the nurse turned from her pad of papers and scribbled down words. "severe twisted spinal cord, probably from her attempting to walk but stumbling or falling. she fractured a bone in her lower back, causing immence pain down to the soles of her feet. other than some major brusing and scar tissue, she should be able to walk again, but there are no promises... and that's coming from me..." she stepped past him and turned around. "sir, she may never walk again." with that she turned and walked away, leaving him alone with Abby, who was still pale and asleep

Tyler face fell with every sentence. He was left speechless, heartbroken... and ... just... not even able to comprehend it. He sat down in a chair, feeling like he never wanted to see the light again. Tyler put his head in his hands, his shoulders shaking slightly. This was all his fault...

Abby's fingers twitched slightly, her eyelids felt heavy as she tried to open them. she groaned in pain. she could feel her feet. she knew she could. -so why can't i move them- she tried but that was all her tiny, injured body could do. she managed to open eye, then the other. she squinted in the light and mumbled "T... Tyler..."

Tyler snapped his head up, his hands flying down from his face. "Abby?" He asked, getting up quickly and walking closer. He gingerly touched her hand, tears forming in his eyes

she gave his hand a weak squeeze. she turned her head slightly to look at him. she slowly raised her other hand and touched his cheek. "is this-" she gave a slight cough "is this because of the man?" she managed to get out. she winced at a sharp sting in her back. she dropped her hand and gave his hand another weak squeeze.

Tyler blinked back tears. He never cried... but he couldn't help but believe this was the worst moment of his life. Seeing Abby laying in a hospital bed, helpless to do anything.. maybe never going to walk again. "..yes.. but don't worry about me. We are going to get through this together.. I promise..." Tyler whispered.

Abby saw his ears and she lifted her free hand to wipe them away as gingerly as she could. "we just seem to... get into trouble... together... don't we?" Abigail gave him the strongest smile she could, which wasn't very much. her smile was as weak as could be, just like the rest of her body. "will i..." tears filled her eyes as she thought of possibilities of his answer. "will i ever be able to... to walk again...?" she watched him as horror filled her eyes as she thought of how close she had been to walking

Tyler couldn't even muster up the energy to smile. His dark eyes didn't twinkle.. they were just sad. As she asked her question he felt his heart drop. He decided to give her the full truth... even though it would break his heart to see her reaction. "The nurse says... there is a big chance you won't ever.. be able to walk again. It's still just a chance though... there is always hope.." he said quietly, his voice breaking

(Oh, do you want to see a picture of what Tyler looks like? I finally got a good one to show, so I'll make a link)

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He looks somewhat like that...

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(ok! nice)

Abby's eyes widened as he spoke. her eyes welled with brand new tears. "but... but what about Titan?" she coughed a few times, the movement shifting hte back and sending a sharp pain at her stitches. she gasped in pain as a new burst of strength filled her bones. she squeezed his hand hard as she arched her back at the pain, the movement sending yet another burst of stinging feelings. a nurse ran in, yelled for assistance as she carefully rolled Abby over and examined her back. no stitches misplaced. she was the same nurse who had told Tyler the news. she looked at a new nurse who was also suposed to watch over her. "Maxine!" she yelled as she gave Abby pain meds. "i should get you fired! you didn't give her her pain medicine! what were you thinking?" the younger nurse was about to answer but the older shook her head. "office. now" when she didn't move, she spoke again. "NOW!" the younger turned and walked to the office. the older nurse apologized as she checked Abby over again and followed the younger outside, softly closing the door behind her