Two Brothers. ( A Drama)

Red Handed

Continued..

- Patrick

"Oh shit. Fuck, fuck, fuck!" It was Emery. Celeste's car wasn't around. I kept calling out for her but she was long gone. Who knows how long this baby has been sitting out here in this cold weather.  I picked the car seat up and got us in the house quick to warm her up. I called my mother, she'd know what to do. "Ma, I need you to come over now!" I said quickly. "What's wrong?" "Ma just hurry and come over!" I started to yell. "Patrick, tell me what's going on?" She was starting to raise her voice and get on my nerves asking questions.  "Celeste left the baby here and I don't know where she is." I was starting to lose it. "I thought she wasn't yours?" "She's not, Celeste left her in front of my door and I don't know how long she's been outside.  It's cold out there!" I kept glancing at Emery making sure she's ok. "Does she look pale or a funny color?" My mom asked. "No, her skin looks fine. She's not moving and her eyes are closed." I was getting scared. "I'll be there shortly."

I got the fireplace going and moved her closer to it while I ran upstairs to find my thermal blanket. Who leaves a baby in the cold? Dumb ass.

I was tearing the rooms up looking for this stupid blanket. Clothes were everywhere,  my room was a mess. I was sitting on the floor with my hands on my head, frustrated about the damn blanket. I heard the doorbell ring, I forgot Emery was downstairs. I should've pulled her back a little from the fireplace. I hurried down the stairs to move Emery back from the fireplace and rush to the door. "Hurry up! Go look at her, I put her by the fireplace. I hope it worked." My mom went over to see her. She picked her up and started to rock her. I heard Emery start to make some noises. "Aw, she's fine Patrick. All she was doing was sleeping." I dropped down on the couch, I lost my mind for nothing.

"You sure she isn't yours? She could pass for your daughter.  Yes you could, yes you could!" My mother is having a field day right now. "I'm positive. She was suppose to be premature or a stillborn. She was a full term baby." I put my head down and caught a glimpse of something in her car seat. I pulled the car seat closer. She left an envelope.  I opened it and there was a copy of Emery's birth certificate and a note. Celeste could've called, text, shit even shown up at the studio.

Patrick, This mom shit isn't for me. I can't take care of her, I don't even have enough money for the both of us. I know Emery isn't yours but I wasn't expecting you to leave me after she was born. I knew you were attached after she was born but, my plan didn't work. I was hoping we could get back together and raise her so money wouldn't be an issue.  I honestly don't know who her father is. It's between two guys and they didn't want to be bothered.  They both sorta favor you. My family definitely wasn't going to take her, which left you. I know it's sudden but I didn't know where else to take her. It's best if you don't tell her who I am when she's old enough to ask about me. Don't try and look for me because I won't be in this city or state. Thanks.

I had no words. I didn't know if I should feel honored she thinks I'm a good enough person for the job, or be straight pissed again. Celeste is so stupid, and to think I actually thought she changed.  "She used me for my money again." I said putting the papers down. "Don't worry about her, we need to get to Babies R Us before they close. The baby needs diapers, bottles, clothes, a crib and definitely a better car seat." She said looking the car seat up and down. "She can't stay here, I can't take care of her right now! My job requires me to leave and be away for hours. I have to go to LA in a week." My mom was getting Emery back to sleep.  "So, I'll keep her until you get back." "Maybe..I should put her up for adoption." That's always an option. That's what she should've done in the first place.  "I understand she isn't yours biologically but if you take her, she'll have more than enough love and family. Sleep on it, you'll feel differently tomorrow.  Now let's get to the store, she can't last without food and diapers. " "Ok." I said getting up sluggishly. "What's her name?" "Emery Jade Woods." My moms face lit up. "Hi Emery! We finally got a girl." She was cheesing putting her in the car seat. Why me?