Discaimer: I don't own anything from Lizzie McGuire. Wish I did, but that will never happen.

A/N: Hey ya'll. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my story. Now, here is the next chapter.

Tears started streaming down Gordo's face, once again. He kept his head down, still staring at the floor. Lizzie saw the tears running down her best friend's face. She gently took his hand in her own hand, giving it a comforting squeeze.

" Alright, I... I guess you c - can turn off the... life support, " Gordo said quietly, as he started to cry even harder. " But... may I have... some... some t - time... alone... with her? "

" Of course, "

Gordo stood in the hallway outside of his mother's room. His hands were shaking, his whole body was trembling, and he was trying hard to control the tears that were falling from his eyes.

Gordo just couldn't believe that this was really going to be it. This was going to be the very last time he would ever see his mother alive, and it scared him to death.

His mind was filled with many unanswered questions. Why had this happened? Why didn't they make it, like so many who are in car accidents do? Was he doing the right thing?

Everything seemed so uncertain to Gordo, right now. He felt as though his head was spinning out of control, his heart breaking more and more as every fearful minute passed.

Lizzie stood right beside him, one arm placed around his shoulder, the other holding his hand tightly. It really hurt her seeing her best friend hurting so bad too. She wanted so much to help him, but what could she do? She didn't think there was any way to make him feel better, right now.

Gordo just stood there outside of his mother's room. Deep down, he knew that putting off saying good bye wouldn't make his mom get any better, but his mind was trying hard to make him believe that somehow it would. Maybe, just maybe he would get a miracle. He wanted to be believe that, because then he wouldn't have to face the painful truth.

Suddenly, the silence was interupted by the sound of footsteps, quickly making their way down the hall.

" Lizzie? " a voice called from down the hall. " Gordo, is that you? "

Lizzie looked down the hall, she saw her mom and Miranda dashing towards them.

" Yeah mom, it's us, " Lizzie said.

Gordo didn't move, for he hadn't even heard Mrs. McGuire calling. He was lost somewhere deep in thought. That was, until Mrs. McGuire pulled him into a hug.

" Oh Gordo, I am so sorry, " Mrs. McGuire said.

" I am too " Gordo thought, as he stepped back, out of the embrace.

" Gordo, " Miranda said, pulled Gordo into her arms. " I am so sorry. Are you going to be alright? "

Gordo tried to answer her, but once again he found himself at a loss for words. He also suddenly found himself unable to control his emotions, and started sobbing into Miranda's shoulder. She looked over at Lizzie, hoping that her friend would know what to do. However, Lizzie did not know what to do any more then Miranda did.

Lizzie stepped back a couple feet away from them, and told Mrs. McGuire exactly what was going on. Then they walked back over to where Miranda and Gordo were standing.

Miranda was still standing there, just holding Gordo, who was still crying. They all stood there in silence for a little while. They stood there until the doctor walked up.

" How are you holding up? " the doctor asked, as he placed his hand on Gordo's shoulder.

Gordo lifted his head from Miranda's shoulder, he slowly broke free from their embrace, and turned slowly to face the doctor.

" It looks like not very well, huh? " Gordo replied, with a bitter laugh.

" No, to me it appears that you're dealing as well as can be expected after everything that you've been through tonight, " said the doctor. " It's normal to feel the way you do, we're all only human, "

Gordo just nodded. He knew that the doctor was just trying to help.

" So, are you ready to go in? " asked the doctor.

Gordo sighed, and took a very deep breath, as he thought about the doctor's question. Are you ready to go in? No... no i'm not ready. I don't want to say goodbye... not now. I don't want this to be the last time I ever get to see mom alive again. It's not fair... this shouldn't have happened. It is just not fair! No, i'm not ready to go in... but I guess i'm as ready as i'll ever be.

" I... I guess, "

" Do you want me to go in with you? " Lizzie asked softly.

" No... I... I would like to have some time alone with her... for a little while, " Gordo replied.

" I understand, " Lizzie said, placing her hand on his shoulder.

" Take as much time as you need, " the doctor said.

Gordo nodded, then slowly he entered the room, closing the door behind him. He was scared, he was more scared then he had ever been in his whole entire life. He was scared because he knew that this would be the very last time he would ever get to see his mother alive. It just seemed so... final.

Slowly, Gordo walked up to her bed. The room was dark, so he couldn't see the full damage that the accident had caused until he got right by his mother's bedside. He was shocked by her appearance. At least she's not in any pain. He thought to himself.

Gordo took her hand and said, " Hey mom, it's me... G - Gordo. I... I am so sorry that this happened, mom. When you and dad left last night... I never thought it would be the last time I would ever get to see you again. Oh God, i'm so scared. I just... I don't know what i'm going to do with out you guys. But d - don't you worry, I guess i'll be alright in time. They say time heals all wounds... I just hope they're right. Mom? I... I don't know if you can hear me or not... but I just want you to know that I love you. And... and I... I'm really going to miss you,"

Gordo started sobbing uncontrolably. He buried his head into his mother's shoulder, and cried for a little while. Then, he sat up again.

" Well, I... I g - guess this is really goodbye. Just... don't ever forget that... I love you. And if there is a Heaven... tell dad... tell him I love him too. Tell him i'm sorry I didn't have a chance to say goodbye... and... and i'll miss him. Goodbye, mom. I love you, " Gordo said, before giving her one last hug. Then, a sobbing Gordo slowly left the room.

TBC.