They sat down
Nicole: here Rebecca gave me this
She gave him a letter..
Santiago: is this from her?
Nicole: yea it is she said it's to Alexandra and to you and Emma
He nodded
The pastor did his speech and they walked out .. Santiago kept looking at the letter wondering what it said
Alex: daddy?
Santiago: yea baby?
Alex: baby wants McDonald's
He laughed
Santiago: really? You sure it ain't you?
Alex: haha yea
He picked her up
Santiago: let's get Emma and brother and go get kids meal
She nodded and hugged him .. he walked over to Emma
Emma: there not gonna have a burial babe
Santiago: what?
Rebecca: yea my mom wants her close to home I'm gonna send you something in a couple days for her ok
Santiago: ok I guess but where's her brother? Jr? I haven't seen him?
She shook her head
Rebecca: it's a battle with the cps right now he's with a tia up north I'm fighting for his custody though
Santiago: well let me know when you have him that way they can play see each other
She nodded she tried to hug Alex but she backed away
Santiago: mamas come on
Rebecca: no it's ok baby girl you be good for your daddy and Emma ok? Mommy loves you so much ok?
She nodded and hid behind Santiago
Santiago: babe lets go
They said there goodbyes and left..
Santiago was quiet for a bit..
Emma: my mom texted me
Santiago: really what she say?
Emma: that she wanted to talk to call when I could wonder what happened
Santiago: don't stress it ..
They stopped and ate and watched Alex run around and play
Emma: you been extra quiet? you ok?
he shook his head
emma: whats wrong?
she said as she gave adrian his pacifier
santiago: i guess kim wrote something to me before all this went down my mom said it has you and me in there and its for alex to ..
he took it out
emma: have you read it?
santiago: no i dont know if i should
emma: why not?
santiago: i know this is real and shes really gone and shes resting now but if she wrote something that means she knew what was gonna happen to her and i dont know if i can read that ..
she nodded
emma: i understand its ok
he nodded and sat back as she got up and played with alex.. he looked down at the envelope .. as his phone went off
santiago- sup?
moises- i guess shits going down tonight and they want us both there dads staying behind you down?
santiago- how much pay?
moises- i dont know but moneys money right
santiago- true tell javier we'll go after the kids knock out
moises- naw he wants us there early santi he knows what happened and shits changing but
santiago- yea i know ill talk to emma ill see you in a bit be ready ok
moises- aight
he ended the call as emma walked up
emma: who called?
santiago: how do you know haha?
emma: your face expression changed i aint stupid haha
she sat down and fed alex
santiago: it was moi javier called him and we have to go see him in a bit
emma: this early?
santiago: yea babe look ill
emma: dont worry go i got them babe its almost nap time anyways ill study and do some laundry
he nodded .. they packed up and drove home
emma: i know you dont wanna read it and i understand but you know you should babe
santiago: yea i know .. maybe tonight when i get home after i let the anger out and get my shit straight we'll smoke one and read it that ok?
she nodded and smiled at him
emma: ok sounds good
santiago: are you gonna call your mom?
emma: yea once the kids are asleep
he got them home and got changed
creeper: might be a long one be safe ok
santiago: i got it dont worry moi you got yours?
moises: yea im ready
he nodded and walked to the room
santiago: im a call away ok?
she nodded and hugged him
emma: be safe please
santiago: i will love you dont forget to call your mom ok?
emma: love you too and i will dont worry dont take to long
he kissed her and left .. she put the kids down for a nap and studied for a bit
emma- hey is mom up i been trying to call her but no answer? i just got home thats why i couldnt call at that second
erica- miracle you texted me
emma- dont feel so special she busy i can always call later just answer it
erica- dont need to be bitchy that what the wife life doing to you?
emma- atleast i got a man and im married .. anyways tell mom i tried to call shit bye
erica tried to call her but emma ignore the calls
erica- mom just got released from the hospital so shes tired and asleep ok sorry i came off the way i did i didnt mean to be mean im just running no sleep ok
emma- your lying? why would you say something like that you bitch?!
erica- im not lying ok she didnt wanna tell you and i shouldnt have been the one to tell you either come over we can talk im sorry emma iam
she put her phone down and got up
nicole: whats up?
emma showed her the texts
emma: do you think shes lying to me? shes huh talked so much im not talking to steph huh
nicole: it looks like shes telling the truth you should go over and see?
emma: i have the kids and i have to study to i cant just
nicole: emma its ok i got them go the clothes are in the dryer go its important and if shes lying cuss her ass out serio here take his dads not like hes using anyways haha
creeper: i heard that but take it mija
she nodded
emma: thanks haha ill go but shit i hope shes lying
she went back to the room
emma- ill be there in a bit
erica- ok
she got changed as quietly as she could
alex: emma? are you leaving?
