Author's Note: Okay a little bit of fluff in the chapter and good heart to heart between former lovers. So it's a good mix between heartwarming and heartbreaking. LOL At least that's how my friend described this chapter.

Shoutouts: Ghostwriter- Once again, it's a possibility it's a team member but then again... who knows. Based on the description that the clerk gave and Kelly's friend, it's a tall white male so Rachel and Kale are out LOL But then again who's saying that the man what was seen isthe 'Angel Killer' for sure, maybe a man in the wrong place at the wrong time? Just have to hang on to find out. Oh how I love the guessing game in mysteries! Hope you enjoy!

brankel1- That is one of my favorite lines in that chapter too! I am just loving Tom, he's smart but clueless at the same time. I'm thinking about giving a chapter to him, to develop him a little more. I have a scene later in the story were he becomes pretty important so I better build him while I have a chance.

Jeremy Shane- Got more for you! LOL

Darla- Actually if you go back to Chapter 1 it takes place six monthsbefore the prologue and if you notice how much time has gone by this accident can't be the prologue. This is just short of a month after the prologue. Thanks for the review though and don't worry this story is going to be longer. Well longer than most of my other ones anyway. LOL Thanks for joining us and hope you enjoy the ride.

Chapter 12

Jason burst through the emergency room doors, Tom right on his tail. His heartbeat thundered in his ears and he was on the verge of hyperventilating. Please God, let her be alright... Please God, let her be alright. Jason repeated his silent prayer over and over since Tom had woke him up, just after four AM, saying that Kat had been in an accident. Last Tom had been told, things weren't looking very good.

Jason spotted Kat's team gathered in the waiting room and quickly rushed over to them. "How is she? Does anyone know anything?"

"We haven't heard anything." Russ shook his head.

"We do know that she was at least alive when the paramedics arrived, but they had to call in the med-flight chopper." Dell added. Jason's face paled as he clenched his fists.

"She went through the windshield." Kale explained.

"Katherine wasn't wearing her seatbelt, which isn't like her." Rachel shook her head.

"Damn." Jason closed his eyes and sat in the chair behind him. He rested his head in his hands and took in a few long, slow, deep breaths. "Damn."

"You okay Jase?" Tom asked as he sat next to his partner.

"I wish they would come out and tell us something." Jason said without lifting his head.

"Jason!" a frantic female voice called. Jason recognized Tanya's voice immediately and stood up. Tanya looked as she had been crying, Rocky was right behind her. Concern evident on his face. "Mama DeSantos came and sat with all the kids so we could be here." Tanya explained as she threw her arms around Jason's neck.

"Any word?" Rocky asked.

"None." Jason shook his head.

"Tommy and Anna left as soon as we called them. Adam and Trini are planning to head back later this morning." Rocky reported. "Knowing Tommy, he'll be here soon."

"That man should still be driving stock cars." Jason shook his head. The room fell silent and everyone sat around playing the waiting game for news about Katherine.

"Russell Thomas?" a female nurse called from the doorway after an hour of waiting. Everyone in the room froze as Russ walked over to the woman. They stood talking for a few minutes before she walked away, all eyes concentrated on Russ.

"Hillard came through alright, although she's got a broken arm, bruised ribs, a nasty concussion, and fifty-five stitches in her right leg running from mid thigh to her shin. They said she very very lucky."

"Is she awake?" Jason asked quickly.

"She's coming in and out right now. That should wear off as the drugs wear off." Russ nodded. "She's on some pretty heavy stuff right now."

"Has she said anything?" Dell asked, concern laced into his voice.

"Nothing that pertains to the accident." Russ answered. "Although she is repeating a name over and over again."

"Who's?" Tanya asked as she gripped Jason's forearm.

"Does the name Charlie mean anything to you guys?" Russ asked as he looked at Kat's old friends.

"Oh my!" Tanya cried as she clasped a hand over her mouth. Rocky and Jason both looked a bit shocked.

"That's her son." Jason answered quietly.

"Hillard has a son?" Dell raised an eyebrow.

"Had a son." Rocky corrected.

"Charlie died, ten years ago, just beyond those doors actually." Jason said sadly. "She's never gotten over that."

"She's never said a word to any of us about that." Rachel said. "That's really sad."

"That explains a lot about her." Kale added.

"I'm guess the man in the photo with the two of you, was the father." Russ commented.

