Time Period: A Flashback
Situation: Days after Lucky's birth-during Peyton's recovery period
Place: Peyton's recovery room
Peyton's p.o.v
I had such a difficult time giving birth that I couldn't go home immediately. The doctor wanted to
keep Lucky and me longer at the hospital for further evaluation. He worried I would bleed out or
Lucky would get an infection at home. I have kept myself busy with drawing pictures and checking
on Lucky. Lucas has stayed in touch with me through phone calls and occasional visits. Anyhow, in
the mean time, I have been granted an opportunity to see Lucky. Abruptly, the nurse takes Lucky
right out of my arms. I wonder if she knows what she is doing. "What is wrong with my baby? Why
can't I hold her?" I question her. "Something is wrong with her. She has Down Syndrome. Are you
sure you want to hold her?" she asks me. I am deeply offended and hurt. "I know that my daughter
has Down Syndrome. Please let me hold her" I request nicely. The nurse hands over Lucky as if
Lucky is a burden on her.