[The voice seems a long, long way away as she tries to make her way through the murkiness. As far as she struggles she still doesn't seem to make it any closer...] Doc.... Doc, honey.... [The voice sounds familiar, but it's blurry and out of focus and she stumbles as she reaches for him....]

John: Marlena, baby.... [He squeezes her hand as he looks over at Roman.] Where's Shane?

Roman: Still looking for Laura. With Bo. When they get back I'm going to find that damn Badass woman and get us all off this stupid island once and for all.

John: [Looking back at the figure on the bed.] Can't be too soon. Damn, how could I have ever thought this was a good idea?

Roman: [Irritably.] Beats me. You let that damn idiot son of yours terrorise Doc... You do know that this is all his fault don't you?

John:[Angrily.] I know it. And believe me the little shit will pay when I get my hands on him.

Roman: And that bubblehead that you call your daughter...[Looks around.] Where is she anyway?

John: [Annoyed.] Okay Roman, I get that you're pissed off. But can we leave it till later when we know Marlena is okay? [Turns back to Marlena's inert form and rubs the stubble on his chin. He hasn't slept since they freed him from that nightmare with Isabella and he's starting to get worried about how long it's taking Shane to track down Laura. But really, his only concern right now is Marlena.] C'mon sweetheart, talk to me....

Roman: [Slides off the bench and slams a clipboard down on the worn surface.] Damn right I'm pissed off. How the hell did you let yourself get into that situation anyway? And now you come waltzing back in here to rescue Marlena like you're some kind of freaking white knight...

John: [Rolls his eyes.] Oh come on Roman. Everyone knows about your stupid picture and how you thought you could win Doc back. Don't tell me you didn't love the fact that I was out of the picture. And Marlena *still* wasn't interested in you. Because-

[In a hoarse whisper.] John?

John: [Turns back suddenly.] Marlena? Honey?

[Blinking the blurriness away.] John? What happened? [Tries to sit up but immediately falls back against the pillows.] Oh... oh that wasn't such a great idea.

John: [Eyes shining.] Take it easy baby. It's all okay. It'll all be okay.

[Blinks as her gaze travels to the still angry Roman and she's confused. As though there's something she's missing. Something she's forgotten and she's not at all sure she wants to remember.] John, what's going on?
confessed by Marlena at 5:53 AM