Saving Scout O'Brian

25 -Blurred Lines

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Twenty Five

I woke up easily the next morning. Much easier than the past few days. I contributed this to the fact that a small bundle was curled carefully against my side, her small fingers resting lightly on my arm. I shifted slightly and blinked happily down at my little bundle of curls and sweetness. Charlotte's little face was smoothed out with sleep and her eyelids moved every now and then with dreams. I brushed back a strand of hair and smiled.

I was so thankful I got her out of there in time. My features hardened as renewed rage filled my system. I stilled my hand on her head. When I found myself able to breathe normally again, I glanced up, facing the warm brightness of the hospital room. I realized this was the first time I was able to truly feel comfortable since being here.

Closing my eyes, I ran my fingers lightly through my daughter's hair, ignoring the pain of my injuries and just allowing myself to be in this moment. A song I'd heard many times on the radio suddenly caught my mind, and without hesitation I started to sing.

In a world that's full of darkness you're my light
When everything gets heavy you're what keeps me steady
And when innocence is nowhere to be found
In you I find the cure, you're so good and pure
Everything that I love
Everything that is good
Everything that is right about me
I believe

You are the best thing in my life
So thankful that you're mine
When everything fades we'll be ok
I'll be saying
You are the one thing that I need
No matter what life brings
Through the highs and the lows
I want you to know
You're the best thing in my life
You're the best thing in my life

I can't help but wonder what I've done
To deserve someone like you
Dreams really come true
Everything that I love
Everything that is good
Everything that is right about me
I believe

You are the best thing in my life
So thankful that you're mine
When everything fades we'll be ok
I'll be saying
You are the one thing that I need
No matter what life brings
Through the highs and the lows
I want you to know
You're the best thing in my life
You're the best thing in my life

If I had the chance to live a 1000 lives
I'd choose you every time
You are the best thing in my life
So thankful that you're mine
I'll be singing

You are the one thing that I need
No matter what life brings
Through the highs and the lows
I want you to know
You're the best thing in my life
You're the best thing in my life
You're the best thing
You're the best thing
I want you to know
You're the best thing in my life

The last of the lyrics fell from my lips and a small smile filled my face. Charlotte sighed and snuggled closer. "Once we get out of here, we'll go home. And I promise we'll never leave again." I whispered, placing a gentle kiss to her head.

"You have an outstanding voice." The low words were spoken off to the side of me.

I didn't look up right away, having heard the door open when I was singing. When I did, I was met with cool brown eyes and shoulder-length dark brown hair. The woman was slender, and much younger than I ever would've pictured one of the best heart surgeons in the state to be.