Monica and Tessa were finishing doing Selena's and Francia's braids as they were pigging out in the middle of Selena's living room floor as Nirvana's, All Apologies, played lowly in the room.

Pizza, ice cream, brownies, chips, and wings surrounded them as they sat in a circle, doing their best to avoid the conversation about the big day tomorrow.

"So, Selena, what's Adam like in bed?"

Tessa questioned as she chewed on a fudge brownie, getting a chorus of "Ooo's" from Monica and Francia.

Not only her cheeks, but Selena's whole face turned scarlet red as she giggled. "I'm not telling you guys."

"C'mon! It's just us four." Monica urged, securing the braid on Selena's head with a bobby pin then resting her back against the couch.

Selena huffed, but gave in. "He's good. He's like really good. The only thing I hate is that he won't eat me out or anything. He's done it a few times, but most of the time the sex is rushed."

"Who's bigger?" Francia pressed, bending her knee then resting her chin on it, getting a raised brow from Selena.

"What do you mean who?" She chuckled as she could feel her ears beginning to turn red. "Are you talking about...Jack? Jack and Adam?"

"Duh."

Squeezing her eyes shut and grinning hard as if she knew she shouldn't be sharing the secrets of her sex life. "Jack." She spilled with a laugh, getting a gasp out of the other three. "Adam isn't small or anything, it's just that Jack is bigger...and better."

"How big?" Monica arched a single brow as she picked off the pineapples of her pepperoni pizza, tossing them to Grizzly who laid next to Selena, mouth drooling for the food.

Selena made clicking sounds with her tongue as she estimated the size of her ex-husband. "Nearly eight...That's above average."

Laughs and a small scream filled the room as Monica playfully pushed Selena. "Bitch, you better get back with him again."

Shaking her head as Francia and Tessa agreed, she scrunched up her face. "I wouldn't get back with him just for fucking. Adam is okay, I'll live with it. He's good like I said." She shrugged, picking at the velvet lace trimmings of her slip.

"Then what's the problem?" Tessa questioned, shoving another brownie in her mouth then washing it down with a cold beer.

"I don't know. Jack took his time. He had good stamina. Knew the balance between being rough and gentle. And out of fourteen years of sex, never have I ever faked an orgasm with him and that is an accomplishment." A smirk slid over Selena's lips as she reminisced on her sex life with Jack.

Francia stifled a laugh with her hand before asking, "You faked one with Adam?"

"Not yet, but if he keeps skipping the foreplay then I just might." Selena chuckled as she brought the bottle of water to her lips and swallowed the liquid.

Laughter filled the room as Selena sat aside the bottle then checked her phone, seeing that the time was almost twelve, she frowned. "I guess it's about that time to go to bed."

Each one of them gathered the desserts and food taking them into the kitchen and putting everything away before dragging themselves upstairs, wanting this night to last and for tomorrow to never come.

Monica and Tessa shared the guest room whilst Francia and Selena shared her bed, neither one of them being able to fall asleep.

"Are you scared?" Francia asked, turning on her back then fixing her eyes on the ceiling fan.

"Yeah, but I prayed everyday and every night, so I know that we're going to be okay. We're in God's hands."

"I hope so."

In The Morning.

Selena rolled over, her arm falling on Francia's face, completely forgetting she was there. She heard a small giggle, making Selena break out in one as well. "Sorry."

"You're good." Francia chuckled, rubbing her face then looking over at her cousin with a forced smile. "You ready?"

"I'm ready." She softly answered, deep down knowing she wasn't.

It hadn't sank in until last night. This could be it. She had faith and she believed in God, but sometimes, he calls people home in the most unexpected times and she was praying that he'd let her stay awhile longer.

Francia got out the bed with a large yawn. "I'm going to take a shower." She said, walking out of the bedroom to go to another bathroom in the house.

Selena started to get out of bed as well to take her shower, but she reached on the nightstand first and grabbed her phone, reading messages on her screen.

Mama: See you soon sweetheart. Good luck today. I love you. God is with you.

- 8:27 am

Babe: I'll see you after work, baby. Stay strong. - 8:45 a.m.

Jack: Last night and this morning was the first time I prayed in a long time, but I did it for you. You're gonna be okay. We love you.

