PBE : The Third

-O7-

We waited in the hospital while they prepped Bailey for surgery. My mother and father , and Ms.Heather all came to the hospital. Emeli , Q , and Yanna would be here tomorrow. I sat beside the bed while Bailey slept , I don't think I've stopped crying yet. Odell is a wreck he doesn't even want to look at her , he feels like if he had brought her sooner he could've stopped the pain. The doctor said it would've happened no matter what.

" Laney , they are ready for her in surgery. You going to go down with her ?" My mom rubbed my shoulder I looked up at her and shook my head.

" Of course I'm going. Let me just go and tell Odell."

As soon as I said that he appeared in the door way. He had on scrubs he looked ridiculous but it made me smile
And that's exactly what I needed.

" Babe you stay here and rest , you and the baby don't need this kind of stress. I'll go with Bailey you wait
For us here okay ?"

I nodded my head slowly , with all of this going on I didn't even stop to think about the baby. I sat down on Bailey's bed and laid back holding her favorite teddy bear. My daddy walked in and rubbed my forehead.

" I am so proud of you Nugget you are handling this like a champ. I remember when we found out about losing baby boy the pain I felt was unlike anything I've ever felt before. You aren't going to lose Bai but it's tough watching the people you love be in pain. She's a fighter like her mother and grandmother ! She's going to be just fine Nugget don't you worry."

I smiled , he always knew exactly what to say no matter
The case. It's hard to believe that just 3 years ago I was in this same hospital giving birth to Bailey. Everyone left the room to go and take their mind off of waiting. Odell's phone rang , i picked it up to answer it.

" Hello ?"

" Oh , I'm sorry did I call the wrong number ?" A females voice rang in my ears on the other end.

" Depends who are you looking for ?"

" Odell , this is Yara I just wanted to check on how he was doing I heard about Bailey wanted to make sure he was ok"

Who is this bitch and why is she so comfortable letting my daughters name come out of her mouth , as if she has a personal relationship with her.

" Oh Yara sweetie . Bailey and Odell are both fine this is his wife , her mother . I'll be sure to let him know you called tho."

I hung up the phone and threw it on the couch. I let out a loud sigh and covered my face. The last thing that I needed was this stress especially while my baby is in surgery. Victor walked into the hospital room
And I was so happy to see him. We haven't really seen him
Since the night they announced they were letting him go. But he's always going to be family to us, and Bailey loves him.

I stood up hugging him, he wrapped his arms around my
Small frame and squeezed me.

" How is she Lane ? As soon as I got wind I came right over. How's Beckham ?"

I didn't wanna talk about how Odell was seeing as how his little groupies are calling his phone to check on OUR daughter.

" She's in surgery now Vic , Odell is with her. Just pray for a speedy recovery cause she's going to be here for a few days."

" My poor little Bailey Bee. And right before her birthday."

" Oh the party Vic I'll be right back I have to cancel , or reschedule the party."

" It's already done Buggie I handled it." My mom's scared me.

" Mom you scared me! Thank you I don't know what I'd do without you."

" Hello Victor how are you?"

" Hey Mel , I'm well thank you for asking."

" Buggie I am going to get something to eat do you want something ? You need eat , so don't tell me no."

" Yes mom get me my favorite from whichever spot you go to thank you."

She smiled and walked out of the door. I sat down and looked over at Vic, I wanted answers about whoever Yara is.

" Victor , who's Yara ? Do you know her ?"

His disposition changed , he didn't realize it but I did. I know that means he knows something. His loyalty is to Odell , but he's like a brother to me he wouldn't lie.

" She's one of the physical therapist for the team D why ?"

"She's not Odell's therapist though, so why did she call his phone asking about Bailey as if they have some sort of
Personal relationship."

" She called today ? You for real Delaney ?"

" Vic I just got off the phone with the bitch. Yes she called my husband checking on MY daughter who is she Vic ?"

" Delaney I told you who she is. As far as I know that's all she is. You know Beckham loves you."

I didn't wanna hear anything else because like I knew he was going to defend Odell wholeheartedly. I rolled my
Eyes and walked out of the room. I really just wanted my baby to get out of surgery so that I could hold her.

2 hours passed and finally Odell came back to the room. I
Didn't wanna look at him, but he was the only one who knew about the surgery.

" She's handled the surgery like a pro everyone and she responded well. She's in recovery everyone can see her in a few hours."

I rolled my eyes and walked right past him. I was her mother I'm going to see her now. I went to the nurses station and asked for her room. She smiled politely and gave it to me. I got on the elevator and went up to her room. She was in the bed sleeping so peacefully , I laid down beside her and rubbed her hair kissing her forehead.

" Mommy is here baby girl. I Love You so much."

I closed my eyes and fell asleep beside her. It put my mind at ease knowing that when she woke up she was going to be okay. Which is all that matters to me , I will deal with Odell and his bullshit in the morning now just wasn't the time. Nor was the hospital the place for the hell i was going to raise if he didn't answer my questions right.