When Love Calls ( The Sequel )

Turn Arounds

It's the next morning and everyone was at the hospital while the kids stayed back at the house with the babysitter/nanny.

Over at the hospital

Zac and Fatima were sitting in her father room by his bed side.

Fatima: Dad I'm not going to lie, this has been the hardest past 2 weeks of my life. Just seeing you laying in this hospital bed fighting for your life is something I never could have imagined. You were always the strength/glue that held all of us together. I have cried everyday in silence since hearing that you weren't okay. And I'm trying so hard not to break in front of my babies and husband, but it's hard. And I feel like I'm on the verge of breaking and falling apart. And I don't mean to sound selfish, but I need you daddy. I need you to make it through this and be okay. I can't bear to lose you right now. I love you daddy, come back to me.

Fatima gets up and walks out the door. Zac stayed back to give her a moment.

Zac: Hey pops, this Zac here. And if you can hear me, I want to thank you for showing me what a father looks like. For that, I'm able to be the best father I can be for my babies. I'm so so grateful to be apart of this beautiful family that's filled with so much love, compassion, kindness, understanding, respect, etc. Before meeting your daughter/ my wife, my life was upside down. And I'm particularly the blame for it because I blamed everyone instead of taking accountability for my own actions and behavior. But she came into my life and suddenly my whole life was changed. I knew that day, asking you for her hand in marriage, my life would be changed forever. We all need you to make it through this. I don't think any of us will be able to handle this loss. Love you pops.

Anita was standing by the door and Zac didn't know it.

Anita: You know he and I were lying in bed literally a couple nights before this happened. And he was saying how proud he was of all his sons, but more so you. Zac you've grown and overcome so much in your life. You're an amazing man to my daughter and an even greater father to my grandchildren. And you have really brought a light and sense of joy to our family. And just like my daughter, I know that you both don't like for people to see you cry, but it's okay son, it's okay. He's going to make it through this and he's going to be better than ever. And just like you're thankful for us, we're thankful for you. We love you son.

Zac: I love you too momma.

Anita: Now go see about your wife. And talk to her.

Zac: Yes ma'am

Zac leaves

Over in the waiting area

Fatima was sitting talking to Andi and Jordan while everyone was going to get snacks.

Fatima: And how are you mommas?

Andi: I'm okay sis, just been hella nauseous lately. I literally I can't keep nothing down.

Fatima: Have you spoken with your doctor about it?

Andi: I haven't, I was going to see about getting an appointment in when we get back home to Atlanta.

Fatima: Well in the meantime, please see if you can get checked out while we're here just to make sure everything's good.

Andi: Maybe that wouldn't be so bad.

Zac and the rest of the family walks up to them.

Zac: Hey baby

Fatima: Hey baby

Zac: You mind if we take a drive and talk?

Fatima: Sure I don't mind at all. We'll catch back up with y'all.