The Life of Mia Grey-Shepherd

Wake Me Up Part 2

"thanks, can we watch a movie?" you ask

"i know just the one!" she says with enthusiasm

she puts on 'parental guidance', a movie that you and your family watched a bunch of times growing up, it was your favourite movie

as the movie was ending you drifted off to sleep on the couch beside your aunt and your siblings had too, turns out everyone had a long day

derek arrives home, with a small smile on his face and amy notices

"is there something you want to say?" she asks her brother who is flashing a cheeky grin

"wake them up, it's important" he says urgently

you feel a tap on your shoulder and you start to open your eyes

"dad?" you say

"i have some good news" he replies

"what is it... is it mom, did you take her off the vent?" you cover your mouth with your hand in shock

he nods, smiling

"she can finally on her own baby, mommy is breathing on her own" he says softly and you start to cry

"so is mommy going to be home soon?" ellis asks

"soon my darling. we have to wait until mama wakes up and she'll be home with us again" he smiles, trying to reassure them that she's gonna pull through, but a part of you still worries, knowing that the worst could still happen, bad things always happen.

"mommy's coming home soon, mommy's coming home soon!" your younger siblings did a little dance and sung

after everyone else hits to the hay you tiptoe to your parents bedroom

it's around eleven at night

"can i come in?" you knock at the door lightly, not wanting to disturb anyone within the walls of the dream house

"of course sweetie" your dad says, patting the bed, welcoming you into the room

"i keep having nightmares, bad dreams. i know you're saying that she's getting better, and im trying to be positive, but so many people around the world have died from this, im just scared, i don't want to lose mom. i keep getting these scenarios in my head where we unplug her, or say goodbye, or something bad happens, i just need you to say something that'll ground me" you ramble, just like your mom

"sweetie, i promise you everything will be fine. she's breathing on her own so that means her organs are doing well too! you're not alone in this baby, im scared too. mommy is one of the strongest people i know, the strongest woman besides amelia and nana, i know it's stressful, but we just have to wait. when she wakes up, she's gonna have to do a few check-ups here and there at the hospital and then she'll be with us for good. and don't worry, i get the dreams too, so don't think you're crazy or anything.

i just want you to know i see you, okay? i can see the agony on your face because ive seen the expression of someone trying so hard to appear normal when they're actually collapsing on the inside. you have people in your life who are more than willing to help and support you, including me. don't worry about being a burden and burying your feelings. you can always tell me what you're feeling, even if im mad, i rather you talk out your feeling than hold them inside and act like everything is okay.