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Here's Chapter 26! So as you all know Natalia's really starting to mess things up for Chloe. CODY IS BACK and I'm sure you all are dying to know what's gonna happen. Hope you all like it!

Much Love,

~Dazzler 916~

Chapter 26

Let It Be

(Chloe's P.O.V.)

I decided to take a break from being in that stuffy hospital. Seth practically lives there now and I've only seen him at school probably three times in the past two or three weeks.

Poor guy :(.

My parents are in Seattle competing in a ballroom dancing competition for the weekend and won't be back till Monday morning. They're very competitive Latin ballroom dancers so I guess you could say dancing is in my blood and my brothers and I all got dragged into taking lessons as soon as we were able to walk.

Okay so when Ella and I were little we literally did EVERYTHING together so dancing was more of a necessity instead of a lifestyle choice lol.

But right now that doesn't really matter.

I get to spend time with my two favorite people.

My baby and my man. It can't get any better than this.

Just the three of us all cuddled up together on the couch. Elenore on the other hand had her body wrapped around Gabe as much as she could. She's practically hugging him as tight as she can...which is just adorable.

"I didn't think a toddler could have this strong of a grip." Gabe chuckled.

"Awwww, baby why do you have to be so cute!" I kissed Nora on the top of her head.

Nora had the biggest smiled on her face when she looked at me. "Love Mama," She said.

"I love you too baby." I replied. Then I sat up so I could give my boyfriend a quick peck on the lips.

"And I love you." I whispered.

"Love you too," He grinned.

"Hmmmm, I love this. All three of us being together...it's like we're a little family." I sighed.

"A family?"

"What—you don't think so—I mean—n-never mind I shouldn't have said that. It sort of slipped." I mumbled.

"No no, that came out wrong—I mean...ever since Nora came along...I've felt that we actually have been acting like a family."

Hearing him say that made me feel even better.

"How much do you love me?" I asked him.

"More than you will ever know...and I love Nora too." He added. Hearing him seriously made my heart stop for a good few seconds.

"Really?"

"And I'm not just saying that to make you happy, it's the truth. I love the both of you." He said.

"I'm pretty sure Nora loves you just as much—I can tell just by the way she acts around you. Always has to have you hold her when you're around, always has to have you carry her and then ever since you got her that adorable little teddy bear for Christmas—"

"Pépe," Gabe smiled.

"Ay dios mio, she loves that thing to death. She always has to have him with her or else she'll kick and scream at the top of her lungs until he's back in her arms—my goodness it's all your fault." I teased him.

"Glad to be of service." My boyfriend winked at me before giving Nora a quick kiss on her forehead.

I'm never gonna get tired of this.

"Uh-oh!" Nora said as she squirmed out of Gabe's lap and ran out of the living room.

"Oh boy," I rolled my eyes and quickly got up to go see what she was up too. "Nora where are you going?"

I heard the front door crack open which caused me move even faster. "Elenore Maire De La Melena!" I called after her.

She already managed to walk down the stairs?

I forgot how fast she can be sometimes...always running somewhere to get something. There are even times when she'll run into things from running way too fast. But I hate it when she runs off cause I'm so overly protective of her—oh wait—I'm her mother, it's my job to be overly protective of her.

I looked all around the front yard only to find that she wasn't there. "Gabe!" I yelled.

"I'm right here." He popped up right behind me. "Where's Nora—"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out!" I panicked. I walked down the steps to get a better look around.

"Elenore?" I yelled.

I'm not gonna freak out...she's probably right near me, I'm just looking to fast...I'm not gonna freak out.

"Mama look!" I looked down to see her standing right in front of me, holding her teddy bear. Goodness gracious I almost had a heart attack.

"Oh," I gave out a sigh of relief.

Gabe made his way over to Nora and squatted down so he was at her level. "You trying to scare your mama?" He asked her.

Nora shook her head with a very childish look on her face.

"You can't run off like that okay?" Gabe nodded his head.

Elenore quickly gave him a nod before holding out her arms for him to pick her up. Gabe scooped her up into his arms and kissed her on her cheek.

"That's my girl." He said.

Awwww :). How cute is this?