- 9:17 a.m.

Chris: Sorry for the other day. I love you baby sis, you and Francia are so strong. See you in a bit. - 9:52 a.m.

Selena ignored the other messages expect for Jack's - only because of Dylan and Naomi - and wouldn't text the other's back until after her shower to avoid any phone calls people were planning to make.

- Thank you. Love you guys too. - 10:06 a.m.

She got out of the bed and took a quick shower. Once she got out, she put on sweats and a hoodie and got in the backseat of the car with Francia.

The drive to the hospital was silent, and Selena didn't want it to be, because all of her negative thoughts were attacking her.

This was life or death. And if something went wrong, she could lose her life and she wasn't ready to lose her life. She knew Francia was scared to the core as well. She didn't do a good job at hiding it like she thought she did.

Once they got to the hospital, Selena undressed out of her clothes and changed into a hospital gown. She laid in the hospital bed with cords going in her nose, arm, and other parts of her body.

Hearing footsteps and a knock on the door, Selena took her eyes off the city of Los Angeles and smiled at the man with dark hair and ocean eyes that pulled her in like a tide. "Hey, babe. I thought you work today?"

"I do. I just wanted to see you before you went in." Adam answered, walking over to the chair with a bouquet of roses in his hand and set them on the bedside. "You doing okay?"

"Yeah. I'm just worried about what's going to happen."

Adam gave her a small smile. "You're gonna be okay, babe. And I'll be right back here with you tonight." He took Selena's hand in his and kissed it.

Their heads turned towards the door when the doctors rolled Francia in on a gurney with Monica and Tessa following behind her.

"I'm going in." Francia mumbled, a nervous grin on her face. "They just gave me the stuff, I should be going out any second now."

"Okay." Selena spoke just above a whisper. "You're gonna do great."

Dr. Morrison rolled Francia's bed next to Selena's then gave them a thin smile. "I'll let you all have a moment together. I'll be back in just a few minutes."

As soon as the doctor left, Selena heard hard sniffles and scanned everyone's faces to search for tears before her eyes landed on her purple haired friend who was covering her mouth and clearly trying to hide the fact she was crying.

Selena wanted to cry with her, but she couldn't let her fear show, so she smiled softly. "Awe, Mon, don't cry. I'm going to be okay."

"I know." Monica began fanning her face and took in deep breathes as Tessa began rubbing her back, doing her best to comfort her since she didn't really know how other than rubbing someone's back.

"Francia." Adam spoke, grabbing a hold of Selena's trembling hand and capturing Francia's attention. "Thank you for saving my girl." He shot her a grateful smile as he gave a gentle squeeze to Selena's hand.

Francia only nodded and took in a deep breath, shifting around in her bed. "I'm getting really tired."

Selena watched as her cousin had a difficult time keeping her eyes open. Letting out a laugh along with everyone she else, she said, "It's the anesthesia hitting you."

"Oh." Francia chuckled as her head fell back on the pillow. "Well, goodnight." She threw up a peace sign then finally her eyes closed and she was out like a light.

Hearing everyone's laugh, Dr. Morrison came back in with a grin. "Seems like she's all ready to go." He smiled, giving a small nod to Selena as he rolled Francia out of the room.

Once the doctor exited, Adam stood up then leaned down and pecked Selena's forehead. "I have to get to work. I'll see you later on tonight. Stay strong for me."

Selena watched him walk out the room. Monica and Tessa waited with her until the doctor came back in after an hour or so and let her know it was time.


As she rose from her heavy slumber, her eyes lazily scanned around the ICU, her focus finding the man in the seat next to her, flipping through a magazine.

"Jack?" She smiled a slow and tired one. "You came?"

Jack's eyes glanced up from the magazine before closing it then set it aside. "Of course. This is the time you need the people close to you, so I'm here...You doing good?"

"Yeah." She lied, licking her dry lips, her mouth feeling like the Sahara dessert.

There was also tenderness where the new kidney was, but she wouldn't dare to reach down her abdomen to touch it. She feared the reality of it and she didn't know how to handle the change of her body, so she ignored it.

"Where's Monica and Tessa?" She asked, seeing they were no where around.

