Scott had been in coma for weeks. Laura had been in the hospital throughout hoping he would hear her cry and wake up but so far nothing happened. Lola had made her go home to freshen up but she had come back immediately after she had freshened up. Trixie had been let into the room once so she could talk to her daddy. Trixie and talked and cried but nothing changed. Peter had also come too. Laura was beginning to loose hope. Laura had cried when she realized that Dave was dead. Dave had loved her even till the end and she was grateful for that. Ever since Scott got into the hospital they had been praying for him. She in particular.
"Sweetie...maybe you should go home again. Have some rest. You can come back later" Lola told her rubbing her arms.
"No. I'm not leaving him again" Laura refused.
"Staying here won't change anything Laura. It would be better if Scott wakes up and sees you all strong and freshened for him".
"I'm not leaving him Lola. I can't. I'll stay here with him. Please don't try to force me" Laura said stubbornly.
"It's ok dear. I'll just go home and bring fresh clothes for you. I'll get you some pies too. Maybe I'll come with Trixie".
"That'll be great Lola. Thank you".
The moment Lola left Laura started sobbing. Scott was in this condition because of her. If only she hadn't....
God, she prayed in her heart, God please help him fight this...I know you can do this...I know you can help him get through this....I want you to help him not just for me but for all the people that loves him...for Trixie who needs her father... please God...I know you love us and wouldn't want anything bad to happen to us..I get that now... please God help him. She sobbed.
"Scott please...if you can hear me please....we need you to fight this. We love and miss you". She held his hand. "Scott... I've stopped using swear words like you asked me to. I've stopped being secretive. I accepted Christ because you showed me the light. I want to be in this light with you. I'm always putting a smile on my face like you asked me to. I don't look crazy anymore and it's because of you. I love you Scott...so much. Peter can't wait for you to wake up. He says you guys have lots of things to talk about. Trixie loves you. She always asks about her daddy". She felt his hand move. "Scott... Scott can you hear me?" Laura called holding his face. He opened his eyes and Laura cried for Joy.
"Laura" he muttered. She kissed him lightly.
"You're back". She laughed.
***
"When are you coming home daddy?" Trixie asked Scott as she lay in bed with him.
"Soon baby. Very soon".
"The doctor says he's ok baby doll. He'll be home soon" Laura chipped in. Trixie nodded.
"Don't ever leave me again daddy". Trixie told him.
"I won't baby doll"
"Pinky promise". She said bringing up her pinky finger. Scott took it in his.
"Pinky promise". He replied. Trixie grinned.
"Alright come on dear. Let's go get your dad something to eat" Lola told Trixie as she lifted her from the bed. Trixie turned to face Laura.
"Take care of him Suze" she ordered fiercely. Laura Laughed.
"I will. I promise". Lola took Trixie out.
"You called her baby doll" Laura told Scott.
"I happen to like the name" Scott replied smirking. Laura laughed.
"How I missed that laughter" he said.
"I was scared Scott. I thought I was going to loose you. I prayed. God answered"
"I told you he always do. He's got out backs".
"I believe".
"So...when I get out of here we're gonna continue from where we left off" Scott said grinning.
"And where's that?"
"Our relationship. I don't want you to go all Lucifer on me"
"Excuse me?"
"Haven't you seen Lucifer?" She shook her head. "You haven't seen Lucifer, especially the part where after Chloe came out of the hospital Lucifer had disappeared and came back with a wife?" He asked bewildered.
"Nope"
"Well you need to see it".
"I will. Once you get out. And besides I won't disappear and come back with a husband. You're my everything". She whispered.
"God is your everything. I'm your some" he replied and they both laughed.
"So you're still willing to be with me?" Laura asked seriously.
"Of course. I love you Laura. I love you so much and I can't wait for a future with you". He told her. She hugged him.
Soon after Peter came back in with Trixie and Lola....and food.
"Look who's awake. I was beginning to think you would sleep and never wake up" Peter said laughing. Scott joined in the laughter.
"You know that can never happen. Who would get all the ladies if that happens?" Scott joked.
"Hey" Laura scolded and Peter punched his arm playfully.
"Sleeping beauty" Peter told him.
"Oh then I guess you must be the prince. I need to go back to sleep someone needs to kiss me" Scott said holding Peter's arm.
"Get off me man. You're one big weirdo" Scott laughed again.
"Good to have you back man" Peter told him.
"Thanks man. I feel the same"
"No need to feel the same. I was not just in a coma". Scott slapped his head.
"Ouch". Trixie and Lola laughed. Scott looked into Laura's eyes and kissed her hand.
One look at all of them and she knew she was home. She was right where she wanted to be.
She had God to thank for that.
***
ONE YEAR LATER
Laura stood in front of two stoned grave. On the one of them was engraved: Diane Kinney and on the other: Dave Cameron.
She touched the stones and sighed. Lots of things had happened in the last one year. She had run away from home, she had met new people, she had been found, she'd gotten married and here she was now. In the past one year she had met people that taught her the true meaning of friendship, love and family. She was grateful to God for everything he had done for. Despite the fact that she didn't believe in him before he still loved her and watched over her. He had the right people come into her life. He protected her from her worst enemy when she couldn't fight back. Peter and Scott had become close friends again. They had both made up for lost times. She'd learnt a lot of things in the past year. Your past doesn't define who you are and no matter what God loves us and cares about us deeply, more than we can imagine. She thought of Diane and Dave. She loved them and hoped that wherever they are they are fine. Diane had loved her in a different kind of way. At first she didn't understand it but now she did and she was grateful. At least Diane kept her alive till she ran away. Dave had loved her too. Even when they couldn't be together he looked after her. He had helped her in whatever little way he could. She just wished that they were alive to learn about Christ.
"Babe are you ready to go?" She heard Scott ask her from behind. She turned to face him and smiled.
"Of course" she replied and leaned into him. He kissed her forehead.
"You're ok right?" He asked.
"Yes I am. I really am. Thanks for coming into my life Scott". She whispered.
"Thank you for coming into my life. You've made Trixie and I so happy. Now you intend to make us even happier" he said and placed his hand on the bump on her stomach. She placed her hand on his.
"Dave... Dave is what I want him to bear" she told him looking into his eyes.
"Dave it is" he answered and kissed her.