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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 16:50:24 GMT -7
After Don had been whisked away to the ER, Nuala had been checked out to make sure she was alright. When they released her, she paced the waiting room, hoping, praying for some news about Don. One of the detectives from the precinct came in and inquired whether she needed anything or wanted to go home. She shook her head furiously stating she was going to remain in the hospital until she knew news on Don. She did however ask for a change of clothes, her gym clothes preferably from the precinct.
Once changed, she continued to pace until finally a doctor came out to talk to her. He was stable the doctor said, but still sedated. She asked if she could go sit with him, and the doctor had agreed.
Now she found herself sitting next to the bed, curled up in a rather uncomfortable chair, watching Don sleep. Things raced through her mind, emotions such as relief ever present in her eyes. Her face was streaked with mascara from the crying she had done by his bedside, her whole body exhausted. With a trembling hand, she reached out and took hold of his. "Don, I know you're asleep, but if I don't say this now I never will. The night before Oliver was killed, we called off our engagement. He told me he loved me but wasn't in love with me." She said in just above a whisper. "During my time off, I did a lot of thinking, a lot of soul searching. One thing I realized was I don't think I was ever ready to settle down with Oliver... My heart still belonged to someone else." She lifted his hand to cup her cheek. "It belonged to you Don. I love you, always have, probably always will." She felt tears roll down her cheek. "Please don't leave me..."
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 17:08:07 GMT -7
Don laid in his bed hooked up to all kinds of machines that were beeping or buzzing. He thought he heard a voice somewhere... he was still unconscious. But it his mom calling him to come to her? He thrushed out wildly almost pulling the tubes and wires out. He kept moaning ," no mom no not yet I'm in love. No not now, please. " When in fact it was Nuala's voice talking to him.
"Love, mom . Beautiful girl, cop." Don didn't seattle down . He was becoming more aggitated.
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 17:10:43 GMT -7
Nuala noticed that Don began to mumble, thrash around. "Don, Don..." She said, trying to calm him down. She didn't want him to remove the tubes accidentally, so she moved to sit on the edge of the bed. She was thrilled to see him coming back around, but she didn't want him to do anything that could jeopardize his recovery. "Easy, shh.." She soothed, running a hand down his cheek. Trying to think of a way to sooth him, she began to sing one of the Irish lullabies her mother used to sing to her while stroking his cheek.
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 17:16:47 GMT -7
Don started to calm down as he heard Nuala sing to him. It was like a chorus of angels. His eyes fluttered a bit and he took a deep breath. "Hey, what happened? I feel likeI've been ran over by a mack truck. Anybody get it's license plate for DMV? " Don opened his eyes and saw Naula. "Hey. How long have you been here? I love you too, Nuala. " Don whispered. " I admit that I never stopped even when you were engaged to Oliver. I always thought he stole you from me. "
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 17:27:24 GMT -7
Tears of joy streaked Nuala's cheeks when she heard Don talking, giving a small chuckle when he asked whether she had gotten a license plate number. "You were shot while we were out under cover Don." She said softly. She continued to stroke his cheek, feeling totally at ease with him. "I've been here since they brought you back out." She said, looking at the clock on the wall. "That was four hours ago."
When Don replied that he loved her too, still Nuala smiled. "I honestly don't know what I was thinking when I left you for him. Remember that week he took off, and I had to stay because I was working? Found out he went to go see an old flame in Jersey." She said, shaking her head. "Think you can accept having roughed up makeup streaked faced girlfriend?" She inquired, knowing she probably looked like a wreck.
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 17:51:33 GMT -7
"I was?' Don was surprised that he had been shot, let alone under cover. Don wasn't used to having someone stroke his cheek, but he liked it. "That long ago? Have I been sleeping all that time ?"
" I will never forgetthat week. I wanted to be with you . But I knew it wouldn't be right. I sure can as long as she is you. " Don tried to get up to be nearer to Nuala. "Ouch. That hurts like heck."
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 18:02:55 GMT -7
"Long story, I'll tell you later." She said, keeping her hand on his cheek. "You were touch and go for a while, nearly lost you a couple of times. I think I wore a rut in the waiting room from all my pacing." She admitted.
"Yes, it would be me." She chuckled. "I look like I'm a complete wreck what with the puffy red eyes, bags under them and mascara streaks..." She said, shaking her head. When he moved however and winced, she held him down. "Hey, easy there darling. Stay down for once in your life." She chuckled, leaning in instead. Hand still on his cheek, she kissed his lips gently.
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 18:07:24 GMT -7
Don laid back down on his bed . The pain was too intense. " I almost died ?" he asked surprised. " I didn't mean to ever worry you. I think you look beautiful. "
ThenDon felt Nuala kiss his lips gently. He returned her kiss. "I wasn't expecting that. But I liked it. " This was all new to him. Don wondered ifNuala meant what she said. After all. She had stopped him twice before when he wanted to get close.
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 18:15:40 GMT -7
Nuala nodded, but remained on the side of his bed. "I know you didn't, but I did anyways. Just means I truly care for you."
"I know, me too." She blushed. She looked him deep in the eyes. "Listen, about what I said when I thought you were out of it... I really do mean those things. I love you Don, and I don't want us to be apart from you." She said, moving her hand from his cheek to his chest. "I know I stopped those few times... I guess I just wasn't completely sure. But loosing you, well almost loosing you, I don't want to risk that ever again."
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 18:24:59 GMT -7
Don reached out and tryed to hold Nuala's hand in his but ithur t too much to try to sit up. "I know you do now, Nuala. And I care about you. I don't want to be apart from you either. Listen, detective Angell was just to show you what you were givng up. She means nothing to me."
"I don't want to risk losing you either. I thought I was talking to my mother when I was sortof out of it. I hope I didn't say anything that I shouldn't have said."
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 18:33:16 GMT -7
"I was never worried about Detective Angell." Nuala said, lying. She had felt jealous when he had caught them, but she had pushed it aside. "Hey, I thought I said to take it easy baby." She scolded. She slipped her hand into his and squeezed his hand gently.
"Don't worry, you didn't say anything incriminating." She chuckled, shaking her head. "Besides, I think it was rather cute to watch you talk in your sleep. I thought it was cute then, and I still think it's cute now." She informed him, kissing his forehead.
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 18:36:06 GMT -7
Don smiled. " You are one of a kind, Nuala. That is for sure. Thank you for caring about me. " Don pushed up against the bed and gently kissed Nuala again. He put his arms around her. "Yes, We are together. and I wonder whatthe department will say and think about it. But I don'treally care. "
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 19:29:32 GMT -7
"It's what a good girlfriend does." She smiled proudly, the sound of being Don Flack's girlfriend once again. She was his and he was hers. Smiling she kissed Don back, letting her lips linger on his for a little while longer. Leaning into his arms, she made sure she was careful to not knock out or block any of the IVs he had. "I don't care about the rest of the department thinks. We have been able to keep our professional lives apart from our personal lives before and I'm sure we can do it again."
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Post by Don Flack on Jun 24, 2009 19:32:04 GMT -7
Don smiled. " I think we can too, baby. Why don't you hop in bed with me and we can hold each other close for awhile? I promise I will behave."
Don smiled from ear to ear. He remebered when they both did lay together.
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Post by Nuala Shannon on Jun 24, 2009 19:59:42 GMT -7
Smiling brightly, Nuala swung her legs onto the bed and snuggled up close to Don the best she could. "You better behave, you can't do too much anyways because of the wound." She said, resting a hand on his chest and her head on his shoulder. "I've missed this you know." She informed him. "I love you Don. I'm really glad we're together." She yawned. She was exhausted and her body ached.
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