Parenthood and Beyond (Sequel to My Heart Lies With You) (A Dimon fanfic)

Don't Feel Useless

Don't Feel Useless

Chapter 17

Simon's POV

      The next day...

        I head up to the hospital to finally get some one and one time with Demi. I'm nervous but quite happy to be honest. I have yet to be alone with Demi for longer than two minutes. If Nick's there when I there, I'm throwing him out. He's had more than enough alone time with Demi the past few days. Luckily when I arrive, there's no one in the room other than Demi. I breathe that building sigh of relief and make my way in. She instantly smiles bright at me. 

       "Simon, Nick was telling all about you and Delilah's adventure to Disneyland. I'd love to see some of the pictures." I grab my phone out of my pocket and let her scroll through it. She "awws" and giggles at every photo. When she's done, she hands it back to me. "You're a brave soul. Not every man as the courage to spend a day at Disneyland with their child. You have just proven many stereotypes wrong." I laugh. "I'm glad I was able to accomplish such a historical thing. Anyways, how are you feeling Demi?" "I'm feeling okay Simon. Lightheaded at times and sometimes have to throw up, but other than that I'm fine. Though, I still can't remember anything."

          My smile turns into a frown. "I'm really sorry Demi. I wish I could make things better with the wave of a magic wand, but I'm basically useless." She grabs a hold of my hands. "You're not useless Simon. How could you possibly think that?" I sigh. "Demi I'm your husband and Delilah is your daughter. As much as we're trying, nothing is working. You don't remember us. You may be fond of us, but the love that was once there has disappeared. It needs some help to be found. With everything that's happened the past few years, I'm tired. There's only so much more I can take." 

         Tears form in her eyes and I instantly feel like the biggest asshole to walk the earth. "Demi I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it to come out like that. I'm not going anywhere. I just meant that I can't take anything else bad happening to our family. We'll figure things out. You just wanting to see us and remembering little details about the stories we tell you is huge progress. Don't give up okay." She nods. "Good. Now let me go get you some real food, not the crap the hospital tries to pass as food." She looks at me in shock. "How'd you know I was hungry?" I smirk. "I always know." 

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary