Fight for your life

Part 15

With the glass removed from his side, a tetanus shot and a round of IV antibiotics to prevent possible infection, Cameron was discharged with just a few stitches and instructions to clean and dress the wound. After a full body check up and X-rays, it was determined to be his only problem. Settling into the waiting room with Sam at his side, he decided against sleeping to wait out the night for any kind of changes with any of the guys.

Andy was so tired that he couldn't believe he was still moving. As they stepped off the plane to into the terminal, he took Matt's hand tightly, following Ashley in his B-line for baggage claim, tripping and stumbling along the way as his sheer exhaustion threw off his equilibrium. Adam had a few red bulls in him and was ready to go by the time they'd landed, so he had no issue keeping up with Ashley, grabbing their bags off the carousel when they came around, gathering what he could to head out to catch a cab, waiting to find one that would fit them all. Aaron followed the group, helping Adam to carry the bags while the rest huddled together, intent on sticking by each other while they waited for any more news.

Sam settled in the chair next to Cameron, resting his head against his shoulder. He reached down, grabbing Cameron's hand, lacing their fingers together as he whispered "I love you" his eyes dropped a bit, finding it hard to stay awake. Partly from sheer exhaustion and partly from the pain pills he'd been given. He fought hard to stay awake though, fearing that if he did fall asleep something bad would happen.

Deciding they could get rooms later, Matt gave the address to the hospital to the driver. The ride to the hospital felt like it took hours, when in reality it only took a few minutes. Once they arrived at the hospital, Matt pulled out his wallet paying the fare as they all piled out of the car, waiting for everyone. He grabbed his & Andy's bags, immediately by Andy's side, taking a deep breath as he pressed a kiss to his husbands cheek. Ashley swallowed hard once the cab stopped and it felt like someone had knocked the air out of him. His eyes slipped closed for a moment as he mentally tried to prepare himself for what they might find. CC remained silent as they headed inside, stopping at the nurses station. "We're looking for Jake Pitts" he said finally, swallowing back his own emotions.

Cameron looked up suddenly when he heard CC's voice, then back to Sam. Leaning down, he pressed a kiss to the top of his head, whispering quickly that he'd be back before standing up and settling Sam down across both seats. Heading for the nurses station, he met the group with downcast eyes, shoving his hands into his pockets. "He's back here," he offered, not giving the nurse a chance to give them any problems.

Andy wasn't sure that he wanted an update, if he were being honest. Not after the hours it had been since the last, knowing all too well that anything could have happened in the amount of time that they'd been out of commission as far as communication went. Glancing up when Cameron greeted them, he stepped forward slowly, keeping his hold on Matt's hand tight. Adam stood behind Ashley, keeping his hand settled on his lower back while he leaned in to kiss the side of his head comfortingly. Aaron stood in the back while CC took over procuring information, glancing around the hospital nervously. 

No sooner than Cameron got up nightmares took over Sam's dreams. He was back on the bus. Screaming was all he could hear. He couldn't find Cameron. Got to find him. After searching for what seemed to be hours, he finally found him. Buried beneath the overturned bus. Ben and Danny were there. They seemed to be okay. Didn't see jake or James. Hope they're okay. Ben says "he's dead" he said softly after checking Cameron's pulse. Sam jerked awake, breathing deeply as his eyes searched for Cameron. "Cameron!" He yelled, jumping up and heading out the door. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him talking with Andy & the others.

Matt gave Andy's hand a light squeeze as they headed toward Jake's room, stopping just outside the door. He glanced at his husband, taking a deep breath "are you ready?" He asked softly. Ashley had wanted to get here as quick as possible, and now that they were here, he kinda wanted to go back, grabbing Adams hand he followed Andy to his room, swallowing hard as they entered the room. CC was terrified. While he wanted, no needed to see Jake, he was scared of what he might see. As the group stopped in front of the door, he leaned his head against Aaron's shoulder, whispering "I can't do it"

Cameron's head jerked around quickly when he heard Sam screaming for him. As the others headed for Jake's room, he moved quickly to Sam's side, wrapping his arms tightly around his shoulders. "Hey, I'm right here," he promised, pressing a kiss to Sam's forehead. "I'm right here, I was just telling them where Jake's room was," he explained quietly, curling his fingers into the back of Sam's hair gently, trying to comfort him as best he could, though he wasn't sure what was wrong to begin with.

Andy stopped outside the door, shaking his head slightly at Matt's question. "No, not really," he admitted softly, looking into the room nervously. Adam held Ashley's hand tightly, stepping into the room behind him. Keeping his eyes fixed on the floor, he was almost too scared to look anywhere else. Aaron stopped outside the door, turning to face CC while he pulled him tightly against his chest. Shaking his head slightly, he pulled him aside and out of the doorway. "You don't have to. Take your time, wait until your'e ready."

Sam slipped an arm around Cameron's waist, keeping him close as he tried to regain his composure. "You died" he said softly, burying his face in his chest. "In my dream, you died....and it felt so real, baby. When I woke up and you weren't there, I got scared." He admitted as he took several deep breaths to keep calm.

Matt nodded, bringing one of his hands up to gently stroke his cheek. "I know baby" he started softly, "it's going to be okay. I promise. I'll be with you the whole time" he assured him. Ashley's eyes filled with tears as soon as his eyes landed on Jake's still form on the hospital bed. He slowly walked toward the bed, gently taking his hand, bringing his hand to his lips, he pressed a kiss to Jake's hand, sobbing softly. "Jake? Please wake up bro" CC nodded, hiding his face in the curve of Aaron's neck "I don't want to see him like this" he said as his eyes welled with tears.