Chapter 17

Elizabeth was restrained by Nikolas. He didn't want her to hurt herself, but he let her scream her pain. Elizabeth was looking at Nikolas, with tears in her eyes. He knew she wouldn't do more harm if he was near her, she didn't want to hurt him, since he was in a wheelchair. Bobbie and Audrey arrived at that moment, and Elizabeth heard Bobbie say;

"-Oh Liz I am so sorry! Before she took the girl in her arms

-DON'T! Said Elizabeth, moving away from her. Don't you DARE say you are sorry! I am sorry. You didn't see the crushed look on his face when I told him I wouldn't kiss him. You didn't see his eyes when he pulled away from me. I saw it Bobbie, and I will NEVER see it AGAIN! I WILL NEVER SEE HIM AGAIN! If I had just given him the kiss, I would have.... HE IS DEAD BECAUSE OF ME! SO DON'T YOU DARE SAY YOU ARE SORRY!

-Nikolas you didn't tell her? Asked Bobbie

-I tried but she didn't respond and when she got out of her shock, I just called you

-Elizabeth listen to me. Lucky isn't dead because of you! HE IS ALIVE BECAUSE OF YOU!

-What are you talking about Bobbie? Asked Liz, suddenly exhausted. He stopped breathing.

-The driver told the ambulance guy that you kept him awake. You wouldn't let him close his eyes, and that's what saved his life Elizabeth. If he had lost consciousness right away, it would've been too late for them to bring him back, but the three minutes you spent talking to him, making him focus on you, he fought for his life, and the ambulance got to him. You were in shock at that moment, but Lucky was actually breathing when they put him in the ambulance.

-Lucky's alive? She asked, trembling

-Yes he is. I'm not saying he is out of danger yet, he is still very critical, but he is breathing on his own. You saved his life Elizabeth.

-Lucky's really alive?

-Yes Elizabeth, Lucky's alive, said Audrey, speaking for the first time."

Before anyone could say or do anything else, Elizabeth, overflown by the emotions, fell on the ground, unconscious. A hospital help took her from the floor and put her on a chair, and Bobbie got her conscious again.

"-Ms Spencer? Doctor Jones asked me to tell you your nephew is out of the O.R., and in his ICU room. Said a nurse, before going

-CAN I GO SEE HIM? Asked Liz, anxious.

-Wait a minute Liz, I'll go talk to his doctor and we'll see what he says OK?

-Can I just go take a peek by the window then? I have to see him, see for myself that he is alive.

-OK, but just by the window until you get my permission to go in"

Elizabeth memorized the number of the room and, followed by Nikolas, she went to see Lucky. He was plugged at a lot of machine, including a heart monitor, but at least Elizabeth could see his chest going up and down. She started to cry again, and Nikolas took her hand. He was alive. He was really alive.

"-He looks like hell! She said out loud, getting Nikolas to laugh"

Bobbie told her a couple of seconds later that the doctor gave her the OK to go see him, but only for a minute. Nikolas squeezed her hand, to gave her a little courage, and Liz pushed the door.

The silence in the room was scary. She could hear the beep of the machines, but nothing else. Lucky's face was whiter than the bed sheets, and tears started to fall down Elizabeth's face again. She took the chair and put it next to the bed. Liz took his hand in hers and put it on her faces. Her heart was going a million beat a minute.

"-You scared me you know that? She said out loud. I know that there's an unspoken rule between us, about getting even, but don't you think pretending to die on me was a little harsh just because I didn't want to kiss you? What will I have to do to top that prank? Liz laughed. She was being silly. I liked the birthday gift you gave me last year better you know, the cute little bracelet? This year's gift, a night by your hospital bed sucks! Elizabeth wiped her tears. Lucky, how do I live without you? I wanted to die when I saw you weren't breathing. You have to get well and soon, you will not get rid of me that easily. We are getting married wether you like it or not!

-Elizabeth, honey, time's up, said Bobbie

-Ok, I'll be right out. Well, it looks like someone wants to invade on our time together. I'll be back tomorrow. Our wedding day. I love you Lucky"

Crying, she got up and gently kissed him on the lips. Out of the room she looked at Nikolas and he took her in his arms. He was crying too. Losing his brother wouldn't have been the worst thing for him. The oldest boy grew to love his brother very much, almost as much as he loved his mother. Laura was rushing through the corridor and, when she saw Elizabeth and Nikolas hugging, she thought the worst.

Elizabeth spent the night at the hospital, even though Bobbie and Audrey begged her to go home and get some rest. Finally, when they saw she wouldn't budge, Bobbie asked the permission for her to sleep in Lucky's room, pleading all the way to Stefan Cassadine. Elizabeth was, well almost, Lucky's wife, and she had the right to be there. Stefan gave his permission, as long as she didn't get in the nurses' way. Elizabeth spent the night on the chair by Lucky's bed, holding his hand and watching him breathe.

"-Elizabeth? Honey? Wake up, someone's here to see you"

Elizabeth looked at the nurse who was talking and recognized Amy, Lucky's aunt, gently stroking her hair.

"-Who's here?

-Lucky's doctor"

Elizabeth went out of the room in a flash. She wanted to know Lucky's condition right away. Luke was there, along with Laura, Nikolas and Bobbie. Elizabeth saw, not far from them, Audrey, Sarah and Emily.

When Luke saw Elizabeth he took her in his arms. He was simply in love with his son's fiancee and, seeing her like that, her eyes all puffy from crying and lack of sleep, his heart broke. She just got her memory back and there she was, all worried about Lucky.

"-Now, Lucky spent the night without incident, that's a good sign. He had a lot of internal bleeding when he got here last night, and we managed to get them all under control. He didn't suffer permanent damage to the head, as far as we can see, but we do have to wait until he's regained consciousness to be fixed on how much damage was done to his nervous system. He has several fractures to his hips and legs. It's a miracle that he didn't have internal organs touched, considering the force of the impact. There is something though, that can't be undone.

-What's that doctor? Asked Laura, hoping it wouldn't be too serious

-Well, we had to do a vasectomy, because of all the internal bleeding, which means he won't be able to have any children. His organs were not touch, and we believe they will function normally, but he won't be able to procreate. I'm sorry, he said to Elizabeth

-I'm gonna be sick! She said, before rushing to the nearest bathroom, Emily on her tail"

Elizabeth was really sick when Emily walked in, and the girl put a hand on Liz's back, to let her know she was there. After awhile, Elizabeth looked at Emily and smiled.

"-I'm okay, really, you don't have to babysit me.

-I'm not babysitting you, you are my friend. What's wrong?

-Oh, did you hear what the doctor said?

-About him not being able to have children? Yeah I did

-I'm pregnant Emily. And I thought about having an abortion. What if I had one? I wouldn't have been able to have Lucky's child ever again!

-Oh my God! Liz, that's a chance you didn't get one! What are you going to do?

-I don't know! I mean, I decided to wait until we were married before I took a decision. But now, I'm not going to let anything happen to his baby. This will be the only one we will have

-How far along are you?

-2 and a half months. It's a gift from our first time. Our only time"

Emily took Elizabeth in her arms and, even though it was selfish, thanked God not to be in her friend's shoes right now.

"-Elizabeth honey, are you all right? Asked Audrey, concerned,

-Yeah Gram, I'll be okay"

She got out of the bathroom, and went back to Lucky's bed, determined not to let anything happen to this baby. Their baby.