Chapter 10
We all move to the surgical waiting room and I am sitting on one side of my dad and Tris is on the other. Juice is beside her, holding her hand and Jax is beside me holding mine. Dad is talking with Tris and Juice but I'm not saying anything. All I can think about is what if her body rejects the heart. I can't lose my mom. All of a sudden, Jax stands and says "Let's get some air." I look up at him and he holds out his hand for me to take. I take his hand and stand up. We walk down the hall and I hold it together until we get outside the doors. Walking over to one of the benches, he sits down and pulls me into his lap. I lay my head on his shoulder and he rubs my back and says "Talk to me." I take a deep breath and say "I just keep thinking about what if her body rejects the heart? I can't lose her Jax." I say. "Baby, you're not going to lose your mom. I've known her a long time and she's strong as hell. Just like you." he tells me. I look at him and he kisses me softly. "Baby, she's going to be fine." he tells me and I lay my head back on his shoulder. "I hope so." We sit there for a few more minutes before I say "Thank you for being here with me." He looks at me and says "I'll always be here for you baby." I stand before taking his hand and we walk back into the hospital and back to the waiting room.
Four hours. Four hours of sitting and waiting. Four hours of jumping every time someone walks in or out the doors. Finally we see a doctor come in the door. "Karen Oswald family?" he asks. We walk up and my father says "I'm her husband." He smiles and says "She's in recovery. She'll be in a room in about an hour and you'll be able to see her. Everything went fine. Looks like she's going to be just fine." he tells us. We all breathe a sigh of relief. "We can't see her for a bit. Why don't we go to the cafeteria and get something to eat?" my dad asks and we all nod our heads. "We'll catch up. Gonna step out and check on the boys." Jax says.
We walk outside and and Jax looks at me. "I'm okay." I tell him. He touches my face and I lean into his touch. I feel a tear fall and he pulls me to him. "God Jax. I was so scared." I tell him. "I know babe. But she's going to be fine. She'll be chasing the boys around in no time." he tells me. I look up at him and he kisses me softly. "I love you Jax." I say. He smiles softly and says "I love you too Declan." Pulling out his phone, he calls Brooke. "Hey Brooke...Yeah she made it through fine...The boys good?...Yeah, let me put the phone on speaker." Jax says. "Hey Mommy. How's Grandma?" Abel asks. "Hey Sweet Boy. She's going to be fine. The doctor fixed her right up but she's gotta take it easy for a while." I tell him. "Tell Grandma I love her Mommy." he says. "I will baby. Where's Tommy?" I ask. "Mamama." I hear him say. "Hey baby boy. Be good for Brooke and I'll be home in a little while okay." I say to him. "Tay Mama." he says and I can't help but smile. Brooke gets back on the phone and says "Take your time. We got them."
Heading back inside, we see Dad, Tris and Juice in the waiting room. "How are the boys?" my dad asks. "They're good. Abel says to tell Grandma he loves her." I tell him and he smiles. "I'm glad you're happy baby girl. Those boys love you." he tells me. "I love them and I am really happy." I tell him and Jax pulls me closer.
An hour later we are lead to mom's room. We walk in and she's awake. "Hey." she says. We all smile and she looks at each of us. As soon as she looks at me, I see worry in her eyes. Kissing her cheek I whisper "Abel said to tell you he loves you Grandma." and she smiles. "Tell him I love him and Tommy too." she whispers. We sit around a little more before going home.
Once we walk in the door, Brooke asks "How's she doing?" Jax tells her "She's good. Going to be in the hospital for about a week and has to take it easy for a while." She looks at me and says "Let me know what you need." I smile and hug her and say "Thank you." Walking farther into the house, I move to the living room and see my boys. They look up and Abel yells "Mommy!" before running up to me. I pick him up and hug him tight. "How's Grandma?" he asks. "She's good baby. She said to tell you she loves you and Tommy too." I tell him, putting him down. Thomas walks over saying "Mamama." I pick him up and say "Hey baby boy." I say as I hold him close and I can't help but feel so blessed.