The bulk of a full-length cast made her right leg a larger bulge beneath the sheet than her left. Band-aids tracked their way up her left arm, and ano...her one covered a cut on her forehead, smack in the middle of a huge bruise. Both her eyes had been blackened, and clearly no one had given her a brush or comb since she was admitted, her scarlet hair splayed wildly across the pillow around her head. An IV stand dripped fluid through a tube into her right arm. She was so beautiful. As I stepped. "Steady, Wendy dearest. Only a little at a time. I'll give you some more in a minute."He put the glass back on the bedside table and, gently lowering her head, took her hand again."Bill?" Yes, my sweet." You came for me." Yes, my sweet. You're safe in hospital now. I'm going to ring for the nurse to tell her you're awake." Don't go away." I'm not going to. I'm not even going to let go of your hand."He stood up and reached for the bell beside the head of her bed. A nurse came in almost. The old lady was so sympathetic Jane almost thought she was faking it. She wasn't one bit though. After talking for 15 minutes, the old lady, who Jane found out to be Marge, offered to babysit Tara. Jane wasn't sure at first but was easily convinced when Marge told her about how many babies she had taken care of in her 53 years. She had a 10 year old granddaughter that she used to look after when she was younger.Marge started going on about how Jane would be doing her a favor, keeping her day. I'm just coming to grips with the truth that I'll never see Brian again." Tears came to my eyes. "He's been my rock. You know that I've gone through guys in high school and college but I''ve always known that Brian loved me and had my back. I'm a little scared now. I always knew I could call him and he would be there to do whatever I needed. I've never had to call him but just knowing gave me confidence. Now, I'm afraid he's gone!" The sobs came and Beth joined me. We held each other and cried.