*Vic's P.O.V.*

Twenty-one days. Thirty-seven memories. Over a million soft beeps. Zero improvement.

My mind was in a constant spiral. My body was too numb to feel anything. Reliving everything was definitely taking its toll on me. But I just couldn't stay away. All those times we spent together really meant something to me. And revisiting them reminds me why I'm still here, still fighting for her.

I heard a knock at the door and looked up to see my brother, Mike, entering.

"Hey, Vic, I'm sorry I couldn't come visit sooner. They wouldn't let me in until now," he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, not knowing what to say next.

I stared at him blankly before turning back to inspect the heart monitor. Maybe if I stare at it long enough, it'll magically fix everything.

I felt a chair being pulled up next to mine and Mike's warm hand being placed on my shoulder in a comforting way.

"Vic..." He whispered, "I know how much she means to you. I can see it in your eyes. And I know it may not seem like it now, but things will get better. I'm not sure how, or when, but they will. And you know me and the guys are here for you no matter what happens. Everything that happens, happens for a reason. We just don't know what that reason is. Maybe we will never find out. But, I'm sure if you look hard enough, you will. And it's up to you to stick around for her. I know that she would stay by your side if the roles were reversed."

I opened my mouth to respond, but Mike continued to speak, "And don't say you weren't thinking of giving up. Because I can see right through you. You have doubt that things will get better all over your face. Stop thinking like that, bro. It's not going to help."

His words stung, and as much as I wanted to deny what he said, I knew he was right. So many unresponsive days have passed, and with each day passing, I lost a bit of hope.

Mike noticed my hesitation, and quickly spoke, "Oh, shit, bro, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just...I should probably shut up now."

I shrugged and turned to stare at the white wall. The bareness of the wall mirrored how I felt inside, empty and emotionless. It was as if my soul was trapped, and no matter how much paint they coated onto me, I would always forever remain empty.

My body tensed up as a doctor entered into this cage.

"Victor Fuentes?" He called.

I slowly rose from my chair, and spoke. "That's me."

He quickly scanned some papers. "Ah, yes. I'm so sorry to be breaking the news to you. But you have a desicion to make."

I felt my blood turn cold. My body was consciously aware of Mike's curious eyes watching my every move.

"It's been twenty-one days so far, and there is still no sign of a recovery. We can wait this out a couple more days, or we can let her go now. This desicion is entirely up to you. Keep in mind that if you keep her around longer, however, it'll be harder to let her go when and if the time comes."

I became a stiff, unmoving rock, hardly daring to breath. I put my hand over my face and closed my eyes. "Can I have a moment to think about this?"

The doctor spoke quietly, "Of course. Just call a nurse whenever you have made a desicion." And with those words hanging in the air, he left me.

I felt my brother's arms around me and I cried into his shoulder, grateful that he was supporting me.

"Mike, what do I do?" I sobbed.

"Vic...you don't have to listen to me. But I think there's only one thing you can do."

I looked up at my brother, sniffling, "And what's that?"

He looked down at the ground and mumbled, "I know I said to not give up but...I think you should let her go..."

Silence filled the air and I tried to blink away the black spots that were appearing in my vision. But it wasn't enough, and suddenly the world turned to black.

Things won't get better.

Notes

Woah, so a lot happened in this chapter.
Mike finally made an entrance to see his brother and Vic's fiance.
Then Vic is faced with the hardest desicion he will ever make.

What do you think Vic is going to do? Let her go, or stay by her side?

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