"Yeah, that's Tommy." Jason nodded.

"Charlie's death strained their relationship. Kat moved to DC and Tommy went on to finish his PhD." Rocky explained.

"That is just so sad." Rachel shook her head. "No wonder she never talks about her past."

"Can she have visitors?" Jason asked after a moment of silence.

"The nurse said that it was fine, but only two at a time. Just remember she's pretty heavily drugged and drifting in and out of consciousness."

Rocky and Tanya went first; Followed by Kale and Dell; Russ went alone; Tom and Rachel went together. Tom had his arm around Rachel's waist for support. Jason spoke briefly with a doctor about Kat's condition while he waited for his turn.

"She looks worse than she really is." Rocky warned Jason before he headed for Kat's room.

"Call us if you need anything Jason." Tanya hugged him again. "Or if there's any change with her."

"I promise I will." Jason nodded.

"Tommy texted me a minute ago, he's dropping Anna off at your place, since he has a key. He'll probably spend the rest of the morning here with you and Kat. He should be here in about twenty minutes." Rocky said.

"Okay. That's fine with me." Jason replied. "Go get some sleep you two, I'll call you later."

"Take care of her Jase." Tanya whispered.

"We're going to take off as well." Russ cut in. "You have my cell number?"

"Yeah, Kat programmed everyone's number into mine in case something came up." Jason nodded.

"Okay. Call if you need anything, or if Hillard's condition changes."

"Alright, I'll see everyone later today." Jason nodded. Soon he was alone in the waiting room. He took a few deep breaths and started down the hall toward Kat's assigned room. He tried to brace himself for the scene he was about to see, but somehow no matter how much he braced he was still shocked to see Katherine.

Kat's left arm was casted to halfway up her bicep and resting on a pillow off to her side. Her right leg was wrapped up, with a few spots of blood on the wrap. It too was propped up on a pillow. Her face was swollen and purplish with numerous cuts. Her normally golden blonde hair was tinged a dark brown with dried blood.

"Oh Kat." He gasped. He slowly moved to the side of the bed and gently took her hand in his. Kat blinked open her eyes and looked up at him. Her brilliant blue eyes were glassy and red, her pupils dilated to uneven sizes.

"Hi Jase." She didn't smile, but Jason could hear it in her voice. She was glad to see him.

"Hey Snowflake." He smiled at her. Jason quickly blinked trying to hold back the overwhelming tears threatening to fall.

"Don't cry." Kat said as soothingly as she could manage. "I'll be fine."

"Kat." Jason shook his head. "Don't give me the tough, big girl act. You could have been killed."

"But I wasn't..."

"What would I have done if I had lost you?" Jason's voice broke. Just the thought of Kat... He couldn't finish that train of thought.

"Jason..." Kat sighed.

"Kat, I..." Jason swallowed against the lump forming in his throat. "I love you Katherine."

"I love you too Jason." Kat replied. Jason stood there stunned, his eyes wide and jaw slack.

"You what?"

"I love you." Kat repeated, her words coming out slightly slurred, as she gripped his hand a little tighter. "Is it so hard to believe that I've fallen for you? "

"I just... I never thought I'd hear you say that." Jason replied still in shock. He silently prayed that even though Kat was high on morphine that she would remember what she had said to him.

"You've always been important to me. I cherished your friendship above almost everyone else's, except Tommy's. It wasn't hard for that to grow into something more. So, I'll say it again." Once again Jason could hear the smile in her voice. "I love you, Jason." Jason finally gave in and reached down to hug her, being careful of her injuries. She felt so good in his arms as she melted against him. Jason could detect her shampoo, mingled with the metallic smell of dried blood, and something else Jason couldn't put his finger on.

"I'm so... sleepy." Kat yawned after Jason had released her.

"You're on some really strong medications Kat, of course you're going to be sleepy." He laughed. "Go ahead and go back to sleep."

"Are you going to leave?" Kat sounded like a little girl, afraid of being left alone.

"I'll stay right here Snowflake. Get some sleep." Jason took his free hand and gently brushed her stiff hair away from her face. "After you're rested I'll help you get cleaned up."

"I'd like that." Kat yawned again as her eyes drifted closed again. Jason stood there watching her until her breathing even out. Gently he leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Aw, that's sweet." Tommy teased softly from the doorway.

