The world froze in that moment. Kate felt a buzzing in her ears, looked into Bastien’s honey-colored eyes one last time, and then everything went dark. When he saw her collapse, Bastien ran to her, letting out a heartbreaking scream that drew everyone’s attention. No matter how fast he ran, he felt Kate slipping farther and farther away. The distance felt eternal. When he finally reached her, he held her in his arms as the girls rushed over.—Kate, Kate, answer me… Kate, love, open your eyes. Don’t do this to me, love, don’t scare me, please —Bastien caressed her face, trying to wake her. He put his ear to her chest and heard her heart beating too fast. His eyes filled with anguish.—The car is out front. We have to get her to the hospital —Lucca arrived, breathless, snapping Bastien out of his trance. They needed to get Kate to the clinic urgently.—Lucca, you drive —Bastien picked Kate up in his arms and ran to the car. His heart pounded as he climbed in with her. Lucca hit the gas.

Two weeks had passed. Bastien hadn't moved from Kate's side. The artificial respirator had already been removed; she was breathing on her own. He wiped her face with cloths and cleaned her daily, kissed her lips and caressed her face.—Kate, please, come back to me. I need you. Please. I love you, Kitty. Come back to me.Bastien took her hand and covered it with kisses. The door opened, and the doctor returned.—Hello Bastien, I’m here to check on Kate.She checked her vital signs, heart, reflexes, and breathing.—How is she...? —Bastien’s voice was a whisper. He had no strength left; he was slowly dying beside his woman.—Her body is recovering. I hope she wakes up from the coma soon. Why don't you try bringing the baby? Maybe the closeness could help her.Bastien remained silent.—The baby isn't to blame for Kate being like this. The ones who injected her with that toxin to raise her blood pressure are to blame. Don’t take your anger out on your daughter. You might regret it.Still