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I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING FOR A MONTH. I started school and I couldn't nail down an outline for this story so I decided to take it one chapter at a time. So please enjoy this chapter. :)
Fear and Doubt
Delia swung her legs back and forth as she rested on top of the hospital bed. Jax sat in the chair next to her bed, but not touching her. They were waiting for the doctor to come and release Delia. It had been about three weeks since the shooting. When the door opened, Delia's legs stopped swinging as the doctor walked in.
"How are you doing?"
"Ready to get out of here." Delia said
"I'm going to check your stitches. Lean back for me and lift up your shirt." Delia did as instructed. "They look good. I'll want you back here in about 4 weeks to take them out and I'll but dissolvable ones in. if you feel any pain or if anything feels off, call me or just come into the ER. If you rip them, get here immediately. Don't lift anything heavy or any strenuous activities. Understand?"
"Yeah." Delia sat back up.
"There are some other things I need to go over. Physically, you are on the mend. However; I would recommend that you see a grief counselor."
"I'll be fine." Delia cut him off.
The doctor nodded his head. "I would hold off on sex for at least another week. There should be no trouble getting pregnant. I would also recommend that you get back on birth control for a few months and then start to actively try to get pregnant. Is there anything you want me to go over again?"
"No. I got it."
"Alright. Please initial here and sign here." The doctor pointed on the paper. "I'll see you in four weeks."
"Ok." Delia got off the bed and Jax, who had been silent, stood up with her.
"Thanks doc." Jax shook hands with him.
"My pleasure." The doctor left the couple alone. Jax picked up Delia's bag.
"Ready?"
"Very." Jax grabbed the wheelchair. "What are you doing?"
"Hospital policy darlin'."
Delia was frustrated but sat down anyway. Jax took them down to his truck, the whole way home was silent. Pulling into the garage Jax helped Delia down from the cab of the truck. Jax reached for her hand but she pulled it away. Upon opening the door, all three dogs began barking in excitement. Delia ignored them and continued into the living room. Jax shut the door and followed his wife.
"Where are Abel and Charlotte?"
"My mom took them. I've been at the hospital so much. They've been staying there."
"I want them home."
"Ma's gonna bring 'em over tomorrow morning. Give you some time to adjust to being home without two kids running around."
"Jax…"
"Just for tonight. They'll be here before you wake up tomorrow. Promise."
"Ok." Delia walked into their bedroom.
"Are you having any pain?"
"No." Delia pulled out some sleep shorts and a tee shirt. Jax watched her as he dropped his jeans. Delia walked by him and into the bathroom.
"Where you going?" He asked before she shut the door.
"To get changed." Delia shut the door. Jax shook his head and grabbed his phone.
"Hey baby."
"Hey ma."
"You two home?"
"Yeah. Delia's getting changed. Listen, when the kids wake up. I need you to bring them straight here."
"Everything ok?"
"Delia just wants the kids here with her."
"Alright. I'll be there tomorrow morning." Jax looked over as Delia stepped out of the bathroom.
"That Gemma?" Delia asked. At Jax's nod, Delia held out her hand. "Can I talk to her?" Jax gave her his phone.
"Hey honey. How are you feeling?"
"How are the kids?" Delia ignored Gemma's question.
"They're fine. They are sleeping now."
"Do you have a baby monitor on? Can you hear them?"
"There in their play pen right across the room."
"Abel doesn't like sharing a blanket. He kicks his off and Charlie love to sleep with one. So if they're in there together, they'll get upset."
"Alright."
"You'll call if you have any problems right?"
"I have done this before."
"You'll call right?" Delia said again and Gemma sighed.
"I'll call if there's a problem."
"Thank you."
"Get some sleep honey. You sound like you need it."
"Yeah. Goodnight Gemma."
Delia handed the phone back to Jax. She crawled into hers side of the bed. Jax hung up with his mother and put his phone on his nightstand. After turning off the light, Jax realized Delia was all the way on the edge of the bed. When he moved close, she would scoot closer to the edge. Finally Jax gave up and returned to his side of the bed. Jax tried to wait for her to fall asleep before he went to sleep. An ear piercing scream startled him from his sleep.
"Delia!" Jax tried to shake her awake. She was fighting against his hands. "Delia, wake up!" Finally Delia's eyes snapped open and her scream died in her throat. "Shh, it's alright baby." Jax pulled her to his chest.
