Skins: Fire

3

Winter

The chemo isn't going as well as we'd hope. But it is a form of poison so of course Naomi wouldn't be doing as well. She looks very pale and her hair is falling out.

The babies are getting better and I'm getting bigger. I'm ready to see my sons.

Sons.

That still sounds so weird to me. But I love it. Freddie is getting more and more excited and he's kind of taking over the baby stuff, which I'm glad about.

Effy is moving up in the company since she's sleeping with her boss. I don't know how she does it. But I'm not surprised it is Effy after all.

"Keep your eyes closed." Effy says as she pulls Naomi and I. "This way. Keep walking, keep walking and stop. Ok open." We open our eyes.

"What the hell is this?" Naomi asks. "Is this where Patrick Bateman lives?"

"No. This is our new flat."

"But the lease isn't up on ours yet."

"Yeah, I know." Effy answers. "I'll just keep paying for both of them."

"Why?"

"I don't know Naomi. I thought you would like it."

"Well I like our flat."

"I moved your stuff into the big bedroom. Go turn your nose up on that. It's that way. I'm going out."

"Effy." Naomi calls out as the door closes.

"I like it." I say. "It gives you more space." I go to the window. "You have an incredible view."

"I just... I don't know why she's doing all of this." she sits down on the couch and I sit next to her.

"I get it. You're going through enough. You don't need anymore big changes. You want to feel something?" she nods. I take her hand and place it on my belly.

"Woah." She says. "They're kicking like crazy."

"I know." I say. "Sometimes I can't even stand, they're so bad." Naomi pulls her hand back. "Don't worry. You're gonna be here for them."

"I don't know about that."

"Freddie and I have been talking, and we were thinking about making you the godmother of the boys."

"Really?" Her blue eyes light up. I nod. "Thank you." I get off the couch.

"Come on. Let's get you to bed." she takes my hand and the two of us go into her new bedroom. "It's nice. You can't deny it's nice."

"Yeah. I guess." I get her coat and hat off and put her in the bed. She sighs as she lies down.  "I hope this stays." She says.

"So do I Naomi."

X

I decided to take the day off because I'm not feeling well the babies and myself are kicking up a storm when I get a call from Dom.

"Hey it's Dom."

"Hey Dom. Is everything ok?"

"I brought Naomi to the hospital not too long ago. I'm trying to get ahold of Effy, but she's not answering."

"That's ok. I'll be right there." I climb out of the bed and call Freddie. "Hey babe."

"Hello beautiful. How are you feeling?"

"Ok. Look Dom called. He checked Naomi into the hospital so I'm going to head on over."

"My second class for the day cancelled so I'll meet you there."