Minutes, hours went by and we heard nothing about graces state. We all stayed here. Katie wasn't crying anymore, but she obviously wasn't alright. She just couldn't cry anymore, I know what that feels like.

Simon was calling his girlfriend and told her everything that happened. James and Jess tried to comfort Katie. They were the elder siblings, so they had to take care of the younger ones.

Brendon sat next to me, his hands in his lap and eyes locked on them.
I couldn't say anything in that moment, nothing would help. Sometimes you just need silence, and that's what I wanted to give them.

"Are you the family of Grace urie?", a black haired man, Dr. Shepherd, asked.

"Yes, we are. How is she? Is she awake?", James asked worried.

"Yes she is. Her state is stabil and you can see her now", the doctor answered and told us the room number.

"Thank god", Brendon sobbed in my shoulder.

"See, your mum is tough, she's alright", I told him, causing him to smile.

"That's true."

"I think I should stay outside. You are her family, go and see her", I told Brendon, who just nodded. I gave him a peck on the lips. Then he smiled and walked into his mother's room.

"I'm sorry about what I said before", Katie said, "I was just afraid and sad. You were right and I appreciate that you came with us just for Brendon. You're a good boyfriend for him."

"Its ok, I think I would've reacted the same way", I answered smiling.

She nodded and pressed her lips together before following her siblings.

I sighed and sat down on one of the chairs.

"What are you doing here?"

A black haired woman came out of graces room, walking towards my direction.

"Brendons mum", I told Cristina.

"Oh, yeah, I saw him in the room", she answered, sitting down next to me.

"How is she?", I asked.

"Right now she's alright", Cristina replied.

"What do you mean with 'now'?", I asked confused.

"Her state will go down. She won't stay like this. I'm sorry ryan", Cristina explained.

"What? Does that mean she will, you know", I asked.

"Yes, She will Ryan", She said.

"But she can't! What about Brendon! And Katie and the rest! That's unfair, Cristina!"

"I know Ryan, but that's how life works. Life isn't fair."

"I know", I mumbled.

"I have to go now. Everything's gonna be ok, eventhough you think it won't", She said before standing up and walked away.

"Wait, Cristina! How am I going to tell Brendon?", I asked her.

"Don't tell him. Let him enjoy the time that's left. Grace already knows what will happen, it's better for the rest not to know."

I nodded and Cristina walked away.

Brendon and the rest came out of the room and he walked up to me.

"Ryan! She's in a really good state I think, Maybe she's going to be ok again! I really believe it, you were right! There's still hope!", he said hugging me tight.

It broke my heart In thousand pieces. I couldn't tell him. Cristina was right, it's better if he stays like this.

"And she wants to see you, Ryan", he said.

"Me?", I asked pointing at me.

"Yeah, or do you know someone else here named Ryan?", Brendon chuckled.

I smiled and nodded, "ok, I'll be back In a few minutes."

I stood in front of the door. My hands began to sweat, why did she want to talk to me?

I took a deep breath and knocked on the door, followed by opening it.

"Hello Ryan, thanks that you came", Grace said when she saw me. She laid in a hospital bed, her face pale.

"How are you feeling Grace?", I asked her. I couldn't quiet look her in the eyes, when I knew what will happen.

"I think you already know", she said with a sad smile.

"How did you know?", I asked.

"The black haired woman told you. She knew Brendon, because of you. And the way you werent happy to step into the room, I have a sixth sense for this", she chuckled, " sit down, please."

I did as she said and sat down on the chair next to her.

"You didn't tell Brendon, right?", she asked me.

"No, I didn't", I answered.

"Good. It's better when no ones knows now", she mumbled, "so, I wanted to talk to you a bit. Brendon likes you a lot, I haven't seen him this happy for a long time."

A small smile appeared on my lips.

"You like him too, right?"

"Yeah, very much", I answered.

"That's nice to hear. You are a good boy, Ryan. I'm happy my son chose you. Please promise me something", she said, now looking seriously at me.

I nodded and pressed my lips together.

"Promise me you'll take care of him. I know he'll be heartbroken when I'm gone. He is really emotional and big hearted, he always kinda took care of me. When his dad left us, he was there and tried to comfort me. Please be there for him, he needs someone and I see you care. Be there for him, even if it's just for this time, but please take good care of him."

I felt tears welling up in my eyes but I tried to hold them back.

"I promise", I mumbled.

"Hey, don't cry over me. I'll be better and I'll see my dad and Micheal again", she said, "And I won't felt any pain then. I'll be in a better place."

Who is this Micheal? Doesn't matter right now so I just nodded.

"Can you please tell my kids to come? And I know it's hard, but please try to act normal, ok?", she asked.

"Of course grace", I said wiping my tears away and went out of the room.

"What did she say?", Brendon asked.

"She wants to see all of you", I answered.

"Ok", he said smiling walking into his mother's room.

It felt like my heart was being crushed into thousand little pieces, when I thought of how broke he'll be.

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