Selfless

78

"Do you have my phone? I h-have a picture of the ring." I asked Kat who nodded and handed me my phone which was now cracked. "This is the ring." I said and showed the officer. He took detailed notes on it then nodded,

"okay, we will contact you if we have any information. Did you want us to call an ambulance for your injuries by the way?" He asked causing me to look at Meghan. "They're just bruises and cuts, you shouldn't need anymore medical attention." She said causing me to look back at the cop, "no. I'm okay." I said as he nodded slowly. "Okay then, we will escort you guys home if you don't mind." He said as we all stood up with Kevin carrying me in his arms.

"Don't mind at all, thank you." Kevin said and set me on my feet right in front of the car. I got in and leaned against the window as Kat and Tara slid in next to me. Tara wrapped her arms around me as we drove home.

"Did anyone tell Colby we found her?" Kat asked causing me to look at her, "you told Colby?" I asked feeling my eyes well up with tears again. "Well yeah, Cor! You went missing! We had to tell him." She said causing me to cry, "he's not trying to come home is he?" I asked feeling my heart race. "Sam said he's holding off until we let him know more information. I'll call him, since he's probably freaking out." She said and pulled her phone out as we pulled into the driveway. "Okay." I whispered and wiped my face.

"Hey, we found her...I'll text you more about what happened. Um....not really..I can put her on." She said and looked at me as I started crying again. "Actually Colby can you give her a few minutes..she's having a hard time talking. I'll text you what happened then I'll have her call you back as soon as she can." She said as I shakily wiped my tears away. "Okay, bye." She said then started typing quickly.

When we got home we were met by Devyn and Mia, "oh baby." I said and took Mia as Devyn gasped. "What happened?! Are you okay?" She asked as I shook my head, "I will be." I said then started going inside with Mia in my arms. "Mommy's home." I whispered and held her to my chest.

"Cora!" Kat called after me as I went up the stairs, "where are you going?" She asked with a frown. "To take a shower." I said and continued up the stairs. I went into the nursery and grabbed the cot so I could set it in the bathroom while I showered. I wanted Mia to be with me.

I turned the shower on and put her in the cot, before kissing her head. She looked at me with wide eyes then cried. When I looked up in the mirror I could see why, I had two dark bruises surrounding my eyes and a very busted lip with dried blood crusted on my chin. "I'm sorry angel, I'll clean up." I said then turned away from Mia and got into the shower.

As soon as I closed the door I couldn't hold the emotions in as I collapsed to the floor, sobbing as hard as I could. My third panic attack of the day was hitting with full force as I curled up in a ball on the floor.

I couldn't tell you how long it lasted but I eventually was able to wash my hair and face. I had to admit when I got out I felt a little better, and more grounded. I was ready to talk to Colby about all of this.

I got dressed and pulled Mia into my arms before going downstairs to the living room where everyone was. "Kat can I use your phone to FaceTime Colby?" I asked quietly as she smiled sadly at me, "of course. Here you go." She said and handed me her unlocked phone.

I clicked the button and waited for him to pick up. I felt my heart beat faster as the screen loaded. "Oh baby girl.." Colby said as soon as he saw my busted face. "You should see the other guy." I said with a small laugh, trying to lighten the mood.

"I bet you fought back, tough girl." He said as I smiled weakly. "Are you okay though, I know you're not but...I don't know. I hate that I'm not there with you." He said and combed his fingers through his hair. "I don't want you to miss this opportunity.." I said feeling myself choke up as I went to go play with the wedding ring that was ripped off of my hand just hours ago. "You're more important than any opportunity I get. The only reason I'm not on a flight right now to get to you is because I know you would be so mad at me if I did that." He said with a sigh.

"Yeah, I would." I whispered as his face dropped, "talk to me, what's on your mind." He said softly as I started to cry again, "I'm sorry my wedding ring is gone...I'm sorry I lost everything...even your sweatshirt...I'm...I'm so sorry." I cried out as he tears formed in his eyes, "you didn't lose anything baby girl, all of those things were stolen from you! It doesn't matter though, all of those things can be replaced. You can't be. I would have everything I own stolen if it meant you were still alive." He said as Mia fussed in my arms.

"Th...the wedding ring can't be replaced. We said our vows over that ring. It's gone." I sobbed out as I tried to comfort Mia. "It's not gone forever. I believe they will find it baby. They will get it back to you, but if they don't that's okay, I'll say my vows over the new one if it would make you feel better." He said as I wiped my cheek.

"I miss you." I said randomly which caused his face to fall slightly, "I miss you too. Do you want me to come back? We have a day off tomorrow, I'll come to you for the day." He said but I shook my head, "I want you to rest." I said and took a deep shaky breath.

"I don't know if I can rest knowing you're hurting." He said causing me to look down, "I'm okay enough Colby. It's going to be a rough couple days I won't lie but I'll be okay. It would make me feel better to know that you're resting." I said and bounced Mia.

"Cor.." he said as I looked up at him again. "You're amazing. You're going to get through this, even if I'm not there physically I'm here with you. Call me and I'll answer, even if we are filming. You're my number 1 priority." He said as I nodded, "I know. Aren't you supposed to be filming right now?" I asked and bit my sweatshirt sleeve as Mia fell asleep in my arms.

"Yeah, but like I said, you're my number 1 priority." He said with a small smile. "I love you, but get back to filming. I'm okay." I said and gave him a genuine smile. "Okay, call me if that changes though." He said as I nodded. "I will. I promise. I love you." I said as he smiled at me, "I love you too." He said and blew me a kiss. I blew him one back then hung up. I sighed then walked back out to the living room and met everyone's concerned faces.

"Hey Cor, wanna watch a movie with us?" Meghan asked with a smile, trying to normalize the situation a little bit.

"I'd love to." I said and joined them.