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A/N: Thanks to Myra for the quick beta, I know how Greg is keeping you busy, love ya sis, and thanks to Kacee as well, for what…I'm not sure yet, but I love you anyway. Thanks for the great reviews, I love them all!
Chapter Nine: Healing Process
Nick quietly walked back into Sara's hospital room. His heart ached when he saw how she was sleeping, a hand placed carefully against her abdomen. As he looked at her, he wished he could make everything better. To turn back time and make her see a doctor sooner, or confronted his sisters about their childish behavior, something not to have seen her go through this much pain. She was his love, his whole heart, and all he wanted was to make her happy, everyday that they are together, and he wanted to be with her everyday.
Sara shifted in her bed and took a few deep breaths. "Nick?"
"I'm here Gorgeous." Nick walked over to her bed and took her hand. He didn't know what to say at first, all he could do was look at her. "My…my sisters brought flowers and a teddy bear." He went over and grabbed the toy and brought it back to her. "They said it's for us to have to remember the baby." He handed the bear to her. "They say they're sorry, but…I don't know. I want to believe them, but they hurt you so bad." He ran his finger along cheek and smiled. "Come here." He sat down and pulled her into a hug.
Sara snuggled her face into Nick's neck, as she rested her head on his shoulder. She felt safe and warm in his arms. She felt better knowing he was still there for her. She didn't want to admit how much she really needed him. "Nick…" She pulled away from him. "I…"
"What is it?" Nick looked concernedly at her.
"I'm sorry I've ruined things between you and your sisters. I know how much they mean to you."
"They do, but so do you. I love you so much, and every day I love you so much more." He lent in and kissed her.
Sara pulled away and looked at him. "Love you." She smiled at him and began to kiss him once again.
"Mmm" He pulled back and smiled at her. "Not that this isn't nice, but you need to rest." He moved his hands down her hair and twirled the ends around his fingers.
---The next morning---
Ryan entered the hospital room and smiled at the sleeping pair. He thought it was sweet how Nick rested his head next to Sara's hand, the same hand that he held, tightly in his own. As he watched them sleep, he shuffled over to his brother and shook him.
"Nick, hey wake up."
Nick stretched as he sat up. "Hey, Ryan." He said while he worked a few kinks out of his back. "What's up?"
"How did she sleep?" Ryan took Sara's hand and proceeded to take her pulse.
"She woke a few times, and I had to sooth her back to sleep, but other than that, quite well, considering."
"How are you doing?" Ryan looked at his little brother.
"I'll be fine; I just want to get her home." He shook his head. "I don't know what's going to be harder on her, staying here or going back to Vegas."
Ryan was confused. He didn't know they were thinking about moving to Texas. He knew they were having a difficult time back in Vegas, but he didn't know things were, that bad, that they would think about moving away. "When are you moving back?"
"We were going to after the baby was a couple months old, but now…I wonder if it would be better if we move to California or somewhere else. I need her to be safe and happy. I thought that could be here, but I guess I was wrong."
"Did you talk to them?" Ryan listened to Sara's breathing.
"They say they're sorry, and that if I give them another chance they'll try to be kinder to her." Nick rolled his eyes. "Try, they say. They shouldn't have to try. They treat strangers better than they did her."
"They'll get over, and they'll see how special Sara is."
Before Nick could say anything else, Sara's eyes suddenly flew open. "Good morning Sara, how are you feeling?"
Sara just nodded her head. "I'll be alright." She looked down at her hands. "Do you know what the baby was?"
"Sara, we can talk about that later." Nick rubbed her leg.
"No, I need to know." Her glances went from Nick and Ryan. "Please."
Ryan nodded as he looked down at her. "It was a boy."
Nick stood and went around to the other side of her bed and pulled her into his arms. 'A little boy. I would've had a son.' He thought as he rocked her softly. "When can she leave?"
"Well, she's doing well, vitals are good, I don't see any reason why you can't take her back to the ranch today. Just let me go write out a couple prescriptions and sign the discharge papers."
"You don't have to talk about me like I'm not here." Sara looked at the two men who stood over her.
"I'm sorry, but if you feel up to it, you can go ahead and get dressed to leave, I'll be back shortly." Ryan smiled at them both before he walked out.
Nick helped Sara out of bed and into the bathroom. He handed her the bag, his sisters and brought for them, to her. He walked back out to wait for her to get dressed. While he waited for her to return, his parents walked in.
"Hi…" Jillian looked around the room. "Where's Sara?"
Nick pointed to the bathroom, "Getting dressed. Ryan says she can leave."
"What else did Ryan say?" Jillian could tell there was something else. Though she never expected to hear what she did.
"The baby…it was a boy."
Everyone remained quiet for what seemed like forever. They all just stood still, until Sara re-emerged from the bathroom, and that's when Jillian moved, and took Sara into her arms.
"How you feeling, dear?"
"A bit better." Sara said quietly.
"Oh look, it's a party." Ryan laughed as he walked back into the room. He handed the perceptions to Sara as he explained them, to her. He also told her that when she got back to the house, she was supposed to go straight to bed and relax, and he would be by after shift to check on her.
"Hey, thanks man." Nick nodded to Ryan.
"Always." Ryan simply said before he left.
Nick gathered the last few things and then took Sara's hand and led her out.
When they all arrived back at the ranch, Nick parents told him and Sara to go ahead and go in and to bed.
As Nick and Sara walked into the house, they were greeted by his sisters. She pulled a bit closer to him, slightly afraid of what they were going to say. They all just stood there looking at each other.
"Sara, if you have a moment we'd like to talk to you?" Lynn finally spoke.
"This isn't a good time; Ryan said she was to go straight to bed." Nick replied to his sister, then walked pass her and took Sara up to the bedroom.
Nick gave Sara her pills and a glass of water, before he laid down next to her. Once she had taken her medication, he pulled her into his arms and they fell asleep holding each other.