emma turned and put the keys down
emma: uh yea here get your jacket and shoes mamas you can go with me ok?
she nodded and ran to get her shoes emma finished getting changed and they walked out
emma: she woke up adrians still asleep
nicole: baby stay with lets watch some movies?
alex: no!
she hugged emma
emma: i got her dont worry i wont be long
nicole: ok be good baby
emma grabbed her diaper bag and packed her up
alex: wheres daddy?
emma: at work mamas he'll be back in a bit
she texted santiago
emma- dont stress or worry we're fine i left with alex to see my mom erica told me she just got released from the hospital alex woke up and didnt wanna stay adrians home ok?
santiago- why would i stress shes with you babe dont trip be safe let me know whats up love you and tell her to be good cuz you know her
emma- shes bad with you not me haha love you to
she drove off ... she was nervous thinking of what could be going on she never thought it would be as bad as it was .. when she got to her moms she was laid back asleep n her bed connected to an iv she had a home nurse
emma: what is going on i litterally just saw her like 2 weeks ago?
erica: come on lets talk but ay whats her name?
she nodded to alex
emma: sorry .. her name is alexandra but we call her alex
alex: grandpa says im princess to
emma: haha yes you are .. but babygirl this is my older sister erica
she smiled at erica
erica: hi princess nice to meet you
she giggled
emma: come on go grab your dolly you brought
she nodded and ran to the living room
erica: he just?
emma: shes my daughter by marriage i take care of her like shes my own yes he trusts me to come on really?
erica: im sorry ok iam your 17 shes one? come on
Emma: so who cares? Age don't make a difference she's gonna be in my life no matter what and so is Adrian he's 6 months in a couple weeks you have a niece and nephew
She nodded
Erica: yea your right sorry I'm just stressed out ok and frustrated but she's a cutie and I bet he is to santi's lucky to have you your so supportive
Emma: yea it's ok I understand.. so what's going on?
They sat down in the living room
Emma: here watch a movie on the iPad baby
Alex sat back and watched it
Erica: look I'm gonna be straight forward .. mom needs a kidney she got sick one week and it took a toll she didn't get any better but you know
Emma: she fought it and avoided the doctors?
Erica: yea until she started feeling super sharp pains I took her in and well she's been on dialysis i got checked and so did steph we're not compatible
Emma sat back stunned...
Erica: Emma
Emma: it's one thing after the other I swear.. what are the doctors saying?
Erica: she's on the list but they said to ask all children she wanted to ask you over a dinner I guess I think that's why she was calling you to set it up she was to weak so she went to sleep instead
Emma: fuck..
Erica: you know what you have to do
Emma: I know but I have a lot going on right now with the kids finishing school I have the big exam in a week I can't just give up my kidney that fast like what if I need it? But that's my mom she gave birth to me so I should give it to her? Like huh..
Erica: it's ok breath there's no rush she's stable right now get tested after your exam talk to Santiago about this
Emma: shit I have to talk to him to.. are you sure she's stable she's ok?? Please don't lie to me I'm not a child Erica?
Erica: I'm sure the doctors released her come on I wouldn't bring her home and she has 2 nurses here with her steph will be home in a couple days she's settling stuff up north but I'm here around the clock
She nodded
Emma: let me talk with santi .. and just
They heard there mom calling
Erica: go I'll watch her it's ok
Emma got up nervously and walked up to the door
Jasmin: you came? Mija I'm sorry you had to find out like this i didnt
emma: when where you gonna tell me? over dinner mom come on?
jasmin: how do you drop news like this .. im sorry ok
emma: no dont be its ok i shouldve paid more attention but erica told me mom
jasmin: im not asking you to just give me your kidney ok i want you to get tested and see what options but theres no rush i know you have a life now
emma nodded
emma: i know i do but your my life to ill talk to santi and then ill call you i hae my exams in a couple days
jasmin: ofcourse take your time and goodluck on those tests..
they talked an caught up emma got home when santiago was driving up ..
santiago: this late?
emma: i know we got caught up talking alex passed out on me haha
she carried alex asleep in her arms ..
moises: here ill take her yall talk i got the bag
santiago: go for it
he took alex inside
emma: everything go good?
santiago: yea .. so what your mom say?
emma: uhh .. she was just released from the hospital
he froze and looked at her
santiago: what? really she ok?
she shook her head
emma: she says shes ok but huh she has kidney failure and needs a kidney my sisters got tested and they tested negative
santiago: what does that mean?
emma: shes on the waiting list and .. she wants me to get tested to see if im a match
he started to shake his head
emma: babe look shes my mom and
santiago: i know shes your mom but i cant lose you emma i been losing alot lately if i lose you .. i dont know
she saw the look of sadness in his eyes .. she hugged him