Finding Their Way

Chapter 9

The rescue team took them to another cruise ship. Danni and Matt discovered that there were other's that were pulled from the water. There were medic's everywhere tending to people. They evaluated Matt and Danni's injuries. They put a proper cast on Matt's arm and Danni's leg and re-cleaned their scratches. Neither one had remembered to say anything about Matt's head injury. They were just happy to be going home and that they would soon see their families. Once they were finished they were able to call home. Danni's and Matt's parents were instantly relieved when their call's came in notifying them that they were safe and on their way home and promised they'd meet them at the airport when they arrived. They were happy that Matt and Danni decided to renew their vows. Matt and Danni decided to have it in just two month's time. Rebecca and Cindy started preparations immediately. They'd have the idea's ready and waiting when Matt and Danni got home for their final approvals. Most of the rescues got rooms that weren't in use and those who didn't were held in the theater area. Matt and Danni were lucky enough to get a room to themselves. For the first time in a long time they slept in each others arms all night. 

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Two day's later Matt and Danni arrived at Danni's parent's home. Wyatt took off running for Matt and Danni upon sight. Matt and Danni's parents followed suit. Rebecca handed Bailey to Danni. Everyone exchanged hugs and shed their fair share of tears. Rebecca and Cindy brought Danni and Matt into the dining room to show them their thoughts on their upcoming ceremony. It was going to be just as big as their first ceremony. Afterwards they all went out to a nice dinner. 

"Are you ok?" Danni asked Matt

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" He replied. 

"You have just been holding your head since we've gotten back and I've seen you take quite a few aspirins." 

"Just a major headache I can't kick. Everything is fine." Matt replied 

"Maybe you should get checked out. We didn't mention anything about your head injury when we got rescued."

"I'm sure it's fine. If it were related I would've been experiencing this for more than a day." Matt assured her. Danni nodded convincing herself what he said were true. It had to be a head ache. Head ache's were normal re-occurrence for Matt. 

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Over the next few weeks Matt had been experiencing more head aches each one stronger than the last. There were days he call in sick or leave early from work without catching Danni's attention. He didn't want to worry Danni so he made sure not to let her see how many aspirins he was taking. He had taken two bottles and a half worth in six and a half weeks. He was starting to get worried he'd never experienced anything like this before so he made a doctor's appointment but they were unable to see him until two weeks after the vow renewal. The vow renewal was this evening. He was sure he'd make it to his appointment date without having to cancel all of Rebecca's, Cindy's and Danni's hard work.  The day went just as it did the day of their wedding. Lots of pictures, lots of smiles and laughter. Matt not being able to see Danni until she was coming down the aisle with her dad on her arm. He and so much fun with all of his grooms men and Wyatt getting ready for the ceremony. Danni had fun playing with her bridesmaids and they all had fun playing with Bailey. Everyone was so happy and excited. For this new adventure.  The ceremony was at seven o'clock. 

"You've taken quite a few of those today, is everything ok?" Ryan, one of Matt's grooms men asked

"Yea, just a bad head ache."

"Still? Man you should really get that checked out. You've had a head ache everyday since you got home from that cruise."

"I will, I made an appointment but if I might just go to urgent care tomorrow."

"Does Danni know about this?"

"No. I didn't want to ruin tonight for her." 

"Dude. You need to tell her after the ceremony."

"Yea, yea." Matt dismissed Ryan. It was seven o'clock time for him, John and Wyatt to take their places on stage. Matt's vision kept fading in and out and there was a constant buzzing in his ear and the throb of his head wouldn't cease. He hide it was well as he could trying really hard not to bring his hand to his head as the bridle party made their way down the aisle. Then when the audience stood to watch Danni and Derrick come in Matt just smiled and a tear escaped from his eye. He had to push through this headache for her. Danni and Derrick were half way down the aisle then Matt collapsed and fell over a speaker and off the stage. Everyone rushed to his aid people started calling 911. Matt was unresponsive.