-My P.O.V.-
Zac's suicide attempt was on Thursday, it was now the following Monday morning with no improvement in his condition. Care and I spent a lot of time together--we had our own cliff that we sat on--talking and crying. Taylor and I had basically the same thing. Only usually we walked through the surf or we sat on the rocky shoreline. Taylor felt so guilty--he HONESTLY thought this was all his fault. He'd listen and sing to "With You In Your Dreams" a lot too. It had to have been torture. I felt so bad for him but there was nothing I could do for him, that was his way of grieving. Isaac was just as bad if not worse. He slept most the time with Beth by his side.
At around nine I found tay by the shore of the ocean. "Taylor honey." I saidas I softly put my hand on his shoulder. He looked back at me with moist eyes. "Did you want to go visit Zac today?" I didn't want to push him.
"Yeah" he said quietly as he climbed of the rock and into my arms. He lightly kissed my forehead. I looked up at him and our lips tentively met. We hadn't shown much affection to each other since Thursday. We weren't sure if it was ok, y'know? I mean our brother was dying. Wouldn't you tink it was kinda selfish?
We got back to the house around ten--just in time to get a ride to the hospital with Mom. The only ones that went that day were Mom, Taylor, Dad, Care, Jessica and me. Beth stayed home with the kids and Isaac. Isaac didn't like going to visit. It seemed pointless to him. He'd always snap, "Why watch him die?" And I could see his point.
When we got to the hospital I got a cappacinio with Care then we went up to Zac's room. Care and I knew what we were going to tell Zac today. Mom and Dad told us last night that they wanted us to live with them. And that our parents had already okayed it. But it was hard to be happy with Zac not any better. Care took her usual seat--on Zac's bed next to him. And I sat down in my usual spot, the chair right next to the bed. Taylor sat next to me, always crying quietly.
~Zac's P.O.V.~
That smell, that wonderful smell. It was Care!! And Cappacinio. Where was I? What was Care saying? I tried my hardest to focus.
"Zac honey I know you can hear me. I have some news you might want to hear." She paused. What was she doing? Why couldn't I talk to her?
"Zac," It was now...Amy. "We just wanted you to know that we'll be living with you once you get better. Me, Beth and Care. So please wake up, please." I heard people getting up and leaving. Where were they going? HEY!! I'M NOT DEAD YET!!!!
"Zac," Oh good it was Care. "Please don't die. Wake up, please." She placed her head on my chest. It felt so good to be able to feel her warmth again. She was crying. Oh Care, please don't cry. I tried my hardest to open my eyes, to speak to her. She grabbed my hand. "Oh God I'd do anything just don't take him away from me." I needed for her to know I was here so I tried my hardest.
~Care's P.O.V.~
Amy, Tay, Jessica, Mom and Dad left me alone with Zac. I was losing it. I wanted--no, needed--for him to come back. I laid down on his worm chest and cried quietly to myself. How could this be happening? How could I be so close to losing the man that I love? ~No Care you didn't lose him. He's still here.~ I thought to myself. I took his hand in mine and held it close to me. "Oh God I'd do anything just don't take him away from me." I started to get ready to leave when it happened. I felt him squeeze my hand, I know I did. I was shocked. I waited a second then whispered, "Zac? I know you can hear me for sure now. Zac, honey, squeeze my hand again." I waited a couple of minutes--nothing. Then he did it again only stronger. I laid down on his chest again, crying harder than before. Only this time it was tears of joy. I had him back.
~Zac's P.O.V.~
Why was she crying again? I'm here honey, I'm here. I needed to comfort her--it was my job. To take care of her. I opened my eyes slightly then closed them. I placed my arm lightly around her and opened my eyes again. She jumped when my arm touched her and she looked up at me. She cried even harder.
"Oh Zac!!!!!" She threw her arms around me. "Oh God thank you so much." She looked up. Our eyes met and then our lips. Oh, how I've missed that.
~My P.O.V.~
Jessica, Tay, Mom, Dad and I were on our way back to Zac's room when we heard Care yell. We weren't sure what was going on so we ran down the hall and into his room where we found them kissing. We all broke into tears we were so beyoond happy. All Zac could say as we took turns hugging him was, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." I think Taylor took that the hardest. The moment he hugged him and Zac said he was sorry Tay lost it. He held on to Zac as tight as he could and cried, reassuring Zac it was ok. Taylor still felt as if it was his fault that Zac tried to kill himself.
~Beth's P.O.V.~
I was sitting on the porch with Zoe while the other kids played on the beach. Isaac was still in bed. Depressed like usual. I felt so bad that I couldn't do anything for him except stay by his side. I wanted to do more but with being Amy's friend for so long I knew I couldn't. Amy's depression was pretty bad there for a while. I was proud of her though because it's been good for about a year now. ~Even through all this. She's being strong for everyone else.~ The phone interrupted my thoughts.
"Hello?" I said. It was Dad. "Oh my God." I staarted to cry. "We'll be there as soon as possible. Tell Zac I love him." Zac was out of his coma. I couldn't believe it. Then again I knew God wouldn't let Zachary Walker Hanson die.
~My P.O.V.~
Zac came home on Sunday. Isaac was feeling a lot better. We gave him a lot of time alone with him. Taylor was just beside himself he was so happy. He'd tell me at least 20 times a day that he didn't kill his brother. I'd just look at him and say, "No you didn't"
It was Sunday afternoon when Zac came home. He was feeling a lot better. "HI everyone!!" he yelled as he walked through the door.
"ZACKY!!!!!" Mac yelled as he ran to Zac. "Geez Zac you sleep for a long time." Mac said referring to Zac's coma.
"He was sick." Dad explained.
"So how much time do I have left on this beautiful island?" Zac asked once he greeted everyone.
"Well honey, we would've stayed for two more weeks but now that the girls are moving in we're leaving tomorrow so we can get them packed and moved." Mom said.
"Oh that's fine. I'd rather leave early and have Care live with us than stay longer and not have her after that." he said as he hugged Care.
"Me too Zac, me too." Care said quietly as she hugged him as tight as possible. Things definitely weren't normal yet but at least we were all there.
Chapter Fifteen:"Canada" HOME!