In Flames (Young & the Restless Fanfic)

Chapter Ten-Waiting

A/N: Here is another chapter! It's pretty long for me! Enjoy & remember I don't own anything but my ideas!

-KSuzMil

           Around 6:00 PM that night the Newman family still sat in the waiting room at the hospital. They hadn’t heard anything on Nikki and Victor’s patience were beginning to wear thin. He now sat in a chair by the window watching the sunset. Victoria still sat on the couch with Billy and Abby. Nick sat between Noah and Summer on the chairs. Jack had left and Katherine had just gotten back from visiting Neil. Then the doctor finally came out, “Mr. Newman,” he said addressing Victor. “Yes?” Victor said standing. “We have news about Mrs. Newman.” The doctor told him. “Please tell us.” Victoria begged. “Well, she’s in a coma.” “A coma?” Katherine gasped. “Yes, it appears she’s suffered a massive head injury when she fell off the ladder and hit the wood floor in the barn. Also, she’s having trouble breathing so we’ve hooked her up to a breathing tube.” “What’s going to happen to her?” Abby asked. “As of right now she appears to be stable and alright. However we don’t know how long she will be in the coma and on the tube. But we’re doing everything we can to save her.” “Thank you doctor.” Katherine said. “I’ll keep you posted.” The doctor said and began to walk away, “Doctor,” Victor finally spoke, “can we see her?” the doctor turned around. He could tell how badly the family wanted to see Nikki,” One at a time for now.” The doctor answered. Without saying anything Victor followed the doctor out of the room.

           After Victor had left the family began to talk. “A coma.” Victoria repeated. “It’ll be okay Vic; you heard what the doctor said.” Billy reassured her. “This can’t be happening.” Summer whispered. “Don’t worry Summer. It’s grandma and do you know any woman stronger than our grandma?” Noah asked his sister. “No.” Summer replied.  “Hey, all of you listen to me. Nikki will be fine. She wouldn’t want us to worry she would want us to hope for the best.” Katherine told them. “Katherine’s right.” Abby agreed. “Do we know how the fire was started yet?” Billy asked. “No not yet but Dad should be getting a call to inform us soon.” Nick answered. “He’ll be in with Mom a while.” Victoria said. “It’s where he needs to be.” Katherine told them. “Should I call Uncle Jack and inform him? He did leave in quite a hurry after that phone call.” Abby asked. “Yeah Abby lets you and I go do that.” Billy said getting up. “Why you and me?” Abby questioned “Just come on.” Billy said dragging her into the hall.  

           Victor walked into the hospital room that Nikki was being kept in. He closed the door and then turned to look at her. She had tubes coming out of her left and right and she did have a few burns on her arms that was all he could see for now. Her face was swollen and her eyes were shut, she was sleeping. Victor knew she was in a coma but she really looked like she was sleeping, just like she did when he would wake up every morning to watch her sleep. He took a seat by her bedside and took her hand. He squeezed it,” Nikki, if you can hear me I just want you to know that I’ve never loved you more than I do right here right now. You are the best thing that’s ever walked into my life. All those years ago when I first saw you I knew that you and I would be together for a long time. No matter what happens to us we always end up back together. I don’t quite know what that means but I think that you and I were never meant to be apart.  You’re going to get out of this soon sweetheart I promise. I’m going to find out how this all happened and then after that you and I are going to have a proper wedding for the last time. I love you Nikki and no one will ever take you away from me.” He kissed her forehead softly.

           On the other side of town Sharon was asleep on the couch in Tucker’s living room. Genevieve had gone to get some dinner and Tucker was on the phone trying to find out details about the fire. The doorbell rang, “Come in Jack!” Tucker called hanging up the phone. Jack walked in, “Where is Sharon?” “She’s right there.” Tucker said looking at the couch.  “Is she okay?” Jack asked “Well, after she told me what happened and your phone call she fell asleep and hasn’t said anything since.” “Good. Tucker does anyone else know about this?” “Besides us and Genevieve, no.” “Where is Genevieve?” “She went to get us some dinner, she’ll be back soon.” “Okay well we need to find a way to cover this up and fast. The Newman’s aren’t suspicious yet but as soon as Victor gets the police report they’re gonna be all over this and we’re gonna be the first one’s they look into!” “Calm down Jack I’m handling it!” “How Tucker?” “I’ve got connections and I’m already working on an alibi for Sharon.” “Oh yeah and what would that be?” “She was here with me and Gen, helping us move in Gen’s things.” “Well that would work except for the fact there is not a single thing that belongs to Genevieve in this entire place!” “Jack, we’re going to get her things tonight we just need someone to stay with Sharon.”