Savior

Chapter 5: Awkward...

Chapter 5: Awkward...

I lay Judith down in her crib and covering her with the blanket. I hand Judith a little teddy bear before kissing her forehead. I turn out the light and leave the room, shutting the door in the process. I walk back into Carl's room to see him struggling to sit up. Carl flops on his back and groans. I giggle and walk over to help him sit up." It's our only option..." he grumbles as he throws the covers off of himself. I give Carl an awkward smile as I help him stand. I can see the pain on his face as he begins to fall back on the bed from the pressure Carl put on his leg. I sigh and pause to think." Put your arms around my neck." I tell him as I slowly pick him up. He does as told and I carry him to the bathroom." Just put all your weight on you good leg." I told him helping him gain his balance. Carl nodded and I left the room. I sat on his bed waiting for the toilet to flush, his dad to show up, or for Judith to cry. And then, all three happen at once. Great... Note the sarcasm. I groan and stand up, walk over, and knock on the bathroom door." Your good!" Carl says and I open the door. I pick him up and lay him on his bed." Be right back." I tell him as I rush to Judith's room, without waiting for a reply. I gently pick her up and start bouncing her on my hip. I open the little music box on her dresser and let her listen to it. I pick it up and walk down stairs." Hello, Mr. Gri- Rick." I greet with a sheepish smile." Hello, Tia." He greeted with a chuckle at my mistake. He reaches out and gently takes Judith from me." Thank you, Tia." He says. He pulls something from his pocket that I haven't seem in a long time, my glasses." Were did you find them?" I ask, obviously shocked. I can see, but I can't see very far away." In a store, it was about thirty miles from here." Rick answer's. I take the glasses from him and put them on. It takes a second for my eyes to refocus. I smile so big and give him a hug." Thank you." I say softly. I knew he knew they were mine, I had carved my name into the arm of one. He hugged me back," Welcome back, Tia." He says in return.