Jeff POV
I kept my hands over Mia's face, trying to help her breathe better. Thank god me and Dix knew what to do,
"Come on sweetheart, in through your nose and out the mouth" Dixie talking to Mia, while showing her how to take deep breaths. I looked into Mia's eyes, full of fear. After 5 minutes her breathing got easier by a considerable amount, I moved my hands either side of her face.
"It's ok alright, it was a panic attack, and you're going to be fine. Let's get you in the car yeah" She nodded, she was rather shaken up, I scoped her up in my arms, placing her in the back seat. I got in next to her, as she leant into me, falling asleep immediately it must have taken a lot out of her.
"Jeff she's fine, we will go home let her rest." I saw Dixie's reflection in the mirror, gazing towards us.
"I know Dix" after all I was a paramedic, I have seen people have panic attacks nearly every day, but it was different when it was Mia. My mind traced back to the court, how could he say that to her. I knew Dix wouldn't agree with me for standing up, shouting back. I just saw red, when it came to Mia I was rather protective, but still how he could say that. I would never wish her dead; I meant what I said, well shouted. The only wish I had for her was for Mia to be happy and healthy. Hoping that soon she could be both of those things, I knew I would try my hardest to make my wish come true but it was going to be hard.
I was so pleased he got found guilty, but 16 years wouldn't be enough they should have thrown away the key, if I had my way I would want him dead.
"Jeff, Jeff" I came out of me daydreaming to Dixie saying my name, the car had stopped I noticed we were outside our house.
"C'mon mate it's been a long day" she opened the car door I got out, Mia with me. She looked so peaceful resting in my arms, I could feel her burning up I gathered this was the aftermarth of the attack. Once we were in the house, little abs didn't come running to me as usual, he went to Dixie. He must have seen Mia in my arms; I went into her room placing her on the bed. I went into the bathroom, soaking a flannel in cold water then rinsing it. I put it on Mia's head, she stirred backing me think she was going to wake up, but she soon relaxed falling back into her deep sleep, which I knew she so desperately needed. I placed the blanket over her, trying to make her comfortable before sneaking out. Finding Dixie half way up the stairs,
"How is she?"
"A little fever, she's still sleeping" I replied in a slow way
"That's to be expected, bless her" she looked over my shoulder, expecting Mia to come down or something. We both went to the sofa, relaxing into it"
"I wasn't expecting that" Dixie spoke,
"I know" I personally thought she was going to pass out, not have a full blown panic attack.
"Do you think she will have anymore?" I knew this was a possibility, but I didn't want it to happen
"Dunno, hope not" She sighed beside me, before speaking
"Swear to god though Jeff, If you ever do what you did in that court room again…" Oh here we go, I knew it was going to come sooner or later, she had a little go at me in the café, it seemed I was going to get a full lecture now.
"You could have got in deep trouble, then what would have happened?" I focused on a spot on the wall, like I normally did when she had a go at me. Not that I ever told her this
"But I didn't" still looking at the wall, avoiding her face of disgust
"Yeah, but what if you did Jeffrey, where would me and Mia be now?" she trailed of in the last part, making me look at her tear filling eyes.
"Aye, don't cry princess. Look I'm here I'm not going anywhere"
"Jeff, but what would I have done, without you?" Silent tears rolling down her checks, which I rubbed away.
"You Don't have to worry about that though dix, coz I will always be here promise" I pulled her into a tight hug. We stayed like this for a couple hours, not saying anything until we heard movement on the stairs.
"Hiya sweetheart" Dixie crawled out my arms, getting up towards Mia.
"What's the matter?" Mia looked from Dixie to me looking really worried, I replied fast so she didn't panic, I didn't want her having another attack.
"Nothing princess, nothing to worry about. How you feeling" She came to the sofa next to me, while Dixie walked behind her, placing herself on the side of the sofa.
"Better" she mumbled while running her hand through her hair, Dixie put her hand to her forehead
"Yeah temperatures going down, but you are going to need to eat something Mia. How's about I make us all sandwiches"
"Ok, yeah sounds good" Dixie's face lit up, she then left to the kitchen. Normally Mia needed a lot of convincing before even considering, eating.
"I was so scared Jeff… I couldn't breathe, I couldn't…"
"Aye, it will be ok. It was a pretty bad attack, that's all" reassuring her kissing the top of her head.
"You never have to be scared anymore, not with me and Dix." I moved the hair away from her eyes, as she smiled back at me. This was going to be a long recovery, I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but we were going to pull through together as a family.
There it is the last chapter, thank you for all my reviews and to everyone who has been reading, hope you all enjoyed. And for anyone interested I will be doing a sequel called 'Rebuilding a broken life' hope You all liked the final chapter ! xxx