Michael wrapped his arms tightly around Diane as she sobbed. Michael didnt really want to die during this whole ordeal but if it meant saving Diane and his children he'd do it. Michael eventually loosend his grip, breaking the embrace. He then cupped Diane's face with both hands. "Diane look at me." Michael said softly. Diane did as she was told and looked at him with red, teary, puffy eyes. "I'm not saying whtever is going on will lead to something like that...but if something were to happen id rather it happen to me...not you." Michael said. "But why you????....i dont want to lose you." Diane sobbed. "I know...i know, but if something happened to you i dont think i would be able to take care of the kids alone....thats why i would rather it happen to me....the kids would still have you." Michael explained. "I dont want you to die for me Michael i dont want you too!" Diane sobbed as she threw her arms around him and held him so tight michael thought his neck might snap. Diane was sobbing so hard at this point her body was shaking. "Shh....everything going to be okay." Michael said trying to calm her down. Michael laid back on the bed allowing Diane to lay her head on his chest. Michael began to run his fingers through her hair until she eventually relaxed and fell asleep on his chest. Knowing that it was past dinner time michael manged to get up without waking diane and went and finished Dinner, fed the girls, fed Eli and put them to bed. After everything was done, michael went back upstairs to his bedroom where Diane was still sound asleep. Michael quietly got his pajamas on and brushed his teeth before he crawl in bed next to her where he soon fell into a restless sleep.

The next morning michael woke up to see that Diane wasnt lying next to him. Curious michael slowly got up and walked downstairs. There he saw Diane lying on the couch watching Tv. Michael slowly walked over to her. "Diane...are you okay?" Michael asked as he approached the couch. "I'm fine" Diane said without even taking her eyes off the Tv. " Look Diane i understand what i said last night might have upset you but.....its what i felt as a husband wanting to protect the one i love and my kids." Michael tried to explain himself. "No need to explain michael...i understand....if we're going to get through this we need to fight it together." Diane said.

About 2 weeks go by and nothing happens. Michael begins to believe that maybe whoever it was finally decided to stop, only that was far from it.............


Michael arrived home from work to see Diane happily working in the kitchen. "Hey honey." she said giving michael a kiss. "Someone is in a really good mood." Michael smiled. It was actually the first time he smiled in weeks. "Oh well i got a call from a friend of yours today." Diane said as she was stirring something in a pot on the stove. "Oh really who?" Michael asked with interest as hepoured himself a glass of water. "Your friend Kevin James called he won an oscar and he's having an oscar party and we're invited." Diane said. She was answered by michael's Glass hitting the floor....................


part 13 coming soon!!!!!!