A/N:Hello lovelies, you may have read what happened but if you don't know then long story short I fell down the stairs and got hurt. My leg is back in the stupid brace but it helps so I'm not complaining to much. Now moving forward, I can't sleep so I started writing at seven-ish and it's currently 8:19 PM (BST) in London 😍. So uh, here's an update. Enjoy!
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- Morning -
- 7:30 -
Nathalie wakes up to Gabriel's touch on her smooth skin. His hands caressing her lower back. His hands in her shirt. Gabriel kissed Nathalie's forehead when he realized she was awake. Nathalie smiles while closing her eyes again.
Gabriel:Good morning my dear
Gabriel's gentle tone brushed up against her cheeks, making them slightly pink. A smile on her lips. She only got closer, hiding her face in the crook of his neck. Gabriel smiles while moving his right hand to stroke her hair gently.
Gabriel:How was your sleep my dear?
Nathalie:It was quite alright, didn't sleep much because of my worries
Gabriel:Well I can assure you that she's doing well
Nathalie:I really hope so
Gabriel kisses Nathalie's forehead. Nathalie hugs Gabriel.
Gabriel:Don't overwhelm yourself my dear
Nathalie:I'm trying but that's worrying darling, he has never acted like that towards her and I've never seen such fear in my sister's eyes than yesterday. . I never want to see her like that again. .
Gabriel:I understand my love, I'm just hoping that it never happens again
Nathalie:You really love Elerslie?
Gabriel:As my sister in law yes, I would do anything to protect her like I'd protect my small family
Nathalie:Elerslie really loved the comfort you tried bringing her and she was scare to tell you that she's sorry for reacting the way she did, she's never had anyone help her when she's in distress. . She's always done everything alone which scares me because she gets panic attacks with the slightest bit of stress. . Not only that but she has asthma so her way of breathing gets tough. . Her lungs close up and it's scary because she's been hospitalized for it. .
A pounding on their door. The two immediately got out of their bed. Nathalie grabs her robe and puts it on while approaching the door. She opened the door to find her older sister in distress.
Nathalie:Elerslie honey, look at me
Elerslie looks at Nathalie. Nathalie places her hands on her sister's cheeks. She gently caresses them.
Nathalie:What's wrong honey?
Elerslie:I-Ian, h-he uh
Nathalie:Okay, calm down love
Elerslie took a deep breath. Nathalie wipes her tears away.
Elerslie:I-Ian got hurt w-while he was out
Nathalie:Where is he?!
Elerslie:Dow-downstairs in the living room
Nathalie holds her sister's hand as she rushed down to the living room. Gabriel following behind them. Once reached to the living room, Nathalie found Ian on the couch while Maya was cleaning him up. He kept moving as Maya used the cotton ball that was drenched in alcohol.
Maya:Stop moving. I can't clean it properly if you keep squirming around like a worm.
Maya was ever so focused. She really didn't want to hurt her father on accident. Maya sets the cotton ball that was now red, down. She grabs the needle that already had the thread through it.
Maya:Don't. Move. Baker.
Ian:I won't, just get it over with
Maya puts the mask over her nose and mouth. She looks at her father. Ian nods while holding his breath. Maya took a breath before she proceeded to put the needle through his skin. Elerslie looks away. Nathalie let's go of Elerslie for a second. She walked up to Maya. She watches as her niece sewed her brother in laws wound shut. Elerslie felt dizzy. She seemed unbalanced. Wasn't long before she passed out. Gabriel immediately caught her.
Gabriel:We have another issue
Nathalie turns around. Gabriel smiled awkwardly while holding up Elerslie.
Nathalie:Set her down on the other couch
Gabriel:Yes ma'am
Maya cuts the thread. She grabs a bandage patch and peels the wrapper off before placing it over her father's wound. Ian looks at his daughter. He sets his left hand on her cheek.
Ian:Thank you honey
Maya:Anytime dad
Maya takes her gloves off then the face mask. She puts it in a small bag along with the used items. She grabs the alcohol and a cotton ball. She slightly soaked the cotton ball before getting up from the ground. She walked around the coffee table then up to her mother. Maya puts the cotton ball unde he mother's nose. Elerslie slowly woke up.
Maya:My job here is done
Nathalie:Where did you learn all this from?
Maya:I take college courses at my school, medical field
Nathalie:That's amazing Maya, why didn't you say anything?
Maya:I don't know, maybe to not disappoint anyone
Ian:Why do you think that love?
