Now, lying in the hospital bed with Jack at her side, she couldn't help but feel lucky. If he hadn't been there to pull her out of harm's way at the last moment, the outcome could have been far worse.
Catherine reached out and gently touched Jack's hand, hoping to wake him. His eyelids fluttered open, and he slowly became aware of his surroundings.
Jack: "Catherine, are you okay? You had us all so worried."
Catherine managed a weak smile and replied, "I'm alive, thanks to you. You saved my life, Jack."
Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized how close she had come to a tragic fate. Jack, still groggy from waking up, smiled back at her.
Jack: "I'm just glad I was there in time. I couldn't bear the thought of losing you."
They held each other's gaze for a moment, their silent gratitude and affection filling the room. Catherine knew that this accident had brought them even closer together, forging a bond that nothing could break.
