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Epilogue.

Posted: July. 1, 2016

So, after receiving your feedback, I have decided to post a sequel and it's already up, and I'm super ready for it. You guys are going to love it.

Epilogue. Austin

I'm woken up for the twelfth time tonight by Amelia screaming from her room. I huff and get out of my bed, walking to her room. I push over the door, and walk over to her. 

"Baby, you've got to stop screaming" I pick her up, carrying her to my room. I sit down on my bed, laying her down in my lap "I don't know what's wrong" I frown. I changed her diaper ten minutes ago, I fed her 20 minutes ago. I don't know what's next. 

I run my fingers through her hair, stopping when I take notice at how warm her forehead is. Shit. I pick her back up and walk to the cabinet in my bathroom, pulling out a thermometer. I struggle to take her temperature, but when the thermometer finally beeps, I can't help but mumble profanities under my breath.

"Alright Princess, I'm going to take care of you. I walk her back to her room. Putting pants and a little hoodie on her so I can take her to the hospital. I carry her down to my car and put her into her car seat, walking to the drivers seat and getting inside. 

I dial Rowan's number before pulling off, her voice is groggy as she answers the phone "Hello?"

"Ro, I'm taking Amelia to the doctors, she has a fever and I don't have anything for her" I tell her, and I can hear her shuffle around her room.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Is she okay? Oh my god, my baby" She panics. 

"Ro, Baby, the two of us panicking isn't going to solve anything okay? You're supposed to be the calm one. So please be calm" I begin to panic and I hear her take a deep breath.

"You're right" She says "I'll meet you at the hospital" She says calmly, but I know on the inside she's still panicking.

"See you there" I hang up the phone, backing out of my parking space and driving to the hospital. I'm honestly surprised at how empty the hospital is right now, because before I know it I'm in one of the rooms, talking to a doctor. 

"We're going to run some tests, just to make sure it isn't anything major and just a common cold alright?" He informs me, and I nod, and he walks out of the room.

Rowan bursts into the room, and walks over to the bed, immediately kissing Amelia's forehead.

"Where's mine?" I attempt to joke, but she only glares at me "Sorry" 

"Is this what all moms feel when their baby is sick? I feel so helpless" She sighs, looking back down at Amelia.

"Hey, dads feel that way too. I'm going crazy right now" I say, and she looks back over to me. I open my arms for her, because just by the look on her face I can tell she needs a hug. Without hesitation she walks into my arms, wrapping hers tightly around my waist. I kiss her forehead, though I wish it was her lips, and she sighs. 

"I'm so worried" 

"Me too" 

"Is it bad that our daughter is sick right now, and all I want to do is kiss you?" She asks, her voice lower than a whisper. 

"No, because I'm thinking the same thing" I say back, my voice at the same volume as hers. She looks up at me through her lashes and soon we're both leaning in, my lips capturing hers. I cup her face in mine, feeling nearly all my worries melt away. She places light kisses along my neck, and across my shoulders.

"I'm getting married tomorrow and we're making out" She huffs.

"You're the one kissing me" I point out.