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Addicted to You

He had stayed with her all of that dreadful night. What possessed her to relapse was beyond him. She was doing so well. Of course, Tom knew better than anyone the dark hold that drugs can have on one. But it's one thing when it happens to you. But when it's happening to someone you care about. Someone one you love... Well, that's just painful.
He stroked her hair and listened to the steady beeping of the machines behind him. It was a cold comfort. It's sound letting him know she was still here with him. He hung his head low and grasped her hand gently, minding the IV that was taped to her skin.
"Come back to me, darling. We'll work this out. You can't give up now. I can't make it without you," he whispered before taking in a shakey breath. "I need you to wake up so I can tell you. I need you here so you can know how much I," he paused to let a small sob escape his throat. "I love you."