Glen's POV:

It's been two weeks and Aoife still hasn't woken up. Her heart's still beating strongly though- that's a good sign I suppose.... Danny really isn't coping well with this at all. I can tell he's beginning to lose faith in her. He puts on this act in front of us, insisting that he's ok... but I don't believe him one bit. He's oblivious to the fact that we can hear him sobbing from outside Aoife's door.

It doesn't help that The press have somehow found out about Aoife's attack, so they've been floating about outside the hospital, hungry for any details. We all get mobbed by them- either entering or exiting the hospital. It really annoys Dan, The poor bloke can't even go outside for a smoke without being hassled!

However the police have been informed about the attack and are on the look out for any clues about who attacked Aoife, but it's a bit pointless without Aoife actually being awake to tell us what the attacker looked like...

I walk down the grey, foggy street, pulling my jacket around me as the early morning air sent chills down the back of my neck. It's unbelievably cold, considering that it's early July- I could see my breath clouding in from of me.

As I approached the hospital, I noticed that the doors were clear, no paps were around at this time of the morning. Taking the opportunity of not being hassled, I sprinted the last 100m into the warm hospital, the smell of disinfectant overwhelming  me.

"Hey Glen!" Julie the receptionist called as I walked past her desk.

"Mornin' sweetheart " returned her smile, before walking towards the lift and punching in the code for the 3rd floor.

I soon found myself on Cassey ward where the nurses smiled at me. They had become used to us wondering in and out outside visiting hours- they let us as we had filled them in on the situation. I spotted Rita, the main nurse  walking down the corridor.

"Hey Rita!" I called. She span around with a huge grin.

"Hi Glen! You ok? Any paps about today?"Her kind eyes bore into mine.

"Yeah I'm grand thanks! No they haven't woken up yet!" I chuckled, as it was only 6am. "Is Dan awake yet?" I asked hopefully.

"He was fast asleep on some chairs the last time I checked on him about an hour ago... He looks shattered " Sympathy shone in her eyes. They've literally bent the rules backwards by letting Dan  stay with Aoife because he's basically refused point blank to leave the hospital since she arrived.

We all worry about him though. He's a mess. He's lost a lot of weight - we literally have to force him to eat. His eyes are permanently sore and bloodshot and had sunken into his face. His hair had gone scruffy as it drooped in his eyes. I just wish he'd go home and sort himself out. He knows that we'd stay with her, but he's just scared that something will happen.

"What about Aoife?"

"Still the same I'm afraid- she'll hopefully wake up in a few days though" she suggested, blue eyes shining. I smiled at her.

"I hope so, see ye later" I said, winking at her. she blushed in response.

"Bye" she smiled, before turning away and returning to her previous task.

I rounded the corner and walked down the corridor to the furthest door on the left- room 124; Aoife's room. I knocked on the door before entering.

To my disappointment, Aoife was still in her deep sleep, as expected. But Danny was now sat up in his chair, unfocused gaze staring blankly at the wall in front of him. His hand was still tightly grasping Aoife's.

"Dan?" No acknowledgement. I kneeled in front of him. Shaking his shoulders, calling louder. "DAN!!!". He jumped, startled before blinking a few times, settling his gaze on me.

"Jesus! What happened? Is Aoife ok?!" He panicked but calmed down once he saw that she was still peacefully asleep. He focused his tired gaze on me. "Are you ok? Ye look like ye've seen a ghost!" He croaked, coughing to clear his dry throat.

"Yeah, I'm fine... You scared me for a bit there" I said, taking in the confusion on his face. I realised that he must've been sleeping with his eyes open... Creepy.

"Why? Why happened?" I sighed, I had to tell him.

"Dan, you were sleeping with your eyes open"

"Oh." He gazed at the floor, avoiding eye contact. I saw my chance to talk him down.

"You know, if ye wanna go home, sleep, eat- ye know... Be normal? I don't mind staying here with Aoife" I whispered. He lifted his cold gaze back to me.

"Glen, you know I can't leave her..." He started

"But you can! Jesus ye don't trust me or something?! You'll go home and sort yourself out, it'll do ye the world of good. What use would you be to her if ye were so weak yourself that you couldn't help her?" I said, trying to keep my cool. Realisation glowed in his eyes as the words sunk in. Jackpot- maybe he was listening after all.

"You'd call me straight away if anything happens?" He pressed.

