Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 56: A madman comes knocking

"Blondie? Are you, all right?"

James had just entered Juliet's private room and was crossing towards her bed.

"I'm fine James. I just have to sit here and be quiet for a couple of hours."

Juliet was trying to hide her tears, but they were very close to starting their descent down her cheeks. She felt so vulnerable right now.

"James, I-I didn't see him coming..."

Pulling Juliet into his arms, he kissed her hair and then trailed kisses down her neck.

"It's ok blondie. Everything will be alright. Do you want me to send Hayley in? She's worried sick about you."

Smoothing the blanket over her belly, Juliet nodded and James went and opened the door. Hayley came in, a mirror image of Juliet.

"Mama? Daddy told me what happened. Did they catch him?"

Hayley took a seat in a chair next to the bed.

"They haven't caught him yet. Hospital security is looking for him now. I'm fine Hay. Uncle David just wants me to rest for a couple hours."

Hayley reached for Juliet's hand.

"How's the baby mama?"

Juliet gestured towards the monitors and let out a small sigh.

"Heart rate's normal. Good respiratory movements. She's fine."

Turning serious, Hayley squeezed Juliet's hand.

"Amniotic fluid's clear?"

Shaking her head, Juliet gave an almost sarcastic laugh.

"Absolutely crystal. Since we're on the topic, what's your take on the situation Doctor Montero-Ford?"

Now it was Hayley's turn to shake her head.

"Mama, I still have seven years to go. But your research is providing valuable insight. You should get plenty of rest and drink lots of water. Are you doing that mama?"

Juliet gave a quick nod of her head and smiled.

"We're fine Hay. Your sister and I are doing beautifully. You have nothing to worry about. We'll be home in a few hours. I promise."

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There was something over her mouth, and it had a strange odor to it. Something she'd smelled before. She tried opening her eyes, but a sudden stinging pain began to emerge on the back of her neck and soon darkness came.
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"Blondie, I'm sorry I took so long, they made me sign a crap load of papers to bust ya outta here... Juliet?"

James found the bed was empty. He went over to the bathroom and peeked inside.

"Julie?"

His eyes landed on a trail of blood leading towards the door, as he went over he realized what was going on. Opening the door out into the hallway, he yelled out into it.

"Anybody seen Juliet?"

A couple of doctors looked at James with invisible question marks on their faces. James curled his fists, he knew that she couldn't have left the room alone, not with the amount of blood on the floor.

To Be Continued...