Our Summer of Direction

Em's POV...again

I stretch out across the uncomfortable chairs and Niall stirs beside me. He sits up quickly and looks around groggily. He sighs loudly when he realizes where we are and I can't help but agree with him. Last night Katie's mother made sure that the nurses knew I was banned from seeing Katie and they won't even let me in her room to see Harry. I've been having to get all my updates from the boys and they aren't very good at telling me straight information. I feel a pang of sadness when I realize Katie's mother really doesn't like me anymore. Everyone babied me after she hit me but a small part of me knew she was right. I knew Katie didn't like bikes but I encouraged her to go on one. Niall seemed to be able to see the thoughts running through my mind because he started shaking his head at me.  "This isn't your fault." He reminds me for the 3rd time. I try and believe him but deep down I still feel guilty.  "Hey Emilea, are you awake?" Eleanor asks me softly. I glance over at her and nod, eager for more information.  "Is Katie all right? Is Harry alright?" I ask desperately. She gives me a sad smile and sits down beside me.  "They said they were taking Harry out of his coma in 92 hours." She says. The lads beside me groan and Louis looks completely hopeless. I realize it's as hard for Louis as it is for me. Harry is his Katie. I stand up and go pull Louis into a hug. Liam comes into the hospital and I notice for the first time the absence of Danielle. Liam seems to notice our inquisitive looks because he is quick to explain.  "I don't want Dani here with all the sadness. I don't want her to get stressed and put the baby at risk." He murmurs apologetically. I nod in complete understanding and turn back to Eleanor.  "How's Katie?" El gives me small smile.  "They're stitching her up right now. I guess the cut on her arm and forehead were deep than the originally thought.  "Katie's getting stitches?" I ask in disbelief. Katie had had stitches once in her life and I remember what a challenge it was getting them out. Her mum ended up removing them in her sleep.  "Louis! I came as soon as I got your message!" A very attractive brunette exclaims running across the lobby and into Louis's open arms.  "Guys, you know Gemma Styles." He says keeping an arm around her. Eleanor narrows her eyes at Gemma and her stance by Louis and I grab El's arm so she doesn't attack. "Hi, it's a pleasure to meet you." I exclaim with as much enthusiasm as I can muster. Eleanor doesn't look quiet as enthused.  "Lou, BABY, can you come get something to drink with me?" Eleanor purrs motioning for Louis to go to her. Louis nods happily an releases Gemma. El wraps an arm around Louis's waist and sticks her hand in the back pocket of his jeans. I can tell she is staking her claim purely for Gemma's benefit. He looks momentarily surprised but he leans down and gives her a kiss. This seems to appease Eleanor and they go off to the vending machines. Gemma looks a little nervous now that Louis isn't there and she sets her sights on Liam.  "Hi Liam." She says sweetly. Danielle walks in and Liam looks stunned and a little upset.  "Darling! What are you doing here?" He asks. She smiles softly and he rushes over to her and helps her sit down. She isn't big by any means but Liam is treating her as though she is carrying a bomb. "Gemma, I don't think you've met my fiancée, Danielle." Liam says proudly. Danielle gives a small wave and I smile at how cute they are. Then I feel a pang of sadness because they remind me of Katie and Harry.  "You must be the friend of Harry's girl." Gemma says finally acknowledging me Niall stands up and gives Gemma a hug and nods for me.  "What have they told you, Gem?" He asks sympathetically. She looks lost for a few moments and I feel sympathy towards her too.  "They haven't told me much. My mum is in there with Harry right now. She's been an absolute mess." Gemma admits with a sad look on her face. Liam sits down beside Danielle and starts explaining everything. He doesn't tell Gemma anything about Katie and I am only curious about it for a moment until I am distracted by Eleanor an Louis rushing back over with urgent looks on both of their faces.