Stef got home and was greeted by a pj clad Brandon who immediately launched himself at her. She swung him around a little and he giggled. She pulled him close to her and just held him, inhaling him in and thanking God that she had him.

Sharon suggested Brandon go and get dressed so they could go out and Brandon ran off to obey. She used the time alone to ask Stef what had been going on.

"She's been moved to a private room. They just don't know about the babies. They say that there's some placental abruption. They're hoping that it's not severe but they won't really know until her bleeding stops." Stef said tiredly. Then, she began crying. Sharon went to her and held her.

"She's all banged up Mom. She can't even open one of her eyes." Stef barely managed to get out in between sobs.

"Lena's strong. And she has you. No matter what you're all going to be okay." Sharon said while slightly rocking her adult daughter, who was bigger than she was, in her arms as best she could.

"How could he Mom? How could anyone?" Stef clung to her Mom. Stef rarely broke down in front of anyone but she was just so tired. Tired of being strong and carrying everyone else. She also almost never allowed anyone to see her vulnerabilities. But, Lena brought out so many emotions inside of her that she didn't even know existed. She seemed to be able to find all of Stef's hidden weak spots and shine light directly on them.

"We can't know what goes on inside someone else's head. But, I know you. And I know Lena. You're both strong women. And you're both fighters. I know that you're going to be okay in the end."

They heard Brandon coming so Stef quickly stepped away and wiped her eyes. She looked over at her son's choice of outfit and laughed. He was wearing an old Halloween costume that was a size too small. She started to say something then stopped. This morning there was nothing more important than getting back to Lena.

"Do you mind looking after Brandon today while I get back to Lena?" she asked her Mom.

"I'm already on it. Come on Superman. We're off to the beach. It's a nice day out. We might even take a picnic."

"I thought we were going swimming at Callie's." Brandon said frowning.

"Well, Callie's a little busy today so Grandma is what you've got. Now get over here and help me pack some lunch."

Brandon went reluctantly. As he passed Stef she scooped him up in a bear hug and rained sloppy wet kisses on him.

"Eww. Mommy!" Brandon said wiping his face.

"I just want you to know how much I love you."

"Love you too Mommy."

"Good! Now have fun with Grandma at the beach."

Stef went to shower and went back into her room to get dressed. She sat on the bed and then laid on the pillow just to shut her eyes for a few minutes. She very quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Sharon went in to tell Stef that they were off and found her crashed. Stef's phone ringing right next to her didn't even make her stir. She picked up the phone and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Stef?"

"No. This is Sharon. Hello Mike." Sharon said recognizing his voice immediately.

"I was calling for Stef. Is she there? I'm really not supposed to be on the phone but one of the guards is a friend. I really need to talk to her."

"She's crashed out right now Mike." Sharon was a little put out right now and was also confused how Mike could do such a thing. She had always known that Mike was not the person her daughter should be with. It was obvious he never made her happy. She had still always been respectful of him. But, this situation had angered and upset her also. She liked Lena and she liked Stef with Lena. She decided to go all in. "She was at the hospital all night with her girlfriend." She heard Mike suck in air like he had just been punched.

After a few seconds, he said, "Well, if you don't mind, please tell her that it's urgent. I need her to contact the jail. This is the weekend so I'm stuck in here until Monday. By then, I'll have my arraignment. I'm going to need her to bail me out after they set the amount."

Sharon figured that's what he was calling about. "I'll make sure she gets the message as soon as she's awake." Sharon disconnected the call.

She went out to the living room and wrote a note explaining the phone call and that she and Brandon would be out most of the day. She put it on the lamp next to Stef's bed so that it was the first thing she saw. She and Brandon left shortly afterward.

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Callie's eyes had been rounder and bigger than Lena had ever seen them when Gretchen brought her into the room. Lena held out her arms and smiled to try and reassure her but Callie had to be pushed to tentatively step forward and give her mom a quick peck before she moved back to the safety of her Mommy.

Lena was a little saddened even though she had expected it. She knew a hospital was intimidating for a child and seeing their Mom being vulnerable was hard for anyone.

She pointed to the beeping machines and explained what they were. "That's the heart monitor. See?" She showed Callie where it was connected to her chest. "It's just to let you know my heart is beating strong. It's what your heart sounds like. And this is the baby monitor. It's so you can hear the baby inside Mama." She showed her the band around her waist. "And this is the IV. It's just where some medicine goes in so that I can get better faster." She showed her the line attached to her hand.

"Does it hurt Mama?" Callie asked quietly still only looking slightly more relaxed.

"No, baby. I forget they're even there. It's okay. You can sit next to Mama." Lena beckoned her forward.

Callie slowly came over then slowly climbed into the bed. Lena snuggled her with a smile on her face and kissed her. "Ahh my baby. I needed this." Callie snuggled deeper.

"Have you eaten yet?" Gretchen asked holding up a take out bag from one of Lena's favorite places.

"Not yet. Mmm.. smells good." Lena's stomach began grumbling. She hadn't eaten for hours.

"We brought breakfast, Mama. Mommy said we were going to eat with you."

"I see. Thanks." She gives Gretchen a lingering look to let her know that she was talking about more than just breakfast.

"It's what I'm here for." Gretchen squeezed her hand then they sat and had a nice breakfast together, laughing and reminiscing.