Bran-Nu: Book 2

Chapter 22

*Same Day*

9:45 P.M.

~Brandy~

"Mom, dinner was so good." I said as I sat up in bed.

Mama Pam and my mom just finished giving me a warm bath.

"Thank you, honey. I know you guys love my spaghetti and meatballs." My mom said smiling as she tucked me in.

"Someone wants to say goodnight to Mommy." Mama Pam as she carried Aleah in.

"Hi, Mommy's baby. You going to sleep sleep, baby girl?" I said smiling as Aleah carefully laid on me.

"Yes, Mama. Where's Daddy?"

"He's still with Sissy, but he will be here when you wake up in the morning." I said as I ran my finger through her long curls.

Aleah smiled brightly.

"Then Sissy comes home with us?"

"Yes, remember we're gonna give Sissy a surprise party. So you can't tell Sissy, ok?"

"Ok, Mommy! Well, night night."

"Wait, what do we do before we go to bed, baby?"

"Pray."

"Good job, baby. You remember!" I said smiling as we all joined hands.

"God, we come to you tonight for thanking you for all you have done for this family. Continue to watch over us and protect us with your love and grace. Continue to heal Brandy's leg that she will walk again. Also, continue to heal Amilyan, God, that she will defy all odds that are against her. In—"

"God, take the bad tummy ache away. Amen". Aleah said smiling and clapping as she interrupted my mom.

"Uhhh, Amen." My mom said laughing a little.

"So, you decided to end prayer that quickly?" Mama Pam said as she ruffled Aleah's hair.

"Yes, Nana." Aleah said smiling as she kissed me.

"Good night, baby girl. I love you."

"Love you too, Mommy."

Aleah carefully hopped off the bed and into my mom's arms.

"I'll clean up the kitchen, baby. Let me know if you need anything. I'll be back to check up on you." Mama Pam said as she kissed my forehead.

"Same here, honey." My mom said as she kissed my cheek as she rocked Aleah.

I nodded as everyone left the room as I flipped through the television.

I couldn't really focus. I kept thinking about how I treated Terry earlier. I feel like a jerk.

As soon as I was about to turn the tv off, Terry walked in.

"Hey baby, I'm so sorry I was late for dinner. I ended up taking a nap with Amilyan and she had her last appointment with speech therapy." Terry said as he came to my side of the bed and kissed me.

"It's okay. Is baby girl doing okay? It slipped my mind to call earlier."

"She's okay. She told me to tell you that she loves you. She can't wait to see you Friday."

"I miss and love her so much. Did you get to see the new occupational therapist?"

"Yes, but guess what."

"What?"

"Y'all got the same last name. That's a small world isn't it?"

"It sure is. You know ain't none of my cousins on my daddy side smart enough to be a therapist." I said as we both laughed.