Chapter 2
A few minutes later Jac went to the reception desk on Darwin Ward only to see Jonny researching something on the computer.
"Nurse Maconie, may I have a word?"
"Sure, what's up?"
"In private, if you don't mind"
"Okay"
Jac and Jonny then go into the little office just by the desk.
"What is it you wanted to say?" asks Jonny.
"Well I went in to see Emma before my shift and Dr Solis said that if she continues over the next few days to do as well as she has been that he might allow her to come home either at the end of this week or the beginning of next week".
"Oh my god, really?"
"Yes"
"That's amazing news"
Jonny, really excited at the prospect of his daughter leaving hospital hugs Jac, but then breaks it saying sorry.
"Forgive me Jac, but you don't seem that excited"
"No, I am, it's just that her room isn't ready yet"
"I can help with that of you like"
"You wouldn't mind?"
"Of course not, shall I follow you back to yours when shift ends, so I can see what needs doing?"
"If it's no trouble"
"Jac, its fine, Mo's not in today so I'll get Emma's uncle Sasha to sit with her for a bit later then and I'll go see her on my break in a bit"
"Good, well, if you excuse me, work beckons"
"Of course it does, see you later then"
"Car Park, 10 minutes after shift"
"You got it"
Jac then leaves the room and a moment later Jonny follows her, Bonnie, who had been watching them talk then walks up to her boyfriend.
"Hey, what was all that about?"
"Nothing Jac just wanted my help"
"With that?"
"There's a possibility that Emma might be home within the week and she wanted my help to finish the nursery".
"I'm so happy for you Jonny, I think it's important that you and Jac get on, or are at least civil, you know, for Emma".
"You are the best"
"I know"
He then kisses her before picking up his work where he left off. A few hours later, Jonny is on his break and has gone down to see Emma, where upon arrival he sees Sasha sitting with her.
"Sasha, hi"
"Looks like we've had the same idea, coming to see this little angel on our break, hope you don't mind".
"Not at all, you are her godfather after all, listen can I ask you a favour?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Me and Jac have been told that Emma might be home in a few days ..."
"Jonny that's wonderful, congrats"
"Thank you, but I wasn't finished"
"I apologise, do go on"
"Thanks, anyway, I'm going back to Jac's with her tonight to help her finish the nursery so we were wondering if you'd sit with her for a little but later?"
"Of course, we'll pick up on our reading of little red riding hood won't we munchkin?"
"Thanks Sasha"
"No problem"
Hours later, when the shift has ended Jac is waiting in the parking lot for Jonny. Moments later he arrives.
"There you are"
"Sorry, I was just saying goodbye to Bonnie, she's doing a double today".
"Whatever, just try to keep up will you"
Jac then gets in her car and drives away, looking in her wing mirror to make sure that Jonny is following her in his car.
End of Chapter