Michael's POV

"I still can't believe your finally awake" I smile and sigh contently, stroking the side of Leanne's face and she smiles back at me through pursed lips.

"What happened?" She mumbles "I know you said there was a fire but..."

"Baby, don't worry about all that right now. You just concentrate on getting better" I say softly, cutting her off. "Please tell me" she mutters and I sigh heavily. I don't want to upset her by going into details, but I know I can't hide it from her forever so I decide to just come out with it all and get it over with and she sits quietly, looking confused and shocked when I tell her what happened that day.

"I'm so sorry. I had no idea you were in there and when Lisa finally told me it was to late and..." I pause and break down crying, getting flash back of every little detail I that day.

"Michael, I don't blame you for what happened to me. and you shouldn't either" she says softly. "I almost killed you! How am I not to blame?" I frown confused. "But you said you didn't know I was inside?"

"And I didn't. I swear! The second I found out I rushed straight in there, but... I'm so sorry" I say shakily and she doesn't say anything for a moment.

"What happened to Lisa and the others?" She asks and I shrug. "I don't know what happened to the others. I know they got out. Emma came to visit you once, but she didn't say we're she was staying or anything about the others and Lisa went to the police and said it was all her, but when I told them everything I did they dropped the arson charges on her and just arrested her for kidnap. How did Lisa get you there in the first place? I still don't understand that. When I left you were at home waiting for your tutor. Did she come over or something?" I ask still confused about how that happened and she tells me about Mia calling her.

"So it was Mia that called and got you there!?" I say shocked and she nods "she told me she found out where my parents were buried and I went to meet her and..." she pauses and starts crying. "Sssh... it's ok" I say softly putting my arms around her then break I away "I just want to say goodbye to them"

"And you will. Because I found out where they are and we can go there as soon as your better, I promise"

"You what!?" She widens her eyes "the police told me, just before I got here"

"Why would the police tell you?" She frowns confused. and I don't say anything for a moment.

"When you were in a coma this couple. Kelly and Alex.. they came here and were saying they were your God parents and they were close to your parents"

"I've never heard of them" she shakes her head confused. "Well it turned out they were lying and were just trying to take you away"

"W-why? And what does this have to do with the police telling you where my parents are buried" she asks getting even more confused and nervous.

"Because I found something out about them and the police made a deal with me that they'd drop the charges on me for starting the fire and for what happened with you and me if I helped them" I mumble. "What kind of deal? Help with what?"

"It doesn't matter anymore. Their arrested and so is your aunt. That's the main thing"

"What did they want you to help them with?" She asks again and I don't say anything for a moment then sigh heavily and tell her everything.

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Leanne's POV

I sit listening, feeling shocked and disgusted as Michael tells me about those people who came here and where he had to go.

"The little girl? Is she ok?" I ask shakily and he nods. "The police called her parents and they told me and took her home" he sniffles then burst into tears. "I'm so sorry" he cries and I look at him confused. "What are you sorry for? You helped a little from being abused"

"Because when Katie first saw me. She looked traumatized and she was crying and terrified I was gonna do something to her" he says shakily. "But you didn't. You were only there to help her and how ever many other children that were there" I point out. "I know but... it just reminded me of what I did to you and what I put you through" he croaks. "Michael, what happened with me was completely different. Katie's a 9 year old baby..."

"But you were still took to that place by your aunt, just like Katie was taken there by her uncle and she'd been getting forced to do things with men she didn't want to... just like you were forced to with me" he mutters. "I'm no better than they are"

"Please don't ever say that again" I shake my head. "Why? It's true" he shrugs, staring at the ground and I lift his cheek so he's facing me "Michael, your NOTHING like those people. They were nothing, but sick paedophiles that got a kick out of hurting inoccent little kids and what happened with us wasn't the same" I say softly. "Not all the girls at that brothel were forced there. Some were actually happy to be there. And you going there doesn't make you this evil person you keep telling yourself you are because your not. You asked me how old I was and I lied to you and you asked me over and over again if i wanted to be with you before anything happened. Not just the first time, but everytime. You gave me the opportunity to tell you the truth many times and many and I still lied. That wasn't your fault"

"Because you were scared of me" he sniffles and I shake my head. "It was because I was scared of my aunt and I wasn't brave enough to tell you what was happening to me. Even when you did find out and tried to help me the first time and I still ran away and that wasn't your fault. I'm not with you because I feel scared or forced. I'm with you because I love you and that's the only reason" I say softly "I love you too" he mumbles looking back at the ground.