Maya:Well, this family is full of people with amazing jobs. Cousin Lupita is a gourmet chef. Uncle Finn is a lawyer. Aunt Lucinda is a business woman of her own makeup company. Like mom, she's a lawyer and Aunt Nathalie, she used to do dance and sing jazz. And you dad, a literal detective. So many good jobs in this family then there's little old Maya who is a doctor in training
Gabriel:Maya dear, no matter what job you choose to have, we will love you. You would never be a disappointment to this family. You are very loved and it will continue to stay that way. We support you no matter what. You know your uncle is forever your number one supporter
Maya smiles. She walked up to Gabriel and hugged him.
Maya:I love you uncle Gabriel
Gabriel:I love you too kiddo
Nathalie smiles. Elerslie finally sat up, still trying to wake up completely. It's like half her body is still asleep. Nathalie moved her glance go her older sister. Elerslie's body leaned forward. Nathalie stood in front of her. Elerslie's head landed on Nathalie's stomach. Nathalie strokes her sister's hair. Elerslie hugs Nathalie's legs.
Nathalie:Are you alright dear?
Elerslie:The floor is spinning
Nathalie:Oh honey, do you need anything?
Elerslie:A bin, I feel sick
Maya immediately left to get a bin. Elerslie lifts her head up. Maya returns with a bin. She holds it up to her mother's face. Elerslie threw up her breakfast. Nathalie rubbed her sister's back. Maya set the bin down when her mother was done. She turns around and looks at her father.
Maya:Take it easy on activities. Best choice is to stay in bed and relax. If you do too much then the thread can break. Let mom help you when you shower and use the toilet. May be a stitch up on your stomach but it affects all ways on movement. Again, take it easy
Ian:Yes Dr.Baker
Maya:I mean it Mr.Baker
Ian:Ok ok, I'll let your mother take care of me
Elerslie:I feel sick, I don't think I can do that
Maya:Mrs.Baker, you can help each other. Nothing some medicine and sleep can't fix
Elerslie:My stomach hurts
Elerslie whined while plopping down on the couch. Maya looks at her mother. She walks up to the couch and opened her arms. Elerslie sits up and hugs her daughter. Maya kisses her mother's head.
Maya:It's okay love, your stomach is just a little sad right now but it'll be over with soon
Elerslie whines again. Maya helps her mother up. Nathalie holds Elerslie then grabbed the bin. Maya walked around the coffee table and helped her father up. She walked out of the living room with Nathalie behind her. Once they made it up to Maya's parents room, They enter the room. Maya walked up to the bed and set her father down. Nathalie set Elerslie down on the other side then set the bin down on the floor. Luckily Elerslie was still in her pajamas. Ian lays back on the bed. Elerslie hugs her pillow. She began to cry. Ian rubs his wife's back.
Ian:It's okay honey
Elerslie:No it's not, I can't hug my husband
Maya:You can hug him mom, you just have to be careful
Elerslie turns around. She put the pillow under her head again before hugging her husband carefully. Maya smiles.
Maya:Call me if you need anything, my ringer is on
Maya's parents nod. Maya looks at her Aunt.
Maya:And you need to go to bed and get some rest, your eyebags are almost to your chin and those dark circles would look like a full moon if they were put together so please get some sleep auntie
Nathalie:I will, only because you attacked me in the worse way possible
Maya:It's all love auntie
Maya kisses Nathalie's cheek before leaving the bedroom. Nathalie and Gabriel leave and head back to their room.
- Later -
Maya walked to her parents room with a cart. Elerslie was coughing up a storm while Ian whined about the pain. Maya approaches their bed. She takes the thermometer out of her doctor's coat pocket. Elerslie opens her mouth. Maya sets the thermometer in her mouth, under her tongue. While that read, Maya handed her father Advil and a water bottle. Ian takes the Advil. Maya checks the thermometer.
Maya:Sky rocket fever
Elerslie:Mm my stomach hurts still
Maya:Do you feel nauseous?
Elerslie:Y-
Maya quickly grabbed the bin and held it up to her mother. Elerslie throws up in the bin. After throwing up, Elerslie lays back down. Maya sets the bin down beside the bed. She grabs the medicine and pours some into a small cup. She hands it to Elerslie. Elerslie drinks it then hands Maya the cup. Maya grabs a marker and marks the cup with a E. She sets the cup down then holds the cart and walks out their bedroom.
- Time Skip -
- 2:00 AM -
A knock at the door. Elerslie woke up and got out of bed. She opened the door.
Elerslie:Yes? Oh hey Maya
Maya:Hey mother
Elerslie:You need anything?
Maya:I just came to check up on father but seems he's asleep
ElerslieAt this time? It's two in the morning
Maya:May I remind you who's taking care of you two?
