Michael was sitting in his office when he got a call.
"Good afternoon, how can help you?"
"This is Miami General calling. We are looking for Michael Taylor Sr."
"Just one moment please. Michael, the Hospital on line two."
As Michael went to answer the line Danny and Eric walked in.
"Michael there's been an emergency. The kids were at the mall when David was attacked by three boys. MJ tried to help him. But in the process he was stabbed. They have him in surgery at Miami General."
Running from his office he yelled...
"Sarah tell them I'm on my way. Let's go. Did you call mom, dad, and Anya?"
"Your dad and Anya are already there Michael. Calm down."
"Calm down. Don't tell me to calm down. This isn't your child, it's mine. Did you catch the boys?"
"Security caught them as they tried to leave the North side doors. They're in custody."
"And MJ? What's the word on him?"
"He's critical Michael. his left lung was punctured. He flatlined twice on the way. They've revived him though. So that's a good sign that he's fighting."
"Nothing is a good sign Danny. Let's just get there."
When they arrived Michael ran in and seen the doctor standing with his dad.
"How's my son?? Tell me, how is he?"
"We've done all we can Mr.Taylor. The rest is up to MJ. We've repaired his lung, but we lost him for four minutes. We won't know for sure whether he'll have nerve or brain damage till he wakes. We do have him on life support, We are hoping he doesn't suffer another relapse, for the chances of us bringing him back a third time is near to impossible.. I wish I had better news for you, but at this time I don't. I'm very sorry."
"Can I see him please?"
"Of course. I'll take you down."
Once they left Danny asked....
"Mac, where's Stella?"
"She's at the movies with Michelle. I've left two messages on her phone she must have it off."
"Did you want me to get pick them up?"
"No. I'll go. You stay here with Michael and Eric. I'll be back soon."
Entering the room Michael could hear the machines beeping. With each step closer he could see his sons chest rise and fall. So many memories came flooding back of his Sonya. God how he swore it was her laying there again.
Nearing the side of the bed he bent down and whispered....
"I want you to listen to me MJ. I need you to fight for me son. I need you to fight for you, your sister, Lindsay and Anya. Don't you give up on me Michael, you hear me, don't give up son."
Sitting down beside him on the chair, he prayed.
"Sonya, I know you can hear me sweetheart. I need your help. I need you to help me bring Michael home. Please Sonya. Send him home to me, please."
Anya was listening outside the door with tears in her eyes. God how she wished there was more she could do. But she knew there wasn't. Walking away with a sleeping Caroline she sat down with her.
"You okay Anya??"
"No Danny. I don't thnk I'll ever be okay until I know MJ will pull through."
Wrapping his arms around her he held her while she softly cried.