"Will you come and lay down with me?" I ask and he looks at me confused. "For what?"

"I just need a cuddle... and I think your in need of one too" I smile at him through pursed lips and he smiles back slightly and lays down on the bed with me and he whices slightly, holding his side.

"Are you ok?" I ask concerned and he nods. "I just got a little burn from the fire, but I'm fine" he shrugs. "Can I see?"

"No" he shakes his head nervously, pulling his t-shirt down a little more in case I see and I nod.

"Have they given you anything for the pain?"

"I told them I didn't want them. I made you a promise and..."

"But your clearly in pain" I cut him off. "I've already broken enough promises to you and..."

"Michael, you have to stop blaming yourself for everything bad that's ever happened to me" I cut him off"

"I can't... I almost killed you!" He croaks. "I should have been the one in that coma not you" he mumbles then burst into tears again and I gently pull him a little closer to me as he continues sobbing in my arms. "Michael, you've been punished more than enough. You didn't deserve to be in that fire anymore than I did" I say softly, gently twisting his curls with my fingers. "You can't keep punishing yourself like this. Sure you've made some bad decisions just like everybody else in this world, but you've also done some amazing things too. I was broken and I'd given up all hope when I was at that brothel, but You helped me and you helped through every physical and emotional problem I had. and given me a new life and you've made me stronger again. something I never thought would happen and you loved me for me and have spent all your time trying to make me happy and start a new life. Which I am and it wasn't just me you did that for. You helped the other girls be free to start a new life too and what's even more amazing is what you did for little Katie. If it wasn't for you, she wouldn't be at home safe and being loved by her parents right now and these are just a few the reasons why I love you so much, because of your kind heart and your need to want to help people who truly need it... but you've been through so much trauma too. Not just physically, but mentally and you need to let people take care of you too" I say softly and he doesn't answer and I glance down and smile slightly seeing he's fallen alseep in my arms.

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Kathrine's POV

I walk into Leanne's room and smile slightly when I see Michael sleeping and Leanne sitting beside the bed, watching over him.

"He's finally asleep?" I whisper walking over to her. "Mhm.. for about an hour now" she smiles through pursed lips. "He looked so exhausted" she sighs

"I'm not surprised. He hasn't slept since the fire"

"Seriously!?" She widens her eyes. "He's been to scared to sleep. The doctors think it could have been the trauma" I say softly an sit beside her. "Are you feeling ok?" I ask and she nods. "Some pain here and there, but I guess I was the lucky one" she shrugs. "How were you lucky?" I frown confused. "I was unconscious during the fire and don't remember a thing. Michael told me what happened.. I can't imagine how terrified he must have been" she sniffles and quickly wipes the tears from her face. "God saved you both. That makes you both lucky and exstreamly blessed" I say softly and she nods and smiles slightly.

"How come I never got burnt?" She turns to me curiously. "We were both in that fire and Michael was the only one that got burnt. It doesn't make sense"

"He um... he put his body over yours so the fire didn't get to you... unfortunately the smoke and the explotion did. He's been so terrified you weren't going to make it" I say shakily remembering that day vividly.

"He almost got killed because of me" she croaks. "The thought of losing you is what almost killed him" I say softly and she doesn't reply and continues looking over Michael, gently twisting his curls with her fingers.

"I used to do that to get him to sleep when he was baby" I smile slightly "I should have thought to do that days ago" I chuckle slightly under my breath.

"I'm surprised he was able to keep his eyes open that long" she mutters. "When we were talking he was either breaking down or fighting to keep his eyes open. He was just so emotionally drained. I can't imagine how traumatized he must be right now" she sniffles an again quickly wipes her tears away.

I've never been happy about Michael and Leanne's relationship and the whole thing seemed completely wrong to me, but sitting here watching Leanne as she watches over him it's clear she truly loves him and has his best interest at heart and I can see now why Michael loves her so much. Leanne's the only girl Michael has been involved with that has never seemed to care about his money or what she could get from him. She's just happy to be with him and only seems to care about his health and his happiness and it's clear she truly loves him as much as much as he loves her.

"An all that stuff with Kelly and Alex just pushed him even further" Leanne says bringing me from my thoughts and I looks at her confused. "You not thinking of going to live with them are you? Michael needs you and.. "

"Why would I wanna live with peadophiles?" She frowns in disgust. "With what!?" I gasp and Michael stirs slightly, but doesn't wake up "what did you just say?" I whisper and she motions me to come outside so we don't wake him.

