Prevailing Love

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

I rush into the hospital in what seems like a daze, scanning the hallways and rooms visible to see where Steffy could be. I see the waiting room area, where Kelsy, Megan, Sam, and Lindsay are sitting. They look exhausted and helpless.

"Kelsy," I say walking into the waiting area, with my dad and Ridge in tow behind me.

All four girls immediately rise to greet me.

Kelsy hugs me in exhaustion and relief. "Oh Liam, we are so glad you finally made it. We are so worried. They haven't told us anything. They refuse to as we aren't family."

"Where is she?" I ask.

"Let me take you to the nurses' station," she replies leading us all out of the waiting room.

"Hi, I am Liam Spencer, my wife Steffy has been admitted here, may I see her and speak with the doctor?" I ask the nurse doing paperwork on the ledge.

"No problem. Let me bring you to her room," she replies gently while maneuvering around the station to lead me to Steffy's room.

I enter Steffy's room and my heart immediately falls when my eyes fall upon her. She's so still, lifeless, so much different from the Steffy that I know and love. Millions of thoughts, fears and regret go through my head. I can take pain, but having to carry her pain or pain for her is almost more than I can bear. I would switch places with her in a heartbeat if it was possible to do so.

"Guys," I say to my dad and Ridge. "Could you—I need a minute with her," I plead. "Just a minute, please."

"Sure, we will be right outside," Ridge replies placing his hand on my shoulder. "Take your time."

Finally, I am alone with her. All I've wanted since I found out about her accident was to be with her. I pull up the chair that is in the corner of the room to her bed side. I gently cup her hand in between mine, before bringing her hand to my lips. I kiss each one of her knuckles, lingering for a minute each kiss.

"Steffy," I whisper feeling the tears well up in my eyes. I am trying with all my willpower to not break down and cry. It is killing me to see her like this. I feel a deep stabbing pain in my heart.

I know I have to be strong for her as she can't be strong for herself. I caress her cheek trying to keep my composure. "Steffy," I repeat again, my voice cracking. "I am here and I am not going anywhere. You are strong, you are a fighter, and you are resilient. You can beat this. You have to beat this. I can't bear to be without you. I love you. I love you more than anything in this world. You are everything to me, the air that I breathe. You complete me, I don't want; I can't spend the rest of my life without you. I NEED you Steffy, the kids need you. We are better together. We are one. You have so much to fight for, to live for." I lick my lips, before sucking in a shaky breath. I wipe the single tear that has fallen down my cheek. "Come back to me please," I beg softly, kissing her hand again. "All I want to see are those beautiful eyes of yours flicker open, and you smile back at me. Please, Steffy," I whisper sadly. "Our story can't be over, there is too much story left to live for you and me."

"Why? Why God? Why did you allow this to happen to her? Is this punishment for me, for how I've acted over the years? She has done nothing, but be the most perfect wife and mother. Please, protect her, heal her, do what you have to do. Let her open her eyes and smile at me. Take the pain from her and give it to me," I beg softly. "I would do anything to trade places with her."

"My baby, my baby," I cry as I run my finger down her cheek. "Please, please, Steffy, I—I" I can't even finish my sentence before I lay my arms down on the side of her bed and placed my head on them, crying harder than I have ever cried before. My heart is in a million pieces. I just want her to open her eyes. I can't do this life without her. I don't want to. She is essential to me, to our kids. I love the life that we have created together. We've been through too many obstacles, tests and trials for it to end.