"I want the kids." Delia mumbled
"Baby…"
"No." Delia pushed away from Jax. "I want the kids here. I want them here now." Delia got up from the bed.
"Alright." Jax reached for his phone and dialed his mom's number.
"Jax, what's wrong?" He heard his mom's sleepy voice.
"I need you to bring the kids here."
"Now? It's 2:30 in the morning."
"I know but Delia's upset and she wants the kids here. Get Clay or the prospect to follow you over here."
"Give me twenty minutes."
"Thanks." Jax hung up. "She's on her way."
"Thank you." Delia ran a hand over her stitches.
Jax stood up from the bed. "Are your stitches ok? Did you rip any?" Jax tried to pull up her shirt but Delia jumped away.
"I'm fine." Delia paced their living room till Gemma showed up with the kids."
"Hi babies." Delia took Abel into his arms, Jax took Charlie. "I want them in our bed." Delia said before walking towards their bedroom. Jax laid Charlotte down next to Abel.
"I'm gonna see my mom out."
"Mmhmm." Jax walked back out to the living room.
"Thanks for bringing them."
"Is she alright?"
"I don't know. She won't talk to me or she just says she's fine."
"What happened tonight?"
"She had a nightmare. Woke me up screaming."
"Did she not tell you what happened?"
"No." Jax sighed and ran a hand over his face.
"She'll be fine. She's a fighter. It will be get better now that she's home."
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Gemma watched her son from her spot in the office. He was starting to look worse when Delia was in the hospital. In the two weeks that Delia's been released, things have not gotten much better. Gemma knew from Jax that Delia rarely, if at all, left the house. The kids stayed with her at all times.
"Jax!" Gemma called out to her son. Jax walked over to her.
"Yeah?
"I'm gonna go pry your kids away from your old lady. I want you to do something nice for her when you leave here tonight."
"Ma…"
"NO, those kids need to get out of the house and Delia needs to get out and get some fresh air. Tie her to the back of your bike if you have too."
"Ok." Jax said. Gemma threw on her sunglasses and made her way over to her SUV. When she got to the house, Gemma walked right in.
"Delia?"
"Gemma?" Delia walked out of the kids play area. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to take the kids." Delia's heart dropped then started to pound, her palms clammy and face pale.
"What?"
"I'm taking the kids out for the day."
"They're fine."
"It's been two weeks. I'm sure you need some grown up time."
"I love being with my children."
"I know that. But I haven't seen them and want to spend some time with them."
Gemma went into the kid's room. She began packing up a bag from both Abel and Charlie. Delia tried to control her breathing. They were just going out with Gemma. Gemma would keep them safe, protect them with her life. Delia kissed both her kids on the head. Delia followed them to the door but couldn't make herself step out onto the porch. She watched Gemma drive away and closed the door. When the lock clicked into place, the whole house was silent. It filled her ears and her eyes filled with tears. Squeezing her eyes shut, Delia tried to quiet the voice in the back of her head.
She took them because she doesn't trust you to keep them safe. Tears leaked down her face. You already killed one of her grandchildren. Delia pushed off from the door. She stumbled her way into the bathroom and started the water. "Bath will be good. Clear my head." She mumbled to herself as she opened the medicine cabinet.
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Jax unlocked the front door and shut it behind him. Jax looked around for Delia but didn't see her in the living room or kitchen. "Delia?" He called out. With no answer he walked into their bedroom. The bathroom door was shut so he knocked. "Delia?" Putting an ear to the door, he heard the slosh of water. He tried the door and found it looked. "DELIA!" Jax yelled. He threw his shoulder into the door but it didn't budge very far. Jax stepped back and kicked the door in. Stepping through the broken door, Jax fell to his knees beside the tub. "Baby." Jax lifted her head out of the water as Delia started to sputter and drag air into her lungs. "Deep breaths baby. It's ok." Jax turned his head and noticed the orange bottle that contained Delia's pain medication.
I hope everyone like this chapter. I can't promise when I'll update again but I'll try to be quicker. Anywho, please review. I love to hear what everyone thinks about the story. This chapter is unedited, so all the mistakes are mine and I'm sorry for them. Remember to review ;)
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