"They're watching the kids while I'm here. Once I get back to the house, they'll be here. I just wanted to make sure you were alright." Jack then stood up from his chair. "I'll get out of here now before your boy toy or your family gets here. God knows they don't wanna see me. I'll talk to you later."

Jack began to walk away, but Selena reached out and grabbed his hand then gazed up at him, not wanting to be left alone. "You're leaving already? You just got here."

Jack chuckled. "No, I didn't. I've been here for two hours waiting for you to wake up. I was supposed to be back at the house an hour ago, but I wanted to see you."

"Stay for a few more minutes, please?"

A small smile bloomed on his face. "Just for a few minutes."

Once again, Francia was rolled into the room where her and Selena exchanged smiles. She looked dehydrated and tired, Selena figured she looked the same way.

"How are you feeling?" Selena asked her.

"Good. Better than before. It's so weird that a part of me is literally inside of you now." She laughed.

"Ew, it sounds so weird. Don't say that." Selena squirmed, hearing both Francia and Jack laugh. She turned over towards Jack and asked, "Did Tess or Monica give you my phone?"

Jack nodded. "Yeah. Here." He reaches in his hoodie pocket and handed it out to her, but she shook her head and gave a gentle smile.

"Take a picture of us, please."

"Are you sure?" Francia questioned.

"Mhm." Selena looked at Jack who was standing in front of the two beds with the phone held up to capture this moment. "Don't post it though. I'm not sure if I want people to know yet."

Selena grabbed Francia's hand and smiled proudly at her, appreciating what she did for her. She was beyond grateful for her cousin and God who gave her a second chance at life. Without them, she wouldn't be here.

Francia was on the brink of crying, but she forced a smile as her lip quivered, holding Selena's hand tight.

Jack snapped a picture then went back over to his seat and handed it to Selena who sent it to Francia's phone. Just a second later, she thanked her cousin again before they took Francia back into her room, leaving Jack and Selena alone.

As she was admiring the photo, Jack leaned in to take another look at it. "You look beautiful."

"I look a mess."

"No, you don't." Jack brought a hand to her face then stroked a thumb over her cheek, giving her a soft smile that made her heart almost beat through her chest. "I think I better get going though. I have to cook for the kids then get them ready for school tomorrow."

Not wanting to be left alone, she frowned as he rose from his chair, but quickly forced a smile to hide it. "Well, thank you for coming. Let the kids know I love them."

"I will." Jack leaned down and pressed his lips against her cheek. "I'll talk you soon." He told her before giving her one last smile and walking out the room.

It'd only been an hour since the surgery, but the tenderness in her lower abdomen was still there and it hurt like hell. Being a doctor herself, she wasn't sure what was going on, but she thought that just maybe she couldn't tolerate the pain.

Grabbing and unlocking her phone, Selena texted Francia.

- I'm scared I might die. - 8:45 p.m.

- I'm really scared. - 8:45 p.m.

Francia: What? You're gonna be just fine. The hard part is over now. We're gonna be okay. Just get some rest to calm down. ?

- 8:46 p.m.

Closing her eyes, she tried to sleep away the pain and hopefully when she'd wake up, it'd be gone.

Only a few minutes after shutting her eyes, her heart started to pound erratically and the pain only grew worse and worse.

Her breathing became uneven and the only thing she could get out were a small crys out for help. The louder she tried to call out to the nurses, the more pain and pressure she felt.

Her hand held her lower abdomen as she began to cry. She did her best to reach for the button to call for the nurses without hurting herself.

Her fingers being able to bring the remote closer to her, her thumb finally pressed down on the button and seconds later, doctors came in and put her through surgery again.

Waking up for the second time - instead of seeing just Jack - Monica, Tessa, and Adam stood around her bed with anxious looks in their faces.

Tessa being the first one to notice Selena waking up, she exhaled a large sigh of relief. "Thank God."

Adam kissed her forehead and sympathetically gazed at her. "How do you feel?"

"Okay, I guess...Did they tell you what happened?"

"They said that your kidney flipped or something cause you broke an artery." Monica informed. "You went into emergency surgery and they took a vein from your thigh to build a new artery to keep it in place."

Tessa rubbed Selena's pale hand and frowned. "You could've died, Selena."