"Of course" I said, pulling him into a hug. He got up and kissed Aoife's forehead.

"I'll be back in a bit babe, Glen's gonna look after ye for a while." he paused, as if waiting for a reply before sadly pulling away in defeat. "I love you" he whispered, wiping away a tear.

"See you later, thanks mate" he said with a shadow of a smile on his gaunt features.

"Anytime" I grinned, and with that he left
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Aoife's POV:

I sort of came to my senses when I heard Danny and Glen's voices nearby. But they didn't sound to happy.... Were they arguing?

"....What use would you be to her if ye were so weak yourself that you couldn't help her?" Glen's calm voice overpowered my hearing. His question was met by silence.

"You'd call me straight away if something happens?" Danny's soft voice came out rough and broken, like he'd just woken up. He sounded awful. God I feel so guilty that he's like this, he should look after himself!

"Of course" he answered. I heard some shuffling about and then footsteps moving towards me.

"I'll be back in a bit babe, Glen's gonna look after ye for a while". I sensed him leaning over me and felt his soft lips grazing my forehead, until he reluctantly pulled away. " I Love you" he whispered, clearly not trusting his voice. I love you too!!! God, if you're listening, I need to wake up and tell him!!

But my prayers weren't answered. I heard them say their goodbyes before the door opened and shut. He's gone. I'm so glad that he's getting a break. I heard the chair scrapping closer to my bed and a new hand take mine, His steady breathing calming me down.

"Oh sweetheart, what are we gonna do with ye ey?" Glen's defeated voice asked. I really don't know... I just want to wake up.

"Ye know, Dan really loves you Aoife- I mean, he REALLY loves you" I laughed at his honesty, of course I knew that! "I've never seen him like this with a girl before- he'd die for ye in a heart beat" he continued . "You're the perfect couple, I just hope you'll be ok" awwww Glen.... He stayed silent for a while, I'm guessing in thought.

"But... Sometimes I do worry about him, he isn't coping well at All Aoifs.... He hasn't been eating or sleeping right- he's lost loads of weight, he looks like death warmed up... Please pull through Aoifs, if not for yourself- for him " his voice cracked, but he regained his composure. I could literally feel my heart tearing into two... I have to wake up....

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Danny's POV:

I woke uto the semi dark room, dazed and confused about were I was, until I realised that I was at my flat. What time is it? Jesus, it's 8pm?! I slept all day! God I need to phone Glen to check  up on Aoife! Spotting  my phone on the bedside cabinet, I reached over and typed in Glen's number. A few rings later he answered.

"Hello?" His bright voice called.

"Hey Glen! You Ok? How's Aoife?"

"Yeah we're fine, the doc came round and said that she had more brain activity from us talking to her! He thinks that she can hear us, so we should constantly talk to her as it'll encourage more brain activity so she'll wake up!" He exclaimed. Oh my God, she's going to be ok!

"Oh my God, that's amazing! Sorry for leaving ye all day, I've just woken up! I slept like a baby". It's true, I literally collasped on the bed once I arrived home. He chuckled loudly.

"I told ye it would do ye a world of good! Have ye eaten anything?"

"No, I'll grab something on the way back to yez. Give me 30 mins and I'll be there" I said excitedly.

"Sure, there's no rush. Take ye time"

"Cheers, see ye later". I hung up and jumped out of bed, digging around for some clean clothes. After much debate, I settled on some black skinny jeans with a get t shirt and a blue adidas zip up hoodie. I jumped in the shower and got changed, pulling a black beanie over my damp hair. I texted Glen.

"On my way ;)"

He replied straight away.

"Cool! Don't forget to eat! :p"

I smiled and shoved a pair of black converse on my feet before stepping outside and locking the door. I walked down the road to the corner shop and picked up a chicken sandwich for meself and some skittles for Glen. I also picked up some coffee from a vending machine and walked outside, spotting a vacant taxi. I hopped in and gave the driver directions to the hospital.

A while later, we pulled up at the hospital doors. I thanked the kind driver and gave him a tip before heading up to the third floor and to Aoife's room. I could see Them through the window, Glen was sat on his phone, oblivious to the world.

I knocked on the door and his head shot up, his smiling eyes meeting mine. Glen always seemed to be positive! I swear he'll always be my rock! He gratefully took the goodies I had bought him. Aoife however was still asleep. I gaze sadly at her. I could feel Glen's eyes boring into me.

