Am scared.

Nathan finally reached the hospital, Becca asked where Alex was and they headed to her room.

He stopped at the door, "Boss something wrong?" she asked.

"I can't" he muttered.

"I can go in for you if it's hard to see her," she said.

He nodded moving back, Becca opened the door and walked in.

Nathan walked back to the hallway and sat down.

A memory of his sister had flashed in his mind when he imagined Alex laying on that bed. It was like the time she had just fainted now it was something serious, something that scared him.

It had been so long since he felt that way that it made him startled him at how much it affected him.

He had footsteps come his way and looked up it was his father.

"Son," he said.

"Dad" he replied.

He sat down next to him, "I know you're a grown man but I still see you as my little boy, so if you like you need a hug we can do it" he said.

Nathan smirked and turned his way, "Am good Dad, but thanks for the offer".

"What's wrong son you look scared, which is an emotion I have taken long to see on your face," he said.

"And I hate it, am supposed to be strong right now for her but am hiding away," he said.

His father smiled tapping his shoulder, "Son I know such a feeling makes you feel weak but it also shows how much you love her. So instead of sitting here go be with her, she's pretending to be okay but her eyes can't lie at how scared Alex is"

...

Alex had been asleep when Nathan returned so she didn't see Becca walk into her room. Opening her eyes, he was there gently wiping her face.

She gazed at him and he smiled back at her.

"Did I wake you, love?" he asked.

"No"

"How do you feel?" he asked.

"Sleepy," she said.

"Then go back to sleep," he said.

"But am hungry" she let out.

He chuckled, "What do you want?"

"Chicken"

Nathan laughed, "Okay" She could see the tears form in his eyes.

Alex smiled opening her arms," Come here, I want to hold you".

Nathan got up and laid down on her chest, she held him.

"Don't worry everything is going to be fine?" she said.

"Please don't leave me, Alex " he murmured.

She held him tightly, "I won't, I promise you"