A/N I had not intended on this story being this long... but I hope you enjoy it! Sequel to "All we have to be"
Disclaimer: I one nothing!
Angela sat straight up in bed as she heard her three year old Leah's cries from the other room. It was 4AM, this was highly unusual, Leah was never up before 6. Angela tossed the covers back and jogged towards her daughter's room.
"Mommy" Leah cried. Tears were running down her cheeks.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" Angela asked, sitting on the bed and taking the girl into her arms.
"Don't…feel…good" Leah said between sobs. Angela nodded, that was a very general statement.
"Ok, what doesn't feel good?" She needed specifics. Leah didn't answer; she just continued to cry, resting her head on her mother's shoulder. "Honey, you need to tell me what's wrong so I can try and make it better. Does your tummy hurt?" Angela tried again. Leah shook her head no. "How about your head?" she asked. To that Angela got an affirmative answer. Angela placed a hand on her daughter's forehead, she noticed it was warm. "Ok, let's see if we can make you feel better." She added, carrying her down the hall. She headed for the master bathroom, flicking the lights on. From the bedroom, Jack reacted to the sudden disruption. He pulled himself from the bed and walked towards the offending light of the bathroom.
"What's going on Angie?" He asked, his voice plagued with sleep.
"I think Leah is sick, I'm looking for the thermometer." Angela replied, while digging through a cabinet with Leah balanced on one hip.
"Really? That's too bad. Come here, baby" Jack crooned, taking his daughter. Angela continued to dig through the cabinet. Jack took Leah back into the room and laid down. Angela joined them minutes later with the ear thermometer. "Mommy needs to take your temperature" Jack informed. Leah gave her parents a weary look. Angela gently inserted the thermometer into the child's ear, causing her to let out an uncomfortable sob.
"Mommy, it hurts" Leah cried.
"I'm sorry sweetie" Angela soothed. "Jack, she's got a fever" She mentioned once the thermometer beeped.
"Do we have anything to reduce the fever?" Jack wondered.
"Not for her" Angela sighed, putting her hands over her face.
"Hey Ange, it's gonna be ok. Leah's going to be fine." Jack said reassuringly, gently rubbing Angela's back.
"I know, I just have to be at work early" She breathed.
"Ok, you go back to bed, I got this. I'll just run to the store and if she's not better by morning I'll stay home tomorrow" He planned.
"Jack" Angela simply stated.
"Honey, it's fine, just get some rest, ok? I'm going to the store" Jack replied sweetly, leaning over and kissing her. He could see her eyes were still over flowing with concern.
"What about Leah?"Angela wondered as she glanced at the child still whimpering on her father's shoulder.
"I'll take her with me" He shrugged.
"To the store in the middle of the night?" Angela checked.
"Probably not the best idea" Jack realized. Angela couldn't help but laugh a little. He looked so adorable, his blue eyes were so eager to help.
"Just go to the store, we'll be waiting" She smiled taking Leah. Jack quickly tossed on a dark blue hoodie and kissed both his girls before taking off.
Jack looked through all the boxes of children's medicines, reading all the labels. His first move was to grab just a pain killer to reduce the fever. He decided to grab another medication that would cover more symptoms if Leah by chance developed some. Once sure of his choices he went to check out and hurried home to his family.
As Jack entered the bedroom he found Leah with only her tiny head sticking out of the covers, staring blankly at the TV. Apparently while he was gone, Angela slipped in a DVD. He smiled at his fiancé who was gently toying with their daughter's hair.
"She looks miserable" He commented with a light laugh.
"I think she is, she started complaining about her throat and ears while you were gone" Angela updated him.
"Ok, well then I have some stuff that should at least get her through the night." Jack mentioned hopefully. He approached the bed and sat down next to Leah. "Sweetie, I got you some medicine to make you feel better." Leah lazily shifted her gaze to her father. He pulled the Motrin out of the bag and opened it. He poured the proper amount into the provided cup and allowed his daughter to drink it. She grimaced at the poor taste and the slight ache in her throat.
"Water please?" She asked.
"Of course baby" Jack obliged bringing her a drink from the bathroom. Jack sat the cup on his nightstand and pulled his sweatshirt off, then he slid into bed. Leah rolled over and curled into his chest. "How about we turn the DVD off and get some sleep?" he suggested to the little girl.
"No Daddy" She whined. Jack looked at his daughter; he knew it wouldn't be long before she was asleep. He figured he could just let her fall asleep to the DVD, but he didn't want to keep Angela up.
"Ange, do you want us to move to the other room so you can get some sleep?" Jack offered.
"No, stay, please" Angela whispered, leaning over and kissing him.
"Ok, goodnight" Jack smiled.
"Goodnight" she mumbled, burrowing next to Leah.