Chapter 11: Getting through tough times with Love

Author: zeusfluff.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Blue Blood's characters. They belong to CBS. I do own all originals though. Date Started: 10/21/24. Date Finished: 10/28/24. Enjoy!

"I'll be right here when you wake up ladybug. Everything's going to be just fine. I'll make sure that everything goes smoothly."

Cora nodded and she was feeling sleepy. Jamie watched as Cora's eyes slowly closed and her breathing evened out. Sighing, Jamie hoped this exploratory surgery would bring some light to everything and she could actually begin eating solid foods again. He knew she was dying for a slice of pizza. Pacing the observation room above the OR, Jamie kept glancing down and watching the computer screen next to one of the other doctors.

Eddie had read most of the magazines in the waiting room on the pediatric floor. The rest of the kids were hanging out with Henry while she and Jamie were here at the hospital. Jamie sat down next to Eddie and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

"Hey babe. How are you doing?"

Eddie set the magazine down on the table next to her.

"I'm ok. How's Cora doing bub?"

Jamie pulled Eddie closer to him and kissed her hair.

"She's being brought to a recovery cubicle right now. We'll be able to see her in a few minutes."

Eddie looked down at her stomach when she heard it growl.

"Can we get some food? The baby feels like a juicy steak."

Jamie made a slight face at Eddie and shook his head.

"Mmm, maybe something a little healthier. Your iron levels are ok. How about a Cobb salad? You do love those."

Eddie caved and nodded her head in agreement.

"Ok. I know for a fact that they have Cobb salads in the cafeteria. Lets get something to eat before we go and see Cora. How long is she going to be sleeping?"

Jamie looked down at his watch and then back at Eddie.
"At least another hour. Enough time to eat and come back and be with her."

"I think the baby likes the Cobb salad bub."

Jamie put his fork down after he took a bite of his own salad and smiled.

"Really?"

Eddie nodded and placed hand over the swell of her belly. With the other, she grabbed for Jamie's right hand and placed it off to the side of hers.

"Here. See? He's really moving around in there."

Jamie raised his eyebrows and looked at Eddie.

"He? So, the baby is a he now? Yesterday you swore up and down to me that this baby was going to be a girl."

Eddie gave Jamie a smirk.

"Well, I don't want you and Patrick to be outnumbered bub. We need another boy."

Jamie smirked and then shook his head.

"I thought we agreed that it didn't matter if this baby was a boy or a girl as long as their healthy?"

Eddie nodded and finished off her salad.

"Yes, we did. Are you finished?"

Jamie nodded and wiped his face with a napkin. The couple cleared the table they'd been occupying and threw the containers they previously held their lunch away. Jamie taking Eddie's hand, he helped her up and they walked together towards the elevator that would take them to the pediatric floor.

The light in Cora's recovery cubicle was off, much like the rest of the recovery cubicles on the pediatric floor. Jamie took a seat on the left side of Cora's sleeping form and Eddie took a seat on the right. The only lights that were on was at the nurses station were five overhead lights. Even in the dim light, both Jamie and Eddie could make out Cora's sleeping form. Eddie ran a hand through Cora's hair and kissed her forehead.

"I'm right here honey. Your dad and I won't leave you. I promise."

Jamie watched as Cora slowly opened her eyes. He couldn't read her facial expression, but he heard her begin to cry. Her voice was barely above a whisper.

"Mama…"

Eddie squeezed her hand and spoke to her gently.

"It's ok baby. I'm right here."

Jamie sighed as he pressed a kiss against Cora's forehead. He hated seeing her like this. He knew that she didn't react well when she came out of the anesthesia. Running a hand through her hair, Jamie tried to reassure her.

"Daddy is right here too honey. I'm not going anywhere. Try not to talk right now. Try and relax. That's it honey."

Swallowing, Cora looked at Jamie as he turned a small lamp on that was part of a small table to the left of her bed.

"Where's Patrick? I want to tell him I'm sorry…"

Jamie gave Cora a concerned look.

"What are you sorry for honey? What do you have to tell him sorry for?"

Cora's bottom lip began to tremble, and she shook her head.

"I need to tell Patrick I'm sorry for breaking his lacrosse stick."

Jamie tried to stifle a laugh.

"Honey, is that what your so upset about? I'm sure Patrick isn't mad about that honey."

Cora closed her eyes for a moment, and no sooner had she that Eddie leaned over the bed as best she could and gave his left arm a hard punch. Jamie gave Eddie a look and opened his mouth give her his silent answer.

'OW'.

Eddie shook her head and put on a brave face for Cora as she opened up her eyes.

"No worries honey. He's not mad at you."

Jamie smiled at Cora and gave her some good news.

"Well, looks like your doctors decided to take the feeding tube out. What would you like to eat?"

Cora's face lit up.

"I'm dying for a piece of pizza dad."

Jamie let out a laugh.

"Let's start with something a little blander sweetie. How about some oatmeal? We'll work our way up to pizza, ok?"

Cora sighed.

"Ok. But you still owe me a slice of pizza daddy."

Jamie laughed again and kissed her forehead.

"We'll get there honey. I promise."

To Be Continued…

A/N: So, what'd you guys think?