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 37
Doris arrived back later that evening with food for everyone from Towers. She even remembered to have them puree some veggies for Natalio. The clan dug in and spoke of normal things not mentioning the past few days. After they ate Doris took the kids back to the suites at the Beacon for the night. They kids opted to just to stay in one of the suites all together. Ava and Emma in one room. They moved Natalio's porta crib in with them. Rafe and Mateo share a room and left their moms room for Doris. Doris's body guards on the outer door.
The kids decided to watch a movie before bed. They were all sitting on the couch in the common room. Emma looked over to Ava and climbed in her lap lying her head on her shoulder. "Did my granddad really try to kill you and Rafe?" She said tears gathering in her eyes.
Ava and Rafe looked at her shocked. Ava held her tightly. "Where did you hear that Bean?"
Emma sniffled, "When I was in the bathroom when Rafe took Mateo to get us all drinks. I heard mommy say it to Aunt Doris. Did he really do that just to get me to live with him? Was it my fault?"
Ava turned her head so she was looking into her eyes. "You listen to me. What your granddad did or didn't do was not your fault. You are not to blame for what other people do, no matter what their reason. You do not blame yourself for something that didn't even happen. We are fine." Emma nodded and Ava pulled her in close hugging her tightly. She looked to Rafe in horror.
Rafe put a sleeping Mateo next to him and moved closer wrapping around them. "Munchkin, we are fine, I promise. Mom and Ma will work with the police and make sure we all stay ok and together. You will have to deal with us for a really, really long time. None of this is your fault. I swear it to you."
Emma lifted her head to look at them. "Are you really sure?" She said tears still streaming.
Rafe took her face in his hands. "I have never been more sure of anything in my life. I promise you."
Ava smiled at her. "I'm 100% sure that none of this was your fault baby."
Emma nodded and buried her face in Ava's chest on a sob. "Ok" she said with relief through her tears. Ava held her close and Rafe rubbed her back.
Doris came into the room having heard her crying. "Hey, what's wrong?" Emma reached for her and she took her in her arms. She looked at Ava and Rafe confused. "What is it little bean?"
Ava sat back and sighed. "She overheard you and mom talking about Allan and thought it was her fault what happened."
Doris looked horrified. "Oh baby no." She nudged Emma's head up. "Your grandfather made a bad choice, but it was his choice and was not your fault. Everyone makes their own choices and those choices are their own. It. Was. Not. Your. Fault. Do you understand that little bean?"
Emma nodded and lay her head on Doris's shoulder. "Yea. I understand. It's was his fault not mine."
Doris held her tight and rocked her. "That's right baby, not your fault. His fault."
Emma finally calmed completely focusing back on the TV. Doris just sat back and held her, letting her watch the show until she fell asleep. Once she was asleep she turned to Ava and Rafe. "I am so sorry. I had no idea she heard up talking." She whispered to them.
Ava rubbed her arm. "It's not your fault. As long as she understands it's ok. None of us knew and I was in the room too."
Doris sighed. "Do you mind if I put her with me? Just in case she wakes up? I'll come get you if she needs you, but I won't sleep if I can't be near her."
Ava smile. "Of course, that's fine." Everyone thought the woman was heartless but she proved to the clan over and over that that wasn't the case. This woman had a heart of gold. She just shielded it well.
Doris got up gingerly with Emma in her arms and carried her to the bedroom and went to bed.
Ava turned to Rafe and fell in his arms. "Oh god our poor baby sister. I can't believe she has been worried about that for most of the day."
Rafe hugged her tightly. "I know, poor little munchkin. She's ok though. I think we all convinced her, but I think we need to tell Ma and mom so they can make sure."
Ava nodded against his chest. "Yea, I think your right."
They hugged for a few minutes then picked up the boys to take them to bed. They put Mateo in the middle of the bed in Ava's room and the baby in his crib. They lay down on either side of Mateo and fell asleep with their brothers knowing their family was safe.
