Chapter 34
"Take care of yourself Lindsey, and you too Tegan. I want to see a healthy and happy family in about 7 months okay! Kate said to tell you to get some rest Tegan! No visitors until you get some rest okay" said Adison as she left Tegan's room with all her equipment. Tegan was suddenly utterly exhausted. "You're tired... get some rest now sweetie. We'll give everyone the good news later" said Lindsey. "I want you next to me... please Linds... I... I need you next to me" said Tegan softly while moving the oxygen mask to the side of her face. She weakly patted the space on the bed next to her. She tried to move towards the side of the bed but she was still so incredibly weak. She moved a few inches but it sent her heart monitor into a frenzy again. "Tegan, relax baby. They're not going to approve of this but screw 'em" said Lindsey as she replaced the mask and took Tegan's slender shoulders and then her hips and feet and moved her to the side of the bed. She kicked her shoes off and got on the bed next to her love. She was super careful not to hurt Tegan or pull on any tubes or wires. She gently lifted a sleepy Tegan and put her arm under her neck. Tegan moved and put her head on Lindsey's chest. It felt so right... Feeling her body touch Lindsey's again. She could hear her heartbeat, slow and regular, it helped hers slow down and it made her even more sleepy. "Love you Linds..." She felt safe and loved. Her hand found its way to Lindsey's belly. She smiled a tired smile and whispered. " I can't wait to meet you my two little peanuts"
"You guys should get out of here for a while... go home... sleep in a decent bed. Have a glass of wine! Tegan's gonna be okay. You've been cooped up in this hospital for more than three weeks and you really deserve a break" said Kate to Erin, Sonia and Sara. "So do you Kate!" said Sara. "Nah, I'm okay, I'm used to this place. I'm not going anywhere" said Kate. "I don't want to leave her here alone" said Sonia. "Mom... why don't we take turns to stay" said Sara. "Mmmm I don't know.." said Sonia, hesitant to leave Tegan. "Mom... you need to get out of here too" said Sara gently. Everybody except Lindsey, Erin, Sara and Sonia have been sleeping at home for the last few days. Tegan's four pillars flat out refused to leave. "Okay, Sara... I know you would really like to get out of here tonight, so you and Erin go first and then Lindsey and I will go home tomorrow when you come back" smiled Sonia. She knew all about Emy visiting. "Emy will want to see Tegan though, I'm gonna go to Tegan and Lindsey's place, take a shower, put on something nice for a change and go fetch Emy at the airport. Erin's lending me her driver. Then we'll pop by real quick just to say hi and sleep over at Tee's place." said Sara. Erin looked tired too "I'm good with that, are you sure you don't want the first night with Sara Sonia, I don't mind?" she asked. Sonia smiled, "I'm one hundred percent sure Sara doesn't want to babysit her mom tonight" she winked at Erin.
Erin and Sara left the hospital through the basement car park to avoid a fan and media frenzy. They managed to stay hidden quite well in the back of a SUV with tinted windows. A random security guard was driving as they were worried that Charles, Erin's regular security guard would get recognized by the paps. "Bet you're super excited to see Em?" said Erin smiling. "Nervous... But excited" said Sara grinning. "I'm so happy for you Sara, you deserve every bit of happiness." said Erin. "Hmmm, let's hope I don't fuck this one up..." said Sara softly. "You won't... It means too much to you... You've lost her once and I have a feeling you're not about to let that happen again" said Erin squeezing Sara's hand. "Looks as if we don't have any tails" said the security guard. "Great, you'll come pick up Sara again at 5?" asked Erin. "Sure thing" said the security guard. Erin knew him quite well and trusted him. He wasn't her usual security guard but he often formed part of the team, he was usually the one that blended in with the crowd. Charles trusted him impeccably. They stopped in front of Tegan and Lindsey's beautiful but understated home. "I think I owe you a glass of wine E!" said Sara. "Well, Alex is in a meeting at the studio to try and clean up the mess he made by cutting his promo tour short so I guess you can twist my arm. Do you have time?" Asked Erin. "Yeah more than enough time... Come on.. One glass... Big day, we have to toast it" Sara convinced Erin. "I won't be long Stu" said Erin. "Take your time, no rush. I'll be right outside"