" Hey baby, how was your flight, " Brian asked, embracing Ally in his arms when she got off the plane.
" Long and tiring, " Ally replied sighing and resting her head on Brian's chest. They stood there holding each other.
" I missed you so much, " Brian said hugging her tightly.
" I missed you too, " Alley sighed. She hated being away from Brian to long, but because of his career he wasn't able to go along with her to her family reunion.
Brian kissed her on the forehead and smiled. " Let's go get your luggage and go home ok, " he said.
" Yeah, sounds good, " Ally replied. They walked hand and hand to where the luggage was and headed home.
Later that night...
Brian and Ally sat on the couch in the living-room watching T.V.
" So how was the family reunion, " Brian asked placing his arm around her. " I wish I could have gone, " he added.
" It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was great getting to see my parents again. Oh, my 15 year old cousin Chrissy went crazy when I told her I was dating her favorite Backstreet Boy, " Ally said. Brian laughed. " Yeah, she made promise to get autographs for her. "
" I think I can arrange that, " Brian said laughing. Ally nestled into Brian's arms as he hugged her. Soon after they both fell asleep, both very tired.
The next morning...
Brian walked back into the living-room from the kitchen. " Hey baby, wake up, " Brian whispered into Ally's ear. She was still sleeping on the couch. Ally opened her eyes and smiled at him.
" Hey, " she said in a sleepy tone.
" I forgot to tell you last night that we're going over to Kev's house for a barbeque today at 1:30, " Brian said putting his arms around her.
Ally looked at her watch. 12:15. " Crap, I need to go get ready then. I'm going to go take a shower. See you in a little bit ok, " Ally said standing up and stretching.
" Ok babe, " Brian said kissing her and watched as she headed upstairs.
The phone rang just as Ally walked out of the bathroom.
" Can you get that, " Brian called from downstairs
" Hello, " Ally said answering the phone
" Hey Ally, it's Kev, " Kevin said.
Ally sat down on the bed and grabbed her brush. " Hey Kev, what's up, " Ally said, brushing her hair while talking.
" Nothing much. Hey, can you do me a favor, " Kevin asked.
" Sure, " Ally replied.
" Can you and Brian stop at the store on your way over here and pick up some chips and pop, " Kevin asked.
" Yep we sure can, " Ally replied.
" Well, I'll let you go then. See ya in about an hour, " Kevin said.
" Ok, bye Kev, " Ally said and hung up. She sat there for a while and finished brushing her hair.
" Who called, " Brian asked as Ally came downstairs.
" It was Kev. He needs us to stop at the store and pick up some chips and pop, " Ally replied walking over to him.
" Ok well let's go, " Brian said as he walked towards the door. " After you, " he said in a gentleman voice and smiling. Ally smiled and walked out, Brian following.
At the store...
" So are the guys going to be at Kev's house, " Ally asked as her and Brian walked down the chip aisle, trying to decide which kind they were going to get.
" Yep, " Brian answered grabbing a bag of chips. " How about some barbeque flavor lays. "
" Yeah sounds good to me, " Ally said.
They were walking up to the cash register to pay for their items, when a tall man with a mask and carrying a gun, ran into the store, shouting at the clerk.
" GIVE ME ALL YOUR MONEY NOW, " the robber shouted. The store clerk frantically started putting money into the bag that the robber had put on the counter.
Sirens could be heard coming in the distance. The robber freaked out and before running away to escape, he pointed the gun at Ally. Brian saw what the robber was going to do. He stepped in front of Alley just as the robber pulled the trigger. He was shot in the chest.
" OH MY GOD, " Ally screamed. " Brian no. " Brian collapsed on the ground. The robber fled the scene. Ally fell to her knees beside Brian and began to cry. " SOME ONE CALL AN AMBULANCE, " she yelled. Ally quickley placed her hand over the bullet wound. Brian winced in pain. " Brian, " Ally cried. He grabbed her hand and squeezed it. " Please stay with me, " she sobbed.
" It...it's...o...ok...baby, " Brian said trying hard to smile. Ally cried hard.With his free hand, he weakly reached into his pants pocket and pulled out a small box. Inside was a diamond ring. " Baby...I...I...lo...love you...so much. Will...you...marry...me, " Brian struggled to get the words out.
" Yes, " Ally cried and kissed him. Brian went unconcious. His grip on her hand loosened. " NO BRIAN! DON'T YOU DIE, " Ally screamed. A minute later paramedics rushed in through the store doors with a stretcher and oxygen.
" Excuse me Miss, you are going to have to move, " one of the paramedics said.
" No, " Ally cried not wanting to leave Brian's side.
" You have to move so we can help him, " another paramedic said.
Unwillingly, Ally stood and backed up. After getting him on the stretcher and placing the oxygen mask on him, they rushed Brian out to the awaiting Ambulance. Ally ran after them. She sat beside Brian who was still unconcious and in critical condition.
" Brian wake up please. You have to stay with us, " Ally sobbed taking hold of Brian's hand. He didn't respond. All of a sudden the line on the heart monitor that was connected to him, went flat. The two paramedics began shouting. " NO, " Ally screamed, fearing the worst.
One of the paramedics grabbed the EKG machine and placed the paddles on Brian. " Stay with us Brian. You can't die, " Ally cried. Brian jolted, but the line was still flat. A second time, still the line was flat. On the third time, the heart monitor began beeping weakly. As soon as they reached the hospital, the paramedics and doctors rushed Brian through the ER and straight into surgery.
" I'm sorry, but you can't go back there, " Dr. Ross said as Ally tried to follow. The doctor took Ally to a private waiting room where she sat with her head in her hands crying. 10 mintues later, Kevin, A.J, Howie and Nick ran into the waiting room. Their eyes were reddened from crying. Kevin went over to Ally and embraced her in a hug.
" I'm so sorry Ally. This is all my fault. I should have never asked you and Brian to go to the store in the first place, " Kevin cried. Everyone was crying.
Ally tried to be strong. " No Kevin, don't say that. It's not your fault. You didn't know, " Ally said looking at him. Kevin shook his head and didn't say anything. They all sat there for what seemed like forever, but in reality was only three hours.
The Doctor walked slowly into the room. Every one stood up with hopeful expressions on their face. " I don't know how to say this, " the Doctor said slowly.
" Oh no, " Nick said collapsing on a chair crying.
" I'm sorry, but, Brian didn't make it, " the Doctor said. Kevin fell to the ground and sobbed helplessly.
" No, " Ally said. She didn't want to believe it. A.J went up to her and put his hand on her arm to try calm her down, but she shook it off and ran out of the room. She kept running and running until she could run no more. She stopped out of breath and sat down in a chair in a hallway and just cried. Ally felt a cold hand grab her shoulder. She looked up. " Brian, " she shouted.
Brian smiled. " Hey baby, " he said.
" I...I thought you were..., " Ally began.
" Shhh..., " Brian said hugging her and wiping away her tears. " I love you Ally and I always will, " he whipsered, kissing her.
" I love you too Brian, " Ally said. She closed her eyes, hoping to stay in the moment forever. They both stood there in each others arms.
" I will always love you, " Brian said giving Ally one last kiss, and than he dissapeared. Ally just stood there. She touched the ring Brian had placed on her finger.
" Ally, " Kevin shouted from the end of the hallway. Ally looked towards him and back to where Brian had just been. Kevin ran up to her. " You alright, " Kevin asked. He was still crying.
" Yeah, " Ally whispered.
" Let's go home, " Kevin said. Ally nodded and they turned around and walked away.
As they were walking away, Ally heard Brian whisper.
" I love you Ally and I always will. "