Elerslie:My apologies
Maya bowed her head before walking off. Elerslie shut the door before approaching the bed. She gets into her bed and layed beside her husband. She gently hugs him. Right then and there, she fell asleep.
- Morning -
- 6:45 AM -
Elerslie woke up feeling sick. She hurried out of bed and bolted to the bathroom. Is woke up and got out of bed. He headed to the bathroom. Ian sat next to his wife and rubbed her back. A knock at the door. Ian got up and walked over to the door.
Ian:Yes? Oh, good morning Maya
Maya:Good morning father
Ian:What brings you here? I thought you'd be getting ready or something
Maya:Not at all, I've been awake all night basically and haven't been able to sleep so I stopped by to check up on my patients
Ian:Ah well, your mother is puking her guts out as we speak
Maya:Oh Lord
Ian:But I'll help her get ready for the day, etc.
Maya:Mm, I'll do it. You can't do too much father, your stitches can break
Ian:Well then, come on in
Maya stepped into the room.
Maya:You can get her clothes, preferably her nightgown
Maya headed to the bathroom. Ian went to get his wife her nightgown. Maya helped Elerslie up. Elerslie looks at Maya.
Maya:Yes, I'm helping you shower. Nothing I don't have. Besides, you're my mother and I'd do anything to help you
Elerslie:I thought you'd find it weird
Maya:To care for my mother? Only dumbasses who live under their mother's foot find it weird but not me, now up
Elerslie raised her arms up. Maya lifted up her shirt. She brings it over her head. Maya tosses it on the ground.
Maya:Hold
Elerslie held onto her daughter. Maya unbuttoned her pants and took them off.
Maya continued to help her mother then turned the shower on and helped her mother get in the shower.
- Gabriel and Nathalie -
Nathalie wakes up. She looks to her side. Gabriel strokes her hair ever so gently.
Gabriel:Good morning
Nathalie:Good morning
Nathalie's words were a mumble. Gabriel caresses her cheek.
Gabriel:Want to continue sleeping?
Nathalie nods her head.
Gabriel:Come here
Nathalie gets closer to Gabriel. Gabriel lays down. Nathalie lays her head on his shoulder. Gabriel strokes her hair. Just like that, Nathalie drifted back to sleep.
- Maya, Ian and Elerslie -
After Elerslie finished her shower, Maya grabbed a towel and wrapped Elerslie with it. Maya helped her out the shower and then helped her get dry. After that, she helped her mother get dressed. Maya grabbed her mother's brush. She brushes her hair. Elerslie looked at her daughter through the mirror.
Elerslie:I feel like this is wrong
Maya:What is?
Elerslie:You taking care of me
Maya:Mother. This isn't wrong. Your my mother, I would help you through anything like you do for me
Elerslie:What have I done for you to care for me?
Maya:A lot.
Maya hugs her mother from behind. Elerslie smiles but it slowly faded. Maya realize. She holds her mother as Elerslie became weak. She lays her mother's head on her shoulder before picking her up. She walks over to the bed and set her down beside Ian. Now to wait.
- Later -
Elerslie starts to wake up. Nathalie shot up of her seat and sat next to Elerslie.
Nathalie:El?
Elerslie: . .
Nathalie:I'll give her a second
Elerslie blinks a couple of times. She looks around, trying to adjust her vision but that did nothing. Nathalie strokes her sisters hair.
Elerslie:Mom?. .
Nathalie:Mother isn't here love
Elerslie got sad. Nathalie leaned forward. She kisses her sisters forehead.
Nathalie:I can call her if you want
Elerslie only nods as tears fell down her face. Nathalie took her phone out of her pocket. She unlocked it then searched her contacts. Once she found her mother's contact, she called her. Ophelia immediately picked up.
Nathalie:Hello mother
Ophelia:Hello Natty baby
Nathalie:Mother, Elerslie is sick and she wants you here with her, is there a chance you could stop by?
Ophelia:Of course, I get to see my babies
Nathalie giggles.
Ophelia:I'll be there in a few
Nathalie:Okay mother, I love you
Ophelia:I love you too baby
The call ends. Nathalie looks at Elerslie.
Nathalie:Mother is coming
Elerslie:Mommyyy
Elerslie whines. Nathalie only hugged her sister. She rubs her back.
Nathalie:She'll be here soon
Elerslie ended up falling asleep in her sisters arms almost immediately. Nathalie sighs. Gabriel hugs her from behind.
Gabriel:Are you ok, my love?
Nathalie:Mhm. .
