I was sitting on pins and needles as I waited with the rest of my family. Aunt Lena and Robyn had arrived, and Grandpa had gone home and brought back Neal. We were all extremely tired, it was a little after midnight. I was so glad for support of my family. I think this really showed close we are.
Soon, The doctor came out. My heart was pounding out of my chest. My grandmother put her arm around me as a doctor sat down across from us.
"Hello everyone, I am Dr. Taub. I've been with Emma since the beginning of her pregnancy. I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news first. One of the twins unfortunately didn't make it."
Oh my God. This couldn't be Real. My face fell and I leaned into my grandmas arm. She had started crying, and both of my aunts are covering their mouth's in shock.
"But here's the good news, the other baby did make it – a little girl. She's very small because she's one month early, but she has good chances. Also, Emma is doing well. She is still heavily bleeding, but she has survived the hardest part."
I couldn't help but smile. I had a baby sister! I was so glad my mom is OK. I'm sure she was affected by the loss, but at least she's alive.
"Can I go see them? "I asked before he had a chance to get up. He paused and then said hesitantly, "Yes, but only two of you. I don't want to overwhelm her."
I saw my grandma whisper something to aunt Gina.
"Are you sure, snow?"
She nodded.
"OK, well then Charlotte and I will go back." Dr. Taub nodded and motioned for us to follow him. I didn't talk to Aunt Gina as we walked – the anticipation was too high.
Finally, we made it back, and walked in. My dad was sitting in a chair right next to the bed with one hand touching my mom, who is in the bed with her back towards me. The sheets underneath her still looked bloody, and she had several IVs coming from her arm. I knocked softly on the door as I walked in.
"Daddy?" I said. He looked up and smiled.
"Hi darling."
Aunt Gina followed me in.
"Hook" she said sympathetically.
"Ssshhh."my dad replied, putting a finger to his lips and pointing to my mom.
"Oh, sorry" she responded in a whisper.
"She only just fell asleep, she's exhausted." Aunt Gina walked over.
"Killian, I'm so sorry. I really am."
He solemnly looked up again.
"Thank you. I'm sorry too. None of that should've happened."
He was silent and then spoke up again. "Except for our little girl." He smiled. "She's beautiful. Looks exactly like her mother already." He looked warmly at mom.
"When can I see her?" I asked.
"Well, I think she's in the NICU now – whatever that is. She was a little too small at birth, but they may have moved her to the regular nursery now. They said it'll be a few days before she gets to go home, she needs to grow a little more."
I looked at aunt Gina.
"Will you come with me to go see her?" "Sure, Lottie. Will be right back"
I turned and fast walked to the elevator, and down the hallway. I finally reached the nursery and Aunt Gina was right behind me. I walked up to the class and looked in.
Right away she caught my eye. I hadn't even seen the name, and I knew it was my little sister. She was the only baby not asleep – her eyes were wide open. My dad was right, she was in the regular nursery now, and looked exactly like mom. Her eyes were bluish gray, like all newborns, but she had really bright bright blonde hair. Her mouth is smaller, but she had my moms full lips. Her nose was the only feature that resembled my dad. It was a small button nose is perfectly centered on her sweet little face.
I looked over at aunt Gina, who was tearing up. I actually couldn't believe that was my little sister. I also couldn't believe that there wasn't another Swan-Jones baby lying next to her. I wonder what he would've looked like? Exactly like her I guess.
I could have stayed there for hours, but aunt Gina finally guided me back upstairs. We walked back into the room and my mom was sitting up, just staring into space.
My dad was still in the chair next to her, silently reading a book and rubbing her hand. He looked up and saw me.
"Emma, look who's here." He said to my mom. She startled and jerked her head towards me.
"Hi Charlotte" she said.
"Mom!" I ran over to hug her, careful not to hurt her.
"We just went to see the baby." Aunt Gina spoke up.
"She's absolutely beautiful, Emma. She looks just like you."
My mom barely smiled. "I haven't got to see her yet."
My dad got up and gave her a kiss on the head and then motion for us to follow him into the hallway.
"You both know that we've lost our son today." At this statement my heart broke. His eyes begin to water. I reached out and hugged him and he finally gave a small sob. I could feel a few tears wet my shirt as he hugged me. I saw aunt Gina grab his hand and put her other one on top of it. After about another minute, he finally pulled away and started talking shakily again. "Obviously, we are both affected by this, but Emma isn't doing so well. She hasn't even seen the baby yet because she is in such a state of grief and shock. It's almost like she's in another world. She's here, but she's not really here."
I looked through the small window in the door. Mom was just staring out the window, into the dark.
"We just have to take it easy on her", he concluded as Aunt Gina spoke up.
"How about I leave Charlotte here with you two, and in a few minutes everyone can come see you, one at a time. I smiled.
"That sounds good. Thank you so much Regina." Daddy said.
"Of course" she gave both of her hands and squeeze and turned to go back down the hallway.
Thanks for reading!! That was a bit of a filler chapter, sorry. I know I said that I was gonna be posting on Wednesday and Saturday, but I am going out of town for the weekend without wifi or cellular so I had to post early. I'm thinking of maybe writing some fanfics for greys anatomy, what do you all think?? If you have ANY prompts/ideas (on any of the shows listed in my bio) don't hesitate to send me them via PM, Twitter (@EllaHill_Crouch) or comment on this fic. Stay tuned!!
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