Chapter 20

Mimi was in the hallway wheeling Jason's wheelchair. They were finally leaving the hospital when they heard Belle's screams. Mimi wheeled Jason over to Hope and walked into the room to see what was wrong.

Mimi: Belle sweetie calm down and tell me what is going on.

But Belle wouldn't speak she just continued to cry. She finally pointed to the crumpled up letter in the corner and slowly Mimi read it and she stared at the letter in shock. How could Shawn just leave after all the work they put into finding Belle. Mimi walked over to the bed and rocked Belle softly not knowing what to say to ease her pain.

Chloe's Room

Nancy: Sweetheart they are releasing you and Belle today. Now you have to stay with us until you recovered. Since your father is a doctor you get to spend your recovery at our home with your son.

Chloe: Okay mom.

Nancy: Sweetie I know what happened between you and Brady and honey he just needs some time to cope with everything that has happened. He loves you.

Chloe: I know mom it's just hard. Deric asked for him a million times yesterday. He thinks of him as his daddy.

Nancy: Well Brady stopped by and saw Deric last night he asked me not to tell you. He will still visit Deric. Like I said sweetheart he just needs time.

Chloe: Mom, what am I going to do? I love Brady.

Nancy: I know that you love him but you just gotta give him time. It will get better.

Chloe: But what if Brady decides that he doesn't want me back?

Nancy: You know that Brady will come back to you. He just needs some time to adjust to everything.

Chloe: I just can't believe this. I mean I don't even know why I tried to kill myself. Mom, I just want him back.

Nancy: I know that you want him back but you can't force him to be with you.

Chloe: I know that but I love him.

Nancy: I know deep in his heart that he loves you too.

Chloe: I know that somewhere deep in there he loves me too. I just don't want to wait for him. I want him with me right now.

Nancy: I know. But I'm sure that he will come over to visit Deric and you will get a chance to see and talk to him.

Chloe: Yeah but it won't be the same.

Nancy: No, it won't be the same. But it will get easier with time.