ASYLUM

Baby Grier

*Madison*
It's been 5 months since I left LA to come out here and I'm actually happy but I miss Carter and...what was his name, oh yeah Cameron. I miss Bailey a lot too. Next week I'm flying out to LA to surprise them. As of now only 4 more weeks until baby Grier is here, I can't wait. Right now I'm driving to the military base to pick up Uncle Jason, who's been in the Middle East for the past 5 months. I pulled into the parking lot and got out just as Kaity pulled up.
"I can't wait! I missed him so much!" I squealed. "Me too." She smiled. We walked up to where the soldiers would meet their families. We stood there for a while and Jason never came. "Maybe he's in the next group." Kaity said. "Madison!" I heard someone scream my name but it wasn't Jason. It was his best friend, John. He had tears in his eyes and that's when I knew. "How?" I asked. "As his plane was leaving it exploded. There were no survivors." He croaked. "When's the funeral?" I asked. "Friday at 11:00am in Washington DC. The presidential plane will be at the air port to take you to Washington at 4:30am." He said. "Okay." I said. "I was told to stay with you to until then." He said and I nodded. I looked at Kaity who had tears in her eyes and that's when I lost it. I'm never going to see him again. We got in the car and decided to go home. I ran up the stairs and FaceTimed Bailey. She picked up immediately. "So you've gotten the news." She frowned at my face. I nodded. "I know it hurts but it will get better." She said. I wiped my tears and nodded. "Enough of depressing things, so is the baby a girl or boy?" I asked. "You won't know the baby shower." She smirked. "When is the baby shower?" I asked. "It's two weeks before you get here but I'm going to FaceTime you during the whole thing I promise." She smiled causing me to smile, too. We talked for at least 4 hours    before we went to bed. I can't wait to meet Baby Grier.
~day of the funeral~
Today's the day of the funeral and I couldn't be more depressed. Bailey, Hayes, Nash, Matt, Abigail, and someone else are coming in support of Carter and I. "They're here." Kaity peaked her head into the bathroom where I was currently getting ready. I nodded and wiped a tear away. I opened the door and walked downstairs. Everyone looked up at me and smiled. I forced a small smiled back to them. Bailey stood up and hugged me. "How is everyone?" I asked. "Great, we miss you." Matt said. "I miss you guys, too. Only two more weeks and I'm there for two months to help out with baby Grier." I smiled. "You're staying for two months?" Nash asked. "Yes, and I'm graduating early so I'm going to move back to LA. But don't tell Carter or Cameron, it's going to be a surprise." I said. "That's great, I'm so happy for you." Bailey squealed. "Where is Carter anyway?" I asked. "He's talking with someone." Matt said. "Ya know we really should start a fashion line because we still look good even if one of us is about to pop out a baby." Abby said.

Everyone laughed at her joke. It was almost like it stop in its tracks when someone walked in with Carter. He was tall, tan, had green eyes and black hair. He was wearing a kernel's uniform and it was decorated with badges. "Who's this?" I asked. "This is Kernel Reynolds, our father." Carter said. "Our father? We'll talk after the service." I scoffed at the poor excuse of a man that I must call my father. I checked the time and it was time to head to the cemetery.
~at the service~
"Now we will hear a few words from his niece, Madison Reynolds." The preacher said. I stood up and walked up to the podium and smiled at the crowd. "Thank you guys for coming out, it's really appreciated. My uncle Jason was many things, nice, brave, funny, strong, and committed. God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he wrapped his arms around him and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him slowly fade away. Although we loved him and could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beat and hard working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove, that he only takes the best. That was his favorite poem, I don't know why, the man was crazier than a bed bug but I think I know why now.
He knew he was going to die young when he joined the army. He was still a family man during that period in his life. When I was in the hospital after the car crash, I woke up and his face was the first one I saw. The next one was Carter, then all my friends. Jason was like my dad, he was my father figure when I didn't know where mine was. I loved him more than anything in the world, I still love him. I will never stop. Rest easy. I love you." I smiled up at the sky.
~after the funeral~
After the service, we all went back to my apartment. Then he walked in. "Madison, may I talk to you." My dad said. I nodded. I closed the door behind me and stood there with my arms crossed. "Look, I'm sorry for all the things I've done. I never wanted to leave. Your mother and I were never married and it was stressful. I left after you were admitted into the hospital. I was so mad that she did that, I just couldn't handle it so I left and joined the army. I still love you, I never stopped." He said with tears in his eyes. "I love you too, daddy." I cried into his chest. "So how's college?" He asked. "Good, I'm graduating early so I can move back to Cali and be with Bailey, Carter and Cameron." I smiled. "Is Cameron your boyfriend?" He asked. "I don't know what we are, we broke up before I left so it's to be determined." I said. "Okay well go back with your friends, I'll see you later, beautiful." He kissed my head and left. I walked back in and smiled. "Did you two make up?" Bailey asked. "Yes, we're good." I nodded my head with a giddy grin. I love my friends.
~in LA~
So I'm on my way to Baileys apartment with Carter so they can hide me and have her open me and a present. "So when we get there, there will be a box by the table. You're going to get in that and Bailey will open it during present time." Carter explained. I nodded as we pulled up to her apartment building. We walked upstairs and I got into the box.
~15 minutes later~
"Okay let's do this one." I heard Kaity say. The next thing I know the lid is being lifted of the top of the box. "Hi" I smiled, standing up. "No freaking way." She squealed. I got out and hugged her. "Well that was the last present, let's reveal the gender." Bailey said. I nodded and smiled. Kaity got a black balloon from the closet and tied it to the chair. "Ready, 1,2,3." Pop the balloon busted and pink confetti rained from the balloon. "It's a girl." Abby shouted. I hugged Bailey and squealed like a little girl. "I can't wait to meet her." I laughed.
~two weeks later~
"MADISON!!" Bailey yelled from the couch. I looked over at her and my face fell when I saw her's. "The baby is coming." She said. I nodded and got her bags. I helped Bailey to the car and set her up in the back seat. "Shit! Call Hayes, he's with the boys" She whimpered. I grabbed my phone and called Hayes. "Hayes, you better get your ass to the hospital right now, the baby is coming." I said. "Okay I'll be there in ten." He hung up and I drove faster. We arrived at the hospital and Bailey was immediately put in her private room. Hayes got here a few minutes before they would start delivering the baby.
~after the baby is born~
"She's beautiful. What's her name?" I asked, holding the beautiful baby girl in my arms. "Laura Jane, after my grandmother." I smiled. "She looked just like you, it's crazy. But she has Hayes' hair." I laughed. I gave her back to Bailey and walked out of the room. "This makes me want to have 100 kids." I laughed. Abby and Kaity nodded. This will only bring us closer, not make us drift apart. I love these guys. Nothing will ever change that. The one person I will never forget is Cameron. He is my asylum.
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So that was the last chapter of asylum. The sequel will come out in a couple days, I can't wait to see your reactions. I'm also working on a "The Walking Dead" book. Go check that out, it's called Battle Scars. Until  Lost Asylum, LATOR GATORS!
~Maddie💕🙈