My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 73

*Meek's POV*

"Parks, you finally have a visitor." The guard announces.

I stand, walking over to the gate. When I get out there, I see my 'girlfriend' with a carseat.

"Nice of you to stop by." I smile.

"Shut up, Meek. I couldn't come because there was an incident."

"Like?" I ask, what keeps her from coming to see me?

"I was seven months pregnant, there was too much stress on the baby, he was born premature and I was at the hospital everyday." She answers.

"I wanna see him." I smile, waiting to see my baby. "What'd you name him?"

"Dustin Parks." She smiles, handing me the baby.

"He looks just like me." I look down at him. "He has your eyes though."

"Meek, what am I gonna do without you?" Jessica asks.

"I might be getting out soon." I whisper to her.

"How?"

"Part of the deal." I answer simply.

"How soon?" She asks.

"A year."

"There is no way." She shakes her head.

"There is." I smile, leaning over to kiss her. "I'mma be home real soon, baby girl."

*Santo's POV*

I hold Xavier in my arms, bouncing him easily while he sleeps. He's perfectly fine. He weighs seven pounds and eight ounces. He is seventeen inches. He's got a full head of hair. He looks healthy.

I look up from my chair at Jazmine, who was still asleep.

They saved her. She almost did flat line, it was almost too late, but they saved her. She hasn't woke up yet, but giving birth took a lot. She's probably exhausted. The doctors said she should wake up in a day or two at most, she could be up tonight.

Xavier begins to fuss a bit in my arms, and I look down at him, already reaching for his bottle. I begin feeding him. It's seven in the morning now. Xavier was born December thirtieth at two-fifteen in the morning.

Jazmine begins stirring in her sleep, and I look up. I was sitting right beside her bed.

I hear her yawn. "Santo?" She asks.

"Yeah, babe?" I ask.

"Lay with me." She yawns, turning on her side. She must not realize we're in the hospital right now.

"Okay, but you can't lay on your side." I tell her, pulling her so she's laying on her back. She has all those machines hooked to her.

After feeding and burping Xavier, I lay him in his bed and climb beside Jazmine. I let her get comfortable on top of me, then wrapping my arms around. She's alive and healthy. I'm so thankful. My babies made it. Both of them.

The family is coming later today to see them. Mamaw is cooking and gonna bring some to Jazmine. I think they're planning on everyone eating here. There is no way they can get that past the lobby.

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They did it. They snuck a whole feast in. "Alright, I brought chicken, tacos and burritos, macaroni salad, potato salad, regular salad, strawberries, grapes, mashed potatoes, and meatloaf." Mamaw lays the food out on the counter thing.

"This is why I love you." Ray smiles, going for the tacos after hugging her.

"Santo, he is adorable." Vanessa coos, looking at Xavier. Jazmine would let them hold the baby, and I don't want to stress her, so I'm not gonna be rude or petty.

"Looks just like his mama." I look over at Jazmine.

"Daddy, when mommy will wake up?" CJ asks.

"In a little while, buddy. Mama's really tired." I answer, standing up to make the kids' plates.

I get Kaden some chicken, cause she loves chicken. Des gets tacos, cause she is like her mama and loves tacos. CJ says he wants to be like me, so I get him a little bit of fruit, a little bit of salad and a very small piece of fried chicken.

I'm trying to keep myself healthy and in shape, so is Jazmine. We eat healthy most the time, exercise together. We want to have long, happy lives together, so we have to take care of ourselves.

I add fruit and salad to the girls' plates, then tell them sit down. After they sit at the foot of Jazmine's bed, I set their plates in front of them, along with a juice.

I make Jazzy's plate next, getting her a little bit of everything. Then I wrap it up, putting it in the little fridge thingy in the room. Then I start on mine. I get a couple pieces of fried chicken, fruit, potato salad and regular salad.

I sit beside Jazmine since the kids were at the foot of the bed. Ray was now holding my son since everyone else was eating and he already finished.

"Babe?" Jazmine asks quietly.

"Yeah?" I ask, immediately turning to her. "What's wrong?"

"What time is it?"

"Twelve o'clock, baby girl." I answer. "Are you hungry?"

She nods, yawning. I help her sit up, then adjust the bed so she can lean against it. "I didn't know you guys were coming so soon."

"We couldn't wait to see you and the baby." Mamaw smiles. "We're so proud of you, honey."

"Thank you." Jazmine smiles slightly. She still looked exhausted. The doctor put her on bed rest for the next three weeks, and then she has a doctor's appointment to see if she needs anything else. They also have her on vitamins.

I get Jazmine's plate and a fork, handing it to her. "I can wrap it up for you if you don't finish. Just eat as much as you can." I kiss her cheek.

"Thank you." She smiles at me. "Thank you for bringing it, mamaw." She smiles at her grandma again.

I sit beside her, continuing to eat. "Is there anything to drink, baby?" She asks.

I nod, handing her my sweet tea. "It's sweet tea. Mamaw made it."

"Thank you guys." She takes a sip of the drink, then a few more gulps and hands it back. "I drank it all."

"It's okay. I'll get more." I stand up, going to get some more of the sweet tea.

When I get back, I sit it on the table that Jazmine had set her plate on. I had pulled it sort of over her, it was one that went over the bed. "Thank you."

"Welcome." I peck her lips, leaning back some. She makes a conversation with everyone. I just sit back, watching my beautiful wife. She's so beautiful. I'm so lucky to have her. I'm so happy she's alive, I though I was going to lose her today.

Jazmine looks over at me, a slight smile on her face. I notice her mouth moving, but don't hear any words.

"I'm sorry, what'd you say?" I ask.

"You look tired." She repeats.

"I'm fine, babe." I kiss her cheek.

"Okay." She smiles. I'm so happy to have my baby back. And my son is here and healthy. I'm so blessed and so thankful.

Sorry it's short, just wanted to update. Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading! Vote/comment.

~Michele