By now you may have heard from one source or another that John Anthony Johnson suffered his second heart attack while performing at the 21st IMA Awards. The award show was hosted by his ex-wife Stephanie Fierce this time around and some have speculated how that may have affected the already weakened state of his heart.

Johnson, a legendary rock n roll icon has been known for his strong will, determination, and a drive to live through whatever life throws at him. He once famously came close to committing suicide atop a building in New York City, battled a drug addiction, multiple bad relationships, and a recent divorce from the love of his life.

Ms. Fierce is known for her iconic career in the pop and electronic music industries, though recently she has been making major efforts to redefine herself and her music much as her former husband has done throughout the many years of his career. Johnson and Fierce have one child together, Helle. "That girl has been my rock and foundation since the divorce" Johnson was quoted as saying in a blog post.

If was only a while ago that Johnson experienced his first heart attack, strangely also while performing at the IMAs. Though advised to take it easy, The Rockers have been embarking on one of their longest tours yet and have been making their way around the US in the first leg of it. This performance at the IMAs was to be just a quick stop in a brutal schedule.

During this tour, Johnny's brother Joey experienced an appendix related health problem that John has noted publicly that he blamed himself for. "The guilt and sorrow I feel for whats happened to Joey...I should never have asked him up on that stage that night."

Though the relationship between Fierce and Johnson has been rocky since their split, they were seen embracing each other awkwardly earlier in the show and some teary eyes glances were shared, leaving the crowd to wonder the future state of the couple. Later The Rockers went on stage and gave a performance that was marked by Johnson's odd ramblings and swaying on stage antics.

It was during the third song that Johnson finally fell to his knees mumbling and holding his chest. As he stood up he fumbled for the mic and asked the band to keep playing. After a few seconds he tumbled over himself and off the stage. A guitar which was given to him by friend and legendary country music artist, Jack Jameson was shattered as he fell atop it.

Afterwards the band could be seen scrambling to help him as guest bassist Matt Roberts called for any help he could find. As the paramedics arrived and carted Johnson out of the arena a breathless audience looked on. Stephanie Fierce was heard begging Miss Vanity to continue the show without her as she too ran off to go with John to the hospital. The show would go on without them.

Meanwhile an ambulance sped down the highway with two of the biggest names in music within its doors. One crying and one clinging to life. Rushing him down the hallways they told Stephanie to wait while they worked on keeping Johns heart from dying. A few photos have surfaced of Ms. Fierce sobbing outside the waiting room.

Later, a doctor approached Stephanie with the news. "He is alive" were the first words spoken and joy overwhelmed her. "But only just." Silence was found again. "The battle for life after a heat attack can be and is more important than the attack itself Ms. Fierce. His heart could go any moment and since this was a massive myocardial infarction and his last was merely a minor, different care must take place."

The news was not good, but was not bad. For now death was being held back by an angels grace. Eyes barely opened John could see Stephanie outside his room-window.

Held back by an angels grace.

A doctor walks into the room and John sits up.

"You are doing well Mr. Johnson but it will have to be a few more days before you can leave the hospital."

John nodded and asked for them to send in his friends who were there to visit him. Robert Kain came in the door as did Gary Roberts and Stephanie Fierce.

"We got a gig tomorrow Robbie..." he said coarsely as he frowned. "We have commitments." His voice was soft and broken, as was the man himself.

"We can do the show without you John, Joey is finally healed up from his thing and said he would love the chance to sing himself for a while. He was gonna come in today but wanted to get prepared."

"Joeys gonna sing?" he coughed. "I'm just sorry I wont be there to hear it."

Gary Roberts walked closer to Johns bed. "Listen man, you just rest a while. We got all this covered okay. Steph wants to talk to you."

John nodded and looked over Gary's shoulder to Stephanie.

"What are you doing here." he asked as he cleared his throat once again.

"You didnt have to come ya know."

She smiled faintly.

"I wanted too."

Johnny smiled wide and sat up as best he could.

"You know...we haven't talked in a long time."

She sat down in the chair next to him.

"I know it John."

"I just wanted to say that I'm real sorry....I...I dont even know what I might have done but..."

She put her finger to her lips and looked down.

"Johnny...I'm seeing someone."

His heart sank but he lifted the edges of his lips as far as he could falsely get them.

"Right...thats good Steph. Whoever he is I just hopes he does you right."

She sat back and continued to look at Johnny.

"He's good for me ya know? John I have not been so happy in a long time."

He smiled again, this time truthfully.

"Then that is all that matters."

She stood up and looked at him angrily.

"God John just for once I wish you would stick up for your damn self."

He had a shocked expression on his face.

"I just want you to be happy and if this guy does that for you then I just hope he does better for you than I did."

She looked down and laughed a little.

"Thats good John, keep being that way. I dont need to feel guilty anymore."

And with that she left him in his room alone.

After a few minutes Stephanie returns, and this time Johnny sees her holding a note. She then looks into Johnny's eyes and says the following

"I can't say much about him, because I want you to feel better and I feel weird. This is not the right time to discuss this. But I want to let you know something....

"The man I see in him. Is the man I use to see in you."

Stephanie gives Johnny another sad stare before walking out of the room, leaving the note next to his side.

ooc: Bon Jovi is cooler.

Taylor: I hope you get better soon, mate. You're an inspirational musician and person, you're too cool to be in hospital. :D

OOC: Honestly, because his image sort of fits what I picture Johnson as more and I wanted to be able to have pics of the band on stage. Whys it such a bid deal?

OOC: Well that's fair enough. It just will never be the same :/ Just saying....

John walked up the path to the front door and walked inside. Stephanie Fierce and her date Nicolas were sitting on a couch and Helle was sitting on a white carpet between them and a white chair across from the couch. John assumed the chair was for him and sat down without a word. He looked up at Stephanie who looked rather worried that the house might explode.

"You must be Nick?"

The man on the couch looked up and smiled faintly.

"Nice to meet you." John said lightly as he looked down to Helle who was grabbing his knee. "Hello bluebird you having fun?"

Helle smiled and giggled as she grabbed Johns finger and he pulled her up to sit on his lap.

"We will be leaving soon John...if you want she can stay with you for the day." Stephanie said very formally.

Nicolas looked at her sharply.

"Do you think thats the best thing to do?" he said suddenly.

John grew angry.

"Why the hell wouldn't it be, shes my daughter..." he said trying to calm himself down.

"A man in your...weak...condition probably shouldn't be handling a child is all." Nick said smirking.

John swallowed hard in a attempt to restrain himself from bursting into a yell.

"I think I will be fine." he finally whispered.

Stephanie frowned a little.

"What do you think Helle, want to go with Daddy?" she said.

Helle shook her head yes and ran to Nicolas. John looked on in shock.

"You son-of-a-bitch, have you told her your her Dad?" he yelled as he stood up.

Nicolas stood up too.

"She knows whose around and whose not!" he said much calmer than John who stepped forward. Nicolas pushed him down to the couch. John grabbed his chest as a dull pain went through his body. He stood up.

"Whatever, do what you want." He said as he looked at nothing but the floor and left the house calling for a cab.

Edited by user 11 May 2011 01:50:39(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Catch a glimpse of my reflection
standing in the mirror

I turn around just to look at him
but he's not really here...

Keep on rocking,
John