Happily ever after? (Complete)

Helpless part 2

Connie's POV Present

I try to stop the tears, but I simply can't. I sit in my office, hugging Joey closet into my chest, as he sleeps peacefully. His baby scent comforts me just like Jacob's touch when I'm scared. Grace will be here soon. I need to pull myself together otherwise she'll fall apart just like I am doing now.
I push the office chair behind me and stand up, grabbing a tissue with my free hand. It had been 2 hours since Jacob had gone into theatre. I look up to the sound of the door knocking. Charlie stands outside waiting for me to let him in, "Come in."
"I came to see how you were coping." Charlie stepped closer towards me as he entered the office. I have to look away before the tears break me down again. Charlie notices my pain and worry, as he takes my hand in his and holds it to comfort me. I take a few deep breaths and look back at him, "do you know how long he's going to be?" I sniffled.
"I think they're almost done, but stay strong ok. He needs you, more than ever." I smile at his powerful words. Charlie has that trait to be able to help people and talk to them in any situation, just like Jacob does.
"Thank you Charlie." I say genuinely.
"I'm always here if you need me. I better get back to work, but remember what I said, Jacob's a fighter and he won't go down without a battle." Charlie walked out of my office. He'd managed to make me feel stronger in some sort of way. I'm not just going to sit here and cry.

Jacob's POV

Darkness. I never thought I'd feel so scared, lying in a hospital bed not knowing what to do. My head bangs against my skull like a hammer and that's when I remember the recent events that put me here. Why can't I find the strength to open my eyes? It's so easy to give up. Let go, all the pain will disappear... But the pain I will cause to my loved ones will be much worse. At least over time the banging in my head and the sting from my side will pass away. No, I have to keep fighting for her, for my son and Grace. If I let go now then I'll never be able to marry the beautiful Connie Beauchamp or watch Grace turn into her mother more and more everyday. And little Joey will grow up without a father. No way is that happening. I made a promise to my son that I will always be there for him and that is a promise I will keep.