"You made good time." Jason said without looking away from Kat.

"How's she doing?" Tommy asked as he moved to other side of the bed. "Holy...!"

"She looks worse than she really is." Jason said as Tommy gulped down some air.

"Could be worse." Tommy finally nodded having regained his composure. "Any idea what happened?"

"No, no one's really sure. The officers on scene said it seems like she fell asleep at the wheel, but..."

"But that doesn't sound like something she'd do." Tommy finished.

"Exactly." Jason nodded. "We might as well get comfortable. Hopefully, she'll sleep for a while."

"Sounds good." Tommy agreed. Both men settled into a chair next to Kat's bed. Jason flipped through the channels looking for anything to watch, being sevenish, there really wasn't a lot on except morning shows..

"Oh, hello." A nurse greeted as she walked in. "Sorry to disturb you. I just need to check Katherine's vitals, shift change."

"No problem, you're just doing your job." Jason nodded. "She just fell asleep about fifteen minutes ago."

"I'll be careful to not wake her then." She elderly woman smiled. "I'm Nancy, I'll be taking care of Katherine until this evening. If you men need anything just let me know."

"Actually, there is something." Jason said. "I promised Kat I'd help her clean up when she woke up. She's still got a lot of dried blood in her hair."

"Oh, of course." Nancy nodded. "I'll get everything you need once I finish her vitals."

"Thanks." Jason replied. He watched as the nurse carefully took Katherine's blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

"She's a lucky one." Nancy said suddenly. "I've seen people with worse injuries in less severe accidents. She's one tough girl."

"Yes, she is." Tommy nodded.

"After everything she's been through, she'd have to be." Nancy said. Tommy and Jason both stared at her with confused looks. "I worked the ER ten years ago. I remembered her name."

"Oh." both men replied quietly. She didn't need to say more.

"Let me know when she wakes up, I'll send an aide in to help get her to the bathroom, it's a lot easier to wash her hair in there." Nancy said after a moment.

"Thank you." Both Tommy and Jason replied. Nancy returned a short time later with clean towels, shampoo and few other items. She put them in the bathroom and left again. Kat slept for another two hours.

"Jason?" Kat called as she slowly opened her eyes. Jason was up out of his chair and at her side instantly.

"Hey Snowflake, how are you feeling?"

"My head hurts." Kat yawned. She tried to stretch but quickly winces. "Ouch! Make that my whole body." She groaned.

"Do you want something for the pain?" Jason asked.

"No, I'll deal with it." Kat shook her head. The sudden movement caused stars to dance in her vision, but she wouldn't tell that to Jason or any nurse.

"You're pretty damn lucky Angel Eyes." Tommy said as he moved to the other side of the bed.

"Hey Tommy." Kat said. "It must have been bad if you're here."

"Bad? Kat they called in the chopper for you." Jason shook his head. "I was told by a doctor that they weren't sure you'd regain consciousness."

"And yet, I'm not in the ICU." Kat argued.

"She's got a point there Jase." Tommy shrugged. He had learned long ago that arguing with Kat was pointless. She was both intelligent and stubborn as they come.

"Don't take her side Tommy." Jason raised an eyebrow.

"Tommy knows better than to argue with me." Kat said smugly. "Now I do recall a promise to help me clean up. My hair is like, really gross."

"You sure your up for it?" Jason asked.

"Do I want to sit here with my hair all stiff and gross all day long? I think not."

"That's our Kat." Tommy laughed. "I'll go tell the nurse that she's awake."

"Thank you Tommy." Kat said as Tommy left the room. "How bad do I look, really, Jason?"

"All things considered you look pretty good." Jason replied.

"Honestly Jason, how bad?"

Jason let out a heavy sigh before answering. "I hardly can recognize you right now, Kat. You're face is really swollen and discolored. You've got cuts everywhere all over your face, and just about anywhere you have exposed skin right now. You sliced your right leg from your thigh down over your knee and to your shin. That took fifty-five stitches to close up. Not to mention to concussion you came in with. That's why they weren't sure if you would wake up, you had a lot of swelling going on. We were afraid you'd have to go to surgery."

"Hmm." Kat paused. "Guess I look like complete hell right now."

"Give it a couple of days and the swelling will go down." Jason said. "Then you'll be the same old thick headed Kat that we all know and love."

