<em>Ethan got the call in the middle of eating pizza with his family at Marty's.  It had become a routine for the four of them to get together at least one night a week to keep up on everything, and stay close.  Ethan had always been close to his family, truly loving his mom, dad, and younger sister.<br/><br/>But when the call came, and he explained Anna was in the hospital, everyone was quick to send him on his way to see her.  They all knew how much Ethan loved Anna, and had since college, and even though they also thought it was a lost cause, they knew their son and brother had to attend to her.<br/><br/>So as he jumped on his Honda Nighthawk, he also pushed the auto dial on his cell and called James.  James was as close to Ethan as Anna was...they were family...and Ethan knew James would want to know about Anna too.  Bad news was he never did reach James, but to leave a message on his answer machine.<br/><br/>Once Ethan reached the hospital, and made a quick trip to the gift shop, he went upstairs to find Anna's room.  The nurse at the visitor station checked a chart and found that the guy had clearance to visit, then gave him the room number.  Knocking softly first, Ethan entered, bracing himself for what he hoped he wouldn't find on the other side.</em><br/><br/>"Oh shit Anna!"<em>His voice was soft, and tender, but backed with an anger he couldn't dismiss.  The bastard had done it again, but this time it was really bad.<br/><br/>Holding out his hand he showed Anna the bouquet of daisies and roses, then set them on the nearby table before he moved closer so she could see him, and not strain herself moving about.</em><br/><br/>"Honey...you look like hell."<br/><br/><em>Ethan had heard the doctor say Anna would eventually heal, good as new, but she would probably require a short stay in the hospital.  If for no other reason that she would be removed from that fucking ass Jace's contact, Ethan was glad she would be in the hospital.  But he knew he could also tease her a bit, knowing her injuries weren't life threatening.</em><br/><br/>"Did you get the license number on that semi?"<br/><br/><em>He wasn't even sure she heard him, but he had to say something.  His heart was breaking bad enough as it was, to think she had been so close to death.</em>