Rewind into the future

35-See you soon

A/N: The baby in the picture is my little cousin. She is now two and a half, healthy and happy

James
I look at Riley, her eyes full of Joy looking down at our little princess Leanna. I take a few selfies and more photos of the three of us. Our family. Leanna is perfect. The second loce of my life. I wasn't sure about being a dad at first but now she is here, in our world, I couldn't be more sure. The nurse comes in with the mid-wife taking Leigh (what we call her for short) of Riley

Riley: Where are you taking my baby. My Leanna.

Midwife: She is three months early, that can sometimes lead to illness so until she is big enough to go home with you and the father, she will be staying here.

The midwife and nurse start to walk away and Riley stands up.

Riley: Leanna, I need Leanna

I go over to Riley, stopping her from leaving the room that we are in. She is in floods of tears, as am I. We have just brought Leigh into this world and they have already took her away.

James: Riles, what are we gonna do without her?

Riley: I don't know, I just want Leigh at home with us. Why does everything have to be so complicated.

I hug Riley tight, as tight as I can. Having a child was never meant to be like this. The midwife says we can go and see Leanna. I grab Riley's hand as we walk to wher Leigh is. I hear Riley let out a sob as she looked at our daughter.

Riley
I haven't seen James cry like this since his mum passed away over a year ago. I see Leanna laying there, her small chest rising then going bqck down. Different wires going into her body. I know they have to do this because of how early she is but I just want her home. I take a picture of Leigh, she looks like a doll. I post the picture onto instagram

'Stay strong baby girl. Mummy and Daddy love you lots and lots and can't wait to get you home. #staystrong #littleprincess #loveyou @J_Tordjman

Kate
Chloe calls everyone over to her and shows a picture of Leanna, with wires in her. I read the caption and it breaks my heart in two. The thought that James and Riley have to go through with this. I get my phone out and message Riley. Ever since she has been here, she has been like a daughter to me.

'Hey, Riley, I hope you are okay, I hope James and Leanna are okay. Stay strong, I will see you soon.'