We'll Look After You, We Promise

Chapter 28

    Isabella slept terribly that night even though Amelia had managed to get her to sleep within five minutes of a bottle. Although she slept in Amelia's bed with her, it wasn't her Mamas and she knew that. She woke up before the alarm clock, trudging to the bathroom and splashing cold water on her face to wake herself up fully. She had managed to throw a fresh pair of scrubs on and put her hair in a messy bun by the time Amelia dragged herself into the bathroom. The girl smirked, the shorter brunette looking hungover from only two drinks of wine last night. Amelia hated waking up to an alarm and the woman could never understand how the younger girl voluntarily woke up before it all the time. As Amelia got herself ready in the bathroom, Isabella made her way to the kitchen and decided on eating some fruit salad the doctor had in the fridge. Cringing as the fruit felt heavy on her stomach from all the stress she was going through. Her mothers were probably so angry, they hid it well last night. She had heard Carina sniffling on the other end of the phone and Carina never cried. Sure, they had been angry or maybe even sad, but crying? Never. She was the reason for her crying too and she felt guilty for that. She knew she was in for it upon arrival but she tried to forget about it for the time being. She was going to enjoy sitting in the car, away from trouble until they got there.

    Amelia soon came out, refreshed but still grumpy from having to wake up to an alarm. Isabella handed her a bagel as they got into the car, the girl holding her bag to her chest as she laid her head back against the headrest. Amelia did a pretty good job at distracting the girl. They spoke about the winter festival that the wives had invited her to tag along with them on and teased her about knowing her special secret Christmas gifts. A few times, the girl did get a bit shy and in her head. She didn't really deserve Christmas gifts, yet again. She was always stressing her Mamas out. She felt like she could've fallen asleep right then and there on the ride over, exhausted from not being in her Mamas bed last night. She was even wanting Carina's office couch and she hated that thing. As they pulled in, her knee began bouncing uncontrollably. She wasn't even worried about how much trouble she was in, she was more concerned about the reason why this all started. Amelia grabbed her hand, giving it three gentle squeezes followed by a soft smile.

    "I called everyone last night.. I know, I know, you didn't want that but Addison has a protective order against them so they can't come on the grounds and they can't come near you, ever." Amelia reassured the girl, watching as she visibly relaxed at the information. She slung her book bag onto her shoulder, getting out of the car as she harshly rubbed the sleep from her eyes. No way would anyone let her scrub into a surgery today, she probably looked dead. As they walked up the entryway, she saw Arizona and Addison with coffees first. She couldn't help but look around for her Mamas. She bit her lip roughly, looking down as she fought the tears away once she didn't see them. Maybe they were really really mad at her? She just wanted comfort at that moment, so she clung to the next best person which was Addison, her Momma's best friend. Addison cooed at the girl, understanding exactly what was wrong.

    "I can't pick you up out here sweet girl but I can take you to your Momma. We just ran down here to get her and your Mama some coffee. Do you want to go see your Momma?" The redhead murmured, already leading the girl towards the elevators for Carina's office. Isabella nodded her head, rubbing her eyes again to stop the tears threatening to spill any moment. She had fully planned on ignoring the women today, ashamed to look them in the eyes after everything they found out but she was so attached to her Mamas, she realized she couldn't live without them. As the three doctors loaded into the elevators, Isabella stepped in with them automatically leaning into Addison's side wanting to fall asleep right there. The swaying of the elevator almost put her to sleep as Arizona took the drinks from Addison's hands so she could properly pick the girl up. There was no way the girl was going to be able to walk the rest of the way. The girl whined at the sudden movement but she quieted down once Addison helped her lay her head down on the woman's shoulder. She wasn't sure where all her energy had gone that she had while getting ready this morning but she was so exhausted. They managed to get to the office door without any interruptions, knocking on the door before swiftly opening it with one free hand. As Addison set the girl down, she crumbled not realizing they were in her Momma's office. She began sobbing at the loss of contact, stomping her feet as she dropped herself onto her butt as the caregiver's cooed at her.