Chapter 24: In My World
I've been alone too many nights
Too proud to tell you when you're right
A little patience would have helped me then
A lot like the break has been the common standard
All the angels above the earth I prayed
Punk's eyes fluttered open to the light peeking through the hospital blinds. For a minute Punk had completely forgot he was in the hospital till he looked at the IV hooked up to his hand.
Punk sat up in bed feeling a sharp pain as he did. Punk lifted his blanket and looked down to see gauze on the side of his lower hip. That's were her bullet went into him and got lodged deep inside.
All he could remember was him kneeling down in front of her and pulling her into a warm embrace.
*Flash back*
"I'm so sorry Punk. I love you and I always will" Natalie whispered softly pulling the trigger
"NO" AJ screamed loudly
*End flash back*
"Good Morning Mr. Brooks" a nurse said walking in his room
"Hi" Punk replied back rubbing his eyes
"I'm here to change your gauze…if that's okay with you" the nurse replied softly
"Well it's not like I can say no" Punk replied with a soft smile
"So how are we feeling this morning" the nurse asked sweetly
"Sore and aching…all in all pretty damn good" Punk replied with a smirk
"It will pass…there we go. All patched up" the nurse replied softly
"Thanks" Punk replied softly
"Oh by the way Mr. Brooks congratulations" the nurse said as she walked to the door
"Congratulations…for what letting you change my gauze" Punk replied with a chuckle
"No silly…your wife gave birth to your daughter last night. As approximately 10:30 at night you're a daddy" the nurse replied with a smile
"You're kidding" Punk said shooting up in bed not even paying attention the pain he felt when he did that
"You are going to ruin that gauze I just put on you and no I'm not kidding. Just to let you know…she's beautiful. A happy healthy baby girl" the nurse replied walking out of the room
Punk felt his heart beating a million miles a minute and his stomach doing back flips. He was a father now…he felt so many emotions he couldn't decide just one. Punk grabbed the control that beeped for a nurse.
"Yes Mr. Brooks" a nurse asked walking in
It just happened to be the same nurse to give him the news about AJ having their baby.
"When can I see her" Punk asked softly
"Mr. Brooks you know that you can't in your condition" the nurse replied with a frown
"Please please…even if it's just for a few minuets I just want to see my daughter" Punk pleaded flashing those bright green eyes.
The nurse gave Punk a raised eyebrow before walking out. Punk sighed letting his head rest back on his pillow…this sucked.
"I know I shouldn't be doing this…but I'm a sucker" the nurse replied walking back in with a wheelchair
Punk smiled softly as the nurse helped him up and into the wheelchair
"Maternity ward is on the 4th floor…you have 10 minutes okay" the nurse replied softly
"Thank you" Punk replied with a smile
Punk wheeled himself out of the elevator he so didn't want to be in a wheelchair. Then again it was part of the deal…no wheelchair no seeing his daughter. Punk found himself close to the unit where the newborns were placed.
Punk wheeled himself and looked into the glass looking upon all the newborns on the other side. Punk looked up and down for her…where was she?
Then he saw…the breath was taken right from him. She was beautiful…so small and fragile. Looking at the name on the bassinet Punk felt his heart jump into his throat.
Zoe Michelle Brooks 7lbs 5oz
"Wow" Punk thought to himself looking right at her.
She looked just like him…jet black hair and beautiful milky skin. How he wanted nothing to hold her right now. Punk saw a nurse passing by and called her over to him
"The mother…what room is she in. That's my daughter and I just want to check on her mother" Punk asked softly
"Oh give me her name and I'll let you know sir" the nurse replied softly
"April Mendez…or AJ Mendez" Punk replied softly
"Okay let me ask" the nurse replied sweetly
Punk watched as the nurse went to a computer and began typing. After a quick minuet she came back with a smile
"Ms. Mendez is in room 414" the nurse replied softly
"Thank you" Punk replied as he began his way to find AJ.
"414…awesome" Punk thought once he found AJ's room
Punk wheeled himself in. There she was…even as tired as she looked she still managed to look so beautiful.
Punk got closer and placed his hand on AJ's. AJ shifted slightly as she opened her eyes…once she saw who it was a huge smile crept on her face and tears filled her eyes.
"Hey" Punk whispered softly
"Punk" AJ whispered softly