"I'm thick headed?" Kat would have raised her eyebrows, if her face hadn't been so swollen.

"Just as thick headed as the next stubborn mule." Tommy laughed as he rejoined the couple.

"Oh gee thanks, love you too Tommy." Kat said sarcastically.

"You know it." Tommy winked at her. "The aide will be in here in a few minutes to help move you to the bathroom. She said that she can wash your hair for you or Jason or I could do it. It's up to you."

"Jason is the one who promised to help me." Kat laughed.

"Guess I got hair duty." Jason chuckled. It wasn't long before a young woman came into the room dragging a plastic chair with her.

"Hi, I'm Tessa. Nancy asked me to help you get cleaned up."

"Actually Jason has already said he'd to that." Kat replied.

"Oh, well that's fine." Tessa nodded. "I'll just help you get to the bathroom. I brought the chair so it'll be easier for you. You can lean back into the sink and have... Jason was it?... wash your hair."

"Thank you so much." Kat replied. Tessa set the chair up in the bathroom and came to help Kat. Slowly she helped Kat rotate on the bed until her legs were dangling off the bed. Tessa then put a sling around Kat's neck so that her broken arm was held up.

"Could you help her on that side?" Tessa asked Jason as she gestured toward Kat's right side. "She shouldn't put much weight on that leg."

"Sure." Jason nodded as he moved next to Kat. He grabbed hold of her elbow with one hand and put the other around her waist.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Tommy asked. He was standing off to the side feeling a little useless.

"Actually if you can bring the IV pole that would be great." Tessa nodded. "Okay Katherine, whenever you think you're ready take a step, just push your weight into Jason." Kat nodded and took a tentative step forward. Her legs felt like jello and she nearly buckled, but Jason had a strong grip on her and held her tight as Tessa supported her from the other side.

"Easy there Snowflake." Jason soothed. They slowly made their way to the bathroom, step by step until finally they helped Kat into the chair.

"Well that was fun." Kat said sarcastically.

"I was surprised you did so well." Tessa said. "Most would have only made a few steps before I would have had to get the wheelchair."

"Kat's a stubborn mule." Tommy laughed. "She wouldn't have given up even if she was paralyzed."

"There you go again with the mule comment." Kat rolled her eyes. "I swear the next time you're next to me, I'm going to beat you over the head with my cast."

"Try not to do that." Tessa laughed. "I'd hate to explain to the doctors why your friend needs a cat scan and you need a new cast."

"I like her." Tommy chuckled.

"If you need any help at all, just pull that string over there and I'll be in quick as I can." Tessa said before leaving.

"Alright, Kat. Can you lean back?"

"I think so." Kat nodded before scooting forward and leaning back against the chair. Her neck rested on the counter and the back of her head was over the sink.

"I'm surprised they don't have you in a neck brace." Tommy said as he moved into the bathroom as well.

"I was told they did extensive x-rays and scans of her neck, they were sure she didn't have any damage so it wasn't necessary." Jason explained as he folded a towel and put it behind Kat's neck. Then he turned on the water and adjusted the temperature. "They need little sprayers on the sink."

"You mean like the ones on a kitchen sink?" Kat asked as Jason nodded his head. "That would make this a lot easier."

"Ya think." Tommy laughed. "Here's I'll pour the water and you deal with the shampoo."

"Team effort to wash my hair, how sweet." Kat laughed.

"I could very easily dump this down your front Angel Eyes." Tommy raised an eyebrow.

"I'll be nice." Kat replied with a chuckle. Tommy then poured a pitcher of warm water over Kat's head as Jason worked his fingers through her hair, being careful to not pull on the knots with his fingers.

"Wow! That waters almost as red as our suits were." Tommy gasped as the water ran down the drain.

"Head wounds bleed a lot." Jason nodded. "And Kat's hair caught most of the blood."

"I'll be glad to be blonde again, I don't think red really works on me." Kat joked. Tommy and Jason continued their routine until the water ran clear.

"Tommy, can you help Kat sit up a little while I work the shampoo into her hair?"

"Sure."

"Thanks you guys." Kat said. "I really appreciate this."

"It's not a problem Kat." Tommy replied.

"We're happy to help." Jason added as his fingers began massaging the shampoo into her wet hair.

"Ow!" Kat yelped as Jason's fingers pressed against a knot on the back of her head.

