Time Period: A Flashback
Situation: Days after Lucky's birth-during Peyton's recovery period
Place: Peyton's recovery room
Peyton's p.o.v
I had such a difficult time giving birth that I couldn't go home immediately. The doctor wanted to
keep Lucky and me longer at the hospital for further evaluation. He worried I would bleed out or
Lucky would get an infection at home. I have kept myself busy with drawing pictures and checking
on Lucky. Lucas has stayed in touch with me through phone calls and occasional visits. Anyhow, in
the mean time, I have been granted an opportunity to see Lucky. Abruptly, the nurse takes Lucky
right out of my arms. I wonder if she knows what she is doing. "What is wrong with my baby? Why
can't I hold her?" I question her. "Something is wrong with her. She has Down Syndrome. Are you
sure you want to hold her?" she asks me. I am deeply offended and hurt. "I know that my daughter
has Down Syndrome. Please let me hold her" I request nicely. The nurse hands over Lucky as if
Lucky is a burden on her.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Peyton's p.o.v
She was in the greatest fight for her life. They gave her a slight chance for survival. They gave her a death sentence. They said she didn't deserve to be in my home or life because she had Down Syndrome. Somehow she proved them wrong. Now and again, she has surprised me.