Eddie slowly waddled down the steps holding on to keep her balance. Due to her age she's been placed on bed rest, forcing an early decision to retire. Now that she's been at home besides watching the kids grow Eddie had been going crazy.
"Mom, how you doing?" Sophia called. "Its me and Luke."
"Fine honey just getting down steps is harder, especially with the back spasms... hi Luke how are you.." Eddie paused to take a breath giving the young man a smile.
"Good Mrs. Reagan," he smiled. "Let me help."
Taking one final breath Eddie took Luke's arm allowing him to help her down. "Thank you Luke, it's so hard with this.." she rubbed a hand over her belly.
"I know, I'll help all I can when Joe and Mr Reagan aren't here if you'd like me too of course," Luke held Eddie's arm tightly supporting her.
"Thank you..come in are you hungry? I think we have some good snacks in the fridge or cabinet" Eddie slowly walked into the kitchen searching for what she could offer them, keeping one hand under her stomach.
"Mom go sit, we have this " Sophia replied. "Go...put your feet up and rest."
Eddie heaved a sigh, "that's all I've been doing is resting. I'm going crazy being stuck in the house doing nothing. How was school today?"
"Good, we had a test and I think I passed," sophia replied. "It was hard cause there were graphs and stuff so it was a little hard to see but I studied a little.." Sophia paused through the fact that straining made her eyes tired.
"Good , I'm sure you did well. Did you remember to ask the teacher about enlarging your test so your eyes don't strain," Eddie groaned rubbing her stomach.
"Yeah and it was, 'Sophia replied. "But all the dots run together so it was still hard. Luke aced his, he's really good at math."
Eddie smiled at Luke, "congrats Luke."
Sophia gave Eddie a lemonade and cookie, "You look sick Mom are you hurting."
"Well, how about a cold cloth on your neck and just rest. Are you hurting? What is wrong?" Sophia wanted to help.
"Been feeling really sick a lot, pain in my thighs but the doctor said that was normal.." Eddie but the cookie, giving her belly a gentle rub. She's gone through weird cravings, forcing Jamie to the store at weird hours like a little while ago.
Sophia got a heating pad for Eddie then sat down with Luke to do homework. Puttung her feet up on a chair Eddie watched them with a smile happy Sophia had Luke.
Jamie got home around seven. He was finishing the final days of an academy class and was keeping slightly longer hours. Eddie was sound asleep on the chaise lounge, Sophia and Luke sat on the couch watching the TV. Rebecca was off somewhere...
"Hey Sophia..Luke how's it going? How did that test go today?" He dropped the bag tiredly going around to hug Eddie, placing a kiss on her head before slipping his arms around her waist and kissed her cheek.
"Mom didn't eat, she said her back and legs hurt and she fell asleep," Sophia told Jamie as Luke got up to leave. "i'm a little worried Dad. Oh, and Becca said she would be home late cause she's out with her club friends."
Giving a small roll of his eyes Jamie turned his head towards Eddie worried. "I am too honey doctors said it's normal for her age but I'm going to call and ask her anyway. Thanks for coming by Luke see you soon?"
"Yeah, if it's okay I'm going to come with Sophia and help Mrs. Reagan while you and Joe aren't here. I'm stronger and i can hold her up on the steps and all. If it's okay." Jamie still intimitdate Luke a bit.
"That would be great and greatly appreciated Luke. Thank you..yes absolutely come over anytime your more then welcome," Jamie offered a smile. He felt better about Luke after seeing how good he took care of Sophia.
Luke smiled "You guys rest and relax. I have Mrs. Regan when you work. Night." Luke gave Sophia a peck then left.
Jamie couldn't help but smile at the small show of affection, bringing back memories to when he and Eddie first started dating.
"So where is your sister?" Jamie asked heating up some dinner for himself and sitting down.
"She went to some graveyard ghost hunting thing.." Sophia turned the tv off so she could sit with her father while he are.
"That is crazy," Jamie sighed. "Text her and tell her I want her home."
