Free Reconnected by Bethany Daniel Page B

baby....I pray we're able to do just that really soon."
    I lean into him as I hear feet pounding down the hall and see Scott in my doorway trying to catch his breath and my heart starts pounding.
     
    "Krista...is she...", I can't even get the words out.
    He shakes his head and actually gets smile on his face, "She's awake! She's awake and she doesn't remember the accident...but she's alive and she's talking.", he stops to take a breath and I notice tears in his eyes. Happy tears. I think my eyes mirror his.
    "Oh thank God!", I cry softly and cover my face as I allow the news to soak in. “Can I see her?”
    "She's asked for you...but the doctors have a bunch of tests to run on her to make sure everything's functioning the way it’s supposed to."
    "Right...tell her I love her, and I'll be there the second I'm allowed to, please."
    "Of course...you two are strong, Katy. I bet she's gonna try to jump out of that bed as soon as she sees you in one piece again."
     
    I smile softly, "I'm gonna want to get out of the wheelchair I'll be stuck in too. Tell her as soon as we're both up and going again, we have 2 weeks of girl time to make up for."
    He smiles at that and nods "Will do."
    "And Scott?"
    "Yeah?"
    "Get some rest, and eat, ok? She loves you...but if I know her she's gonna feel really guilty if you’re not looking like the Hollywood movie star you are.", I tell him with a smile.
    He laughs at that and looks in the mirror by the door, "Yeah, I guess I'm not up to "Scott Adams’ standards am I?", he asks light heartedly and scrubs at the scruff on his cheeks.
    "Not exactly buddy.", Liam smiles and claps him on the back.
    “ I'll get to work on that....don't want my girl to think I've turned grungy while she's been...sleeping.", he says with a sad smile and take a deep breath, "Time to get back into the land of the living I guess."
    I nod, "It is."
    To my surprise, Scott walks over and hugs me.
    "What's this for?", I ask him confused.
    "For bringing Krista into my life. I might of lost about 10 years off my life, and probably my career, while I sat by her bed every day. But now, she's secured herself a place in my heart forever, and I've realized that I can't and don't want to live without her."
    "You take care of her, ok? She's my best friend...I'll have to hurt you if you hurt her you know."
    "I definantly don't plan on it."
    "Good", I tell him with a wink and watch as he pats Liam's arm and walks out of the room.
    "He's gonna ask her to marry him, isn't he?"
    He nods, "I think so, I bet he's just gonna need to buy a ring to make that thought official."
    "So um...do you think they would mind a double wedding?"
    He snaps his head up to look at me, "What are you talking about baby?"
    I bite my lip nervously, "I was just thinking...maybe we could get re-married, or renew our vows whatever its considered to be..."
    Liam laughs and comes over and hugs me hard as he starts kissing all over my face, "I think that is a perfect idea.", he says with a smile and I smile back at him.
    "Yeah?", I ask breathlessly.
    "Yeah.", he replies and gives me a long kiss, "You deserve to go all out this time. Once your healed up and everything, I'll talk to Scott and see about sending you girls dress shopping."
    I smile and hug him tight and sit back, "There's still something I need to do before I can go on into the future though.” I tell him as I brush his hair back.
    "Lay Lucas to rest.", he answers.
    I nod, "I need that final goodbye, Liam."
    "I know, baby. And you'll get it. I'll  tell you what, I'll see if I can get permission to take you out today, with a wheelchair of course, and maybe a nurse can come just in case, and go to the cemetery."
    "Really?", I asked hopefully.
    He nods and squeezes my hand, "Yes, really. I think you need it."
    "Thank you.", I whisper as he kisses my head and walks out to talk to some people.
    I lean my head back and allow memories of my time with Lucas to flood my mind and although I feel tears threatening