Never let you go

Chapter 2

Grey:

"Mrs. Williams?" I ask as I get up from my chair and walk across the room towards her. She looks so worried and my heart breaks for her.

She nods at me and rushes over to meet me. "You know my son?" she asks hopefully.

I nod. "Yes. I know Hunter" I tell her as I swallow over the lump in my throat.

"Do you know where he is?" she asks desperately. "Do you know if he's alright?"

"They told me he was in surgery but that was over two hours ago" I tell her. "They can't tell me much since I'm not related. I think they've been waiting for you."

"Alright" she says taking in the information I just gave her. "Let's go find a doctor then" she says turning towards her husband who has remained silent throughout this exchange. I can't read his expression. It's very stoic and for a moment he reminds me of his son. I can see a very haunted look in his eyes though and my heart breaks for him too. This can't be the end for them either.

They are about to walk off together when Hunter's mom stops and walks back towards me. "Thank you" she says as she embraces me. "I'll make sure to come find you when there is news."

I thank her and then watch them walk off together. I'm momentarily stunned by Hunter's mother's embrace. There was something about it and the way she spoke to me. It's like she knew. I think she knew about how I feel for Hunter.

Daniel, Sam, and I go back to waiting. It's getting to be late in the day and I feel bad for making Sam and Daniel wait here with me. I know technically I'm not forcing them. I know they care for Hunter too but I tell them to go get dinner anyway. They protest at first and Sam demands that if they go then I have to go to. Eventually though I'm able to convince her to go and I tell them they can just bring me back something even though I most likely won't eat it.

Once they leave I sit and watch the same doors I've been watching for hours willing for someone to come in here and give me some news. Good news. As I wait I do something I haven't done in a while. I pray but I don't necessarily pray to God even though I believe in him. I pray to Jason instead. I realize that I need to talk to him right now.

Please let Hunter be okay. I know you can see everything that is happening right now and if you have any pull with the big guy upstairs then please use it to help Hunter. I know you probably want to save any favors you have for me but I'm asking you to please help him. I need him. I can't lose him too. Not after losing you.

I open my eyes and then I see Hunter's mother come walking towards me and it's like my prayers have been answered. I can only hope that she is here to deliver good news. I try to read her expression but I can't. I notice she's been crying but I can't tell if they are tears of joy or despair.

I stand as she approaches me and it takes everything in me to not run up to her and ask a million questions. Patience Grey.

"He's awake" she tells me her eyes start welling up with tears again.

I stare at her stunned for a moment. "He's alright?" I ask my voice barely a whisper. I'm not sure I can trust my ears at the moment.

She shakes her head yes and smiles at me. "The surgery went well. He has a broken leg and some internal injuries and he hit his head pretty hard but they said they were able to repair everything. There was a complication before surgery and his heart stopped but he's stable now."

I can't speak. I'm so happy. I think this whole time I had been preparing for the worst that I'm not sure how to react to good news. He's going to be okay.

But then her face goes grim and my heart rate speeds up. Why is she looking at me like that? He's okay. She said so herself.

"There's something else you need to know" she says looking at me sadly.

I feel like I'm going to pass out. I brace myself for her next words because I know before she even says them that they are going to change everything.