Becoming Mothers (Marina fanfiction)

Chapter 82

Carina's  POV

Emma started to talk a lot more about her siblings after the meltdown in the mall. Maya and I agreed on approaching the situation differently from then on.

We promised Emma a day of the week when the three of us would do something fun together while her uncles and aunties would look after the babies. We wanted her to know that nothing can change her role in our family.

A few weeks later I was waiting for Maya in my office. I've founded myself on the couch of my office more often since my feet were killing me even if I took back on the work load.

It was time for our 25 weeks scan and Maya promised me to be there. So far she has been on every one of them but today she was late.

Half an hour later I decided to go to the daycare and spend some time with Emma before Maya would show up. We had an agreement that I wouldn't go alone for a scan in case she wouldn't be able to make it. After all I was the chef of OB/GYN so I was allowed to push back on my own appointments if it was needed.

Jo knew about that agreement and she was supportive of our decision so five minutes of our appointment I've sent her messages to confirm the appointment once again. I left a note on my desk in case Maya would still show up to let her know I went to see Emma and we'll be at the cafeteria.

"Good morning. I'm here for Emma Lucia DeLuca-Bishop." I showed my ID card to the nurse before she let me in

"Mamma" Emma ran up to me and opened her arms out to be able to hug me gently. "I've missed you" she said with a warm smile "Ciao Ragazzi" she kissed my belly three times.

"What do you say about an extra snack break?" I suggested with a smile.

"Chocolate chip cookies?" she asked happily.

"Cookies, as multiple, that hungry?" I giggle at the choice of words

"Sí" she pushed her chest out proudly.

"Okay Bambina" I couldn't say no to her. Her Mommy was right ; she was indeed a cookie monster

"Mamma, Mamma look" Emma squeezed my hand as soon as we walked into the cafeteria.

"I see." I smiled " You can go but no running or fast walking." I warned her before letting go of her hand.

I got used to how she was so comfortable around the station because it was like our second home but each time she saw my colleagues and reacted the same way I felt so emotional. Watching my little girl running towards my chief calling her Auntie and seeing the pure love and affection on their faces melted my heart. I grabbed three cookies, a chocolate milk and a bottle of water for myself before joining them.

"Carina I see you have my best intern with you today" Bailey smiled at me holding my not so little girl close to her.

"Sí" I smiled at them.

"Auntie, can I play with Pru soon?" Emma flashed her brightest smile at my chief

"Of course. We'll ask your Mamma when she can come over, okay?" Bailey stroked her cheeks.

A familiar sound put an end to our conversation. She checked her pager and she immediately became pale.

"Code orange" she whispered

A staff member in danger.

She started to run towards the pit. "Go to your office with Emma. Do not leave it until I personally tell you to." she shouted over her shoulder.

"Bambina we need to run okay?" I took a hold of her hand.

"Mamma, no run in the..." she tried to say our rule but I cut her off.

"We can now" I said firmly.

As we entered my office I closed the door immediately and put a chair over the handle so no one could open it even if they unlock it from outside.

"Mamma what's happening? I'm scared" she was on the edge of crying.

"I'm sorry Bambina. I didn't mean to scare you. There's someone dangerous in the hospital. We need to be quiet and stay here until they're gone" I sat down on the couch with her in my lap "Everything will be alright" I tried to reassure her while thousands of thoughts went through my head.

Bombs.

Guns.

Terrorists.

Knives.

Fire.

Maya.

My kids.

How many tragedy can happen in this hospital?

A/N
Hey guys sorry for the short update.
This is the part where my writer block kicked in and I've been struggling. Hope you still like it, tho.