Everything Changed

Chapter 18

Brooke awoke slowly. Her entire body aching and sore.

She looked around then looked down.

She was wearing a hospital gown. Had an ID bracelet on her wrist.

She was so relieved to see Lucas.

"The boys. Julian. What happened?" Brooke questioned.

"Silas and Wilde did exactly what we taught them to do in an emergency. One called 911. While the other stayed with you."

"Julian escaped but was found a short time later. He was arrested."

"I'm so relieved. You are the boys are okay."

"I don't remember leaving the office or getting to the house."

"They are going to be so relieved to see that you're awake." Lucas said.

"I can breath somewhat easier now knowing they are okay and safe."

"Where's the baby? I don't feel any kicks or stretches."

"I must of got a c section. I'm awake. Nothing but bruises and blurry memory flashes of what happened."

"Can you get me out of this hospital room?"

"I gave birth months earlier then i was supposed too."

"Which means i know the baby isn't going to be properly developed."

"I want to the nursery. I want to try breastfeeding. And skin to skin contact."

"Once we have a better idea of what the next few months will be like. We can bring the boys over to officially meet their new sibling."

"Luke come on. I've been asleep for hours. I'm sure."

"I want to meet her. I've been ready for months now." Brooke insisted.

The expression on Lucas's face softened.

As he reached over and took her hand.

"Brooke i really need you to listen to me right now." Lucas began to say.

"You're encounter with Julian caused the labor." "He meant to show up in the house. He wanted to hurt you."

"He didn't want you to have the baby." Lucas said.

"Just tell me what is going on! I need to see my daughter!"

"Get out of my way!" Brooke exclaimed. Pushing the covers off herself. As she attempted to get out of bed.

Her legs weak and wobbly. She grabbed her belly.

Lucas attempted to help her.

"If you ever loved me or cared about this baby. Don't keep us apart any longer."

"I need her Luke. She needs me!" Brooke proclaimed.

"Brooke. She was born 6.38 ounces. 8.03 inches long."

"They don't expect her to make it. I'm so sorry." Lucas explained.

"No! I won't accept that! I want to see her right now!" Brooke proclaimed.

"Okay. i'll take you to her." Lucas replied.

After reaching out to a nurse. Lucas was able to get a wheelchair into the hospital room.

He helped Brooke into it and pushed her out of the hospital room.

Eventually the two made it to the hospital Nicu. Lucas put the wheelchair as close as possible to where the baby was.

Brooke had her arms opened. Lucas removed the baby from the incubator.

He carefully placed her in his arms.

He hadn't told anyone about Brooke going into emergency labor.

Brooke cradled the infant in her arms.

"I'm so sorry. I love you. And i know you've gone through alot in you're short life already."

"Momma is not going to leave to you're side now." Brooke said. The emotion in her voice thick.

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