"Sorry Kat." Jason apologized. "That doesn't feel right."

"I went through a windshield, as you all keep reminding me, I'm sure I've got lumps everywhere."

"No, it feels almost... square." Jason said. "Hang on, let's rinse your hair and I'll take a look." Tommy quickly poured the warm water over her sudsy tendrils and Jason ran his fingers through working out the knots and making sure the soap was gone. Once the water ran clear once again Jason took a towel and gently rubbed her head. He fastened her long locks into the towel by twisting the ends and then gathering it at the top of her head.

Kat then pushed herself back in the chair and Tommy helped her to lean forward as Jason examined the lump he had felt. Just under her hairline on the back of her head was a large black bruise, it was indeed a rectangle the outside lines slightly darker than the rest.

"Son of a bitch." Jason hissed as he recognized what it was. "Kat, you didn't fall asleep."

"What do you mean?" Kat asked.

"I've seen this kind of bruising before." Jason explained. "You were hit with the handle of a gun. Someone knocked you out."

"Who would do that?" Tommy questioned.

"Only one I can think of right off hand." Jason replied.

"The 'Angel Killer'." Kat and Jason said at the same time.

"Dammit Kat, he knows how to get to you." Jason scowled. "I don't know how safe you are anymore."

"I've never thought I was safe." Kat replied. "Just get me out of here and call my team."

"You can't leave the hospital Kat." Jason shook his head.

"Your team can come here." Tommy suggested. "The hospital is probably the safest place for you right now anyway."

"For once you're not going to win Kat." Jason crossed his arms as he gave her a stern look. "There's no way the doctors will release you right now, and Tommy's right. At least here they monitor who comes in and out, so he can't get to you here."

Kat narrowed her eyes at Jason, he narrowed his at her. Neither willing to back down. "Fine." Kat sighed after a few moments. "I'll stay."

Tommy looked at Jason, slightly slack jawed. He had never been able to get Katherine to back down. "Come on, Snowflake. Let's get you back to bed. You need some rest and I'm sure you're overdo for some medication."

"I don't want any medication." Kat snapped. "I won't back down on that. I have to be able to have a clear head, just in case."

"I got you to stay so I won't push my luck." Jason nodded. "Just don't let your pain get out of control."

"I'll deal." Kat shook her head, but again winced as colors flashed before her eyes.

"It'll take a while for your head to stop pounding." Tommy said soothingly. "Should we call Tessa again?"

"I think you and I can manage." Jason nodded. "I hate to bug her, they're usually so busy."

"I'll be fine." Kat cut in. "You could ask me if I feel better, you know. Stop acting like I'm not here or can't make a decision."

"Stubborn mule." Tommy laughed.

"Tommy." Kat warned as she lifted her left arm, threatening him with her cast.

"I get it." Tommy raised his hands in defeat.

"Help me up." Kat ordered. The two men shared a look but quickly helped Kat to her feet. Jason once again supported her right side. Tommy took her left and grabbed the pole with his free hand. Once they had Kat settled in the bed once again, Jason stepped out to call Russ.

"Kat, I'm scared for you." Tommy said as he took her hand.

"Tommy, this is my job." Kat sighed.

"I know, but it's still scary. This guy could really kill you."

"No worse than Rita back in high school." Kat said. "I'm kind of used to living dangerously."

"Just promise me that you'll be careful." Tommy squeezed her hand. "I don't want to be putting another grave next to Charlie."

"I know." Kat said as a single tear rolled down her cheek. "Do you still think about him?"

Tommy reached out and cupped her cheek with his hand and gently wiped the tear away with his thumb. "Everyday."

"Then how... How can you move on and be so happy with Anna?"

"Because Charlie would want that." Tommy answered. "He would have wanted you to remember him, but not stop living."

"I just can't... I can't move on." Kat hiccuped. "I just keep remembering everything I never got to do with him. I see a mother with her son playing basketball and I think, 'Would Charlie have liked sports?'. Or a father with his daughter dressed in a ballet leotard and I wonder if we would have given Charlie a sister. Everything I see, everyday, reminds me of him."

"I know Angel Eyes." Tommy nodded. He leaned down and hugged Kat to him. "But Charlie is gone, he'll always be in your heart. You have to let him go, let him rest in peace, and move on."

