Chapter 14
When Don walked into his home with the gang, they were jumped on by Donnie Jr, while MaCanna sat quietly in the corner.
"Uncle Danno, Uncle Sheldon, Uncle Adam." yelled Donnie, as he jumped into their arms.
"Whoa... get out, you can't be little Donnie? You're to big to be him." laughed Sheldon.
Looking over in the corner, Don noticed MaCanna staring out the window. Nearing his side, he said...
"Your dad is waiting for you downstairs, MaCanna. He wants to take you to the Hospital to see your mom and new brother."
Getting up, not saying a word to anyone, he walked out without so much as a goodbye.
"What's wrong with MaCanna, Donnie? He's not still blaming himself, is he?" asked Danny.
"He is. It's been really hard on him. Anyway... we need to start looking for Calista. That storm is just starting to move in. The skies are turning."
With everyone heading over to the command post, Don allowed Donnie to come help too.
"Sweetheart, we'll be home as soon as we can. Are you feeling okay with the baby, to be alone?"
"I'll be fine, Don. Go find Calista. I love you."
"I love you too, sweetheart."
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When Mac and MaCanna arrived at the Hospital, Mac took him down to the Neo-Unit. Placing him in a gown, he walked him inside. Nearing Gregory's little bed MaCanna started crying.
"Son! Son, what's the matter?"
With tears streaming down his face, he choked out... "I don't deserve to be a big brother. I don't deserve to be here, safe, warm, and secure while my sister is out in the woods maybe dying. I don't deserve to be here daddy, and if I could ask for anything, it would be for me to take my sisters place."
Running from the Neo-Unit, Mac chased him down the hall. Grabbing him in his embrace, he squeezed him tight.
"Don't you ever, ever, say you wish yourself in your sisters place. Don't ever say, you are undeserving of being a big brother, or of the love ,you recieve from this family. Do you understand me, son? Do you? None of this is your fault, you need to stop this."
Shaking him with the roughness of a parents love, MaCanna finally hugged his father back. Holding him tight, as he cried, soaking his shoulder, from all the hurt and pain he had been carrying since his sister disappeared.
"Excuse me, Sheriff."
Looking up, Mac seen the nurse standing above him.
"Yes?"
"Your wife is awake, she's asking to see you."
"Thanks. Come on MaCanna, let's go see mom, okay?"
Walking into their mothers room, MaCanna ran into his mothers arms. "I love you, mom. I love you so much."
"Hey... shh... come on MaCanna, don't cry. Mac... what's wrong with him?"
"He's fine love, he's just missing you, and Calista. The team arrived today, they'll be stopping by to see you later today. Now... I need to go. I believe I owe you a promise, that the next time you see me, would be with our daughter."
Bending down, he kissed her goodbye.
"Dad... can I help? Please."
"Sure... come on son. Let's go bring your sister home."
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With the room now quiet, Stella tried to sit herself up. Not succeeding, she pushed the call button.
"Good morning, Stella. What did you need?"
"Help getting out of this bed. I'd like to see my son."
"I'm sure we can do that, Stella. Just wrap your arm around me, and we'll get you cleaned up for your visit."
Stella tried to smile, she knew she should be enjoying this moment with her family. Yet they were all seperated, all searching, for her little Calista.
tbc...
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