Jake, Dr. Cannerts, and the few members of the medical staff that were still left had set up tables and canopies in the park. They had made a large cardboard sign that said "Blood Test" across it. Jake looked discouraged. It was past 3 pm. The time he had told people to start showing up.

"Uh, maybe people are still on their way." Dr. Cannerts said trying to sound positive.

Jake was disappointed but honestly not surprised. " Come on, it was always gonna be a big ask."

Dr. Cannerts had a shocked look come across his face. Jake turned around to see what he was looking at. Trey and his gang were headed right towards them. They had their bandanas tied around their faces and they looked like they were about to start something. "Let me handle this." He told Cannerts.

"What do you want?" Jake demanded.

"Check my blood." Trey told him as he took off his jacket. "Maybe I can help."

Jake was speechless. Trey and his gang were the last people he thought would ever show up. He should have known after meeting Katie that sometimes people can surprise you but since she had gotten sick, he had forgotten what that felt like.

More people started to gather at the tables. People were coming from all directions towards them. Maybe his speech had worked. Maybe there was hope after all.

"I'll take him over on this side." One of the medical staff directed towards a man in the crowd. "Just press your finger here."

Jake was amazed at how many people were turning up.

"See just a pin prick. Don't worry. This won't hurt." The medical staff would say.

"Thank you sir." A nurse told a man after she gathered his test. "Dr. Cannerts? Dr. Cannerts? Take a look at this." She said as she handed him the test paper.

"Who's is this?" He asked surprised.

"That guy in the white." She pointed towards the man who was walking away.

"You. You there!" Dr. Cannerts yelled. "Stop that man! But don't touch him!" He instructed Jake.

"Hey!" Jake took off running towards the man. "Hey! Father? Stop!"

"Yes? The man turned around.

Dr. Cannerts rushed up to him. "Your blood. You have the antibody. We found you." He was in shock. The chances of them finding another person like Thomas was so slim he couldn't believe they had found him.

"The Lord had found me." The man stated with a smile.

Dr. Cannerts and Jake looked at each other and a big smile came across both their faces.

Once they had finished testing all those who participated they headed back to the hospital. No others with antibody were found but having another person other than Thomas was a start. Thomas was still recovering from the transfusion of blood he had given to Cinco and he needed time to recooperate. Dr. Cannerts set right to work drawing blood from the gentleman. He adjusted the balance of the treatment cocktail and then administered the blood and medicine straight into Katie's system. Dr. Cannerts told Jake it might take a little while to take affect so to just be patient at the moment.

Jake sat down outside Katie's window. He was beyond scared. His heart was beating out of his chest. What if it didn't work? What if she didn't wake up? What if it killed her? So many thoughts were racing through his head. If felt like time was standing still or worse actually moving backwards.

He hadn't told Quentin about the new treatment for fear of him getting his hopes up. Katie had to wake up. She had to come back to him and Quentin.. There was so many things he could picture in their future. The Hawks game he promised to take them to, getting to go on a real date with Katie, getting to actually hold her hand and touch her skin….Jake slowly started to drift off…..

Katie was standing in the shower with her eyes closed as the water cascaded over her. Jake could see the silhouette of her beautiful body through the opaque shower curtain. He pressed his hands up against the curtain and towards her back and slowly rubbed up against her skin. She turned around pleasantly surprised and placed her hands up towards the curtain to meet his. Jake slowly grabbed the side of the shower curtain and pulled it back. Katie gave him the most amazing smile. She looked more beautiful than he had ever seen her. Slowly he stepped towards her and placed his hands on each side of her shoulders. For the first time he was able to feel how incredibly soft her skin was. He gently placed his hand on her cheek, running his fingers down to her chin. Then slowly he pulled her lips to meet his….

A bright light burst through Jake's dream and startled him awake. He felt sick. He thought it had been real. He could remember the feel of Katie's skin. The touch of her lips. He put his head in his hands and began to sob. Suddenly he noticed that he didn't hear the sound of Katie's heart monitor beeping anymore. He jumped up and stood there speechless.

"Hey. I was thinking of going on a run. You wanna come?" Katie jokingly asked him, her voice a little raspy.

With tears still running down his face, Jake couldn't help but let out a laugh. He was sure he was in shock.

"You are so beautiful when you smile. Promise me you'll smile at least once a day for the rest of your life." Katie grinned at him.

He placed his hand against the window glass. "I promise. As long as you are with me I will never stop."

I just couldn't deal with Katie dying. It devastated me. It crushed me. I cried for days. I had no problem with their take on the storyline except when they killed Katie. Her, Jake and Quentin deserved better. Her and Jake deserved a chance at love. This was me rearranging their storyline to fit Katie surviving. I may continue on with my version of how the story should go but not sure yet. Right now I just had to have Katie survive. Thanks for reading and the feedback. Hope you enjoy!