Sighing Sophia did what her father asked. "Dad it is what it is you know..."
"Yeah it is also that I don't like it," Jamie said firmly. "I don't want the stuff around your mother or in this house..."
"Why it's not like she's going to put a spell on mom.." Sophia raised an eyebrow not understanding
They fell quiet, Jamie taking small bites of his dinner droppng the conversation. He was halfway finished when the front door opened then closed. Joe walked in stopping quickly to check on his mom before stepping into the kitchen. "Hi dad, Sophia.." he signed.
"Hey, how was the academy today?" Sophia asked. "How much longer?"Joe grinned, pulling out a letter handing it to his sister. Sophia opened the letter then handed it to Jamie. "Joe, oh Joe, I'm so proud of you!" Jamie gave him a strong hug.
Joe laughed at his sister rubbing her back bringing his hand up to sign, "Thanks sophie.. thanks dad for all your support."
"You're welcome Joe anytime and everytimd son," Jamie replied. "Now eat up, I'm going to wake Mom up and check on her. she hasnt eaten yet and i want to see if she will at least a litle. its important for both of them.."
Joe sat at the table signing away telling Sophia what academy was like, the instructors and their expectation of him as a Reagan.
"Hey...Eddie, Jamie whispered stroking her cheek. "Baby, wake up."
A low moan grumbled from Eddie, slowly turning her head as she woke up. "Jamie hey lamb chop, what time is it?"
"Yeah, how you doing?" he replied. "You've been out for hours."
"Hmm tired.. how was work?" Eddie pushed herself up, getting sick over the chair.
"Good, the new class is primed to come in and the other one is ready to graduate. You ready to go up to bed. i can bring you a plate of food."
Eddie groaned reaching for his hand. "Stomach turning..don't feel good, not hungry"
"You want to rest here then? Just lie down and rest here?"
She lay her head back, looking up at him keeping her hand out towards him. "Stay with me, please Jamie.."
"I will...do you feel nauseated? Have a headache?" He was worried about Eddie's blood pressure.
"Nauseous...tired..achy." Eddie rubbed her finger along his gazing up at him tiredly. "no headaches but really tired."
"Maybe we should see the doctor tomorrow?" Jamie suggested, hoping she didnt fight him on this not when the risk was so great. "Just in case right? She did say to come by if you don't feel good even if you feel like it's nothing.. "
Nodding in agreement Eddie lay her head back wishing she hadn't moved her head, feeling nauseous again from the movement. "Are the kids here?"
"Joe and Sophia are in the kitchen, Joe is teling Sophie about academy," Jamie replied. "Rebecca is out...again."
Eddie knew by the tone in Jamie's voice she was at some ghost meeting. "My babies.." Eddie smiled.
"Yes, you want to see them? Don't move, rest..." Jamie looked at Eddie''s ankles and feet sighing at the evident swelling.
"Yea call them in please Jamie."
"Sophia, you and Joe come in to say goodnight to Mom, please." Jamie reached down, cupping Eddie's hand in his.
They walked in standing next to the chair smiling at their mother worried. "Hey mom," Joe signed.
"Hey, are you staying home tonight or going out again?" Eddie asked. She wanted her kids close just in case.
"I'm staying home.. I'm exhausted. Mary Rose text me before she's going to call tomorrow had classes then work. Oh Professor Devlin asked for you dad.. " Joe signed forgetting to mention one of Jamie's former professor's at Harvard mentioned him to Mary Rose.
"Oh, old easy A Devlin huh? Jamie laughed. He has to be getting on to 85, I can't believe he's still teaching"
Joe smiled, "that's what he said, hes really knowledgeable but.. Seems to have liked you he talks a lot about when you were here. I'll be here if you need anything mom. "
"Thank you Joe," Eddie replied. "You know I'd like you to go bring Rebecca home, can you do that?"
Joe placed a,hand on his mom's shoulder assuring her he would. Giving his father and sister one last look Joe left in search of his sister.