Frerard - Free Now (Null Trilogy Part 2)

Part 15

I'm so sorry it's been so long. Omg guys ;-; Please accept my apology!

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To find the strength to carry a baby after miscarrying not months before must have been so hard. I couldn't understand how Gerard could be so happy, so erratic. But he was. It was great to see, but strange all the same.

Mikey and Bob came round every day with Ember and Jeremy. The pair were growing so fast. I wondered what our baby would look like.

We were sat cuddling one day when Gerard stiffened. I knew immediately that his waters had broken from the wet patch on his jeans. He shook and stumbled as I aided him to the car.

Doctor Bostwick aided us well when we arrived. Now came the biggest obstacle - the needle for the anaesthetic.

Gerard shook his head and ducked under the white sheets as the doctor brought the needle over. I ran my thumb over his hand and kissed it. He came out to watch my signs as I let go of his hand.

"Look into my eyes. Focus on them, honey. Don't look. It'll hurt a little bit, but just don't look." I signed slowly. He gave a shaky nod and stared directly into my eyes as the doctor injected him. I saw a tear slip down his cheek and I gently wiped it away with my thumb.

Gerard's eyes drooped and he rested his head down, seeming to mumble something which I presumed was my name. I smiled and kissed him as he drifted off into an indoctrinated slumber.

I looked on as Doctor Bostwick began to cut him open. It wasn't a pleasant sight, that was for sure, but it was intriguing nonetheless.

It took them just under two hours to get the baby out and stitch Gerard back up. The doctor took the baby away to check it over before Gerard woke.

Gerard came to half an hour later. I pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead. My husband's eyes fluttered open slowly and his sat up with much effort.

"Easy," I signed. His eyes shone.

"The baby... is it okay?" Gerard signed desperately.

"I think so," I signed back. As I did, Doctor Bostwick came through with the baby in his arms, handing it to Gerard before signing and speaking, "a beautiful little girl."

Gerard gasped and stroked the tiny baby's cheek as Doctor Bostwick walked away.

"She really is beautiful," I motioned, breathless in wonder.

Gerard nodded. "My little flower," he spoke. "My Lily."

My eyes shone. "Lily... what a gorgeous name."

"A gorgeous name for a gorgeous girl," Gerard said, smiling. It was hard to lip read, because his head was tilted down, but I managed.

"It's settled then," Gerard signed as he put our newly born daughter in a crib beside his bed. "Now we get your hearing back."

I smiled determinedly and nodded. "Do you really think we can do it?"

"We have Ray and Andy now. They'll come up with the best plan. And even if it doesn't work, we're not just gonna give up. There's no reason to."

"I guess so." I sniffled. "I'm just scared that my father might target one of you, or even Lily. I don't think he's too afraid of doing awful things."

"He shouldn't even be allowed to do what he's doing. Denying someone their hearing when he's part of a deaf foundation. It's ridiculous." Gerard scowled. "I want you to be happy, Frank. I want us to be a happy family, but I don't think we'll ever be at peace until you hear again."

"You're right. But I could live without it... if this is too much trouble for everyone."

Gerard shook his head immediately. "You waltzed into my life and changed it dramatically in ways I could never fully repay you for. I have to at least do something for you."

"You gave me love and a family. That's all the repayment I need. And I did it all for you, not to get something back."

"Frank... you're just afraid of what might happen, not what will happen. I swear to you, you will hear again."

I nodded and kissed him gently. "I love you so much. Thank you."

Gerard lifted my chin and smiled. "Don't thank me. Just love me like you say you do. Everything will work out."

"Are you sure?"

Gerard winked. "Trust me."