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When the doctor opened the door, Adam walked in and saw Briana. She was hooked up to some machines and you could hear the beeping of the heart of monitor.
"She is stable but critical. She has a small tear in her heart that we didn't catch during the pregnancy or before. It caused some strain on her when she fell and when we delivered the baby. We will be doing surgery to repair it soon." The doctor told him.
"Is she going to be okay?" He asked him.
"We are certain once we fix the tear, she will be fine and healthy. I think the tear wasn't caught because it hasn't given her no problems. Once it is fix, she will be fine." The doctor said to him.
"What about the baby? Is he okay?" Adam asked.
"Yes. He is in the NICU and we are monitoring him. He coded because when we delivered him, the cord was wrapped around the neck. But we managed to get everything under control. He is seven weeks earlier but we feel that the will make a full recovery also. He is still little and but he is breathing over the vent, which is good." The doctor said.
"So, they both will okay?" He asked.
"We think so. Now, we need to take Briana to surgery to fix the tear." The doctor said.
"Can I have a minute?"
"Yes."
"Briana, I know you can hear me. Everything is going to be okay. The doctor said that the baby is fine. And you will be once they do the surgery. You know we never did agree on a name. I still like Zachary but I know you love Henry. And I still have no idea why." He laughed. "So, when you are better, we will name him one we agree on, if we can. I love you." He gently kissed her before they took her surgery.
He headed to the NICU to see the baby. When he saw him, it reminded him of when Payton was born. But the baby was further along than Payton was and breathing on his own.
"Hey, little guy. I realize you don't have a name yet but I promise once your mom is awake we will name you. You are going to be okay." He placed a hand in the incubator and held the baby's hand for a while.
He then remembered that Chris and Jay were in the waiting room and that John and Randy had Payton. He told the nurses that he would be back after checking on his daughter and wife. He walked to the waiting room and saw that John and Randy had brought Payton.
"Daddy!" Payton said running up to him when she saw him. "Is mommy and the baby okay?"
"Yes. The doctors say both are going to be fine." He said hugging her.
"Really?" Jay asked.
"Yes. Briana had a small tear in her heart that is what caused her to code. The baby had some breathing issues but he is fine and breathing on his own. They are doing surgery on Briana." He said sitting down with Payton.
"Mr. Copeland." The doctor said coming in.
Adam stood up and put Payton in the chair. She immediately went and sat in John's lap.
"Is Briana okay?" Adam asked.
"Yes. The surgery went well. We managed to fix the tear. She came through it fine. I see no reason why she won't make a full recovery and be fine." The doctor said to him. "You can see her if you want."
"Yes." He said turning to the guys. "Can you watch Payton?"
"Of course." John said with Payton sitting on his lap.
Adam walked with the doctor to the recovery room. Briana was sleeping peacefully. He was so glad that both she and the baby were fine. He went and sat down beside her. Just as he did, she woke up.
"Hey." She said quietly.
"Hey." He replied. "The doctor said you are going to be fine."
"Good. How is the baby?" She asked.
"He is fine. Breathing on his own. He is cute." He said with a laugh. "And he needs a name."
"Right, we could never agree." She said back with a small laugh. "So, what is our son's name?"
"I was thinking Ethan. What do you think?" He asked her.
"I like it. Ethan Joseph Copeland." She said.
"Yeah. So, our son has a name now." He said kissing her. "You both gave me such a scare."
"I know. But we are both fine now. I told you things would be okay."
"Yeah, you did. Payton is outside with John and the guys."
"I'm sure she is having a ball with her favorite guy."
"Yeah, she is. I'm going to have them keep her tonight and stay here with you and Ethan."
"You can go to the hotel. I will be fine."
"I want to stay."
"Okay."
The next few weeks went by and Ethan was finally coming home. Payton was excited to see her baby brother and Adam and Briana were happy to finally bring him home.
"Payton, are you ready to meet your brother?" John asked her when he saw Adam and Briana get out of the car.
"Yes. I am excited about being a big sister." She said to him. "Daddy, mommy!" She said running up to them.
"Hey, sweetie, are you ready to meet Ethan?" Briana asked sitting down on the sofa.
"He is so little." Payton said when she sat by Briana to look at the baby.
"He is a baby, ladybug. They are often are small." Adam said sitting on the other side of Payton.
"So, can I hold him?" She asked.
"You can if you sit far back into the sofa." Briana said.
"Maybe she shouldn't. She is little." Adam said not wanting anything to happen.
"It's fine." Briana said gently putting Ethan in Payton's arms. "Hold his head and stay very still."
"Okay." Payton said sitting still. "Wow, I'm holding a baby." She said excitedly.
She was happy holding the baby for a few minutes then she didn't want to anymore.
"Can I go play a game with Uncle John?" She asked.
"Yes." Briana said taking Ethan from her. "Go play."
"Yay! Come on, Uncle John. Let's go play LIFE." She said getting off the sofa and running to him.
"Okay, off to play LIFE." He said carrying her to her room.
"Short attention span." Briana said with a laugh. "I think Ethan is ready for a nap."
"I got it." Adam said taking Ethan and putting him in the bassinet nearby. He was happy that things this time worked out. That he didn't lose his wife or baby. They all were safe and healthy.
"Things are going to great from now on." Briana said coming up behind him. "We have Payton, Ethan and each other."
"I know. I just, Matt almost cost me something else." He said to her.
"What happen was an accident. It wasn't Matt's fault or yours. It was an accident because I lost my balance. Pregnant women are often clumsy." She said. "I don't want you blame anyone. Let's move on from this and be happy."
"Yeah, you are right." He said wrapping his arms around her waist. "It's time to put the past behind us and move on."
"Yes, it is." She said wrapping hers around his neck. "We are happy and we need to let go of anger."
"Yeah." He said kissing her. "You are right. I need to."
"Good. But for now, let's enjoy our family time. And see if Payton is making John play dress up." She said with a laugh heading upstairs.
He knew she was right. It was time to leave the past behind and move on and he knew he needed to go to the cemetery to do that. He headed to his car and to the cemetery. When he got there, he headed to the familiar stone.
"Krissy, I came here to tell you that you were right. It was time for me to move on. And I have and I know you know that. Briana and I are happy. She is a great mom to Payton and Payton loves her. I know you know that she could never take your place. We miss you but we are moving on. I am letting go of the past and my anger. And I know you are happy about that. Thank you for giving me what I needed to move on. I will always love you."
He placed the flowers on the grave and walked away. He was finally letting of the past. He took a look back and headed to his car. He headed home to his family and the life he was building with Briana, Payton and Ethan. The family he was meant to have finally.