"Are you serious!?" I say once we're out of the room and I stand and listen in shock as she explains everything Michael told her and about him helping the police.

"Didn't he tell you?" She frowns confused. "He told us he was going home to try and sleep and when he came back he went straight to you. He was so happy you were awake. Why wouldn't he tells us something like that!?" I say shocked.

"He's all over the place right now. I'm sure he was going to though" she shrugs.

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Michael's POV

I wake up to a bright light shining on me through the window. I turn my head then quickly get up, panicking when Leanne isn't there.

"Hey, sleepy head" I hear her soft, beautiful voice and smile as she walks back into the room. "W-where did you go? How long was I.."

"You've been asleep all night" she smiles walking over to me and pecks my lips. "So you didn't get any sleep?"

"It's fine. The doctors let me use another room that wasnt being used" she giggles slightly. Then takes a more serious yet still soft tone. "I spoke to the doctor and he said I should be ok to go home in a few days"

"That's great!" I smile and wrap my arms around her, while biting my lower lip to push past my pain. "I spoke to the doctor about you too" she says pulling away slightly. "He's gonna give you some pain med..."

"No. I can't. I promised you I..."

"Michael, your in pain and you need them" she cuts me off. "But I promised you I wouldn't take them again"

"I know, but your only going to be taking them while you need them and the doctors gonna give you a low dosages and I'm gonna keep them with me and only give you want you need each day. You'll be ok" she says reassuringly. "I'm supposed to be the one taking care of you"

"Then we can take care of each other" she smiles and pecks my lips "but.. "

"I gonna look after you whether you like it or not, so deal with it" she says stern yet playfully, making me chuckle. "I um... I gave the police my statement so that's another thing we don't have to worry about" she mumbles. "You did all that while I was asleep!?" I smile and she nods "it's not as impressive as you becoming and uncover cop for the day" she giggles. "Speaking of which. I have a surprise for you" she smiles through pursed lips "what is it?"

"Wait right here" she says and leaves the room for a moment.

"Katie!!" I smile as she runs into the room with who I'm guessing are her parents. "We wanted to thank you personally for what you did for a baby girl" the man smiles through pursed lips and puts his hand out for me to shake it. "How did you know where to find me?" I ask confused as I shake his hand.

"It wasn't easy because the police wouldn't give us your name, but Katie said you told her your name and your girlfriend was called Leanne and was in hostpital" her mother smiles softly. "We should open our own detective agency" I chuckle, giving Katie a hug. "I drew you a picture" she smiles handing it to me. "It's our kitty's Molly and Bugsy playing in the park together"

"This is beautiful! And it looks just like Bugsy!" I smile.

"Thank you for saving me from the bad people" she mumbles "You don't have to thank me. You being happy and safe is thanks you enough for me" I smile. "My mommy and daddy are gonna take me on vacation tomorrow. I'll be really happy then" she smiles "I'm sure you will" I chuckle slightly and look over at Leanne talking in the corner with katie's parents.

"She's really Pretty. Is she a princess?" She whispers, looking over at Leanne. "She is to me" I smile looking over at her. "Are you gonna marry her?"

"I hope to someday" I smile turning to her.

As I'm staring at Katie I can't believe this is the same little girl I saw just last night. She seems so happy and kind hearted. I was really shocked that her parents brought her here, but I'm so glad they did because now I've seen for myself that Katie is ok and safe.

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Leanne's POV

Katie and her parents stayed for a while, but eventually they had to leave and now Michael and I are lay cuddling in the hostpital bed watching movies on my iPad Randy brought over for us.

"How are you feeling?" Michael asks and I turn to him and smile. "I'm feeling alot better now. How about you?"

"Much better. I can't believe Katie and her parents came here!" He smiles "she's a real sweetie" I smile "I knew she was back with her parents, but actually seeing her with them and seeing for myself that she safe. I feel so much better" he smiles and I smile back at him.

The doctors gave Michael some pain killers earlier and with the sleep he got and especially seeing Katie and her parents, Michael seems alot different than how he was earlier and he's now more relax and happier. I know Michael suffers from depression because we've spoke about it many times and he's been very open with me about it and it kills me when I he goes through those moments like he did before. He was so emotionally and physically exhausted and he still very much is and it kills me that he can't see what an amazing person he is. He keeps telling me that He's the one that's supposed to be looking after me not the other way around, but I know Michael actually enjoys being taken care of. Even though he'd never admit out loud.