Gabriel:I can tell you hate seeing her that way
Nathalie:I do. . I hate it when she gets sick, she's very fragile
Gabriel:Very. . Fragile
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Nathalie walks in the bedroom with Ophelia. Ophelia is a doctor so she decided to bring her bag with her. Ophelia puts her bag down. She looks at Elerslie.
Ophelia:What's going on with my baby?
Nathalie:She keeps blacking out randomly
Ophelia:Do you guys know what may be triggering it?
Ophelia opened her bag and grabbed her stethoscope. She checks her daughters heart and breathing.
Nathalie:No idea, she just blackouts
Ophelia:Breathings fine, anything else besides blacking out?
Ophelia puts the stethoscope around her neck.
Nathalie:Constantly throwing up
Ophelia:Hm.
Ophelia searched her back for the thermometer. She turns it on then put it in her mouth, under her tongue. Now to wait for the beep.
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Thermometer beeps. Ophelia takes the thermometer out her mouth and looks at it. Ophelia sighs. Nathalie looks at her mother.
Nathalie:Something wrong?
Ophelia:Her temperature is in the middle, her fever is on and off but her temperature is normal
Nathalie:So what is the explanation to her blackouts and throwing up?
Ophelia:She could possibly be pregnant.
Nathalie's mouth agaped. Gabriel hugs Nathalie. Nathalie looks at Gabriel then her mother. Ophelia looks at Nathalie worriedly.
- Later -
Elerslie wakes up. Nathalie looks at Elerslie and sighs. She grabs the thremometer off the dresser. Nathalie put the thremometer in her mouth.
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The thremometer beeps. Nathalie takes it out her mouth and checks the number. Normal temperature. She checked her pulse as she is paranoid. No pulse. She checked her wrist. No pulse. Her eyes teared up.
Nathalie:MOTHER!
Ophelia runs into the room.
Ophelia:What is it?!
Nathalie:Ellie doesn't have a pulse
Ophelia:What!
Nathalie:I don't feel a pulse, I'm worried mother
Ophelia:Let me try
Ophelia walks over to the bed and puts two fingers on her daughters neck. No pulse. She checks her wrist. A small pulse. Ophelia sighs in relief.
Ophelia:Oh thank God
Nathalie:Anything?
Ophelia:I found her pulse, it's very small
Nathalie:Oh good, I was scared
Ophelia:Me too
Elerslie's hand twitches.
Nathalie:Her hand twitched
Ophelia:Maybe she's waking up
Ophelia sat beside her daughter. She moves her bangs out of her face.
Ophelia:Hey baby
Elerslie lips let out a sigh. Ophelia strokes her hair. Elerslie slowly opened her eyes.
Elerslie:Mommy?
Ophelia:I'm here baby
Elerslie:Nathalie?
Nathalie:I'm also here
Elerslie reaches her hand out to Nathalie. Nathalie holds her hand.
Nathalie:Hey love
Elerslie:Hi lovely lady
Ophelia:How do you feel baby?
Elerslie:I feel fine
Nathalie:Still light headed?
Elerslie:No, just weak that's all
Nathalie:Dr.Sancoeur came and said to stay in bed and rest
Elerslie:Isn't that mommy?
Nathalie:Yes it is
Ophelia:Mama to the rescue
Nathalie:Very much so
Elerslie:Where's papa?
Ophelia:Downstairs with Maya and the twins
Elerslie:Can I see them?
Nathalie:Ellie, you have to stay in bed
Elerslie:I understand but this time I'll be with you guys and it's quick
Ophelia:Honey. .
Elerslie:Please mommy!
Nathalie and Ophelia look at each other.
Ophelia:Fine lets go
Elerslie sat up. She throws her arms around Nathalie. Ophelia took the blanket off of her and moved her legs to the edge of the bed. Nathalie holds Elerslie by the waist and helped her up. Elerslie slipped on her slippers. She grabs the mask Ophelia gave her and put it on. They make their way downstairs. They stop at the living room doors.
Maya:Hey mother
Elerslie:Hey baby
Edward:Hey my beautiful babies
Nathalie:Hey father
Elerslie:Papa!
Nathalie helped Elerslie get to Edward. Edward holds Elerslie as she sat down. Elerslie hugs her father. Edward strokes her hair.
Edward:Oh hey baby, how are you?
Elerslie:A little better now that I'm with my parents
Edward:You're a sweet soul, don't change that
Elerslie:I won't papa
Nathalie:She's the cutest
Ophelia:She really is
Elerslie smiles.
The family decided to all sit down and conversate. Everyone sitting down and for once having time to spend time with their family. No work in the way. Just love for one another.
To be continued.