answers the phone in a panic hoping he can make it to his wife, Stephanie in time "Babe? whoa, slow down. Where are you? okay, I’m coming."
quickly grabs his keys and heads towards the door "Don't worry? How can you say that? You just said someone shot at us! Just stay on the line with me."
baby calm down i promise I’ll be okay I’m not hurt please hurry though
still panicked, but trying to stay calm for Stephanie's sake "Okay, I'm on my way. Just stay where you are and don't move, alright?
rushes out of the house, getting into his car and starting the engine "Hang on, Stephanie. Daddy's coming!"
speeds through the streets, running red lights and dodging other cars, all while praying to God that he'll make it to Stephanie in time "Please, please, please let me get to her before anything happens!"
finally arrives at the scene, sees Stephanie injured and bleeding "Oh my god, Stephanie! Are you alright? What happened?"
I got shot in the arm but I’m okay we gotta go
helps Stephanie to her feet and supports her injured arm "We need to get you to a hospital. Can you walk?"
determined and protective "Alright, I'm going to help you walk. Just lean on me and take small steps. We're going to make it to the hospital, Stephanie."
<Nick Lachey helps Stephanie walk to the hospital, where she receives immediate medical attention for her arm injury>
relieved that Stephanie is receiving medical attention "No problem, babe. Just doing what I have to do to protect you. How are they taking care of you? Are they cleaning the wound and applying antibiotics?"
They are applying antibiotics
eagerly asks the nurse caring for Stephanie about her condition "Excuse me, ma'am, how serious is Stephanie's injury? Will she need surgery? And when can she be discharged from the hospital?" Nurse: pauses, looking at Nick Lachey "Her injury is quite severe, sir. She will need surgery to properly treat the damage.
wrings his hands anxiously, pacing back and forth "Is she going to be okay? Is she going to be alright? Why do they have to take so long? I'm so worried about her, I can't stand this waiting!" Stephanie: weakly reaching out for Nick's hand "Babe, I'm right here. I'm still here with you. You're not alone in this."
No surgery needed she’s okay she’s stable now
relieved but still visibly stressed "Thank goodness...thank you, thank you, Stephanie. You scared the shit out of me, babe. I thought I was going to lose you."
mhm she hugs him tight I was really scared too I’m sorry
holds Stephanie close, kissing her forehead "Don't apologize, Stephanie. You didn't cause any of this. It's not your fault. All that matters is that you're safe now and you're going to be okay. I'm here for you, always."
leans down and kisses Stephanie gently "I love you, Stephanie. I'll never let anything happen to you. We're in this together, no matter what."
nods, holding Stephanie's hand tightly "Yes, of course, babe. Let's get out of here and go home. I'll take care of you, I promise."
leads Stephanie towards the exit "Come on, Stephanie. Let's get you home and into a warm bath. That will help you relax and heal faster.
whispers softly in Stephanie's ear "Just hold on a little bit longer, babe. We're almost home."