Donna spent several days in the hospital, and Sam never left her side. The boys came by to say good-bye the morning after their mother died and were headed back to New York to settle her affairs and plan the funeral. Donna and Sam told them they would be there for them just as soon as they could. Ben and Todd told Donna how much they appreciated her love and support; she told them they would always have it. Donna was ready to get out of the hospital.

"When are they going to release me?" Donna asked impatiently sitting in her bed.

"Honey, they said it would be today. The doctor just needs to do a final examination to make sure you and the babies are okay." Sam said from the chair next to her bed.

"Sam, I have been poked and prodded more than cattle. I am fine, the babies are growing and have good heart beats. I want to leave!"

Sam knew she was getting cabin fever, he was as well, but nothing was more important than her health and the health of their babies. He went up and sat beside her.

"Honey, you will be released soon. Just be patient."

"I know, I am just worried about the boys, and I want us to get to New York as soon as possible. I hate that I am keeping you from them."

"Sweetie, they know how important it is for me to be with you right now. They are the ones who insisted I stay. They also know if you aren't clear to fly then I am NOT going to New York."

"Sam Carmichael, if I can't fly you will still go. I will be fine, she is dead, I am not in any danger, your boys need you."

Sam shook his head. "Donna."

"How is the patient?" The doctor asked as he walked into the room.

"Ready to go home." Donna said.

"Yes doctor, you have a very impatient patient." Sam said laughing.

"Well, let's check you and your babies out so you can go home."

The doctor did a thorough examination on Donna as Sam stood close by. Her wound was healing nicely, it still made him to sick to look at it and think about what could have happened to her and their babies.

"So, what's the verdict?" Sam asked taking Donna's hand in his once the doctor was finished with the examination.

"Donna, you are doing very well and can go home. Your blood pressure is a little higher than I would like, so I want you to take it easy, no exertion, and get as much rest as you can. You can resume sexual activities in 2-3 days, but I want to see you in my office next week and we will talk about suspending those, which I mentioned last week when you were in here. Congratulations, you are officially in your fourth month."

Sam looked at Donna and she looked worried, not about the no sex, which he knew would be coming, but about taking it easy.

"Doc, we were going to fly to New York to be with my sons for their mother's funeral. Is it safe for her to fly?" Sam asked.

"No, I am afraid not. Not only do you need to fly, but you also need to avoid as much stress as possible. I will go sign your papers."

"That doctor pisses me off more and more." She said causing Sam to laugh.

"It's not funny, I am pregnant, I am not going to break I can certainly fly."

"Honey, I am not going to take any chances. It's not like it's a short flight, we are talking about flying over many countries and oceans. We will stay here."

"No, WE won't. I will; you need to go to New York to be with the boys."

Sam walked away and ran his hands furiously through his hair.

"No, I am not leaving you. If anything were to happen to you or the babies, no, I'm not leaving."

Donna could tell he was still struggling with guilt.

"Honey, come here." Donna said as she patted her bed. "Lorraine is dead, I am not in any danger. Besides, I have Sophie and the girls are still here, I will be fine. You will have your cell and if anything happens I will call you." She said as Sam wrapped his arms around her.

"Donna, I will be several time zones away, it's not like I can hop on a plane and be here in an hour."

"You heard the doc, I am fine, and by the time you get back we can have a little reunion." She said as leaned up to give him a kiss. "The boys need you."

Sam sighed. "Yeah, you're right. I am going to call you several times a day, okay."

"I wouldn't expect any less. I love you."

"I love you too, sweetheart." Sam gave Donna a long and lingering kiss.

Donna was released from the hospital that morning and Sam took her home.

"Okay, here's the remote, phone, some books, and your favorite magazines. Rosie and Tanya are on the mainland picking some things up but should be back shortly. Sophie is downstairs checking some people in, but has her cell phone. Maybe I'll wait until the girls get back."

"Sam, honey, I love you more than anything, but you are driving me nuts. You are going to miss your plane if you don't leave. I will be fine until the girls get back, I will probably take a nap." Donna said pulling Sam down to sit on the bed.

"I just came so close to losing you, I hate leaving you." Sam said puling her into his arms.

"I wish I could go with you, but I will be right here, IN BED, waiting for you." She said as she gave him a passionate kiss. "Now, get your ass to the airport."

Sam got up and leaned down and gave her one last long and passionate kiss. He started to leave and came back to the bed.

"One more." He said and leaned down for an even deeper kiss.

"Honey, you better go before I pull you down in this bed and I don't let you leave." She said against his lips.

"Is that supposed to make me go?" He asked against her lips.

Donna finally pushed him away.

"GO!"

"I'm going, I'm going." He said laughing as we walked towards the door.

"Sam." Donna called out to him.

"Yeah, babe." He said turning around.

"Just so you know, you're my hero. I love you, be careful." She said with a smile.

"I love you too, I'll call you soon." Sam said and then walked out the door.

Sam walked down the stairs and saw Sophie,

"Hey dad, are you leaving?" Sophie asked.

"Yeah, as much as I hate to leave your mother, I am going to be with the boys. I will be back in a couple days. Please make sure your mother doesn't over do, and call me if she has a twinge."

"You worry too much, she will be fine, I promise."

"You're right. I love you." Sam said as he gave his daughter a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you too Dad,"

Sam was off to be with his sons and to witness the burial of the worst nightmare ha had ever lived through.