Chapter 4

Amelia walked into the kitchen and fixed a four ounce bottle for Isabella. She made sure the formula was mixed well before walking into the living room where John was pacing the floor with the baby. Amelia walked over to them and smiled softly.

"Let me take her." Amelia stated.

John handed Isabella over to Amelia and she sat down on the couch and popped the bottle into the baby's mouth. Isabella sucked down the formula and burped for Amelia without spitting up. Amelia looked over at John who had fallen asleep in a chair. She smiled at him and then smiled at the little girl in her arms.

Amelia was content in caring for the little girl so John could get some sleep. As the time passed, Amelia started to get tired as well. She put Isabella in her crib and walked back into the living room. Amelia watched John sleep for a few minutes before touching his arm to wake him up.

"Isabella is in her crib sleeping. Keep giving her the formula I brought over every two to three hours. You should be able to get some sleep after that." Amelia stated.

"I'm sorry I fell asleep." John responded.

"It's ok. I understand you're exhausted." Amelia stated.

"Thank you again for everything you've done for us." John responded as he moved closer to her.

"You're welcome." Amelia stated. "I should get going so you can get some sleep."

"Amelia." John responded.

"Yes." Amelia stated as she turned around and came face to face with John.

"Don't go." John responded as he leaned in and claimed her lips in a kiss.

"John, I shouldn't stay. This isn't right." Amelia stated once their kiss broke.

"Why? Because of my daughter?" John asked.

"She's my patient. To get involved with you, I would have to transfer her to another doctor." Amelia answered.

"Who would you recommend?" John asked.

"Dr. Harris. He's a great pediatric doctor." Amelia answered. "John, do you want me to transfer her to him?"

"If it means that I get to see you on a personal level, then yes." John responded.

"Are you 100% sure about this? Once I transfer her to Dr. Harris, I can't see her as a patient unless there is an emergency." Amelia asked.

"Yes I am sure." John answered.

"Ok. I will transfer her over first thing Monday morning." Amelia responded.

"Alright. So does that mean you will stay?" John asked.

"Yes." Amelia answered with a soft smile.

John cupped her face in his hands and kissed her once again. Amelia always kept a change of clothes in her car and after grabbing her bag, she and John settled in for the night. John held Amelia in his arms as they tried to get some sleep in between Isabella's feedings. It wasn't long before morning was there and John's parents were pulling up to his house.

Amelia and John were in the kitchen. John was making breakfast while Amelia was feeding Isabella. Soon there was a knock at the front door. John walked over to see who it was and saw his parents standing there. He had totally forgotten that they were flying down that morning. John let his parents into the house as Amelia walked into the hallway holding a sleeping Isabella.

"John, you didn't tell us you had company." Carol stated. "Who are you dear?"

"Dr. Amelia Harper." Amelia answered.

"A doctor?" Carol asked.

"Yes. Specifically a pediatrician." Amelia answered.

"Ok. I'm Carol, John's mother and this is my husband, John Sr." Carol responded.

"It's nice to meet you both." Amelia stated. "Carol, would you like to hold her?"

"I would love to since she is my granddaughter." Carol answered.

"Mom!" John stated.

"Well, it's true." Carol responded.

"Yes, it's true, but you could be a little nicer to Amelia." John stated.

"I'm sorry. It's been a long two days." Carol responded.

"It's ok. I completely understand." Amelia stated as she looked at her phone.

"Is everything ok, Amelia?" John Sr. asked.

"Uh yeah. I need to call the hospital real quick." Amelia answered as she walked into the other room.

While Amelia was on the phone with the hospital, John and his dad brought in their luggage and put it in the downstairs guest room. Amelia walked back into the living room and over to John. John could tell that something was wrong.

"What's going on?" John asked.

"I have to head to the hospital. One of my patients was brought into the ER." Amelia answered.

"Ok. Will you be off work to have dinner with us?" John asked.

"I should be. I will call you and let you know." Amelia answered.

"Ok. Be careful." John stated.

"I always am." Amelia smiled at him.

Amelia said good bye to Isabella and to John's parents before heading towards the hospital. As soon as Amelia arrived at the hospital she went straight over to her patient. She knew it had to be bad for the child's grandmother to bring him into the ER.