Coldness fills my body as my breath comes rapidly. I can’t breathe as the pain in my chest intensifies. I bring Gunner close to me, holding on to him like he is a lifeline.This can’t be happening. This can’t be happening. She has to be fine.I repeat those words over and over again like a fucking m
I pull myself up straight, my back ramrod, as I try to give myself some false bravado. I try to get the words out. To tell her that I am okay, but my tongue is heavy, and the words refuse to leave my mouth.She gently pats my shoulders. “I understand. Go and take a seat. It looks like your son needs
All my strength leaves me, and I stumble at his words, unable to fully comprehend what he was saying or the meaning behind his words.Shocked gasps fill the room as everyone stares at the doctor as if he’s an alien from outer space.“Is she awake? Can we see her?” this comes from Ava.“She’s not awa
I was sitting next to Gunner and we have been here every day. Gunner’s school was understanding, so he hasn’t gone to school. Noah comes to check on him every day and brings him his homework.“We talked, and he told me he knows how it feels. It felt good to talk to him about it. To talk to someone w
Harper.I shift on the bed, trying to find a comfortable position. I honestly look like a whale and feel like one too. I am folding laundry because, apparently, that’s the only thing I am allowed to do.Gabriel has been overprotective since he learned that I was pregnant. I can barely do anything wi
“It’s okay, Lilly-Bear. I’m just about to have the baby... Remember what I told you will happen when it’s time?”She nods her head. “Yes. You said you'd be in pain, but I shouldn’t worry because that’s part of bringing the baby into the world.”“Good,” I wince as another contraction hits me. “That’s
“No! I need to push,” I growl, grabbing Gabriel by the shirt.I feel crazy. Like I’ve lost my damn mind. The pain was definitely driving me crazy.Thankfully, we got to the room before I gave birth in the hallway of the damn hospital. I breathe a sigh of relief when we get to the room, and they begi
Three years later.Emma.“Seriously, Emma, when are you going to start dating?” Ava asks, sitting down next to me.I look out at the backyard, and I can’t help the smile that forms on my lips. Today is Travis and Letty’s son’s birthday. James, named after our dad, is turning one today.Letty and Tra