Jon speaks for all of us “Thank you doctor, thank you so much.”
The doctor goes back through the doors.
Jon turns and looks at the two of us.
“She really is gonna be okay. She’s really pregnant. We’re gonna be dads.”
Jane
The doctor just left. He said my eyes should be fine in a day or so and he just wants me to keep them closed for the night, to let the medication work. He couldn’t confirm I’d have no lasting nerve damage in my hands, but it should be minimal. He also confirmed I’m pregnant.
The nurse who helped me get into bed after using the bathroom is still fixing all my IVs and such.
“Sweetheart, I’ve got to tell you that there’s a waiting room full of people here for you including three sexy men who are chomping at the bit to get back here. Would one of them be the father?”
“Yes, though I don’t know which one. I’m seeing all three of them.”
“Ohhh, you mean like a reverse harem?”
“You’ve heard of that?”
“Sweetheart, I work nights at a county hospital in a rural county. I read a lot, especially romance. One of my favorites is a modern cowboy romance where she ends up with three brothers. You’re like a unicorn. I can’t wait to tell some of the other nurses. We all read and you’re like our idol now.” She pats my leg. “I’m gonna go get your men and bring them back so they can stop freaking out.”
“Thank you.”
“I know they’re a sight for sore eyes but remember to keep yours closed for right now.”
“I will.”
Lying here in the dark I think everything that’s happened in the last ten hours hits me. I can’t open my eyes till tomorrow, I may have permanent nerve damage in my hands and I’m pregnant. Holy shit. I touch my belly with my fingers, careful of the bandages.
“You’re going to be so loved, little one. I didn’t think I was ready for you, but I think you came at just the right time.”
I know I’m going to get as big as a house and waddle around, but really my biggest scare is something happening to our baby.
“Baby, why the tears?”
“Babygirl, do you need anything?”
“Beautiful, please don’t cry.”
“I hate I can’t look at you right now, but no these tears aren’t bad, just emotional and thinking about the baby. So you can probably expect more tears for the next nine months. Besides, you’re one of three reasons I’m hormonal and extra teary. So really that part’s on you.”
“My love, I’m happy to take the blame. I know you are going to be the best mom.” Ror kisses me on my forehead.
“He’s right, babygirl, and we are going to be here till you go home with us.”
“You guys don’t have to stay here overnight. I know that they only have those horrible chairs and you won’t be able to rest or get comfortable.”
“Baby, you were taken from us. I’m not leaving your side for a long while.” Juan kisses my lips gently.
“It’s going to take a while for me to get past that feeling that we lost you.”
A yawn escapes before I can stifle it.
“Babygirl, get some sleep. We’ll be right here.” I can feel his hand on my leg as I let sleep take me.
Chapter 18