"Okay let's go back inside. It's freezing and I don't want her to catch a cold." I said.

"Yes ma'am." Gabe teased.

"Haha very funny," I squinted my eyes at him.

Just as I we were about to walk back inside, a scarcely familiar voice had called my name.

"Chloe!"

The sound of this person's voice made me flinch. It sent chills down my spine and it didn't take me long to figure out who it was.

"Chloe, turn around." Gabe whispered.

"Look Mama!" Nora was pointing at someone.

"Chloe—"

"What?" I turned around to face him.

Hearing him say my name not only scared the living shit out of me...but it made me mad. I haven't seen him since Nora was born. I never wanted to see him again and look where he is now, standing a few feet away from me.

He looked the same, only somewhat older and little stubbles of red facial hair lining his chin.

"Daddy?" Nora pointed at him. I looked over at Cody from the corner of my eye to see that he had a smile on his face and right as he opened his mouth to say something, I quickly interrupted him.

I have never shown Nora a picture of her father nor have I ever talked about her father around her. So her pointing at him and calling him "Daddy" set me off just a little bit especially since she has no idea what "Daddy" did to us when she was born.

"Nora that's not your Daddy." I snapped shooting a death glare back at Cody who's smile quickly turned into a frown.

"You two go inside. I'll be right there in a second." I muttered.

"Chloe are you sure you—"

"Gabe it's alright. I can handle this" I assured him.

"Okay," He kissed me on the cheek. "Love you."

"Love you too," I mumbled still keeping my eyes on Cody. As soon as the door closed...I lost it.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I spat.

"I-I came to see you—and Nora." He stuttered.

"Bullshit! What part of leave us alone don't you understand?"

"I just want to see my daughter—" Cody began to say before I cut him off.

"She's not your daughter Cody! She's mine—Elenore is mine! Not yours, and once we go to court and I get full custody...I'm getting a restraining order so you'll never come near us again." I told him.

"No no no no please don't do this to me. I'm sorry Chloe. You have no idea how sorry I am—"

"Do you honestly think that I am going to forgive you after you got your sorry ass drunk and then you deliberately started to abuse me and yell in my face while I was in LABOR YOU JACK ASS—and let's not forget that you're the reason why OUR DAUGHTER was in the FREAKING HOSPITAL for what—almost 2 weeks—and it's because you slammed my body to the floor right before I gave birth. You almost killed us! You almost killed her...and you expect me to forgive you after putting me through hell...you're fucking crazy."

"Then forgive me for the sake of Nora. I'm her father—"

"Yea so you had part in making her and all of that—but you haven't been here for her a day in her life since she was born. I've managed to raise Elenore pretty damn well without you or any child support...and I'm pretty sure she'll be just fine without you in her life. You may be her biological father...but you're not her daddy." I told him.

"Don't you get it? I know I messed up and what I'm trying to do now is make up for that. I wanna get to know our beautiful baby girl. I've already missed out on her first steps and first words and her first birthday—I've missed out on three birthdays now actually...and I don't want to miss anything else...so I'm begging you...for the sake of our baby...forgive me...cause I really want to get know her...and I want to have a good father-daughter relationship with her."

I believed every single word he said, yet it still wasn't enough.

That's the way it has to be.

"I'm sorry, but I don't think I could ever let you near her...ever." I said being careful not to look him the eye.

"Please don't do this to me. I will do anything...I promise." He said.

"You'll do anything?" I asked him,

"Yes, you have my word." He nodded.

"Fine," I took a step towards him. "If you really want to do what's best for our daughter...then you'll leave...right now."

"So you're trying to replace me? Do you think you can replace her own father?" He yelled just as I turned around.

"Actually," I turned my head. "I think I already have," I said with a smile on my face.

"Just give it time Chloe, that douche bag is gonna leave you and then she's gonna have nothing! You'll regret it—"

"Oh just shut the hell up! You don't even know him so why don't you just go ahead and admit that you're jealous. Gabe loves me and Nora...and we're happy whether you like it or not. Now could you please do us all a favor and get the hell out of here before I call the cops for trespassing." I snarled.

I started to walk away back into the house when he got a hold of me and I snapped back to him like a slinky. He was gripping my arm with all he could and we started to breath very heavily through his nostrils.