After the kids left for the night Olivia and Natalia settled in together. Olivia kissed her head lightly. "How are you feeling love?"
Natalia sighed and snuggled close. "Like my head is going to explode but they won't give me stronger Meds until midnight. How about you baby?"
Olivia kissed her again. "My head is throbbing and my shoulder hurts. A little sore all over, but I'll live. As long as you and the kids are ok, I'm ok."
Natalia leaned up and kissed her softly but thoroughly. "I love you. We are all ok. We are going to take care of getting Frank, my father, and Allan behind bars. Hopefully together so they can kill each other. We are going to move on with our lives, raise our young babies, help our older babies thrive, and open lots of hotels. We will grow old together and let our children take over our legacy and beach hop." She grinned like a maniac.
Olivia laughed pulling her closer, kissing her again. "Sounds like a good plan to me. Even if all we do when we get old is sit on the couch in matching jogging suits and fight over the remote. I'll be fine as long as you are with me."
Natalia chuckled. "Deal." She lay back against her chest and closed her eyes.
They lay there together, eyes closed just holding each other close. The nurses came in and out, waking them, checking them, and they just lay together through it all. Sleeping when they could, just content to be.
The next morning the kids and Doris arrived breakfast in hand and Ashley in tow. The kids all took turns kissing their moms then Ashley came over hugging them. "I am so glad you guys are ok. Greg and I have been holding down the fort at the Beacon. Things are going fine. Just get better and we will see you back as soon as you're ready."
Natalia squeezed her hand, "Thank you for all the hard work. We greatly appreciate all that you and Greg have done."
Olivia smiled. "Yea you guys have gone above and beyond. Bonuses and an extra week of vacation after we get back."
Ashley shook her head. "That's not necessary, I don't need that. You guys are family and family helps family."
Natalia kissed her hand. "Thank you sweetie. We love you too."
They all visited while eating for a bit and Ashley left to head back to the Beacon. After clean up Ava caught her mother's eye. Olivia turned to Doris. "Hey D, can you take Emma and Mateo down to the gift shop and let them pick out something for their Ma?"
Doris nods and gathers the two who are now excited about the prospect of getting a gift for their Ma.
Once she left Olivia turned to Ava. "What's up baby?"
Ava looked down. "We had to talk to Emma last night. She overheard you talking to Doris about Allan yesterday and thought it was her fault he tried to hurt me and Rafe."
Natalia threw a hand over her mouth. "Oh my baby."
Tears sprang to Olivia's eyes. "What did you say to her? Is she ok?"
Ava took her hand. "Of course we told her it wasn't her fault. We both told her. Then Doris talked to her and I think she understands. She said she understood. I just wanted to let you know so you could make sure."
Olivia nodded. "Thank you for talking to her. We'll double check with her. I had no idea she heard that."
Rafe looked down. "We didn't either until she crawled into Ava's lap and asked if it was her fault." He choked up a little, "She broke our hearts, but she was ok after the talks and slept through the night with Doris."
Olivia looked at his sharply. "With Doris? Why did she sleep with Doris?"
Ava chuckled. "Because she fell asleep in her lap after the talk and the big bad Wolfe said she needed to keep her."
Olivia laughed. "That kid I tell you if she ever figures out her powers she will rule the world years earlier than we anticipated."
They all laughed as Doris and the kids came back in. "Well, I guess we missed the party."
Mateo climbed on the bed with his bag. "Ma, I got you your favorite chocolate. Aunt Doris says you can eat it tomorrow and I got you a bear." He climbed over to Olivia. "Mommy I got you those scotch butter candies you like and a kitty." They both hugged and thanked him.
He climbed down as Emma was climbing up. Emma kissed his cheek on his way down then crawled to Natalia. "Got you a flower pen and a duck pen holder like the ducks at the pond." Natalia kissed and hugged her and Emma turned to Olivia. "I got you a pretty rainbow pen for work and a puppy dog pen holder for it." Olivia hugged her tightly thanking her.
