Zac and I headed to the fire station to make sure Cane was ok and to take temporary guardianship of him. Niko was already there with him while he told the police he didn't know where his mom was but that she didn't hurt or harm him.
He told the police he was crying for his dad and his mom said ok and that she would be back to get him before her friend dropped him off at the corner with instructions to walk to the fire station.
Because Tracy had just gained full custody the prior week, the police had to release Cane to cps. Cps agreed I could keep him until Tracy returned or until a motion was filed to transfer custody.
I dropped Cane off, picked my baby up from my mom, and we headed home. I was looking forward to unpacking and sleeping in my own bed. I'm so grateful my baby stayed asleep from the car ride long enough for me to get a shower in.
Zachary: Babe, you ok in here?
Fatima: Yea, what's wrong?
Zachary: You been in here damn near an hour. I was just making sure.
Fatima: Oh. I'm fine. I'll be out in a little bit.
Zachary: Ok
I stayed in another 20 minutes because I just needed to. When I got out, he had Karter propped on his boppie pillow using his free arm to feed him.
I sat on the end of the bed lotioning myself. After he was done I burped him and changed him, then tried to lay him back down, but Zachary stopped me.
Zachary: Babe, lay him on me and come get in bed. You've been moving around all day and I know you're tired.
I grabbed more diapers and checked to mini fridge for milk. I pumped before my shower so I should be good for a few hours of uninterrupted sleep.
Zachary: You still up?
Fatima: Yea, you ok?
Zachary: I'm fine but you're not. Talk to be babe.
Fatima: I'm overwhelmed. I just pushed a human out 5 weeks ago and you just went got yourself shot. For the next month or two I have to do 100% of the feedings, diapers, driving, cooking, cleaning literally everything. I need you to please sit down so you can heal quicker. Please.
Zachary: Ok. Do you feel better now that you got that out?
Fatima: I actually do.
Zachary: You know I got you bullet or no bullet right?
Fatima: I hear you babe, but...
Zachary: No but's Fatima. I got you, now relax your mind and go to sleep.
I kissed him and my baby goodnight before I knocked out. I got 7 hours straight. I woke up so rested until I heard him scream. Not the baby, his daddy. I ran toward the scream in full panic.
Fatima: What's happen?
Zachary: I didn't mean to wake you up baby. I just hit my shoulder on the refrigerator door and it hurt like hell.
Fatima: Awww baby, let me check your wound to make sure it's ok?
Zachary: I had it babe. I wanted you to sleep in.
Fatima: Thank you. I would've rathered you woke me up then hurt yourself, Zac.
Zachary: I'm fine babe.
My baby looked so helpless moving around the kitchen with one arm. I sat on the stool and waited for him to come over to me. He leaned down giving me the morning kisses I was waiting for.
Fatima: Mmmm that's better. Good morning babe. I can help if you'd like.
Zachary: I got it my love. I'm glad you're sitting down. I wanted to run something by you.
I peeled my eye at him thinking he was about to say something random and ridiculous.
Fatima: I'm listening.
Zachary: What do you think about Kiah coming to stay with us for a month until she goes away to college?
Kiah is Zachary youngest sibling that his mom had in her late 40's she graduated last year. She took a gap year but her parents old schools rules are a bit much for a 19 year old. She is a good kid so I don't mind.
Fatima: Where did that idea come from? Did something happen?
Zachary: She called me venting about money and rules. I figure we could help each other out. She can help out around here and watch Karter for a couple hours in the afternoon to help us out.
Fatima: What does she think about this?
Zachary: I didn't ask her, I was waiting to talk to you. How do you feel about that?
Fatima: I don't mind and could use the help around here until you're better but she doesn't have to nanny for us just help out if she can.
Zachary: Cool, I'll run it by her.
Fatima: Ok, Karter still sleeping?
Zachary: He went back to sleep after he got milk wasted and had a blow out.
Fatima: You cleaned him with one arm babe?
Zachary: Yes, and changed him and almost got breakfast done all why you rested. I wanted you to see that you are not in this alone.
Fatima: I appreciate you. Now I can focus on my dad's funeral and my uncle asking about the boys. To be honest I don't want to deal with that either.
Zachary: Then don't. Fuck a funeral, if they want him to have one tell them to give him one. As far as your uncle let Niko handle that. Like you said, you're not even at the 6 week mark. You don't have to worry about nothing but taking care of You, me, and my son.
Fatima: Fine by me. Omg, how does your food taste better with one arm.
Zachary: Jokes, but I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'll call Kiah to see what she thinks about coming to help.
After you finish get dressed, I had your assistant close your spa so you can get a spa yourself in your own shit. Then you and Danni can go decompress together.
Fatima: Thank you so much.
Fatima: Zachary
Zachary: Fatima
Fatima: I like you again and I can't wait until this 6 weeks are up to show you just how much.
