Her Second Chance

Chapter 20

6 October (Tuesday)

Luke's Pov

Three days. It's been 3 days, and Alex hasn't woken up. The doctor says she's in a coma. I don't understand. I thought after the surgery she'd awake, and everything would be okay, but that's not the case. I've sat at her bedside, never moving except to use the bathroom, and when the doctor came by to check up on her. I've barely slept or eaten, and I'm still in the clothes I had on 3 days ago. I don't get it. Why won't she wake up? She has to. Josh hasn't been himself. He's been with mum, and she said he's barely eaten, he doesn't talk, and can't sleep. He keeps seeing Alex falling over the bridge. What is going to happen to him, to us, if Alex doesn't pull through? How do we go on?

When I think back to Saturday, I tried to think if I could have done anything to prevent the accident, but all I remember is Susannah firing threats, mum saying "Alex left" ,Ian shouting "She's going after Alex. Luke go after her." Then I see Susannah standing near Alex, and then Alex falling over. The memory of that has been haunting me since that day. It's all my fault. This is all my fault. I couldn't prevent this from happening. What the fuck have I done? What will I do without her? I love her so much. The only thing that has been giving me comfort is the look of Alex's face when she said " I love you" I couldn't believe it. I still can't fathom that she loves me. She really does.

The room is filled with flowers, and even though I feel so morbid, the flower's help.Looking around I take it all in, and  my eyes stop at the gift bag mum gave me three days ago. She said it's from Alex. I should open it, but I can't. Maybe I need to. It could help with this defeated feeling I reach for it, and upon opening it I find a box. I open it up, and find a ring. It's a simple band with an engraving on the inside"My Second Chance..Love you Always and forever". Oh baby. You have to come out of this. You just have to. I blink a few times to clear my vision. I also find a letter, and it reads "To Luke (My Second Chance) . Thank you for bringing me back to life,making my heart beat again, and my body to smile. You are one special man O' Connor, and I know you have many possessions, but I hope that you hold this ring close to your heart. I also know that this might be a long time coming. But. I love you. I love you for everything you are, and everything you helped me be, and I will love you always. Till death do we part. Always and forever. By the way I knew I loved you the moment I called you 'baby' . I was just to scared to reveal it. So now that you know, be prepared to hear it everyday. PS : I can't wait for later on tonight. My sexy Irish man."
What do I say? How am I going to get over you baby? Please wake up. You just have to. I lay my head on her lap. Falling asleep thinking of how life is supposed to be, and not what it is at the moment.

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Alex's POV

Why can't I open my eyes? I feel sort of trapped. I can hear voices. Especially one that sounds so familiar, but I can't move. Am I dead? It sure feels like it. I somehow remember falling. Cold water around me, pulling me down. I remember Luke shouting, and then everything is fuzzy.  I've been in darkness for too long now,I believe I need to to find my way home. Josh needs me. My baby can't be alone. Come on Alex. Push. You can do it. Fight for your son. I cheer myself on. I blink my eyes, and after a few minutes I see light. Yes! I can see. But...... I can't speak. My throat is so dry. I move my hand, and I feel someone. He's speaking. Urging me to wake up. I open my eyes a little wider, and I see Luke. He's here. I lift my hand, and caress his face.

"Luke..." I whisper

"Alex....baby. You're awake." He kisses me, and runs out the room. I can hear him calling to a.... doctor? I'm in a hospital. Why? What happened to me? Where's Josh?

"Josh!" I begin shouting, thinking the worst

Luke runs into the room, together with the doctor. The doctor tries calming me down, but I'm not having it.