It's like the night of Nora's birth all over again.

"Let go of me, or I'll spit in your face." I warned him.

"This isn't over. I'm gonna see her one way or another—"

"Over my dead body." I hissed.

"You're a bitch. You know that? You're real bitch!" He pushed me down and I hit the cement with a thud. It didn't hurt at all, but him doing this didn't surprise me.

He'll get violent when he doesn't get his way.

Typical Cody.

"That's it," I got up only to have him get a hold of me again. "Cody James let go of me...this is my second warning."

"I don't wanna do this—"

"Get off me!" I jerked away from him.

He swung his fist trying to hit me in the face, but missed.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!"

Gabe had Cody up to the wall in an instant with his hand wrapped around his throat. It's as if his only intention was to hurt him because he tried to hurt me. He snarled into Cody's face, never reacting to how his face was quickly turning from red to purple.

Then he let out a growl.

It was the most inhuman thing I have ever hear, almost as if it insisted of only pure animal instinct.

Like a wolf getting ready to attack, only it came from Gabe's mouth and he started to shake. I had to end this now before he tried ripping Cody to shreds,

"Gabe, stop. That's enough." I was trying my hardest to pry his hand away from Cody's neck so he could breathe.

It didn't take him long for me to get him to stop choking Cody. Gabe was shaking so violently for a second I thought he was about to explode.

"Gabe just back away." I put my hands on his chest and slowly pushed him as mush as I could from Cody.

Before I could try getting him to calm down some more, Cody shoved me out of the way and pushed Gabe. The look on Gabe's face really got me scared.

He charged himself towards Cody this time. "Gabe! No!" I had my hands on him yet again trying to push him back.

"Don't do this. I'm okay. Just calm down." I tried to reassure him.

He was regaining control now, letting out his breath in a sigh of relief. Gabe's shoulders drooped as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He pulled his face down into my neck and I pressed urgent kisses to his forehead.

He allowed me to comfort him. I have never seen him like this.

Actually I've never seen him lose control ever.

Cody looked just as pissed off as Gabe only Cody wasn't shaking.

"You better tell your monster boyfriend to watch it." Cody pointed at Gabe.

"Then stay away from us." I told him.

"This isn't over yet—" Cody started to say before his voice was cut off by the sound of a very loud shriek...and that shriek came from my daughter who looked absolutely terrified standing right in between the three of us.

"Nora," Cody took a step towards her in hope that she would let him pick her up but she stumbled backwards towards Gabe and wrapped herself around his leg.

She was afraid of Cody. I could tell by how tight she was clinging on to Gabe's leg and how loud she continue to cry her little heart out.

Even her own father was making her unhappy by being here.

"Baby come here." I picked her up and rested her head on my shoulder. "You're okay." I cooed to her.

Gabe stepped right in front of us with his fist balled up. "I think it's time that you leave, or I'll call the cops." He said.

"You can't make me—"

"Leave...now." Gabe growled.

"Fine," Cody mumbled under his breath as he made his way out of my parents yard and back into his crappy piece of shit car.

We all stood there and watched him drive away until he was completely out of sight. Nora still continue to whimper in my arms and I wiped away her tears with kisses.

"It's all over. He's gone baby. You won't have to see that scary man again." I assured her. I paced back and forth rocking her gently.

She was still choked up and continued to cry..

"My God, I hate seeing her like this." I said. Now I'm gonna start crying.

"Here," Gabe held out his hands. "Give her to me."

"Are you sure? Cause it may take a while to get her to calm down when she's like this—"

"Don't worry babe, I got this...come here baby girl." Gabe reached for her and Nora willingly went into his arms.

"Shhhhh...it's okay. I've got you. Don't cry." He murmured

I just stood there and watched. I watched as he walked backed and forth holding her in his arms. I couldn't help but smile in awe.

I loved every single second of this.

"When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be." Gabe started to sing softly.

My head perked up when I heard that.

"And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be." He continued singing, this time it was a little louder.

Either way, him singing to her was working.

This is so sweet. :)

"Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be."

The tone of his voice was so warm and comforting even I instantly felt more relaxed from his soothing little tune. Then again Let It Be is a classic. Gotta love The Beatles.

