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On the car ride back, Mike made small talk with Abby about dinner. "So, what do you want for dinner? Pizza or spaghetti?" He asked.

"Mmm." Abby thought about it. "Both."

"Which one is it?"

"But i want both." Abby giggled.

Mike chuckled lightly. "You can't have both. Pick one." He spoke.

"Fine. Spaghetti... with meatballs." Abby replied.

"With meatballs. Got it." Mike spoke.

Abby was happy with her choice of meal as she smiled and glanced out the window.

"Hey, we just have to make a quick stop. Alright? We have to pick up Lilith."

"Okay." Abby spoke as she already knew it was the hospital they were going to. The ride there feeling quick for her as she waited for him to park before getting out of the car. "Hurry Mike!"

"Coming." Mike spoke as he headed inside with her. Making sure he was signed in as a visitor before leading the way towards the familiar room. Giving the door a knock before walking inside.

Lilith glanced up and glanced over as she got up. "Mike." She spoke. "I'm glad you're here." She added.

"Have you eaten yet?" Mike asked.

"Not yet."

"You have to eat. For the baby." Mike spoke as he placed his hand on the small bump."

"I-i know but the hospital food isn't very appealing to my hunger and it tastes bad for me. I did try to eat it. I promise."

Mike gave a small smile listening to her. "Well I am on dinner duty. You will be getting a lot of food there." He spoke.

Lilith smiled at him as she placed her hand on his cheek. "You're just lovely."

"That's what husbands do." Mike spoke teasingly. "How's she doing?" He asked.

"The same as always. No reactions or movements. I'm getting worried."

"She's going to be fine." Mike spoke. "I am sure that they will find a way to wake her up or for her to wake up on her own."

"I hope so.." Lilith sighed a bit. "I'll be outside with Abby if you want to talk to her for a bit. It's good to have her hear our voices."

Mike nodded as he watched her leave before glancing at Vanessa. "Hey.. uh.. I am not really sure if you can hear me or anything that is going on but.. I still haven't processed what happened as well. But you were there for us and I can't really thank you enough for your bravery in that moment."

Taking a moment to catch his breath before glancing back at her. "I think that none of us would have made it out alive without your help. Thank you. Um.. You're also gonna be an aunt. Lilith really wants you to meet them when they are born and I do too. Hopefully you wake up soon."

Saying a few more words before leaving the room quietly. Glancing over to see Abby having her hair being braided by Lilith. Having a small smile at the scene before him. "Ready to go home?" He asked.

"Ready!" Abby and Lilith spoke as they got up. Rushing ahead of him as they chatted.

It made him feel better to see that thinga had gone back to normal in a way. He had only wished that Vanessa had been able to enjoy that normalcy they had without William around. To be there to celebrate their victory and peace with them.

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The drive back home was peaceful. Only the sound of small talk being made filled his ears. Letting them spend time with one another and driving at a moderate pace. He had never felt that feeling before. Finally relaxed for once. Only worried about finding a good stable job which he was close to getting.