Emma... Has anyone ever told you that you are light? When I think of you, I can't help but to smile. Ha, it's strange. I bet no one's ever told you that, but I think it all the time. And I believe it with all my heart.

No matter what's happening, no matter how bad my day is, when you smile it's like all my worries and everything disappear. You were, and are the light in my dark life.

When you saved me, I gained an even higher respect for you. You would do anything to protect our family. It's so amazing, no matter what happens, no matter what we go through, you always put our family first. You put us before yourself because you love us so much.

It's so amazing. It's something that I admire of you.

And on that night we escaped from the house, you showed me that. To this day I still feel responsible for your hands. Though, I'm well-aware that they will heal one day. But I... Believe that I am the reason for your hands. But it amazes me how you're not even bothered by your scars.

But what amazed me the most at the time was how you caught the match with no hesitation. Even if it hurt, you showed no signs of it. How? How were you able to do that? Why? Why would you do it? Why would you save me? Out of everyone, why me? Why do I matter so much to you?

I already know you're answer. Because I'm your family, our family. And like I said, you would do anything to protect our family.

But, did you know I would do anything to protect you? You and Norman are the most important people to me. And I... Failed him. But I won't fail you, I promised myself that I would protect you at all cost. I will try to protect you at all cost—so why!

Why wasn't I able to?! Why couldn't I protect you?! I was right there! I was so close to you! So why!? All I!—

All I wanted to do... Was to protect you...

When Lewis stabbed you I felt... So helpless. I felt useless...

I couldn't protect Norman.. I couldn't protect you.. Why can't I protect the people I love? I don't want to lose you, so please... Don't go! Please!! I know it's selfish of me, but I don't want you to!

But I'll... save you, I'll save you Emma! We'll have to be separated again for awhile. But I promise you! If you survive this! If you come back to me! I'll never leave your side again! I'll stand next to you! I'll walk right beside you! No matter what happens next, I'll stay by your side!

Just please...

Footsteps can be heard echoing through a hallway.

Come back to me...!

Ray runs down one of the hallways of the shelter. His face has a few scratches, his hair messy and his clothes dirty. But he runs like he's full of energy, like there's no tomorrow. And when he reaches her room he slides the door open quickly.

"Emma!"

Emma lies on a bed. Her arm hooked up to an iv, and she has an oxygen mask on. Ray takes in a shaky breath and he looks down, his hair covering his face. But when he looks back up he smiles, and his face looks like he's about to start crying happy yet sad tears, but happy nonetheless.

"I'm home, Emma..."