I Won't Let You Go

Chapter 6

A couple of weeks have passed and Björn and Agnetha's relationship was continuing to improve. And of course, the kids and grandkids all approved as well as Benny, Frida, Görel, and Michael. Agnetha and Björn had just returned home after a long day at the studio and after dinner, Björn had to make a few phone calls.

When he finished with the phone calls he had to make, Björn went to look for Agnetha. But she was nowhere to be seen. He started to look everywhere until he found her. She was already in her bedroom sound asleep, having changed into her pajamas. She must've really been worn out. Bless her heart, he thought. Björn wrapped the comforter around Agnetha before he changed into his pajamas and joined her in bed.

Agnetha noticed Björn's presence in her bed and stirred, positioning herself in the way that she always was back when she and Björn were still married. Björn grinned at what Agnetha had done and kissed the top of her forehead, before turning off the lamp and going to sleep at last.

The next few days passed by very quickly and by the end of the week, Björn had to go to London to promote Mamma Mia: The Party's expansion into the O2 Arena. As always, Agnetha was anxious about him leaving. In addition to her fear of flying, she would also get really anxious whenever someone she cares about gets on a plane. And this situation was no different. Agnetha was worried about Björn leaving, even more so after her horrific nightmare from a couple of weeks ago.

"Please call me as soon as you get there! Please Björn! I need to know if you're ok!" Agnetha tearfully pleaded as Björn headed out.

"Anna, I absolutely promise you I will call as soon as I land. You know I've always been a man of my word. Trust me baby," Björn replied reassuringly as he wiped her tears and kissed Agnetha's forehead before heading out the door.

A few hours passed and by 6:30 pm, Agnetha was pacing around her bedroom anxiously awaiting to see if Björn had arrived in London safely. She tried to calm herself with some of her favorite songs, but Björn beat her to it when her phone rang.

"Hello?" Agnetha asked, answering the call.

"Agnetha, it's me. I'm here in London," Björn replied.

"Thank God," Agnetha sighed in relief.

"So how've you been?"

"Björn, I only saw you a few hours ago," Agnetha chuckled.

"I know, I know. I just wanted to get a light reaction out of you. That's all."

"No worries, Björn. Are you safe?"

"Of course I'm safe, Anna. I'm already at my hotel. Just arrived at the suite I always stay in as a matter of fact."

"That's good. I'm so glad to hear that, Björn."

"Thank you, Agnetha. But I hate to cut the conversation short, but I have to go to dinner with Sandi and some of the other people that are helping me bring Mamma Mia: The Party to London really soon. But we will talk again tomorrow. I love you, Agnetha!"

"Love you too, Björn! I miss you!"

"I miss you too, Anna!"

Björn and Agnetha's phone call ended shortly after that. After about three days in London, it was time for Björn to head back to Sweden and be with his beloved Agnetha. He arrived at Heathrow looking forward to spending time with her again as well as with Linda and Christian and of course, all the grandkids. He checked the weather app on his phone and noticed that there was a thunderstorm that was going to be affecting Stockholm that day. Well, there were already thunderstorms all over Northern Europe that day and the UK was no exception that day, even though the UK and London in particular, has always known for it's gloomy weather. Most of the time at least.

Agnetha, meanwhile, was anxious once again. She knew he was flying back today and was looking forward to seeing him again after only three days. However, to both Björn and Agnetha, three days felt like an eternity. This is was ironic considering that they had been apart for 40 years so not seeing each other for three days should seem like nothing. But it's not.

Agnetha had sensed that something was wrong with Björn on his way back to Sweden. Well, at least with his flight. There was a huge thunderstorm in Stockholm and there was thunder and lightning everywhere. The exact recipes for disaster and for making Agnetha even more anxious about Björn's journey back home from London.

She tried to stop herself from panicking, but she couldn't. She started to have a panic attack and the world around her turned pitch black. When her eyes opened again, she was surrounded by Linda, Christian, and Jens. Agnetha was lying on her bed as her two children and her son in law sat around her looking concerned.

"Mama, are you ok?" Linda asked.

"Yes, I'm fine Linda."

"Are you sure? You were having a panic attack," Jens asked.

"Absolutely positive," Agnetha replied.

Linda, Christian, and Jens left the room afterwards sensing that Agnetha needed some rest. Agnetha fell asleep shortly afterwards but was only able to truly sleep for about 45 minutes before waking up again. She was still very frightened and panicky of course. She thought of ways to comfort herself until Björn comes back while trying not to worry the kids at the same time.

Meanwhile, Björn's flight just landed in Stockholm after a chaotic and bumpy flight involving lots of turbulence due to the weather. After arriving in Ekerö, Björn greeted his children and grandchildren before looking for Agnetha, the one person he truly wanted to be with that night.

"Where's your Mormor? Have you seen her?" Björn asked, turning to Tilda who was texting her friends on her phone.

"Yeah she's up in her room," Tilda replied.

"Thank you sweetheart," Björn said as he kissed Tilda's forehead and went up to Agnetha's bedroom at least. His heart immediately broke as he opened her bedroom door.

Björn couldn't find Agnetha to begin with. He checked inside her huge closet as well as everywhere else in her bedroom. Until he remembered to check the en suite bathroom that she had. He looked around for Agnetha until he finally decided to check the bathtub. When he opened the shower door, Björn got the fright of his life.

He opened the shower door and noticed Agnetha lying in the tub in her white nightgown and robe looking dazed. She was losing consciousness fast and her skin was a white, pale color. His heart was shattered when he noticed the razor blade near Agnetha's right wrist along with the blood surrounding it.

Björn immediately carried Agnetha out of the shower and he ran out of the bathroom with Agnetha in his arms. He bolted down the stairs and headed into the kitchen as the kids and grandkids took notice. They were all in shock seeing Björn running through the kitchen with Agnetha in his arms in the condition that she was in. Only Christian found the strength the speak up and ask what was happening.

"Papa! Where are you going?! What happened?!"

"Christian, you have to come with us! We have to take your mom to the hospital. It's bad, very bad."

Christian obeyed his father and was joined by Jens, Linda and Tilda as they drove their two cars out of the compound. On their way to the nearest hospital, Björn, Linda, Christian, Jens, and Tilda started praying that everything will turn out to be alright in the end.