Chapter 27
Marlena is sitting up in her bed while John and Belle take seats next to her. You can hear the steady beating of her vital signs as well as the beating of the fetal monitors. She also has some IV's in her arms and an IV-drip on the other side. She looked tired and pale but she had a smile on.
"Oh Doc I was so worried about you and the twins I was relieved when Dr. Bader came out and told me that everything is fine."
"I was too do you know when they will release me from the hospital?"
"Well mom I know you are going to hate this but they want you to stay overnight for observation. If all goes well Dad and I can take you home tomorrow afternoon."
"Do I have a choice?"
"Doc you almost lost the twins I think it was a smart idea to keep you overnight. I've already made arrangements to stay with you tonight and Belle will get the rest of the things out of the attic for you with Shawn. That way you don't have to do it yourself."
"John I could do those myself I don't wan to bother anyone it wasn't as if they weighed over 20 pounds it was just baby clothes. I don't know why I got cramps like that from them."
"Dr. Bader said it was a mixture of both. You have to keep yourself stress-free and if you need someone to get things down for you just call me I'll be home in a second you know that."
"Or you could have called Shawn and me to do that. We were in town anyway looking at our new apartment. We'll be a few miles away if you need anything. We will be moving in by next week so we will be in town a lot this week."
"I will next time I promise."
"See that you do that."
A few moments later 2 orderlies come into Marlena's cubicle to take her upstairs. John and Belle get up from their seats and exit the room as the orderlies put Marlena on a gurney and exit the room.
"I'll be up in a few minutes Doc I want to let Kate know I won't be in tomorrow so I can take you home."
"Yeah mom and Shawn and I will stay in the spare room at the penthouse and get things ready for you to come home."
Marlena nods and along with Belle leave the cubicle and head to the elevator. While John heads to the terrace to contact Kate.
"Hey Kate I just wanted to let you know that I won't be at Basic Black for the rest of the day and possibly tomorrow."
"Why is something wrong with Marlena or her babies?"
"We ran into a bit of a crisis she's okay for now but the doctors want to keep her overnight for observations. Do you think that you can handle Basic Black until I get back?"
"Of course I can if something changes please let me know. Tell Marlena hello for me and I might stop by and see her before I head home?"
"Sure she'll be happy to see you. Thanks again Kate for everything."
"That's what friends do .Good-bye John I'll talk to you soon."
John and Kate both hang up their phones as John heads to the elevator to see Marlena.
TBC…Chapter 28