If You're Not Busy

Chapter 70 Anything is Possible

Four days after Mariah collapsed from trying to push Crystal out, Elena told Tessa she could finally take Crystal home for the first time,  the jaundice she had was now gone, and she was also feeding well too. So there is no reason to keep here in the hospital any longer. I know you still have Mariah here, so can Mariah's parents look after her while you are here? I know they still have Bowie to contend with too. Yeah! It will be a handful for them, but they have my parents to help them too, so I'm sure it will be fine. They will be here later, so I will ask them all then if it's ok? No problem said, Elena. How is my wife doing? Well, she's losing no more blood since we fixed things, so Nate said she won't need any more blood transfusions. Other than that all her vitals are good, so I think Nate will start to wake her up because her body should have recovered from the trauma that she's had.

Oh wow! Is he sure it's not too soon? I think it will be fine, I'm sure he won't be doing anything to harm her or make things worse. "Tessa" She will be ok I promise. I know, I just need her to wake up and see her daughter for the first time. I'm sure it won't be long before she does said Elena before she left the room. Later on, everyone arrived, and Tessa told them what Elena had said earlier in the day about taking baby Crystal home. Cindy and Carl volunteered to have her so that Dena and Frank could just keep on looking after Bowie, as he was a handful all on his own. At around six o'clock after everyone had left for the day, Nate came into Mariah's room and started the procedure to wake her up. By about midnight Tessa could see Mariah was starting to move, but she was still not waking up fully.

So Tessa asked Nate if she could stay the night? She wanted to be there when those beautiful hazel eyes woke up for the first time. Of course, you can your more than welcome. I think it's still going to take another few hours before hopefully, she is fully awake. Ooh ok, said Tessa I can wait! Tessa then must have fallen asleep, because she felt a nudge waking her up. A nurse was leaning over her. Is everything ok? she said groggily. Nothing is wrong, but she is awake and asking for you. She's awake? screamed Tessa. Yes, she is, smiled the nurse, as Tessa hurriedly put the clothes on, that she'd taken off so that she could sleep comfortably. Tessa rushed along the hallway and stopped dead at Mariah's room. She was hesitant to go in. It's ok said the nurse standing behind her. She's waiting for you. The nurse opened the door, and there propped up in bed with her beautiful red hair flowing down, was the love of Tessa's life. "Mariah she said softly.

Mariah looked up and beamed at her. Hello my love she said as Tessa moved forward and wrapped her arms around her. I thought I'd lost you forever said Tessa. You're not losing me yet said Mariah as she squeezed Tessa harder. Crystal can't wait to meet you said Tessa pulling back. My parents have her at the moment. She was able to leave the hospital today. She had jaundice, but that's all gone now and she's healthy and thriving. I think your parents will be glad when we can take Bowie back off their hands. I think he's been very tiring for them. Mariah smiled. I'm sure he has been. Even we find him a handful sometimes. Mariah curled her finger as a come here gesture. Tessa crept forward, Mariah cupped her face and planted a kiss on her. I've been dreaming of doing that for a while, smiled Mariah as they pulled away from one another.

It's early in the morning said Mariah do you not want to get some more sleep? I can catch up later said, Tessa. I want to spend time with my wife if that's ok? It sure is said, Mariah. Why don't you hop up here and then I can give you a cuddle. Are you sure that's ok? said Tessa I don't think anyone is going to try and stop us said Mariah Come on it's been a long time since I've been able to do this. If you think it's ok? said Tessa She hopped up and snuggled into Mariah. Oh god! I'd forgotten how much I'd missed your arms wrapped around me while I fall asleep said Tessa yawning. You just nod off said, Mariah, kissing her ear. I'll be here when you wake up. She leaned into her and kissed her neck. Tessa slept so well that the families had arrived before she started to stir. Awe! was Dena and Cindy's reaction when they saw them lying together. Bowie also said the word Mom, which made Mariah's eyes light up. We've been practicing with him said, Dena.