Hope for tomorrow

by MorningLight29

The roads were icy that night as the McCallister family drove home from a Christmas gathering and the family's CRV was no match for the delivery truck that forced them off the bridge into the frigid waters below. They might have all met their watery grave had a certain doctor not passed by. What will the Cullens do with 3 orphaned children?

10. Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Jim's POV

When we reached the hospital, I couldn't think of anything but holding my grandbabies. I met with Dr. Cullen in hall outside the room shared by Dillan and Emmalyn. They had been admitted to pediatrics for the night under the doctor's watch. He filled me in before turning the subject slightly.

"I'm so sorry for your loss," Dr. Cullen was saying, "Is there anything I can do for you? Anyone I can call?"

I shook my head. Nope, there was nothing and there was no one else. "Has Naomi's family been contacted? She has a father in New Hampshire and a sister in Boston. I'm not sure if either of them can help you much, but they should know."

"They were notified about an hour ago. Her father is unable to travel, but her sister is on her way up," he was courteous and professional, but there was a sincerity beneath it all that I found comforting.

"My wife...she, well...you've treated her before," I paused.

Dr. Cullen nodded, "Yes, I recall her condition. How is she?"

"Her condition has worsened, I...Dr. Cullen, I'd like to say I can take the children, but in all honesty, I'm not sure I can provide them with the care they need. My wife, she takes my full attention and I'm not even sure how much longer I can keep her at home with this old ticker of mine leaking like a sieve."

"I understand," his tone was in no way judgemental. It was as though he really understood. "Jim, I know this is no easy decision. This has been thrown at you and you all need time to grieve and process; however, I need to tell you there is a social worker in the waiting area who would like to meet with you to discuss options. You don't need to make any decisions tonight. The kids are safe and will not be released until a solid plan is in place. Right now, this is the best place for them. They are getting round the clock care from some of the best medical staff this state has to offer and we have mental health resources at our disposal if needed."

"If it's all the same to you, Dr. Cullen, I'd like to sit with my grandchildren for awhile before meeting with anyone else."

"Of course," he nodded. "Take all the time you need."