As I Am (Part 2 of There You'll Be)

"It's about Zak."

<Evelyn's POV>

3 am. My phone starts to ring. Who could possibly be calling me at this time? Zak's in the middle of the lockdown. It's gotta be a Scammer. I hit the side power button to send it to voicemail.

The phone starts ringing as fast as it stopped. I'm trying not to wake my sleepy Grayson next to me, as he had just settled down from a bad dream.

Finally I answer the phone.

"Hello?" I answer sleepily.

"Evelyn?" It's Aaron on the other end. He sounds terrified.

"Aaron?" I ask.

"It's about Zak."

I sit straight up in bed. I leave my sweet boy sleeping in his Daddy's spot as Gracie & I head downstairs.

"What? Is he okay? Aaron, what's going on?"

"Zak was attacked. We can't get him to wake up. He's breathing really shallow but he's not moving."

I gasp loud enough all of Vegas probably hears.

"Put the phone near him, please?"

"Yeah, sure." Aaron agreed.

He shuffles around.

"Okay, it's there." I hear Aaron away from the phone.

"Z? Z baby? Hey, can you hear me? Stay with us Zak. You're gonna be fine baby, okay? You can't leave Grayson, Emery & I. You understand? You can't leave your Mom or Gracie. Please...Please..."

I hear sirens in the background.

"Ev, they're taking him to the hospital. He needs medical attention at this point.

"Okay. Okay Aaron. I'll be on the next flight to Indiana. Please stay with him. Please...please.."

I hang up the phone and break. I'm shattered. He didn't want to go back to the location but he's so invested in his work. His fans were so excited. Now it could've potentially cost him his life.

I pull myself together enough to call Nancy.

"Hello? Evelyn? What time is it?"

As soon as she picks up, I shatter all over again.

"Nan, it's Zak. He's been attacked. I need you to come be with the kids. I'm headed out on the first flight to Indiana."

"Say no more. I'll be over now."

I hung up and sat on the couch. Gracie sat next to me as I fell apart for the third time. She whimpered.

"Oh my Grace. Something is wrong with Daddy."

She pawed my leg. And whined.

I quickly ran upstairs and packed. 4 day's worth while I bought my ticket.

Nancy let herself in and hugged me tight as I was leaving.

"Please take care of him. Please. Please. He can't leave you and the kids."

I nodded through tears.

I got in the taxi.

"Las Vegas Airport, please. Quickly."