The hospital wanted to make sure that both Jade and the baby were okay, so kept her in for observation for a few days. Jade had been bored out of her mind, spending the whole time sleeping or arguing with nurses and doctors to let her go home. The rest of the Sawyer and Grey family had been told about the upcoming arrival and their friends had quickly been told too. Thankfully this meant that at least Jade had a steady stream of visitors between the arguing and sleeping.
Rory Sawyer was her most frequent visitor, he'd only just moved back to Seattle and didn't start work again for another two weeks. They'd always gotten on and she frequently woke up to see him on his laptop next to her. Luke spent as much time as he could and so did the Grey's, but it was Rory and Lexa Sawyer who were there the most.
Jade blinked her eyes open from yet another deep sleep and glanced over to the side of her bed. Elliot was sitting in the chair, legs on a stool and writing a message on his Blackberry, looking up as she stirred in the bed 'morning, how're you feeling J?' she groaned, pulling the blanket up over herself a little more 'sleepy'
Elliot grinned 'enjoy it whilst you can J, when that kid comes along you're not getting any sleep for a long time. Trust me, I looked after you a lot when you were little. Had a good set of lungs on you and you were more than happy to show them off'. Jade laughed, her hand unconsciously moving to her own belly, which was only the tiniest bit swollen. Elliot smiled, noting the movement 'you don't even look pregnant, you look more like you've had a few too many Taco's'
Jade grumbled 'don't talk about food, my craving started the other day and I keep sending people out to get me things to eat'. Elliot was about to reply but was interrupted by Carrick knocking on the door 'Elliot, Peter has been trying to call you on your business line'. Elliot swore and excused himself from the room, kissing Jade on the cheek and leaving.
Carrick sat at the end of the bed, smiling warmly at his only Grandchild 'so, Grace seems to think you'll be able to go home really soon. All your tests have come back well so she said you can go home and rest. Get all the rest you can before the little one comes along'. Jade smiled 'thank god. I'm going crazy in here Grandad' he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear 'Jade, honestly, how are you taking all of this? Luke is in a bit of a panic but he seems okay, I know this has been a bit of a shock to you both'.
Jade was silent for a few seconds 'Grandad...I just...how am I supposed to be a parent?'. Carrick looked surprised but his voice was still soft and gentle 'what do you mean?'. Jade was twisting the hem of her sheets idly 'my mum is hardly a shining example of parenthood is she?' Carrick said nothing, knowing not to ask any more details on her mother. Jade pulled a thread loose and looked up
'and Dad... I know he's trying, and I know that things are okay now... But I don't know how to be a parent to a child, he wasn't there when I was a kid'. Carrick said nothing, allowing her to continue 'I was raised by my Grandparents and nannies, Dad wasn't there and he didn't care'.
Neither Jade nor Carrick were aware of Christian's presence just outside the slightly open door. He had been heading in but had stopped to respond to an email, leaning against the wall. Unfortunately it meant that he had heard his daughter and fathers entire conversation. It also meant he heard what she said next from inside the hospital room.
'Dad never loved me, when I was little I knew that. I couldn't hug my own father, if I had a nightmare I had to look after myself... I was pretty self sufficient. That's why I went to Israel, it wasn't just national pride, it was showing Dad that I didn't need him to stand up for myself. He had never been there for me, I didn't need him'. Carrick was clearly stunned and Jade spoke again before he could say anything 'do you know how hard it is having to wait 20 years to find out wether your father ever cared about you?'.
Christian had heard enough, turning on his heel and walking from the hospital. Ana was convinced he had a heart, and he knew in that moment that she was right. Because it was definitely breaking at the realisation of just how far he had let down his daughter.
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