Saving Ma

Summary: After Frank proposed to Natalia, Rafe Ave and Emma team up to help their moms.
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and I do not make any profit from this.

Chapter 36

The ride to the hospital was tense. Olivia worried greatly for her wife. Natalia was dizzy and nauseous, but coherent, and she was in a great deal of pain. Olivia held her hand the whole way, never letting go, talking to her between the paramedics fussing with their gadgets to keep her awake. She was terrified of what had happened in that cabin while they were alone. Horrible thoughts took over but she didn't voice them.

Once they arrived Rick met them at the door and Natalia was rushed in. After the initial exam he ordered CT scans and wound cleaning and stitches. Olivia never left her side. When they came to take her to CT Olivia refused to leave her so Rick let her walk down with her and stand outside the CT room.

Once they were settled back into the exam room Natalia held a hand out to her. "You look exhausted, come lay with me. I need you next to me."

Olivia got up and gingerly lay down next to her and took her in her arm. "I'm here princess, and I'm never letting you go again." She felt awful that she had let Natalia go home alone.

Natalia sensed this. "Hey, you can stop that train of thought right now. There is no way that you can be with me 24/7. We have five children and a business. Sometimes we have to divide and concur."

Olivia sighed and pulled her closer. "I know but I have never been so scared in my life as when Rafe told me you and Mateo were gone and gave me that bogus note. My heart almost gave out right then."

Natali kissed her neck. "I know. When Frank told me that he set a bomb in your car and you were sent to the hospital, I think my heart did stop. Then he told me about Ava and Rafe's cars. Oh god Olivia, I don't know how my heart didn't fail right then. All I could think was that I had to get out to find Mateo, get to Natalio and save Emma from Allan."

Olivia pulled back slightly to look at her. "Allan? What's he have to do with it?"

Natalia tried to sit up quickly, realizing she hadn't told her yet what all Frank had said. She fell back down clutching her head groaning. Olivia pulled her close again rubbing her back. "Hey, calm down baby. Don't try to sit up so fast."

Once Natalia regain the breath that the pain had stolen from her she gingerly leaned up again to look at Olivia. "Frank said that he had set the bomb for you to get you out of his way but that Allan paid him to set Ava and Rafe's so that he could get to Emma with all the adults out of the way. This would also leave Mateo with my father and Natalio in Foster care."

She said it all in a rush and had to pause to catch her breath again. She lay her aching head back down on Olivia and let her pull her close again. She felt the rage coming of her in waves and rubbed her stomach to calm her a little. "That's when I decided I had to get out now and save our babies so I finished cooking his breakfast and threw the grease on him and hit him with the pan. He lunged at me and tackled me. I scratched his burns and got away. That's when you and Rafe came in. I think my heart actual stopped for a moment in relief. I thought you guys were dead." She sobbed out and burrowed into Liv's shoulder.

Olivia rubbed her back trying to calm her wife and her own rage. "We're all ok love, and I will deal with Allan." She said with venom in her voice.

Natalia leaned up and kissed her softly. "Just don't go to jail querida. I can't stand the thought of living without you. Especially since for a little bit there I thought I was going to have to. I love our family so much baby, but it doesn't work without you." She kissed her on another sob and burrowed back in.

Olivia chuckled slightly. "Rafe said that same thing to me about shooting Frank." She sighed, "Ok baby. I will find a legal way to deal with the bastard, but I swear to God if he gives me a reason to have to defend one of my babies I will shoot him is self-defense if I get the chance and relish it."

Natalia nodded slightly against her. "Agreed." She kissed her neck softly. "I love you."

Olivia held her tightly and kissed her head. "I love you too baby."

Natalia was fighting nodding off when Rick came in. "Ok ladies," He said in a low voice afraid of hurting Natalia's head more. "Natalia, you have a severe concussion and I want to keep you overnight for observation."

Natalia turned to look at him. "I want to go home." She whined.

Olivia shook her head. "If he thinks you need to stay baby, you need to stay."

Natalia looked at her incredulously. "Really, you want to go there Miss I will stay in the hospital over my own dead body."

Olivia chuckled. "I know and what to you always say. 'Get over it, you're staying.' Well get over it, you're staying."

