Making It Count (Titanic Rose Fanfiction) part 2

Chapter 19

Johns Pov

We rushed in and Rose immediately started to run a hot boiling bath for her. Josie went in and out of conscience. I had to hold her still as Rose stripped her down naked. But she was flimsy and took one step before she passed out falling into Roses arms.

"Forgot the bath we don't have time. We need to get her warm in bed now!", I picked Josie up off Rose throwing the covers off of Roses bed she shares with her.

"W w w wait!!!", Rose stopped me, "here this will work", she wrapped Josephine up in a towel that was soaked in the boiling hot bath water for her. I then plunked her down and bed and put covers over her small body.

Rose immediately cried and ran to me. Josephine was as white as a ghost with blue lips and all, "Rose I'm going to ring for a doctor. You stay right beside Josie Rose", I told her as I ran into the other room before she broke loose and wailed taking to her knees holding Josies little hand as cried kissing and touching it trying to bring comfort to both of them. And also to let Josephine know that she is there.

Roses Pov

All morning I stayed awake hoping to see her open her stunning gorgeous blue eyes she inherited from her father and his family. John also stayed. He gives me hot cloths to wipe Josephine's face trying to break her fever.

An hour after getting home the doctor showed up and gave his her diagnosis. Pneumonia. The very thing I was diagnosed with on the Capthteria after the Titanic sank. The thing Jack her father died from but only worse. Hyperthermia.

I talked to the doctor about it and he said that Georges body was no where to be found. Lost at sea like his grandson, Jack. Killed in a devastating fire like the rest of Jacks family. I can only imagine how scared he was. Knowing that you are just about to die. It feels surreal in a way. Like it's not even happening. Like you're in a dream. Only you're slipping away. Please don't let that be Josie, Jack. You gave her to me. I promise I will take care of her just give her back to me. I'll be a better mother. I'll stay right beside her and support her in every way possible.

"Rose", John put his arm around me, "she is going to be alright", he tried to comfort me.

"Oh John", I hugged him, "I really hope so", I hugged him tightly before crying into him, "I really hope so"

"Shhhhhh", he rocked me, "I'll take care of you. I promise ", I then looked at him and wiped my tears to unblur my vision.

"Really?"

"Yes. Of course. God I can't let you two go out of my life or my sight ever. You're embedded in my brain and soul forever. I hope you don't mind me sticking around and being apart of Josie life-", I then immediately placed my lips on him to shut him up.

"Does that mean you will come to New York with us?", I asked the most pressing question in this moment.

"Well yeah. That's it you want me to", I then stopped to try and process the information before a smile appeared on my face, "does that mean I can?"

"Yes! A thousand times yes!", I placed all my weight and made him go on the floor with me on top of him.

"Whoa Rose", he smiled at me with his charming dashing smile.

"What?", I chuckled before putting my lips on his.

"Just didn't thought you'd have it in ya"

"What's that meant to mean Mr Calvert? How do you think I have Josephine. How do you think I got up on the horse properly"

"I don't know. Sounds like that old Rose was a softy", he laughed.

"The old Rose was a spoilt brat who had no freedom. This Rose has love and everything else in between", I whispered to him kissing his face.

"I prefer this one much better", he sat up and began kissing me. He then stopped, "what about Josie?",

"Don't worry she'll be ok", I guaranteed him going back to our make out session. We then took it to the lounge room.

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After me and John rounded into second base. I went outside and sat on my doorstep to get my mind off things. The cold morning air made a haunting noise down the street. Most houses lights lit up with someone taking the trash out from the day before. Most people around here had families or worked at the pier. I can see the pier from my house. Right down the road you drive into. It's lights were beginning to turn on. With soft music playing testing the sound system.

"Hey there you are", John opened the door and found me, he then sat next to me, "Josie is still asleep", he told me as he lit himself a cigarette. He then handed the box and lighter to me, "she'll be fine Rose. I'm sure of it. She is a strong girl like you Rose. She won't give up. Like George..-"

"Please don't say his name", I stopped him from going any further down that track.

"You're right I'm sorry", he apologised as I took a puff.

"Aren't you meant to be working today", I looked at the pier again.

"Yeah I was. I called in sick today to be with you and Joe", I then just looked at him, "you're in a time of grieving Rose. And I don't know what will happen with Joe. But what ever the outcome, I'm going to be standing by your side supporting you. Every step of the way", he rubbed my hand. Then his words that I can't commit to after Jack, "I love you Rose"

"Oh John", I hugged him as I began to cry. He then rocked and stroked me back and forth calming me down, "I think we need to have some breakfast. I'm getting really hungry", I wiped my remaining tears from my eyes.

"Sure", he smiled, "I'll help", we then walked hand in hand and made a delicious meal together.

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I laid by Josie for hours on end stroking her hair and her beautiful face that me and Jack created. How can something so beautiful and precious come out of such a tragedy? How did I ever manage to have such an extraordinary human being? That I carried around for nine months. She's so smart and most beautiful. I twirled my fingers in her golden curls crying. My baby. My little angel. My little miracle that made me keep living.

"Don't take her from me Jack", I whispered into her cheek, "please don't take her from me", I kissed her cheek before hugging her even tighter not wanting her to ever leave me alone.