Elliot was not going to die! Neither was she! She would not give in to Cole's plans!

After collecting herself, she came to the inpatient unit. Mike and the children had just left Shea's ward.

"Mommy!" Layla saw Avery and ran toward her. Avery opened her arms wide, hugging her daughter in her arms.

"Mommy, I missed you so much! Do you miss me?" Layla said coquettishly in Avery's arms.

"Of course, I did. If you two hadn't returned, I would have gone to you." Avery kissed Layla on the cheek.