Chapter 40: Undying Love and Sweet Revenge
*Star indicates song lyrics by Sarah McLachlan. The song is entitled Hold on* Pretend as if the song were playing in the background!
Sheridan pulled herself together and conjured enough strength to look through the glass doors and at her husband. He appeared lifeless and all the doctors surrounding him trying to revive him, but to no avail.
*Hold on, Hold on to yourself, from this is gonna hurt like hell.*
"Luis...hold on...baby...."
*Hold on, Hold on to yourself. You know that only time will tell.*
"Clear..." "Eleven minutes fifty five seconds." "Clear..." Luis body jerked up, but still no pulse. As Sheridan looked on her eyes were looking at the doctors and nurses who were losing hope.
*My love you know that your my best friend you know I'd do anything for you*
"Come on Luis." "The spotlight says over twelve minutes." one doctor said.
"Another and we'll go again at 360. Clear." Again Luis' body jerked up, but still no pulse. They looked at the heart monitor and the pulse line was straight.
*My love let nothing come between us. My love for you is strong and true*
"We've done all we can. I'm sorry" one doctor said turning to Sheridan. "Nooo you can't give up on him." Sheridan said sobbing. Suddenly, Eve Russell rushed in and looked briefly at Sheridan. "Do you want me to pronounce" the male doctor asked Dr. Russell
"No, you can't give up on him." Dr. Russell said. "But, Dr. Russell its been over thirteen minutes, he's dead" the female doctor said. "Go up to 400." Eve Russell said "We lost him, let him go." "I'm in charge here go up to 400 or I'll do it myself." Eve Russell said bluntly.
*Oh god if you're out there won't you hear me. I know that we've never talked before. Oh god, the man I love is leaving. We'll you take him when he comes to your door...*
The female doctor rolled her eyes and become frustrated that Eve was giving her orders.
But she did as followed and they went up to 400. "Clear." Luis body jerked upward, but still no pulse. "Still no pulse." "Give him another and go up to 400 again." The male doctor looked at her and wouldn't budge. Do it." She shouted. The doctor grabbed a needle and injected Luis in the chest.
"Clear..." "Again.." "Come on Luis." Sheridan begged. "Come on" The nurse looked stunned and said "We got a rhythm. Don't ask me how, but he's back." Sheridan was relieved. The pulse monitor went from reading 0 to 21 instantly. "AP is 80 over 50 and climbing. 90 over 50." All the doctors in the room looked at Luis and were stunned. The nurse removed the oxygen mask and Eve Russell commanded that Luis be moved into the critical care unit. Sheridan closed her eyes and thanked God that Luis was alive.
*So now you're sleeping peaceful. I lie awake and pray that you'll be strong tomorrow and we'll see another day and we will praise it. I love the light that brings a smile across your face*
Meanwhile at the Harmony Jail:
"Well maybe you're right. But I have something I plan to do Julian. That will make you pay dearly for what you've done. I think its payback time Julian. Didn't you ever learn no one messes with Alistair Crane." He said slowly approaching Julian. Julian looked at Alistair and knew there was nothing he could do. Then out of the corner of his eye he stopped an object. His eyes bulged as he recognized the silvery object that Alistair was reaching for. Julian snapped and realized his father planned on murdering him.
Alistair grabbed his gun and pointed it right at Julian's chest.
"You see Julian you weren't expecting this, but the time has come for you to pay."
"You wouldn't do anything drastic father." Julian said while sweat dripped down his forehead and fear overtook control. "I see your afraid Julian. Afraid of what I am capable of doing and if Luis dies you will have to suffer." "But I told you..." "Shut up Julian. I know what you did." Alistair walked closer towards Julian and watched the fear come over his son. His face was pale and Julian was beginning to shake.
Alistair squeezed the trigger and fired right into Julian's chest. A loud bang was heard throughout the hall of the jailhouse. And immediately a guard came rushing down the hall approaching Julian's cell. "Mr. Crane what happened here?" The guard asked checking Julian for a pulse. "He came at me and was going to kill me so I shot him."
"Your son is dead Mr. Crane he has no pulse." "I am afraid you are going to have to come with me down to the police station and answer a few questions." "Of course officer I would be happy to oblige." As the guard turned his back to him, Alistair smiled and was satisfied that his task was complete.
Meanwhile back at the hospital...
Sheridan was sitting in a chair watching as her husband lay still. "I knew you would come back to me. The doctors are calling it a miracle." Tears started to roll down Sheridan's cheeks. She squeezed Luis' hand hoping that he could hear her. "You know I always wanted to find someone like you. A man who would love me from me, not from my money of because I was a Crane and these past two years have been the best years of my life and I thank God everyday to have found you."
Just then, she felt Luis' grip tighten on her hand. "Luis...." She said eagerly
"Yes Sheridan...it's.." Luis said still groggy and half asleep. "Shh don't speak. I am here and I will always be beside you." Sheridan said placing a finger on Luis' lips.
"Come.....he...re..." Luis said beckoning Sheridan to rest her head on his shoulder.
"Okay, but I don't want to hurt you." Luis simply nodded as he affirmed that she could never hurt him. She lay her head on his chest and he wrapped his arm around her possessively.
*Throughout the passing years, as all the world seems ever changing...
we've shared our smiles and tears...of life with love that's so far ranging...*
Click here to listen to Beside you written by: Tal Buchman
and sung by me - Jennifer Abadesso. Tal also plays the guitar and does the backup vocals.*