"Don't worry, She'll be awake soon... Just give her time" he smiled reassuringly.

"I know, I just wish she'd wake up now though". I said, the frustration building up inside me. Aoife doesn't deserve this... As if on queue, the machines started beeping dramatically, her heart rate rising. I turned my head to see the panic in Glen's eyes. Oh my God... What's happening?

"Get the doctor!" Glen sprang to his feet and legged it to reception. Aoife's eyes started flickering... Was she waking up ? I moved closer to her bed, taking her hand in mine. The doctor burst in the room with Glen and some nurses following after him. They all set to work, taking readings and checking her.

All of a sudden, Aoife began to groan, mumbling disjointed words. She tossed from side to side, the grip tightening on my hand. I couldn't hide the panic on my face.

"What's happening?!" I asked, my hand trembling in hers.

"It's ok, this is completely normal- she's waking up" he reassured, smiling at me. I couldn't believe it, she's waking up!!!!

"C'mon, you can do it" I whispered, squeezing her hand tighter. Glen had taken her other hand and was whispering similar comments in her ear. It seemed like she was struggling a bit though. After a while, the most beautiful emerald green eyes opened slowly, taking in her surroundings.

"Oh my God " I whispered, finally letting the tears flow in relief- for once they were happy tears. She turned her head to fix her loving gaze on me, flashing me a smile. "Oh my God, baby girl!" I sobbed. She reached up and wiped away some tears, some already brewing in her eyes.

"Hey, hey, shhh it's ok, it's ok" her voice was hoarse but filled with emotion. It comforted me. She's actually awake. The doctor spoke up.

"Evening Miss Quinn- welcome back" he grinned at her, she returned his smile.

"It's great to be back!" She laughed before looking serious. "How long have I been here?"

"Just over two weeks" I whispered, watching her eyes grow wide.

"What?!"

"Do you remember what happened?" I pressed. Her face creased in thought.

"Someone... Attacked me?" She asked. We nodded in agreement- the doc had warned us that her memory could be foggy for a while.

"Yes- do you remember who?" the doctor asked. She shook her head blankly, but I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was lying- I decided to question her on it later.

"That's ok, it's perfectly normal not to remember for a while" he assured her. Glen suddenly spoke up.

"How do ye feel?" He asked.

"I feel ok, just a bit sore" she attempted to sit herself up, wincing. "Ok maybe A bit more than sore" she confessed, laughing half heartily.

"Ok, we'll just add some more pain relief to your IV line" the doctor said kindly. "Jut try to rest up a bit. I'll be back in a while to check on you ok? Your friends are more than welcome to stay" he nodded towards us before leaving us three alone. I saw my chance.

"So, I could tell ye lied through yer teeth... Who did it?" Her face fell from the smile and turned into a frown. "Aoifs?"

"Promise me ye won't get angry ...." She started.

"Why would I get angry?" I asked, confused. I glanced across to meet Glen's worried gaze.

"Because... I-it was I-Irma who attacked me.." Oh. My. God. WTF?! I could feel the anger bubbling up inside me, I bit my lip and clenched my fists, desperately trying to keep it in.

"I'm sorry Dan, I'm so sorry!" She sobbed. She thought I blamed her?! This wasn't her fault! She shouldn't be apologising!

"Why are ye apologising? It's not yet fault sweetheart " Glen reasoned, his eyes pleading for me to reassure her too. This can't be happening....

"Why? Why did she do it?" I asked, keeping my voice calm. The tears built up in Aoife's eyes again.

"She.. She told me that she wanted ye to suffer- she said if I survived, I was to break up with you within 2 weeks or else!" She broke down hysterically. I shuffled closer and pulled her into a hug, careful not to hurt her.

"Shhhh, it's ok... It's ok" I whispered, not really trusting my voice as I could feel the lump growing. How could Irma be so twisted?

"It's not ok though!" She choked, sobbing harder. "Dan for ye own safety, think we should break up..." She sighed. No! No no no...

"What?" I croaked. "C'mon babes, please.... I'll phone the police and report her, arrest her- anything! Just please don't do this... We can't break up because of her!" I sobbed desperately.

"But she'll hurt you again!" She argued.

"I'd rather be killed meself than her touching touching ye again! I'm not leaving ye, got it?" We had both calmed down now, Glen was still sat awkwardly listening to us.

"Ok...." She said defeated, laying back down and fell asleep.

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