“Calm down Ash. They are almost done.” She said, grabbing my hand. “And Spencer will be here soon…”

“Really? When?”

“Hmm…well any minute now.” She said, staring at her watch.

And sure enough, Spencer came running down the hallway, stopping at the nursing station to figure out my room. As the nurse pointed in my direction, her eyes locked with mine, and she came rushing into the room.

“Ashley…are you ok? Oh my god…I’m so sorry I wasn’t there-.” She choked out, with tears streaming down her beautiful face.

“Alright, well I’m going to wait outside…” Kyla said, taking her cue to leave.

I wiped the tears from her eyes and stroked her cheek, letting her know it was ok.

“Spencer…it’s not your fault. I’m ok…I really am. I’m just glad you’re here now.”

“Ashley, I need you. I couldn’t continue it with Amanda. I want you.”

Hearing those words coming out of her lips, I grabbed the back of her head, and pulled her in for a passionate kiss. It felt so good, to have her, Amanda-free. Now, it was just us again.

As I pulled back, I looked into those blue eyes and knew that she truly forgave me.

“I love you Spencer Carlin.”

“I love you too Ashley Davies.”

And then I heard someone clear their throat towards the entrance of my room’s doorway. A nurse stood next to Kyla, clearly uncomfortable.

“Um…Miss Davies?” She said, looking around the room nervously. “You are free to go now…”

“Ugh…thank god!” I muttered under my breath as I got out of that horrible hospital gown.

“Should we head to the police station now?” Kyla asked.

“Yeah.” Ashley replied grabbing my hand. “Can you give me and Spencer a minute?”

“Sure. I’ll be waiting in the car.”

I sighed, knowing that even though I had Spencer, we were about to go through another rough time. She seemed to read my mind though, as she reassuringly stroked my cheek.

“It’s ok Ash. I know this is rough, but we will make it through.”

I just smiled back at her, kissing her lightly on the lips, before we left the hospital…ready to face everything that lied ahead.