Chapter 8
Exactly two months later, Alex was discharged from the hospital. Walker and Angela drove over to the hospital to pick her up. When they arrived, Alex was leaning against the wall.
"Alex, are you ready to go home?" Walker asked.
"Yes, Walker, I am. I was ready two months ago."
Alex and Walker shared a chuckle after that comment. Then, Alex turned her attention to Angela.
"Angela, sweetheart, would you like mommy to hold you?" Alex asked.
"Yeah!" Angela replied. She started to run towards Alex, but Walker placed a hand on her shoulder.
"We can't run towards mommy right now, sweetheart. We have to be gentle." Walker replied.
"Yes, daddy." Angela replied with a smile. She walked slowly towards Alex, who scooped her up in her arms.
"I love you, Angela." Alex said, planting a kiss on her daughter's head.
"I love you, mommy." Angela replied.
"You know who loves you both? Me." Walker replied.
The three of them walked out of the hospital and out to where Walker's car was waiting. Thirty minutes later, the Walker family was back home. As they drove up the driveway, Alex couldn't help but drink in all the familiar sights. She rolled down her window and let the smells fill her nostrils.
"Ah, Walker, it's so good to be home!" Alex said, smiling.
"It's good to have you home, Alex." Walker replied, leaning in to kiss Alex.
They pulled up to the house and Walker turned off the engine. He then helped Angela out of the car before walking up to the front passenger seat and helping Alex out. Angela ran up to the porch.
"Mommy! Daddy! Come on!" Angela called.
Alex and Walker looked at each other and laughed.
"We'll be right there, sweetheart!" Alex called back.
She and Walker walked hand in hand towards the house where Walker picked up Angela and carried her in, Alex behind them.
The End
