Why do I feel this way?

Chapter 70: Chance

Siobhan and Vivian arrived at the hospital walking hand in hand into Jamie's hospital room. Jamie jumped to his feet on his bed, "Mommy! Bonnie! You're back!" His ecstatic voice echoed through the room causing his grandparents along with the two women to giggle. Vivian walked over to the bed to hug her little boy. "Hey my sweet boy." Her arms tightened around him slightly. "I've missed you so much! Have you had a good time with Papa and Nana being here?" He nodded quickly as he sat back down. Siobhan stood beside Vivian softly gliding her hand across his bald head. He extended his arms toward her for a hug. Siobhan smiled as she leant down to hug him. She closed her eyes, holding him tightly, "I love you Jamie."

Vivian smiled at hearing Siobhan's soft voice as she speaks to Jamie. Athena and Beckett look at each other smiling also. Athena laid her head on her husband's chest as he took her hand in his. As Siobhan pulls away from Jamie, his eyes lit up again. "Do you like my new haircut? I look just like Papa now. Feel it— It's so smooth!" Vivian squeezed Siobhan's hand tighter, "We love your new haircut. You're so handsome!"

Vivian looked to Siobhan as the blonde skims her thumb across her hand gently. They say nothing, but the look in their eyes communicates everything. Vivian takes a few deep breaths as her eyes are still locked on Siobhan's. The two look over to Vivian's parents, "Thank you for staying with Jamie and taking care of... everything." A small break in her voice tugged at her dad's heart.

Beckett stands pulling Athena up with him. He walks over to his daughter pulling her into a hug. "Sweet pea, the security guys change shifts every 8 hours. First shift is 6 am, the second guy comes at 2pm and then finally 10 pm." He hands her pictures of the men so there is no chance for Chris to try to get one of his buddies in as a guard. Jamie looked up at his mom, "That mean man came here." Vivian drew in a deep breath, "What are you talking about Jamie?"

He picked up his paw patrol toys playing with them on his bed. "Before we moved, that man who lived with us—he said he's my dad. But he hurt you, Mommy. I saw him. Is he trying to hurt you again?" Vivian tried her best to keep it together, "Oh Jamie... I'm okay. He's not going to hurt me again." Beckett put his arm around her, rubbing her arm as he hung his head slightly. Athena placed her hand on Beckett's back seeing the tears forming and his jaw clenched in anger.

I'm not sure my daughter is safe. Chris is a dangerous man. He seems like a normal person, but his head is messed up. He had us fooled until they got married.That's when Vivian started to come visit us less and less. Her vibrant personality began to dull and then we started seeing the bruises. Once we mentioned the bruises, we didn't see her again until she had Jamie.

The only reason we got her back is because he believed he had beat it into her that he was the best she would ever find. The only one that would love her. He let her start bringing Jamie over to the house confident she would never think about leaving him. We got her out and away, but he found her. If I get the chance, he is dead...

Beckett and Athena hug their daughter. "I love you, honey. We will check in— a lot!" Beckett chimes in, "Absolutely!" They pull away and Vivian steps to the side as Siobhan reaches out for a hug, surprising the couple. Jamie sees and he quickly stands yelling, "Group hug!" He hops up into his Papa's arms, "come on mommy." Vivian and Siobhan breathe deeply, feeling the comfort and strength seep into them. Athena and Beckett let out soft sighs feeling the relief as tension leaves their bodies. Jamie lays his head on his Papa's shoulder as he whispers, "I'm so glad I have such a good family."

After Vivian's parents left, the two women spent time playing with Jamie. They went for a walk around the halls in their hospital wing, as the security guard followed. The little family of three had dinner together before settling Jamie down to sleep. "Alright big man— it's time to read a story." His favorite way to fall asleep is when Siobhan and Vivian read to him together. He is captivated by their storytelling as his eyes droop more and more. Finally soft snores float into the air and Vivian lays her head on Siobhan's chest just listening to her heartbeat for a moment.

The two lay down together on the cot Beckett had brought to the room. Cuddling up together they feel the rhythm of their breaths sync and their heart rates drop as their bodies relax. "Goodnight Bon Bon, I love you." Siobhan kisses Vivian's collar bone, "Goodnight my sunshine. I love you too." They quickly drifted off to sleep holding each other.

The next morning Vivian woke up seeing a black dahlia left on the end of Jamie's bed. Her eyes darted to the door, but did not see the guard. As her eyes scanned to the floor she saw his shoes. Vivian popped up quickly running to the security guard tapping his face slightly to wake him. He jerks up rapidly as Vivian flings back so they don't bump heads.

"Ms. Clark, are you alright? Is everyone okay?" She nodded before he continued, "I'm so sorry. I didn't even see it coming. He had a person approach me from one side and he attacked me from behind. Before I went completely unconscious, I watched him walk into the room. I tried to yell a warning, but I passed out."

She helped the guard to his feet right as the guard for the next shift exited the elevator. When Vivian walked back into the room, she noticed there was a note laid on the bed below the flower. While she grabbed it to read, she looked over at Siobhan. A sticky note was placed on her forehead.

You have always had good taste. — Chris