I didn't know my boyfriend could sing like this...well then again you learn something new everyday. There aren't any other ways to describe his voice, but the only word I could possibly use to sum it all it up would probably have to be,

Beautiful

I remember Ella telling me several times that Gabe could really sing. Then again she's a really good singer too I believed her when she said, "Chloe, this boy's voice will blow you away. No lie"

This is the first time I've ever heard him sing.

Gabe is the only person to ever sing to Nora besides myself.

"Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be."

Gabe wiped away her tears and kissed her cheek.

"All better?" He asked her.

Nora nodded.

"Good, now go hug your mama," He winked at me.

Gabe handed Nora over and kissed both of her cheeks several times. "I love you baby," I murmured softly in her ear.

"Love you too Mama," She whimpered.

"Okay, let's go back inside. Before we get all wet." I walked back into the house just as it started to rain. The three of us huddle back into the living room and back to where we all sat on the couch.

Nora stretched out her arms while her mouth made a little "O" shape before her eyes slowly began to close. With all of that crying she did nearly ten minutes ago, sleep is exactly what she needed.

She laid her head down in my lap and her feet on Gabe's thigh. I rested my hand on the top of her head and stroked her little red curls.

"Thank you," I leaned over to give my boyfriend a kiss.

"You are so welcome," He smirked before leaning in to give me another tender smooch.

The three of us...this is the way it should be.

(Ella's P.O.V.)

It's like I can't wake up.

It's like I'm in a dream and don't know how to wake up.

Better yet it's like I'm trapped in a nightmare...and no one's here to save me. I can't even open my eyes—believe me I've tried so many times.

Never was I afraid of the dark as a child, but now I think I just might be.

Darkness is the only thing I see.

The last thing I remember was hearing Randy say my name before the two of us lost consciousness. Ever since I've been stuck in whatever this is...the only people I have been thinking about are Seth and Randy.

I want to know where Randy is.

I want to know if he's alright.

Maybe we're right next to each other in the same room and we're both stuck like this.

Then I keep hearing all of these voices. The familiar voices of my parents, my little sister, my friends, Sue, Leah...and then there's Seth.

His voice is loudest of them all.

His voice never leaves my head.

I always hear him say "I love you so much" and then he keeps telling me to "wake up" and how he needs me to "get better."

Then the one thing that always hits me like a ton of bricks is when I hear him say "don't die."

I can't help but always wonder if I'm not dead, though it's starting to feel like my soul is starting to lift away from my body.

I don't know how long I've been like this.
I don't know what day it is.
I don't know what time it is.

All I know is that it feels like I've been like this forever.

What if it's already August and I missed all of my auditions?
What if I never wake up?

At least I know Seth is here.

I might not be able to see him, but I can feel him.
He's always holding my hand...or so I think.

I always know when it's him because his touch is like no other.

He's always warm.

I swear I even managed to squeeze his hands once or twice...only I'm not sure if I really did or if I was just imagining it.

In the end I just wish I could just open my eyes and see his face.

I want to see the light again.

(Seth's P.O.V.)

I'm still waiting.

A Saturday night when I could be studying for my English test, but instead I'm at the hospital which is where I've been for two weeks now every single day.

Well you know what they say...

People do crazy things when they're in love

I told her parents that she had responded to me yesterday and they even tried it out to see if it worked. But Ella only did it for me.

Looks like I'm the only one who can break through.

"It's getting late," I told her. "I promised Mom and Charlie that I would be home before 1 am. But everyone really misses you and the send their love."

No response this time.

"Well I gotta go, but I'll be back in the morning. Love you." I got up kissed Ella on the forehead before walking out.

It wasn't till I made it to the door, that I heard her say my name. Only this time she really said my name.

"Seth,"

I turned around to face her...and there she was.

Either I'm hallucinating from the smell of this hospital or her eyes are really open.

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Ella is awake! It's a miracle! But how about that drama goin' on with Cody? I know you all are dying to know what's going to happen next so hopefully I can get chapter 27 done by Sunday...maybe Saturday night depending on how fast I get eager to type it all up :D. Thanks for reading everyone!

Much Love,

~Dazzler 916~