Abby's POV
I can't believe this. I am finally doing what I have dreamed of doing since the day I found out I was pregnant. I am carrying my daughter into our apartment building and upstairs into our apartment. She's home.
Yesterday at the hospital they gave her a whole bunch of tests and she passed the lot. She gained enough weight to be allowed home. I had no idea just how small she was when she was born. She weighed only 3lbs and 6ozs. They told me she had lost even more in that week before her surgery but now she is almost 7lbs and eating the right amount.
The tests all came back telling us things that we had kind of guessed the answers too. We had spent a lot of time talking with Elizabeth and Doctor Phillips. She is on medication right now and they say she may need further surgery in about a years time but for now she is healthy enough to come home.
John came to collect us from the hospital in his new car. He claimed the jeep wasn't a child friendly car, so he sold it and we came home in a brand new Grand Jeep Cherokee. It's still a jeep but a safer one, so he tells me. We have got so much closer in these last few weeks. When there is nothing to do but sit by your daughter in hospital it forces you to communicate and we did, finally sorting out all our differences. We have even talked about trying again. I so want it to work this time as I don't think I could cope this time if he had to leave me. Right now I don't think I'd cope at all. He has been such a rock for me since Holly went through surgery and I know I pushed him way but when we talked I managed to divulge why I have a habit of pushing people away.
I believe that it comes from my childhood when my father left and I was left to cope with my manic mother and young brother. I practically raised Eric and it was hard. Until now I don't think I ever really realised how hard it had been. John has helped me see just what I had been putting myself through by cutting myself off from people. He truly is my best friend and I hope in time it can be more.
We have reached the apartment door and I look down to my baby. She has decided that it is time to wake up and see where she is going to be living. John looks over at us and smiles. I know he is happy to that she is home. He opens the door and I am greeted by all my friends. "Welcome Home, Holly" the banner on the wall reads. I gasp, I am so shocked. I didn't know anything about this. I look around to see who is there and I see Susan and Chuck, I haven't seen her in so long but she is looking fantastic. Almost six and a half months gone. I hope things go better for her than I have had. Chuny and Haleh are there too. In the corner I can see Sam and Luka and Alex. Alex looks like he might burst if he can't see Holly soon.
"I can't believe this. You guys are the best." I managed to speak but can feel the tears in my eyes.
"Well we couldn't let this little ones homecoming go passed unannounced." Susan said coming across to hug me. "Welcome home."
"Thank you. Do you want to hold her?" I ask her. She is my daughters god-mother. I couldn't think of a better person. She has been my confidant, friend and sounding post since I became pregnant.
"I think someone is going to have an accident if he doesn't get first hold." She laughs pointing in Alex's direction. The young boy is practically dancing.
"Alex, do you want to hold Holly?" His eyes light up as he nods his head. I walk around the sofa and lay my daughter into his awaiting arms. He looks so sweet with her and I needn't worry about pictures as everyone here seems to have a camera.
"She's so tiny Abby." Alex comments. "But so beautiful. I told you she would be."
I smile to my little friend. "You certainly did Alex. Do you think she'll like her nursery?"
"Can I show her?" I nod although I am a little worried about him getting up with her in his arms. Luckily Sam steps in and takes Holly allowing Alex to stand. I secretly think she wanted a cuddle too before her son steals my baby.
A few hours later and our last guests have left and inside I am glad. John is still here and that I am grateful for. I am hoping he will want to spend the night. "John, can I ask you something?"
"Anything." He answers as he puts the last dish away.
"Do you want to stay tonight?" I watch as his eyes grow. "It is her first night home after all."
"I'd love to. Where will she be sleeping?"
"In beside me." I answer. I know what he's thinking, where is he sleeping? "I was kinda hoping you might like to join us. It may sound silly but I want us to all be together tonight. I feel we have been through so much these last few weeks that I need you just as much as she does."
"I would be honoured Abby." He answers as he sits beside us, his arm stretching across the back of the sofa to hold onto us.
End POV
The moonlight spills across the room, shining on the bodies asleep in bed. Holly seems to have a whole side of bed to herself while Abby lays where she has wanted to be for so long. He back rests against John's chest, his arm circling her waist. Her hand lays beside her daughter. They had both lay watching their daughter for such a long time before finally falling asleep. Back where they belonged.
A.N - One more chapter to go and then it will be over. I hope you are still enjoying. I love receiving your comments so please let me know.
