Man Of Honor-Ch 40
Where Mia was early the doctor wanted her to stay for a few days for observation, Penelope stayed at the hospital by her daughters side, she didn't want to leave her alone in the hospital. Derek walked up behind his wife and gently wrapped his arms around her and said, "how you doin momma"?, Penelope said, "good my love, excited that we get to take our baby girl and go home today".
Derek said, " I can't wait to have both of my girls home where they belong", Penelope sighed and said, "I can't wait to see her laying safely in her own crib in her own nursery". Derek kissed her on the side of the neck and said, "and I can't wait to wrap my arms around you and hold you all night without having to worry about the nurses walking in".
Penelope sighed as she relaxed in his arms and said, "and I can't wait till I can show you how much I love you", the doctor walked into the room and grinned and said, "which you can do in about 6 weeks". Derek said, "six weeks, are you serious"?, the doctor said, "yep, her body has to have time to heal before you start practicing for baby number 2" and Derek grinned and nodded his head yes in agreement.
The doctor said, "the reason I'm in here other than to give Penelope and Mia the okay to go home is I got the results of the paternity tests", Derek said, "wow already, that was fast". The doctor said, "I put a rush on both of the results", Penelope said, "both"?, she nodded her head and said, "I did a blood test on Savannahs baby just to make sure".
Derek intertwined fingers with his beautiful bride and said, "and what were the results"?, the doctor said, "their is no doubt that you are the father of Mia, none what so ever". Penelope said, "and the other baby, Savannahs baby", the doctor said, "their was no doubt about who the father was to Angela either".
Penelope said, "is Derek the father"?, the doctor took a deep breath and said, "no Derek, you aren't the father, Anthony is", Penelope said, "you said her name was Angela"?, the doctor said, "yes". Derek said, "did Savannahs sister pick her up yet"?, the doctor said, "she did, she went back home to North Caroline earlier today".
Derek said, "I hate it that the sweet, innocent child has to grow up without her mommy but after what she did to me and Penelope she has to pay, they both do". Penelope said, "Angela didn't ask to be born to Savannah and Anthony and it's not fair that she has to punish for her mother and fathers sins, no child does".
The doctor said, "very true but the good thing is that neither Savannah or Anthony can hurt either of you again", both Derek and Penelope nodded their heads yes. Penelope couldn't help but smile as the doctor handed her their release papers and said, "remember no heavy lifting and no sex, at least not for now".
Derek sighed and said, "don't worry we'll be good until you tell us we can be bad", Penelope elbowed Derek in the stomach and said, "easy big boy" and then they all three laughed. Derek said, "thanks again doc for everything", she said, "you've very welcome, now go home and enjoy your family", Penelope nodded her head and said, "you don't have to tell us twice" as she sat down in the wheelchair while Derek grabbed the car seat that was holding Mia.
A few minutes later as they were pulling away from the hospital Penelope said, "we need to make a stop before we head home hotstuff", he looked at her and said, "where do you want to stop"?, she said, "I need to talk to Anthony". Derek said, "you what"?, she said, "I need to talk to him, I need to understand why he did what he did, I need closure angel fish, I need closure so that I can move on".
Derek nodded his head yes and said, "okay sweetness, okay" as he turned onto the road that led to the jail where Anthony and Savannah were being held