Once in a lifetime

~It's My Fault~

Lizzie's pov
"So we've ran some tests and everything is looking okay. There are no signs of permanent damage his memories of the day will be a tad fuzzy when he wakes up. He's a lucky man, if it had connected a bit higher up he could've had a skull fracture" the doctors says to us as the three of us stand outside of Ricky's room. Thank god he's going to be okay and I bet y/n is feeling just as relieved. Daniel is lucky to not have almost killed his dad. Like the doctor said If it hit a little higher he could've had some major skull damage.

Im worried for y/n. For obvious reasons he's been acting off since we got in the ambulance. When the doctor leaves us alone he lets out a huge sigh before looking down at his feet. I slowly walk closer to him and cup his cheeks. "What's wrong?" I softy ask looking into his baby blue eyes which I love.

"I'm not happy with Daniel getting a free pass to Australia. He should be arrested. I can't let him get away with this. He walked free after what happened with you and now he's fucked up again. He can't keep getting second chances." He explains and I can clearly tell this is getting him worked up. "He could've killed him. It should have hit me not dad." He adds breaking our eye contact to look at the floor before he softly grabs my hands and removes them from his face. He's pushing me away and I can't let that happen when he's this vulnerable. I don't want to overstep either. I won't let him go through this alone. Before he can go back into Ricky's room I grab his wrist making him look at me.

"This is hard for all of us. I don't want him to walk free either but why don't we let your dad decide what's best. Also you can't blame yourself for your instincts to dodge the attack, you didn't know he was next to you" I say and he offers a nod and small smile. "You should call you mum too and let her know. I bet she's worried after seeing your car stop"

"Oh fuck. That was on live tv. She probably saw everything if the camera was in the McLaren garage" he says quickly rushing into Ricky's room . I see him begin to search Ricky's pocket. Y/n must have left his phone at the track.

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Y/n's pov
"Fuck. He's got several messages and missed calls from my mum" I say as I press on my mums contact and call her.

"Ricky?!" She says after answering after one ring.

"Mum" I whisper trying to not let my emotions get the best of me. "It's my fault"

"I was so worried. Is he okay? I tried ringing you but you but you didn't answer so I kept ringing your dad with little hope anyone would answer after seeing what happened" she says and I can tell by her voice that she is crying. Lizzie has now  excused herself from the room to give me some privacy whilst I speak to my mum. "I can't believe Daniel would be so violent. Its even more uncomfortable knowing that thousands of people saw it happen live"

"He's going to be okay mum I promise. There's no damage to his brain or skull it's just a concussion. The doc says his memory of today will be slightly fuzzy. Do you want me to book you a flight over?" I ask looking at my dad. He looks so vulnerable and it's heartbreaking.

"It's okay I'll do it myself. Just take care of him okay? This is such a mess y/n. Where's Daniel and how long will your dad have to stay in the hospital?" She asks and I hear the keyboard of her computer as she types away to try and find the next flight out to Texas.

"They reckon a couple days. They just want to see if he has any memory loss or unbearable headaches. If he does then we could be here for around a week. Chris and scar have taken him to the airport and are making sure he actually gets his flight this time. When's the next flight?" I say as I look over my dad once again. He's got a bandage wrapped around his head as he's still unconscious. They said it's going to leave a nasty scar.

"There's one in two hours. No layovers just straight from here to Texas." She says and I hum an okay as she carries on typing away at her computer. "All booked. I'm not bringing any luggage because I have no time. Send me the name of the hospital so I can come as soon as I land. The flight is 15 hours so I'm gonna be a while."

"I'll stay with dad so don't worry" I say as I take a seat next to the hospital bed.

"Where's Lizzie?" She asks so I wave Lizzie back in the room and hand her the phone.

"She's asking for you" I say with a smile after she grabs the phone. I stand up and give her a kiss on the cheek before going out of dads room to give them some privacy. I really need to get ahold of Chris now and see how it's going on his end. Wouldn't surprise me if he gave Daniel another beating which we all know he deserves. I'm desperate to know how my parents want to handle this but I already know they won't be discussing it in-front of me. I just hope they don't offer him any sympathy. My parents are very forgiving people and believe in second chances. I know my dad blew up earlier and said he never wanted to see Daniel again but he's said that many times before just out of anger and I hope he actually means it this time.

At least he won't be racing with me anymore. His career is done for sure. I feel so lost and confused. Daniel meant everything to me. He was my brother, friend and co worker all in one and now that's all gone. Unlike me he has a history with being violent. I don't usually throw my fists around at everyone who annoys me but I think this weekend I had a very good reason to.

After staring at the wall trapped in my thoughts for god knows how long, Lizzie finally comes to the door and tells me to come back in. She's not on the phone anymore. She sits down in the chair I was previously in and I lean on the wall next to her.

"I've told your mom that me, scar and Chris are desperate to stay but it's not an option because of school and she understands. She's gonna be landing just after we take off  tomorrow so you both will be alone for only an hour or so if that's okay?" She asks, resting her head on her hand looking up at me.

"That's fine Lizzie. Also thank you for everything I don't think I would've survived if you wasn't here" I say looking at my dads chest raise up and down as he slowly breathes.

"I'll always be here for you no matter what. I promise you that" she says standing up and pulling me into a cuddle. I bury my head into her neck and breathe in her scent which is now becoming one of my favourite and most comforting things. "I'll call scar and let her know. I'll be back soon honey badger" she says giving me a kiss that brings me so much comfort.

I can't wait for a fresh start in LA away from Daniels bullshit.