Chapter 17

Five weeks later

When the doctor came out he said she was in a coma and he couldn't be sure when or if she would wake. He did say her brain activity was strong and not diminishing so that is good. Steven was just shot in the hip and leg. He would be fine but required therapy for a few months.

Alexis didn't wake up and dread filled me. I needed her like I needed air. I sat everyday holding her small cold hand and I prayed for her to open her eyes and smile at me again. We missed graduation so Scott picked up our diplomas. We missed each other so much but I didn't care. I needed her to open her eyes and smile at me.

Fuck even a blush would melt my heart right now. I cried more than I ever cried in my life.

Four days later she woke up and I wanted to cry. She looked around in confusion. She also looked scared.

"Dean, what am I doing here?" Fuck I hope her memory was intact.

She smiled as I kissed her and told her what happened and why she was here. She looked shocked but reached for