Marco took care of the situation. He told the cops the whole story. He also found the recorder lying on the highway. It might have slipped when Cassie was carried out of the car. The recorder was still turned on and it captured everything that Miguel confessed, including their struggle inside the car.

"We will just get in touch with you and Mrs. Montgomery for her official statement and complaint. It was a good thing she shot only the culprit's shoulders and the wound was just a minor one. She won't be facing any legal consequences based on the facts and evidence you presented."

"Just ensure you will not let him get out of jail." Pointing to Miguel who was now being treated by the Police's medical team.

"Kidnapping and murder is a grave offence. I don't think he will be going anywhere else but in prison."

"Thank you officer."

"Marco! Tell Lance I will get Her back! You can't keep me away forever. Mark my words!" Miguel threatened as he saw Marco leaving.

"You're digging your early grave Miguel. I just hope someday you will see the error of your ways."

And with that, Marco got in his car and drove off. He still needs to be with his best friend on this yet another tragic day.

Marco arrived at the hospital. Cassandra was still at the Operating Room. He found Lance slumped in a couch at the OR's waiting area.

"Lance, have you talked to the doctor?"

"They have been inside since we got here. It's been hours man! I don't know what's happening to my family."

"Do you want something to eat?"

"No. I just want them to be alright. I have been good all my life. I never did anyone any harm. Why do I keep on losing the ones I love?"

"Sometimes, bad things happen to good people to test their faith and strength. God may be preparing you for something bigger. We don't know His plans but we know that he will never forsake us."

"I have strong faith even when I lost my parents. I tried and did accept my fate of being an orphan. I used my grief to do something good with my life. Building a company of my own. Giving other people a way to achieve their hopes and dreams. . .But now, all I think about is, what about my hopes and dreams? Who will grant me my only wish? I thought it was already given to me. But now, I fear that it will soon be taken away."

"I tried my best. I'm sorry I was not able to protect her as I promised. I vowed to never let anything hurt you again and I failed."

"It was never your fault. Even before, you always thought that if you did things differently, things would not end up as it was. But as you said, we don't know His plans. All of these were already destined to happen. I saw how you risked your life to save my wife."

"I know you would have done the same for me."

"Yes I would. But thank you. Can you stay here? I just have to go somewhere for a while."

"Alright, I'll wait for you here."

It was a good thing they were in a Christian hospital and looking for a chapel will not be a problem.

As Lance knelt at the pew he could no longer control the avalanche of tears that raced from his eyes to his cheeks.

"God, I know you're always listening, but please, please, please I need both of your ears right now more than ever. . . My wife, my child. They both need your help. I will be forever grateful that you gave me my wish. To find the love that I once lost. But perhaps you could lend us more time. . ."

". . .I have been busy lately I know I haven't been able to go to church as often as I did before and I'm so sorry. . If this is my wake up call to renew my faith in you, please be comforted that I never lost it in the first place. . .I am still the son who prayed in every church that I can find. I am still thankful to you for everything and I pledge to you my whole life's service, I will give more than I'm already giving. . . just to be with my wife again. . .to meet my child. . ."

". . .please God, hear my prayer. . .please. . ."

"Lance." Marco whispered as he approached.

"Marco. Is there any news?"

"Yes. But the doctor will only talk to you. He said you have to sign some waiver. . . Let's go."

Lance hurriedly stood up and followed Marco. They reached the doctor's office near the OR wing.

"Mr. Montgomery. I need to talk to you alone."

"Doctor, he's family. He can stay."

"Very well. I won't beat around the bush. What happened to your wife was Placenta abruption caused by the placenta to be prematurely detached from the uterine wall, which cuts off blood flow to the placenta. This is a critical medical condition that can be fatal for both mother and child. This was caused by the impact she experienced on the car. We are still undergoing surgery. It took us a long time to pacify the internal bleeding but you still need to sign this waiver."

"What is this waiver for?"

"We are still unsure if we can save both your wife and child. Your wife also lost a lot of blood. She experienced severe trauma and may need to undergo induced comma for her survival. This waiver is to give us authority that if your child cannot survive must be removed from her womb by dilation or curettage. We are still unsure of their survival but we will do everything that we can to save your wife."

"Doctor, is there any other way to save the baby?" It was Marco. Lance was shocked to hear the heart breaking news.

"There is. That is another reason that I wanted to talk with you Mr. Montgomery. There is a new research but it has never been done yet. We want to try this new procedure and that is included in the second waiver. If you will allow us Mr. Montgomery to try this to your child."

"Lance."