Natalia deflated and lay back down. Rick chuckled. "Well I'm glad to hear that Olivia cause I would like for you to stay as well." Natalia leaned up and looked at Olivia and back to Rick. "I would have kept you last night but with the situation I knew that was out of the question. But now that she is home you both can stay together."

Natalia looked Olivia over again. "What's wrong querida?"

Olivia sighed. "When the car went boom I went flying and hit my head. Rick said I have a concussion too, just not as bad as yours. I have a few bumps and bruises and needed three cuts stitched up."

Natalia gasped. She had noticed the bandage on her face but through the relief of seeing her alive and the pain in her own head it hadn't registered completely. "Oh god honey why didn't you say something? I wouldn't have been clutching you so hard."

Olivia pulled her back down. "You hold me as tight as you want. I needed it as much as you did." She kissed her head and looked to Rick. "Well, it looks like we're both staying. But if you try to separate us, so help me god Rick you will regret it."

Rick held up his hands in submission. "I wouldn't dream of it. I will get you an extra wide bed or something. No worries." He looked down a little apprehensive them looked back to Natalia. "I hate to ask, but do we need to do any other exams on you Natalia?"

Natalia looked confused. "No I feel fine otherwise like I said earlier." Rick still looked apprehensive and she felt her wife tense up. "Whatever you need to ask Rick just ask it."

Olivia had a feeling of what Rick was asking but was terrified of the answer. Rick took a breath looking at Olivia then back to Natalia. "Do we need to run a rape kit?"

Natalia gasped realizing what Olivia must have been thinking. "Oh no. There is no need for that. He never got that close. He only hit me in the head because I fought them taking Mateo away from me."

Olivia visibly deflated and Natalia rubbed her side. "I'm ok querida. I promise." She kissed her lightly.

Rick smiled. "Great, then I will go put in the orders for you both to be admitted and we will get you settled into a room as quick as possible."

As he was leaving their brood came spilling through the door, Emma leading the way. "Ma!" She whisper yelled if that's possible. Ava and Rafe had told her to be quiet because both Ma and Mom had hurt heads. Natalia and Olivia opened an arm and she climbed on the bed with Rafe's help to lay half on top of and in the middle of them clutching on to Natalia for dear life.

Natalio saw them as Ava came through the door with him and lunged trying to get to them. Ava lay him on Olivia since Emma was mostly on Natalia. Mateo just smiled and held his arms up to Rafe. Rafe picked him up and let him lean over the bed rail to kiss both of them. He and Ava followed suit.

Once Rafe put him down he stood beside Olivia. Emma sat up giggling when Natalio kept trying to climb over her to get to their Ma. Natalia held him close and relaxed back. Having finally had her hands on all her babies and Olivia she was content.

Doris came in and found them all surrounding their moms. She smiled walking over to Natalia's side. She leaned over and kissed her head lightly. "Well, what's the verdict? How's the noggin?"

Rafe and Ava perked up at the question. Natalia sighed, "Dr. Rick says I have a concussion."

Olivia kissed her cheek. "Yea, a sever one. He wants to keep her overnight."

Ava nudged her mom's shoulder. "What about your concussion?"

Olivia sighed and Natalia smiled. "He wants her to stay as well." She turned to Doris. "Can you stay with them tonight with your guards?"

Doris looked at them funny and Olivia turned to Ava. "It's going to be a bit before they have us in a room. Can you take them down to get some lunch? I'm sure everyone is starving." She pulled her down to whisper in her ear. "If Allan comes anywhere near you guys call 911." Ava looked at her shocked but nodded gathering her brothers and sister and headed to the cafeteria.

Doris followed them out sending her guards with them. Once they were safely on their way she went back in the room. "Ok, what's up?"

When Olivia looked at her she could actually feel the anger vibrate from her. "Allan paid Frank to put the bombs in the Ava and Rafe's cars so that once Natalia and I were both gone he could get his hands on Emma."

Doris about fell over. "Oh my god. Hold on." She pulled out her phone and called her police contact to tell them to question Frank about his accomplice. "Ok. They are going to question Frank about it. We need the evidence so we can put him away. The detectives for the state police will be in to get your statement in a little while if you're up to it Natalia."

Natalia smiled slightly. "I'd rather get it over with so we can rest. All I really want is a shower and to snuggle my wife and kids."

