I Drank The Poison and I Passed The Fuck Out.

The Boy Who Could Fly.

Tony.

I'd been lying in bed all day when I got my mom's phone call.

When the orderly told me I had a call, I staggered barefoot down the hall to the activity room.

I picked up the phone, "Hello?" I asked.

"Hey sweetie, it's mom."

"Hi mom. How are you?" I asked.

"I'm good. I'm here at the hospital." She said.

"Who's in the hospital?" I asked worriedly.

"Michelle. She had the babies early this morning. Healthy, beautiful babies." She said.

"She did? Did everything go okay?" I asked.

"Yes, Vic went back with her, and he says that the whole delivery went smoothly. Michelle's sleeping right now, and there's been family in and out of the room all day long visiting the babies. They're beautiful."

"I wish I could've been there. Vic went back with her?" I asked.

"Yes. He held her han through the whole thing. She did good though, and my goodness they look like you son. Especially Isaiah, he looks just like you did as a baby." She said.

I sighed, "Good. I just wanted all three of them to be healthy, that's all I asked for." I said.

"Michelle misses you. She's nearly driven herself mad missing you." She said.

I sniffled, "I miss her too. So much. I love them all. I want you to tell them that I said that.

I want nothing more than to be there right now. But I'll be home as soon as I can." I said.

"I'll tell them honey. How is your therapy going?" She asked.

"It's going good. I'm excelling in all my sessions, and I havent' had a drink in nearly three months." I said.

"That's wonderful honey. It's only three more months, then you'll be home with your family and friends and you'll be clean and happy." She said.

"I know mom. But tell Michelle, Madi, Adam and the twins that I love and miss them. Marisa and Vic too. And they'll pass on the message to Mike and Jaime." I said.

"I'll tell them. I have to go, Michelle just woke up and needs my help. I love you sweetie. Best of luck." She said hanging up.

"Love you too mom." I whispered, to the empty reciever.

Michelle.

It felt like I'd won the lottery or something, the way people swarmed my room wanting to see the twins.

I was exhausted and I missed Tony, but I put forth my best effort to smile and thank all my visitors.

Vivian brought Madi and Adam to visit me the day after the babies were born.

They were happy to see me.

"Mommy!" Madi said, hugging me.

"Hey sweetie, how are you guys?" I asked, while Adam curled up against my side.

"We're good. We missed you though." She said.

"I missed you guys too, were you good for Grandma Viv?" I asked.

Madi nodded, "I learned how to make tortillas!" She said.

"You did? Awesome!" I said.

"Yeah, and Grandma Viv taught me how to braid. I braided Luna's hair, and she braided mine." She said showing me her braid.