"I... I want to but..." Kat bit on her bottom lip. "The only time I'm not reminded of Charlie is when I'm on the job. That's why I threw myself into my work."

"I suppose I did the same with school after you left." Tommy nodded after he released her.

"Did Jason tell you, he got my earrings back?" Kat asked after a moment of silence.

"Yeah, he sent them back to you after the trial."

"I gave them away."

"To who?"

"The mother of the first homicide victim I ever worked." Kat explained. "Her twelve year old son made overheard the wrong conversation the people wanted keep quiet. He paid for that with his life."

"That's terrible."

"I know, I remember holding her as she cried over her son's body, and I told her about Charlie. I gave her my earrings after I solved the case. I told her that those earrings were the reason my son was dead, but that they should represent hope to her. Hope that there are still people out there willing to bring justice to the innocent victims."

"That's what drives you everyday huh?"

"Every time I see a new victim I'm reminded that they are someone's child, they have a mother that is grieving like I was... am... with Charlie."

"Kat, can I ask you a question?" Tommy said after a few moments of silence, Kat looked up at him silently giving him permission. "Why couldn't you stay with me? Or at least come back? We could have started over and had a dozen kids by now."

"I..." Kat bit on her bottom lip. "I wanted to for a long time... But..." Kat let out a shuddering breath. "I couldn't."

"I don't understand."

"I wanted to start over." Kat closed her eyes. "But all I could think of was anything that could go wrong with another baby. Miscarriages, still born, SIDS, some kind of accident... I let the fear of losing another child keep me from trying again. It would have completely destroyed me, and I couldn't put myself, or you, through that. So I stayed away."

"Why not try with someone else?" Tommy asked.

"Because no one in the world was you." Kat looked up into Tommy's warm chocolate eyes.

"I have a confession." Tommy whispered. "Everything that you've just talked about is the same reasons I haven't started over either."

"What a pair we make." Kat laughed sadly.

"I know." Tommy sighed. "I chased off a couple girlfriends because they weren't you, and I was scared of losing another child as well. There are so many things that could go wrong, but I'm willing to try it again now."

"With Anna?"

"Yes." Tommy nodded. "I'm going to ask her to marry me in couple weeks, for our sixth month anniversary."

"Congratulations Tommy." Kat said happily.

"You know, Jason is trying so hard to get past your walls." Tommy said after another round of silence.

"I know." Kat sighed.

"Kat if anyone in this world can help you move on and finally heal, it's Jason." Tommy rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb. "He really loves you, you know that?"

"I know." Kat nodded. "And that's why scares me."

"Why would it scare you?" Tommy asked

"What if I let him get too close, I have to go back to New York. It's just not fair to him." Kat said. "He's already so close. I have to keep that little bit of distance so it doesn't hurt so bad to leave."

"You love him too, don't you."

"Yes." Kat nodded. "And it's because I love him that I have to keep my distance, but it's so hard. There are so many times I forget that I can't stay with him and I find myself flirting or wanting to touch him and... And it's so weird to talk to you about this."

"I can imagine that." Tommy laughed. "But know that I am routing for you and Jason. I think that if you two can overcome your obstacles then you have a real chance at something."

"You think so?"

"I know so Angel Eyes. You two are my closest friends. Despite all the years of silence between you and me, you've always been at the top of my list. You have to be after everything we've been through together... I know both of you better than anyone else and I can honestly say that I think you two are perfect for each other. Jason can give you a lifetime of happiness and he'll hold you close and help you to take that plunge back into life."

Kat sat quietly, musing over what Tommy was saying. It wasn't the first time Tommy had said any of this to her. He really did think that she would be happy with Jason.

Jason in the meantime had been standing quietly in the doorway, listening to what Tommy was saying. He didn't mean to eavesdrop on their conversation, but he had walked to the door as they started talking about Charlie. Then the subject changed to him... He already knew that Kat loved him, she had said so earlier in her drugged state, and that she was scared of moving on, But hearing her admit it aloud to Tommy, while sober, had caused his heart to nearly explode and a hitch in his breathing.

Maybe there's a chance she'll stay with me. Maybe we can have something together. He smiled to himself and stepped away from the door so that he could walk in as if he hadn't seen or heard anything. As soon as Kat was out of the hospital he was going to give her the jewelry he bought in LA and out her out, hopefully she would stop fighting her own feelings and just say yes.