Chapter 34
Tris P.O.V
Excitement surges through my body, waiting for the doctor to make his rounds for like agony. All we need is for him to give me a finally examination and sign off on my release papers. Since the news of my release everyone has been working hard to be ready to leave once I am released. Because of the unexpected reappearance of so many of us... Four and Zeke sought out a second vehicle for the return trip home.
Who knew home was just a few hours away. Four says with any luck we will make it home before sun set. The thought that home was always so close.. and never knowing hit. It hits a nerve, all this time... I could have escaped and walked home. Sure would have taken forever but at least I would have made it home by now.
Four also informed me, that Zeke's wife, Shauna, and mom Hana will be expecting us and are preparing dinner for all of us. Hana won't have any of us go hungry after such a long absence, Four told me. Although, Hana is Uriah and Zeke's mom she has taken it her duty to treat all of us as her children. She is also excited to meet her new grandchild Abigail at that.
Four also called his boss Johanna, letting her know we were finally coming home today. She graciously told Four to have a additional two weeks off to help Abigail and I settle in to our new home. She also expects a visit from us to present our new daughter.
The thought next few hours is overwhelming me. Yes, it's nice to hear we have such great friends that treat us like family, but I don't know them. They might know me, but I don't know them. So much is changing so fast. I can't help but ask myself if I can handle all this? Will I let Four down if I can't?
Christina joins me on the bed, patting Abigail's butt while she nurses. The waiting is becoming unbearable. The cars all packed ready to go, everywhere sitting around waiting for the never ending Doctor to show up.
"You know who ever is riding in the other car, they can take off. No reason to hold up everyone." I say. I hate that I'm making everyone wait.
"Hell no girl, we all go together." She says.
"That's right Tris, no one gets left behind." Four says sitting in his rocking chair. I have no words, so I nod at his response.
"I can't believe I'm finally getting out of here! So many times, I thought about leaving." I openly admit.
"Why didn't you? Your strong and brave. You could have made it to the city." Four ask taking my surprise to his boldness.
"Honestly I didn't know where I was, how far I would have to go, also I was pregnant and alone. I was scared of being out in the middle of no where and something happen." I answer.
Four takes my response and ponders of over it looking out the window.
"Well hows the patient doing today?" The Doctor says walking in.
"Anxious to get out of here." I say.
"Well lets have a look at the incision and hopefully we can get the ball rolling for you." He says putting gloves on making his way around the bed. I see Four getting up almost like robotic, standing on the other side of me. The doctor maneuvers my shirt up and lowers my pants just a inch to get a closer look.
"Well it does look like the incision has closed a good amount, no infections has taken place. I would say you are free to go home. Now I want you to keep the area clean. Also see a doctor in the next two weeks for another examination, possibly stitch removal. I will provide you with the follow up paperwork for the doctor. Any questions?" The doctor says.
"Nope." Four and I both say at the same time. So eager to get out of here.
"Ok. I'll have Jess bring all the paperwork then. You are free to go after that." I says walking out of the room.
"Oh Thank Goodness! I thought we were going to have to break your ass out of here. I'll go tell everyone the good news. Meet you at the trucks in a hour?" Christina says standing up.
"Sounds good meet you there." Four says along with a nod.
"Good thing you are feeding her now. Maybe she won't need to be feed til we can get home. I'll change her when you are done." Four says placing his hand on my shoulder, he seems so happy to our news. He has this big goofy grin on his face.
Suddenly everything is falling into place, right as Abigail is finishing nursing, Jess walks in with paperwork. I hand Abigail to her Daddy. Allowing me to sign the paperwork and listen to care instructions once again.
Four does exactly what he says, he burps and changes her diaper. But this time he doesn't place her in her crib, he manages to pull out a little car carrier and begins to strap her in, and drape a blanket over her legs.
"Who's daddy's little Angel? Mmmm Who's Daddy's little Angel? Guess what little Angel we are going home! Yes, we are!" I hear Four say. I can't help but let the giggles come out of his mouth.
"What's so funny, can't a proud Dad talk to his daughter?" I asks chuckling between words.
Watching Four with our Daughter is the most precious, and loving experience. The way he cares and treats her is beyond words. Four may come off as a tough intimidating man, but with his daughter he is all but that. So loving and devoted to his daughter. I know that no matter what happens... the best those two could have in this world, is each other.
"All done, Tris?" Four says pulling me out of my thoughts.
"Uh... yea... all set!" I say.
"Good," he says raising he handle bar on the baby carrier. I see him lifting the carrier in one hand careful not to rock too much, and then reaching for me with his other hand.
"What do you say, we go home then?" Four says with a loving and exciting smile.
I can't help it I return the smile, reach out take his hand in mine. We don't look back, we walk out hand in hand with our daughter.