KANE'S POV

There was silence afterwards, the kind that stuck to skin, that stayed within you refusing to let go.. the kind that stays in her absence.

I don't know how long I sat there for, an hour? Maybe two. But I did that's all that matters.

"Mr Callahan.." I heard the doctor call out to me, meeting his gaze.

"Following the horrific crash, I must say it's indeed a miracle.." he said, then paused.

"Is it?" I asked, he nodded.

"She's stable.." relief flooded ...