I can't believe this. I am finally doing what I have dreamed of doing since the day I found out I was pregnant. I am carrying my daughter into our apartment building and upstairs into our apartment. She's home.
Yesterday at the hospital they gave her a whole bunch of tests and she passed the lot. She gained enough weight to be allowed home. I had no idea just how small she was when she was born. She weighed only 3lbs and 6ozs. They told me she had lost even more in that week before her surgery but now she is almost 7lbs and eating the right amount.
The tests all came back telling us things that we had kind of guessed the answers too. We had spent a lot of time talking with Elizabeth and Doctor Phillips. She is on medication right now and they say she may need further surgery in about a years time but for now she is healthy enough to come home.
John came to collect us from the hospital in his new car. He claimed the jeep wasn't a child friendly car, so he sold it and we came home in a brand new Grand Jeep Cherokee. It's still a jeep but a safer one, so he tells me. We have got so much closer in these last few weeks. When there is nothing to do but sit by your daughter in hospital it forces you to communicate and we did, finally sorting out all our differences. We have even talked about trying again. I so want it to work this time as I don't think I could cope this time if he had to leave me. Right now I don't think I'd cope at all. He has been such a rock for me since Holly went through surgery and I know I pushed him way but when we talked I managed to divulge why I have a habit of pushing people away.
I believe that it comes from my childhood when my father left and I was left to cope with my manic mother and young brother. I practically raised Eric and it was hard. Until now I don't think I ever really realised how hard it had been. John has helped me see just what I had been putting myself through by cutting myself off from people. He truly is my best friend and I hope in time it can be more.
We have reached the apartment door and I look down to my baby. She has decided that it is time to wake up and see where she is going to be living. John looks over at us and smiles. I know he is happy to that she is home. He opens the door and I am greeted by all my friends. "Welcome Home, Holly" the banner on the wall reads. I gasp, I am so shocked. I didn't know anything about this. I look around to see who is there and I see Susan and Chuck, I haven't seen her in so long but she is looking fantastic. Almost six and a half months gone. I hope things go better for her than I have had. Chuny and Haleh are there too. In the corner I can see Sam and Luka and Alex. Alex looks like he might burst if he can't see Holly soon.
"I can't believe this. You guys are the best." I managed to speak but can feel the tears in my eyes.
"Well we couldn't let this little ones homecoming go passed unannounced." Susan said coming across to hug me. "Welcome home."
"Thank you. Do you want to hold her?" I ask her. She is my daughters god-mother. I couldn't think of a better person. She has been my confidant, friend and sounding post since I became pregnant.
"I think someone is going to have an accident if he doesn't get first hold." She laughs pointing in Alex's direction. The young boy is practically dancing.
"Alex, do you want to hold Holly?" His eyes light up as he nods his head. I walk around the sofa and lay my daughter into his awaiting arms. He looks so sweet with her and I needn't worry about pictures as everyone here seems to have a camera.
"She's so tiny Abby." Alex comments. "But so beautiful. I told you she would be."
I smile to my little friend. "You certainly did Alex. Do you think she'll like her nursery?"
"Can I show her?" I nod although I am a little worried about him getting up with her in his arms. Luckily Sam steps in and takes Holly allowing Alex to stand. I secretly think she wanted a cuddle too before her son steals my baby.
A few hours later and our last guests have left and inside I am glad. John is still here and that I am grateful for. I am hoping he will want to spend the night. "John, can I ask you something?"
"Anything." He answers as he puts the last dish away.
"Do you want to stay tonight?" I watch as his eyes grow. "It is her first night home after all."
"I'd love to. Where will she be sleeping?"
"In beside me." I answer. I know what he's thinking, where is he sleeping? "I was kinda hoping you might like to join us. It may sound silly but I want us to all be together tonight. I feel we have been through so much these last few weeks that I need you just as much as she does."
"I would be honoured Abby." He answers as he sits beside us, his arm stretching across the back of the sofa to hold onto us.
End POV
The moonlight spills across the room, shining on the bodies asleep in bed. Holly seems to have a whole side of bed to herself while Abby lays where she has wanted to be for so long. He back rests against John's chest, his arm circling her waist. Her hand lays beside her daughter. They had both lay watching their daughter for such a long time before finally falling asleep. Back where they belonged.
A.N - One more chapter to go and then it will be over. I hope you are still enjoying. I love receiving your comments so please let me know.