Life changes.

Aubrey part 2

I pull into the driveway and turn the car off. I turn and see Aubrey still asleep and take a moment to look at her head. She has a nice bruise already forming on her head around the band-aid. I shake my head that was quick. I get out and open her door and unbuckle her. She moves and starts to cry, “Shh, I’m here princess.” I pick her up and she wraps herself around me and takes a breath before going to sleep again.

I close her door with my hip and slowly start walking towards the house. I open the door and see Hanna come running around the corner and she looks at me then her sleeping. She puts her hand to her chest and lets a deep breath out.  She whispers, “She okay?” I nod and nod towards upstairs, “I’m going to go up with her. You good down here?” She nods and as I walk by I see Aiden playing with a toy giggling as he watches a cartoon. 

Slowly I walk up the stairs and walk into her room. I start to put her in bed when she whines and hugs tighter, “Okay princess.” I turn and grab her Cinderella doll. I walk out of the room and into my room. I get on the bed and lean against the head board with her sleeping against my chest with her head in my neck holding on to me.

After a few minutes I slowly move her down some so she is more comfortable. I move down too so now she is laying on my chest still but flat with her arm holding onto my side.  I reach over and turn the television on and turn it down low. I watch her sleep and shake my head. I can’t believe she got hurt. I can’t believe she got hurt and Ally isn’t home. I know Hanna called her because she was on the phone when I was leaving with Aubrey. I rub my fingers through her hair and sigh as I see the dried blood in parts of her hair. My phone is in my front pocket, so with a little maneuvering I am able to get it out. I hit the side and see no calls and only one text from Hanna. I open it and see the picture she took of me and my kids. I smile at the picture. She got me smiling as I look down at both of them and they are both in my arms sleeping on my. She also got one of me smiling as I look up at the camera. I love this picture.  I make it my wallpaper.

I open a text and text Ally,

Aubrey got hurt. Back from Dr. Where are you?

I hit send and set the phone beside me as I watch my daughter sleep.

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I must of dozed off because I open my eyes and see Aubrey still on my chest. I look forward and see Hanna show up in the doorway. She looks at Aubrey sleeping on me and smiles. She looks in and I nod telling her to come in. She walks over and stares at her. She starts to whisper, “I am so sorry. I don’t know how this happened. I turned for a second to pick Aiden up. I’m so glad she is okay.” I smile and touch her arm that is shaking. I whisper back, “Hanna its okay, she is at that age. It’s not your fault.” She nods and bends down to see her better. She stands up after a few, “Did doctor give her anything for pain?” I shake my head, “Said to use baby Tylenol for her pain tomorrow.” She nods, “I was going to make something to eat for Aiden and me but I wanted to see if you were hungry.” I shake my head, “Just order a pizza or something on me.” She shakes her head and I smile, “It’s fine. Here.” I grab my wallet from little table and hand her twenty dollars. “Just take care of Aiden for me. Aubrey is scared and she kind of hooked herself onto me and I just want her to rest.” Hanna nods, “Of course.” I look at my phone and see I have no replies, “Have you heard from Ally?” She shakes her head, “No. I called and texted. I even left voicemails.” I nod and smile, “Thank you Hanna. You can go home as soon as I can get her to her bed.” She looks at the time and shakes her head, “I will get Aiden to bed and then if you need me to I can stay the night to help.” I smile, “Thanks for the offer; I may have to take you up on that.” She nods and leaves to feed herself and my son.

I open my phone and send three texts.

 One to Ally,

 Ally, Aubrey got hurt. She is fine now but she is going to want you.

One to Alex,

If you are with Ally, tell her she needs to come home.

And the last one to Jimmy,

I can’t start tour back tomorrow. Aubrey got hurt and she needs me. My family comes first.

I put my phone back beside me and get comfortable as Aubrey whimpers some. I rub her back and hum softly. She eases up instantly and makes a sound of content as we both drift back off to sleep.

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I hear another noise and look to the door and see Hanna poke her head in. She whispers, “Just got Aiden down. Should I stay?” I look over at the clock and see it is ten. “If you don’t mind, that would be nice.” She nods, “I left a change of clothes here, do you by any chance know where they are?” I shake my head, “Just go into the closet and grab something of Ally’s.” She walks over and grabs a pair of pajama pants and a regular plain t-shirt. “Do you need anything for her or you?” I shake my head, “We are fine.” She comes over and grabs Aiden’s monitor, “So he doesn’t wake you two up.” I smile grateful for Hanna, “Thank you so much for doing this. I don’t know where Ally is.” She shrugs, “Night.” “Night Hanna.” I look beside me and see my phone blinking.

Picking it up I see a text from Jimmy.

 I understand that. Hope she is okay. Let me know when you can or if you will finish.

I put my phone back down. I move and Aubrey startles, “Daddy?” I smile, “Shh, I’m right here princess.” She curls back up to me. I kiss my daughter and rub her back as I fall asleep not knowing where my fiancée is or what could be more important that being here for her daughter.