I thought my dad was gonna yell at me or hit me, but he simply leaned forward and hugged me. After the shock passed through me, I hugged him back.
“I’m so sorry.” He said. “For everything I ever did to you. I was just trying to protect you. You’re my baby girl and I was trying to be a good dad, but I failed.”
“I’m sorry, too. I’ve been a terrible daughter. I deserved everything that happened.” I sobbed. My dad stroked my hair.
“I want you to come home. I miss you.” He said quietly.
“Under one condition.” I said. My dad pulled back.
“What? I’ll do anything to make you happy again.”
“I want you to apologize to Rocky and he’s allowed total access to the house and a key to see me.” I said. My dad gave it some thought before replying.
“Ok.” He said. I smiled and gave him another hug. My dad held my hand as I walked back inside.
“I’m sorry I punched you.” I said as we entered the doors of the emergency rooms.
“Ah, it’s ok. I deserved it. You punch really hard.” My dad said. I looked over to see him smiling.
“Thanks. I know.” I giggled. We walked back into the waiting room. Tara, Nicole, Josie, Ross and Matt were there. Tara saw me and my dad together and smiled.
“So, how’s everything?” Tara asked. I shrugged.
“I’m just really tired. Today was just too much.” I said. Tara rubbed my shoulder.
“I know sweetheart, I know.”
My dad, Tara, Matt and Josie ended up going home later. They dropped Nicole off at her house. All of Rocky’s family went home too except Stormie. I stayed with her in Rocky’s room.
“I’m gonna go get some coffee. Want anything?” Stormie asked. I shook my head.
“No thanks. I’m good.”
“Ok, I’ll be back in a few.” She said before leaving. I looked back at Rocky who was sleeping quietly. I touched his arm lightly.
“Rocky.” I said quietly. I didn’t want to wake him, but apparently I did. Rocky shifted and opened his eyes a bit.
“Marie?” I scooted closer to him and touched his cheek.
“Go back to sleep, baby.” I whispered. Rocky grabbed my hand.
“Stay with me?” He asked. I couldn’t say no, so I crawled into bed with him. “I love you.” He slurred.
“I love you, too.” I whispered into his ear.
“And the baby.”
“Yeah, and the baby.” I repeated. I wonder how Rocky was going to react when he found out we were having twins. Before I knew it, Rocky was snoring lightly again. I kissed his cheek before I too fell asleep.
