Chapter 1 : Happiness
« What does it mean ? » she asked with worry.
« It means you cannot have children Mrs Baker, I'm sorry. » Dr. Elliot answered.
« Are you one hundred percent sure doctor ? »
« There's no exact science but unless a miracle, the chances of you getting pregnant are very low I'm afraid. »
Brooke couldn't help but repeat those words over and over again in her head and they stung, oh boy they sure did. She had talked and talked with both Julian and Sam about expanding their family with babies and they were all on the same page with this plan : one hundred percent yes. Now, how would she tell them this can't be happening.
« Brooke ? Earth to Brooke ? » Sam said waving a hand in front of her foster mother's face.
« hum what ? » Brooke replied realizing she must have been out of whatever was going on for a while.
« You were in a daze, long one. » The teen answered and took another bite of her apple.
« Sorry honey, I was just … »
There she stopped right there.
« You were just what ? » Sam asked again.
« thinking. I was just thinking. » Brooke quickly answered and gave the girl a small smile.
« thinking about what love ? » Julian asked while entering the kitchen.
« Hey Juju ! what's up ? » Sam greeted him and the man smiled at the new nickname.
« Nothing much. Just finishing some paperwork and I figured since I haven't got any other meeting scheduled until next week, I would come home and hang out with my two favorite girls. » He answered planting a kiss on top of his wife's head and messing up with the teenage's hair. « How are you girls ? » He then asked.
« Good. Homework. » He nodded and then turned to his wife.
« Oh, just thinking that's all. » She responded.
« A penny for your thoughts. » He said.
And there it was, the moment she was dreading.
« I need to talk to you guys. It's important. » She finally said with a trembling voice.
And her eyes began to water.
…
It's been a month since Brooke told them about her infertility issues. Both Julian and Sam were very supportive and have been helping her go through it. However, no matter how many times she found comfort in her husband and daughter's arms and rested her head on their shoulders, the news still hurt the young woman who felt like she was deceiving them. Even though both reassured her that it wasn't the case at all, the couple decided to wait a little before engaging in other ways to expand the family.
For the pain to go away.
« Hey ! I've got something that might cheer you up a little. » Sam said with a grin while approaching her foster mom who was working on a few sketches.
« Sam I'm okay really. We talked about it, I'm fine, I just need some time but I'll be okay, I promise. » Brooke answered. The teen had really been great with Brooke during this whole month. Always making sure she knew she was there for her if needed which Brooke greatly appreciated.
« I know you will, you're strong. » She answered and Brooke smiled.
« What is it ? » Brooke asked the teen pointing to the mail she got in her hand.
« It's a letter from the agency. » Sam answered and carefully studied her mother's face.
« Already ? That was fast… » Brooke frowned and took the enveloppe from her daughter's hand.
« Too soon ? » Sam asked with a failed attempt to hide her disappointment. Brooke looked up and realized how this – how she - might have sounded for the girl.
« Oh gosh no Sam, it's not what you think ! I was told it would take a few more weeks. » She said getting up and stepped closer to her kid. « I'm happy, it's not too soon, it will never be too soon. Okay ? I love you kiddo and if it's the confirmation of the adoption, we'll need to celebrate tonight ! » She answered with a genuine smile that made Sam smiled back.
« 'kay. » She nodded. « Open it. »
But little did she know, this was only the begining of the end.
That's it for chapter 1, please review the story, I'd like to know your thoughts ! Have a good one everyone !