Author: WestonFollower
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own nothing!
Prompt: Guest: April and Jackson's final moments with their dying baby.
Notes: This was a hard one to write because of the situation so I hope you like it! Please follow, favorite, and review! Enjoy reading.
Tears run down both their faces. The hospital is quiet, everyone giving the couple space. Amelia had to leave because it brought up too many memories. He has a couple of minutes left so April and Jackson are allowed to hold him and say goodbye.
How do you say goodbye to your son?
April holds on to Jackson's hand tightly and they stare down at him, "I love you so much. Me and your daddy wanted to give you everything. I tried to protect you but I couldn't protect from this. I wish I had more time with you and I'm so sorry that I don't. Jackson, pray with me?" He looks up at her with tear filled eyes and grabs her hand. "Dear God, I know everything you has a purpose but I don't understand this one. Please be there for our boy watch over him. Have Lexie, Reed, and Mark take care of him. Amen."
Jackson wipes his eyes and kisses his son forehead. "I love you." That's all he says, he's not good at this kind of stuff. He loves his son as much as he loves April. It was so strong and he met him an hour ago.
"I-I-I want to name him," April says as she holds on to his little finger. "Thomas do you like Thomas? I like it."
Jackson nods and smiles at the name. "I love it. What about Mark for the middle name?"
"Mark would love that. He is the reason why were together." April knew how much Jackson missed him. "Thomas Mark Avery, you like that?"
The green eyed baby stared back at his parents as his breathing got slower and slowly stopped all together. His little eyes closed and they both knew that was it.
April cried in Jackson's arms while Jackson tries to hold it all in.
They go home three days after their loss. The funeral is five days after that. Everyone comes, supportive for the couple. As they stand there holding hands they feel loved and a little bit better. They just might get through this and survive the terrible loss of their son.