"Adopted By" Oneshots!

Everything Will Be Alright

-WetMarvinBoy- asked for this. Enjoy.

Book: Adopted by Falsettos
Josie's Age: 15

Stephanie's POV

"I can't believe it." I said, pacing the waiting room of the hospital. "No. I can't believe this is happening. This can't be happening."

What happened was that Josie got in a fatal car crash a couple of days ago. She was going shopping with her friend Whizzer for her birthday, which was in a few days, and someone crashed into Whizzer's car.

Whizzer and Josie both got admitted to the hospital, but Josie got the worst of it. I tried not to think about that as I walked into the hospital, realizing right then and there that Josie was in the ICU. Which was never good.

It took all my willpower to walk down to Josie's hospital room, clutching the index card the nurse gave me so hard that my fingertips started to turn white. I took a deep breath and turned the door handle, and the sight I was met with make me burst into tears.

"Josie..." I said, crying.

"Mama..." Josie said, her breathing sounding labored and painful, "you made it..."

I smiled at Josie and took her hand, gently rubbing her knuckles with my thumb. I looked away from Josie, trying to make sure she didn't see me cry.

"Mama?" Josie asked, trying her best to sit up but failing. I smiled painfully and said, "Yes, baby?"

"I love you." Josie said. I kissed Josie's forehead and said, "I love you too, baby girl, I love you so, so, so much and I hope you make it out of this...you're so sweet, and smart, and talented, and one day I hope you make it to Broadway, cause I know you deserve that opportunity more than anything. You've made my life so much better, you make me smile and laugh every single day and I'm so grateful that you came into my life. If I could trade places with you right now I would, in a heartbeat. But...I can't, I can't do anything. And for that, I'm so sorry..."

I couldn't say anything more. I burst into tears and a few seconds later, I felt Josie take my hand and give it a loving squeeze.

"Mama? Everything will be alright."

Then she closed her eyes and the monitor flatlined.

"No."

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"NO!" I yelled, shooting awake. Josie stirred from next to me, it was only then that I realized that Josie was wrapped in my arms. She had a nightmare a few hours before and asked to stay with me for the night.

"Mama?" the little nine year old said. I smiled at her and said, "H-hey baby..."

"Did you have a bad dream?" Josie asked. I took a deep breath and said, "N-no..."

"Tell me the truth."

"Fine. I did. But...I'll get through it." Josie gave me a hug and buried her face in my neck. "We both can. Together.

"I love you, Mama."

"I love you too."