret took control over him. He felt sick with himself and the idea that he may have ruined his chance of having a relationship with Barbara. As he continued to drive looking for Barbara, his emotions took over and blurred his vision. He had failed to see the electricity pole and crashed into it. The loud bang was heard from across the street and had woken up the whole neighbourhood. The police and paramedics were called immediately and arrived within minutes. Tommy was unconscious as he was being transported to The Royal London Hospital.

Barbara was overly distraught by what she had seen in AC Wyman's office. She needed time to think about what had happened and had gone to her special 'escape' place. It was a small cave near one of London's many parks. She had gone there often when things in her life weren't working out as planned. It was her place of solace when her brother passed away. Barbara sat alone in the cave and listened to Tommy's messages.

"Barbara, I am truly sorry for what happened. I have no excuses for what I have done. I regret what I have done more than you will ever know. I am disgusted with myself. I had hoped to tell you that I love you in person but I may never get that chance. I love you with all of my heart and my soul and I was afraid of losing you and acted out of anger. I handled the situation poorly and I understand if you never want to speak to me again but please know how sorry I am. When I saw how upset you were about us not being partners, I thought you may feel the same way about me too. Words cannot express the self hatred I feel for being an utter idiot for my actions. Please call me back. I love you and if you give me a chance to show you my love, I promise you that I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you"

As Barbara replayed his messages, tears rolled down her eyes. She understood that Tommy acted irrationally, much like how he did when he lost Helen, and wanted nothing more than to be with him but she didn't want to make it that easy. He had hurt her and she wanted him to understand that it just wasn't as simple as I'm sorry.

It was a quarter to midnight when Barbara's phone rung. It was from an unknown number so Barbara chose to ignore the call. She thought it might be Tommy again trying his luck from a different number. The number stopped calling and Barbara realised she had another voicemail message. She dialled the number to her message bank, keyed in her code and played back the message.

"Ms Barbara Havers, this is The Royal London Hospital. You have been listed as an in case of an emergency contact for a Mr Thomas Lynley. Please contact us on 44 20 7377 7000 or if possible, come into the hospital"

Barbara's body was overcome with pins and needles. She felt sick in her stomach at the thought of what might have happened to Tommy. She began panicking but took a moment to calm herself down before she drove to the hospital. Five minutes had gone by which felt like an eternity to Barbara. She made her way to her car and drove towards the hospital. Her mind was running a million miles and hour thinking about Tommy. She was so scared of losing him. She knew in her heart they could work past what had happened earlier today but she knew she would never recover if she lost him forever.

Barbara finally reached the hospital. She raced through to reception and managed to blurt out "What room is Thomas Lynley in? I am Barbara Havers, his in case of emergency contact". The receptionist checked her computer and told Barbara to head to room 1209.

Barbara ran as fast as she could to room 1209. She opened the door to Tommy's room and cried at the sight of him lying there helpless and unconscious. She did not want to lose him. She loved him as much as he loved her and now she may never get the chance to tell him that she felt the same way. Barbara sat gently next to Tommy. She took his hand into hers and kissed it tenderly. She moved her body closer to his and laid down next to him. She turned her head towards his face and whispered into his ear.

"Tommy I love you too. Please don't leave me. I can't lose you. You are my world just please wake up"

As Barbara spoke these words, Tommy slowly opened his eyes. Her heartfelt words he made him to feel that there was something to fight for. He turned to his head toward Barbara and looked deeply into her beautiful green eyes.

"Barbara, I am so sorry to have heart you. You are everything to me and I was such a fool. I am so sorry, more than you will ever know. If you give me a chance I promise you I will be the man you need, the man that you can depend on, the man you can trust and the man you can give your heart to"

Barbara was immensely hurt by Tommy's actions but she couldn't deny her heart what it desired. She loved him with an intense passion.

"Tommy you really hurt me and my trust in you. I will give you one chance but just one chance only and if you ever break my heart or betray me again, then as much as I love you, I will walk away"

Tommy gently kissed Barbara on her lips and whispered "I promise I will love you and cherish you till the day I die".

Six months had passed since Tommy's accident. It was a beautiful Sunday morning in Howenstowe. The birds were singing and the manicured flowerbeds were full of colour. By 9.00am the guests had all arrived and were standing waiting patiently for today's events. The violinist began playing and Barbara made her down the isle. She wore a stunning white gown with lace trimmings that accentuated her features. She beamed with happiness as she continued to walk down the isle. Tommy smiled as he watched his bride to be walk over to him. He wore a tailored black suit paired with a blue tie. He took Barbara's hand, kissed it gently and whispered "You look so beautiful my love".