"Yes, Doctor. I need you to do everything possible to save both my wife and child. But I will sign the waiver. Please doctor."

"We will talk to you as soon as we have news."

"Thank you."

Marco was half dragging and half carrying Lance towards the waiting area. He seemed to have lost all his strength when he found out his family's real status.

"Bro, you need to be stronger. You can't lose hope now. The doctors will try and save them both."

"I know. I'm just so tired."

"Hi honey. Why are you tired?"

"Don't mind me. Hey babe, are you done with your music?"

"Yes! Would you believe I wrote 2 songs today?! All because of my undying love for you!"

"You're getting cheesier every minute. So, can I hear one?" Lance asked as he hugged Cassie and kissed her forehead.

"Yeah. Since you've been sooo good to me last night, I'll even sing it for you." She playfully teased her husband.

"You really know how to drive me crazy."

And she just winked at him before she started singing with her golden voice.

You will forever be in my memories

The way you held my hands

The tight embrace you give

The feel of your kiss

The warmth of your love

Baby, I can go on with forever

As long as I have you

As long as I have you baby.

We can love each other for eternity

The power of your kiss

Overwhelms my senses

The sound of your voice

Makes my heart beat faster

I feel cherished

Baby, I can go on with forever

As long as I have you

As long as I have you baby.

We can love each other for eternity

If ever you lose me

Remember honey

I will come back

Never doubt me

I will fly back

Baby, I can go on with forever

As long as I have you

As long as I have you baby.

We can love each other for eternity

I will let the wind

Carry me to you

We are destined

A wish granted

So never fear coz

Baby, I can go on with forever

You will always have me

As long as I have you baby.

We can love each other for eternity

As Cassie finished her song, she saw Lance crying.

"Why are you crying ?"

"Am I dreaming? Are you really here or you are just a figment of my imagination?"

Cassie smacked Lance on his head.

"Aww! What was that for?!"

"For being silly! You have been asking me that question for two weeks now."

"Well, you can't blame me, you've been in the ICU for more than a week. Then you were in coma for two weeks. You spent a month in the hospital and I have imagined being with you countless of times I still get confused now."

"Ouch! What now? You're doing that out of habit already." Lance touched his head but can't help but smile at his wife's feistiness.

"If you can't believe that I'm finally home, I can go back to the hospital and just pretend to be sick you know, so you can daydream of me anytime of day."

"Nah, I am just so happy that you are finally back with me." And he gave her a short sweet kiss on the lips.

"Well, do I have a choice? I promised you that I will never leave you remember? I also heard that you never left my side. What? You didn't take a bath the whole time I was there? Well, I sure smelled something awful on my bedside the first time I woke up. . . Even Sammy told me that you stink. But don't tell her I told you. . ."

"I just made sure that I would be there when you return from your long nap." Lance gently hugged her. He still treats her as if she is some fragile glass that will easily get broken.

"You're impossible you know that?"

Cassie looked lovingly at her husband. She was so happy to have survived and kept her promise. They can live without fear of danger now that Miguel was sentenced to a life-time of prison with no chance of parole. With the evidence presented and his plead of guilt made the case progress quickly.

"Yes. But only for you. Cassie, are you sure you're okay? It's only been two weeks since you've returned from the hospital."

"I'm fine! Never been better! You did not even asked me that last night when you were ram. . . . . Ouch!"

"What?! Do you want me to bring you to the hospital?"

"No silly! The baby, she kicked!"

"He kicked?!"

"She did!"

"Can I feel him?"

"Yes you can feel her."

"Wow! He moved!"

"She did!"

They were so excited they did not hear Marco entered the room.

"Would you guys just stick to one gender please? You are confusing the baby and everyone else who hears you."

Marco was amused. These two will get in trouble once they knew the real gender of their baby, which they vowed to know only when he or she was born.

"Marco, come and check this out! He's moving! He recognizes our voice." Lance was very proud and happy to share this with his best friend.

"She really does Marco! She is such a strong baby!" Cassandra beamed with joy.

"Oh come on, you guys! Just call him or her "the baby" if you can't agree on the gender."

"But where's the fun in that?" The couple simultaneously said and all three of them laughed out loud.

Marco looked at his friends and he never felt happier. He was very thankful that both Cassandra and the baby were saved. The procedure was successful and Lance was very thankful to the hospital and her doctors. As his way of gratitude, he funded the Doctor's and hospital's researches on new medical procedures to save lives.

His wish was finally granted. He pledged to make other wishes come true. To repay the universe for the happiness that he received when his destiny was fulfilled.