A doctor came in as she finished her statement. "Well how about I help by washing your hair so I can stitch you up. Then you can take a bath but keep your head out of the water once they settle you in a room."

Natalia sighed, "That would be wonderful."

The doctor got her hair washed and head stitched. She was just about to settle back into Olivia when Lilian came in. "Ok guys. We got your room all set up per Ricks direction."

Two more nurses came in with two wheel chairs to transport them. Olivia got up, taking Natalia's hand, sat in one of the chairs and pulled Natalia gently into her lap. "Ok, we're set." She turned to a chuckling Doris. "Call Ava and let her know the room number if you would please."

Doris nodded and called Ava after asking the room number. Once they got to the room they say two large hospital beds. Olivia helped Natalia into one and followed her in.

They had just settled into one another when Rick entered. He handed them a bag. "Ok here's two sets of actual PJ's. I had Lilian go to the gift shop and get them for you. You don't need the reveling gowns and I figured you'd be more comfortable."

Olivia and Natalia smiled. Olivia nodded toward the extra bed. "Thank you Rick. We won't be needing the extra bed though so take it if it's needed elsewhere."

Rick shook his head. "No, I had it brought in incase you had napping children that need it. I also put you in a rehab room with a tub in the bathroom. I figured you'd want a bath. Lilian also picked up a few bath products. Not what you're used to I'm sure, but better than the grime you're sporting."

Natalia grabbed his hand and squeezed. "You're the best Rick. Thank you so much for everything."

Rick beamed. "You're quite welcome. I figure the more comfortable this one is the less trouble she'll give the nurses tonight." He said indicating Olivia causing them all to laugh.

Olivia just smiled. "He knows me too well, but as long as I have Natalia there will be no trouble from me."

Rick grinned back. "Well either way. Now, I have left instruction for you not to be disturbed for the next hour or so. You can take a bath. Natalia keep your head out of the water. Olivia you can wash your hair just get help and don't get your stitches wet. I have a nurse coming in to change out your bandages in a bit. Enjoy your bath, I'm sure the hot water will help your body aches, but I want you both in bed in an hour and a half tops. Oh that door does lock but take it easy." And with a wink and a chuckle he was out the door.

Olivia grinned devilishly and Natalia blushed hard at the implication. Doris just laughed. "You guys go ahead and get cleaned up. I'll go down and grab a bite while the kids finish up and bring them back up in an hour and a half."

Olivia pulled her in for a hug. "Thank you for everything Doris." Doris squeezed her tight for a moment and was out the door.

Once she was gone Olivia took the bag Rick gave them and took Natalia's hand, leading her into the bathroom. She filled the large tub and after filling it, helped Natalia in. She followed her in and sat back against her turned to the side a bit to keep her shoulder stitches out of the water.

They held each other close, Natalia running a hand through Olivia's hair. Olivia tried to keep her composure, she really did, but now that she had stopped, the events of the last few days caught up to her and she started sobbing into Natalia's chest.

Natalia just held on. Olivia just kept repeating, "I almost lost you, we almost lost our babies." In between sobs. Natalia understood completely. She had thought she lost Olivia and the kids as well. She started crying too and reassured Olivia and herself through her own sobs that they were all ok now.

Olivia leaned up and took Natalia's lips in a needy kiss through their sobs. They kissed desperately until they both calmed and their kisses slowed to loving. They eventually separated and just snuggled together. After a few moments of just holding each other Natalia picked up a cup and began washing Olivia's hair gently, avoiding the bandages. They washed each other's bodies lovingly then got out and helped one another dry off, dress and gently brushed each other's hair. Once they were clean and dressed they got back in bed under the covers and promptly fell asleep wrapped in each other.

This is how Doris and the kids found them. Ava and Rafe settled Emma and Mateo in the extra bed with a laptop and head phones watching a movie quietly. Natalio had fallen asleep so they put him at the foot of that bed, Ava in a chair on one side Rafe in a chair on the other, watching the TV on the wall turned down low. Doris headed out to check in with the investigation saying she would be back with dinner later.

They all napped on and off between nurses coming in to check on Olivia and Natalia hourly. The police detectives came in and questioned them all about everything. They rest of the day was spent just trying to relax. All overjoyed to be back together again.