Sorry for the long wait, guys. I have been really busy in the past few days. I decided that I should write so you don't get mad at me. Here's another chapter!

Chapter 6: I Need You

Cecilia sat in her hospital room two days later, and she was crying. She had done everything Dr. Foster had told her to do; she had followed all of the rules of pregnancy. But Castle still wasn't healthy. And she felt that it was all her fault.

Dr. Foster told her that they would just have to let nature take its course and pray that her baby would survive. They had given her a 75 chance of survival, and Cecilia was holding on to that. That little piece of hope meant everything to her right now. Simon tried to convince her that it wasn't her fault. But she didn't want to accept that.

After a few more days had gone by, Eric and Annie arrived with Kevin and Lucy. They all wanted to see how Simon and Cecilia were holding up, and they also wanted to see the baby.

Cecilia's parents also came, although it had been a difficult task trying to get George to come. He finally came, but only to see his first grandchild. They didn't stay very long, but it was enough for them.

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Six weeks passed, with a little bit of improvement from the baby each day. Soon, she was able to go home, but as Cecilia wrapped her up in her blanket, she looked up at Simon with tears in her eyes.

"Simon, I don't want to bring her home yet. Can't she stay here a few more days? Look at how little she is."

"Baby, she's fine. Dr. Foster said so. Don't you trust him?"

"I guess."

"Okay, so let's go home. The Colonel and Ruth can't wait to see her."

She gave in, and put Castle in her seat. As they pulled into the driveway, they saw the Colonel and Ruth waiting for them. There were two other people sitting on the couch, and they looked slightly familiar to them...

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A girl with shoulder-length brown curls, soft brown eyes and olive-colored skin sat next to a Caucasian male who had blue eyes and black hair. They held hands as her brother and sister-in-law came into the house with a baby carrier. They looked up when the door opened. Simon looked on the couch to see who their visitor was.

Shocked, he said, "Ruthie? Martin? What are you guys doing here? And why aren't Mom and Dad still here then?"

"They went home. We decided to do the same thing you guys did," Ruthie said.

"But you aren't pregnant, right? That's why Cecilia and I are here."

"Simon, I haven't even started my periods yet. How could I be pregnant? No, we're here to have a life away from everyone at home."

"Lucky you," Cecilia mumbled.

"What?" Ruthie asked.

"You should be glad that you haven't started yet. They're a pain in the butt. Seriously. But they aren't as bad as giving birth."

Cecilia ran up the stairs after putting Castle down in front of Ruth. Simon followed her, apologizing. "Hormones," he provided.

He found her sitting on their bed. She was crying again. He wrapped his arms around her. "Simon," she sobbed.

"Shh. I'm here, Sweetheart."

"I need you, Simon. I really do. I need you to love me and help me with the baby. I'm scared of her, Simon. She's so tiny, I am afraid that I'll drop her and she'll break."

"I'm here to stay. And nothing will happen to our daughter. She's safe now, Cecilia, and I love you."

They kissed, and Simon reached over to turn off the lamp...

This chapter was kind of short too, but I'll pick back up soon. Thanks! Please R&R!