Chapter 21: Life
Written by SuperAverageFoxyBoy (Ao3)
Maria took slow and careful steps back towards the door. The last thing she wanted to do was wake the small, fluffy orange kit that lay content in its crib. When she finally stepped out of the room, she grabbed the handle and slowly pulled the door shut. With a sigh of relief, the task was finally accomplished.
She swiftly and silently made her way downstairs where her loving husband awaited her.
"How the heck was you able to put that little devil to bed?"
"I guess it's just a superpower that comes with motherhood," she replied with a smile.
They took some time to relish in the newfound silence. "When was the last time it was this quiet?" Maria asked.
"If my calculations are correct, then exactly one eternity ago."
"Seems about right… I'm gonna go sit down alright? I'm feeling a bit tired."
"Yeah, of course."
Maria left to the living room, but just before she could make it, she suddenly collapsed on the floor.
"Maria!" John quickly rushed by her side. "Are you alright?!"
When he came to her aid she quietly said, "Water. I'm so thirsty…"
John immediately rushed to the kitchen and quickly returned with a cup of water. She downed the cold liquid and simply sat there for a moment. "John… I'm feeling really dizzy…"
"You just hold on alright! I'll call 911!"
"Please calm down sir. She's gonna be alright."
John could hardly stop pacing the room as the doctor debriefed him on Maria's condition.
"She seems to be suffering from a moderate case of dehydration. My guess is, she's been focusing all of her attention to your new kit and none to herself," the badger said. "Breastfeeding consumes large amounts of water, and from what we can tell, she hasn't been properly replenishing herself. She will most likely have to stay with us for one more day while we run some tests but in the end, she will be just fine. She just needs to take more care to her personal needs."
John let out a sigh. "You're sure she'll be alright?"
"Yes, I'm sure. I've dealt with situations like this before." The tod simply nodded. "Just relax. Mr. Wilde. Would you like to see her?"
John sat by his wife side as she drank a carton of blueberry juice. "I called Gloria to babysit Nicholas while here. So he's in good hands."
"That's good… I'm sorry if I gave you a scare back there. The doctor told me what's going on," she said with a sympathetic look.
John squeezed her hand and said, "Just promise me you'll take care of yourself better. Please."
"Of course. Now as soon as I'm out of here, I'm gonna make sure that Gloria didn't accidentally traumatize our son. You know what happened last time."
"I love you, Maria…"
"I love you too John…"
They then entered a brief kiss before staring into each other's eyes.
"Always my beautiful vixen…"
"Always by handsome tod…"
AN: A lovely drabble written by SuperAverageFoxyBoy over on Ao3, so go check him out! :)