A New Reality
Chapter 2
The baby was a boy. We ended up naming him Stefan.
Stefan Scott. The doctor told us more then once that the baby had a small chance of survival and that there is no guilt or blame needed to be felt.
That may be true but none of that was comforting or reassuring.
We were asked if we wanted him brought in. To spend time with him.
And we both agreed we did. A short time later. He was brought in.
Wrapped in a hospital blanket. A small blue hat on his head.
Brooke held out her arms. The nurse placed him in her arms.
She cradled him. Tears falling from her eyes.
He was beautiful. He had Brooke's nose. My mouth.
Blond hair peeking out from under the hat. His eyes shut.
"Momma loves you. My Stefan. I'm so sorry." Brooke said. Her voice breaking with emotion.
Brooke looked to me. Asking if i wanted to hold him.
I shook my head. My chest heavy.
I couldn't watch as he was taken out of the room.
Brooke laid down on her back. Wrapping her arms around herself.
"I need to call everyone and tell them what's going on." I announced.
Brooke nodded her head in agreement.
I stepped out of the hospital room. Got out my cellphone.
Bracing myself as i started to make calls.
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