AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“What’s wrong, Blaire? Is Joshua okay? Are you okay?” He stands and paces swiftly from the door to the window.
“Jaden.” I wave my arm in the air that’s not attached to the saline IV. He turns and walks toward me.
Leaning down, he kisses my head and asks again, “Are you and the baby okay?”
“Yes. We are both fine. Sit down.” I point to the recliner, and he walks over to it and sits. He leans forward, his hands clasped under his chin.
“Preston texted me. He asked if he and Britney could come by before they go on their road trip to Georgia. Are you okay with that?”
He scrubs his face and leans back in the recliner. He blows out a long breath and smiles.
“Of course. I can’t wait to see Britney’s face when she meets her baby brother.”
“Good. I’ll send Preston a text. They should be here within the hour. I know he has a schedule planned for their entire trip and he won’t want to deviate from it too much.” I grab my phone from the bed and send Preston a text message.
Jaden tenderly lifts Joshua from the hospital bassinet, then sits beside me on the bed. I reach over, caressing Josh’s soft blond hair. His eyes flutter and he smiles.
“He already knows his mother’s loving touch.” Jaden leans into me, kissing my hair.
I smile and take in the absolute beauty of my husband holding our son. My heart blossoms with love for them. I know having a baby at my age may have sounded crazy to some, but I know what’s good for me and this is perfect.
A knock sounds on the hospital room door, and Jaden hands Joshua to me before standing. When he gets to the door, he swings it open.
“Good morning, Preston.” He greets my ex-husband. They’ve actually become good friends, and that makes family holidays together much easier on me.
“Mommie!” Britney yells, running toward the bed.
“Wait, wait.” Preston comes barreling after our daughter.
“Be careful with Mommie. Let me help you.” He lifts Brit around her waist, holding her up so she can see me and Joshua. Her eyes twinkle as she sucks on her index finger.
“Hey, baby girl.” I reach for her and caress her chubby cheek.
“Here, Preston.” Jaden slides a chair next to the bed for him and Britney to sit in.
“Thanks.” He sits and holds Brit so she’s able to sit on the edge of the bed.
Her little hands pet Josh’s hair gently. I lean down and kiss her head.
“Say hello to your new baby brother, Joshua,” I say to Britney.
She giggles and pulls her hands together against her chest.
“Daddy, look at my baby. He’s so tiny.”
“Yes, he is, princess.” Preston kisses Britney’s cheek, then looks at me, smiling wide.
“Congratulations, Blaire.” He looks up at Jaden and says, “You too, Jaden. You’ve got a handsome little guy there.”
“Thank you, Preston.” I turn toward Jaden on my other side and see him nodding and smiling.
“Let me get a picture for Britney to have in her room,” Preston suggests.
“Oh, thanks. I love that idea.” I try to sit up a bit, but I wince and cry, “Oh, ow.”
“Easy, Blaire.” Jaden stands and slides his arms around me, carefully moving me to a more upright position.
“Thank you.” I smile, then situate Joshua while Preston helps Britney scoot closer to me.