They put her between them snuggling her. They made small talk with everyone while Emma just lay there with her two mommies, content to just be there.
A little while later Rick came in "Hey, I must have missed my invite to the party."
Olivia sat up. "Hey Rick, when are we getting out of here?"
Rick looked over their charts. "After the last scans I'm going to get you out of here today. But, it will be with strict bed rest for three days and no work for a week." He looked at Olivia. "I mean it Olivia you need to stay calm for a week."
Natalia rubbed her belly. "No problem Rick, she has to keep me company."
Rick smiled. "Oh and no funny business for at least the first three days and only if you are pain free after that and only if you are calm and gentle. No rough stuff."
Natalia turned bright red and Olivia just smirked. "He's just jealous honey. He's not getting any himself"
Emma looked up. "What isn't he getting mommy?"
Natalia almost choked on her tongue and Olivia looked scandalized. "Nothing jellybean, just grown up stuff."
Rick cleared his throat. "Anyway, I have a few prescriptions for you and I have a copy of your at home care. I will get your discharge papers and get you on your way."
Natalia smiled. "Thank you Rick." After he left the room she turned to Doris. "Can you take Rafe, Ava, Natalio and Mateo back to the Beacon? We will be staying there at least until we are better. Bean can hang out here with us till you get back."
Doris recognized that they wanted to talk to her. "Ok gang let's get you to the Beacon. See ya in a bit."
Once they were gone they snuggled in with the Bean. "Mommy?"
Olivia kissed her head. "Yes baby?"
Emma looked up at her. "Does this mean your better since you get to leave?"
Olivia smiled. "We're getting better, but we still need to rest and get all the way better. It just means we aren't bad enough to be in here anymore."
Emma lay back down looking worried. "Ok mommy."
Natalia hugged her close. "This does mean that it is getting better and in about a week we will be back to work and doing so much better. It's not like when mommy had her surgery. It won't take that long for us to get better."
Emma perked up, "Really?"
Olivia smiled. "Yep. Just about a week laid up and then we're back on our feet."
Emma sighed in relief and lay back down. "Good. I'm glad."
Olivia looked at Natalia, sighed and looked back to Emma. "Em, we wanted to talk to you about your granddad."
Emma sat up crosses her arms and scowled. "I don't want to talk about him. He is mean and tried to hurt my brother and sister. I don't love him anymore. It's his fault and I don't have anything to do with his stupid choices."
Natalia smiled slightly. "So you understand that it wasn't your fault?"
Emma turned and looked at them. "Ava, Rafe and Aunt Doris told me it was his choice and not my fault. That's right, isn't it?"
Olivia smiled. "That is absolutely right. That was his bad choice, just like they said."
Emma nodded. "Good. He's going to jail like bad Frank and Mateo's old bad father, and I don't want him around me ever again."
Natalia pulled her to her. "Ok baby. You don't have to ever be around him. You have your phone all the time so if he tries to get near you, you call 911."
Emma snuggled into her chest. "Yep. That's what Aunt Doris said this morning. When can we go home?"
Olivia rubbed her back. "We want to wait until at least after our week of rest so we are close to the Beacon and we don't have stairs to get up. Then we will see because Josh is supposed to start the remodel soon."
Emma perked up. "Oh I forgot. We get our game room soon. It's going to be so much fun."
Natalia smiled glad she was calm again. "Yes it will. We are all so excited. So we will just have to get used to the Beacon suites for a while then when the house is all done we can go home to all the fun new stuff and your new cool room."
Emma smiled happily. "Ok Ma. I'll be happy at the Beacon for a while. As long as everyone is together."
Natalia kissed her forehead. "We will all be together. I love you so much my girl."
Emma leaned into her more. "I love you Ma. I love my whole big family."
Doris came right then. "Hey, Rick handed me your paperwork, said you were free to go. So you ready to go?"
Natalia smiled getting up. "Just let us get changed and we will be ready to go."
They got changed and headed to the Beacon with the rest of their family in time for dinner.
