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I grabbed his hand, holding onto it for dear life, thankful that I didn’t lose him.
The EMT checked my vitals, put an oxygen mask on my face, and did what they could before we got to the hospital.
When she was done, I moved closer to Vince and leaned my forehead against his. “We’re fine, baby.”
He nodded, his eyes fluttering closed. He squeezed my hand.
I kissed his knuckles, trying to give him all of the strength I could even though I didn’t feel strong.
At all.
***
“What the fuck happened?”
“How the hell did this happen?”
“Where is she?”
“Don’t tell me to calm down. Where’s my daughter?”
I sighed, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed just as my mom and dad came into the room.
“Baby.” Mom rushed to me, pulling me into her arms. “You okay?”
I nodded, returning the embrace. I waved my dad over, needing his big teddy bear hug that always made me feel like I could get through anything just by having his arms around me.
“What happened?” he asked gently.
“We woke up to the smoke detectors going off and the house on fire.” I swallowed hard. “The police are investigating.” After Vince and I had shown up at the hospital, they arrived shortly after and asked me a bunch of questions. Vince needed extensive care since his lungs were damaged from the smoke more than mine were. But once the doctor gave the go-ahead, the police asked him questions as well. When it was determined that neither of us had anything to do with starting the fire, the officers left. But I still hadn’t seen Vince since we were separated from the start.
“Have you seen Vince?” I asked my parents.
“Not yet. Creena and Stone are here though,” Mom told me, petting a hand over my head. “You sure you’re good?”
“Yes.” I gave her a smile for reassurance. “Just a little freaked out.”
“That’s understandable.” Mom looked up at Dad. “Angel, stop.”
He huffed. “I’m not fucking doing anything.”
“You’re plotting.” She wrapped her arm around his middle. “Let the police do their job.”
“Someone set my baby girl’s house on fire while she was in bed. Add to the fact that she’s pregnant with our grandbaby. We’ve been through a lot, princess. But this…” Dad pulled away from Mom and started pacing. “I just need a moment.”
“I’m fine, Daddy. I promise.” I cupped my stomach. “We’re both fine. The doctor gave us a clean bill of health.”
Dad rubbed the back of his neck, his shoulders tense. “I know you’re fine. I see that you’re fine but it’s not making me feel any better.”
“How are you feeling?” I asked, remembering the accident he had a few weeks ago that freaked us all out.
“I’m fine.” Dad dropped his arm to the side. “Your mother has been my rock and I’ve even started wearing glasses while working.” But he wasn’t wearing them at that moment. He scowled. “I’ll start wearing them regularly. I swear you two have the same brain.”
Mom and I laughed.
A knock suddenly sounded at the door.
Stone peeked his head inside the room. “Can we interrupt?”
