Gravity

Chapter 40

Liv's surgery and recovery went surprisingly well and they were discharged after about a week. Savvy assured us that they had everything under control and thanked us again for the millionth time for helping out. I was honestly glad we went to help out. We got in some much needed infant time. Sure, David has had practice before with his nieces and nephews but I in the other hand was not as experienced.
Once we had arrived back in London, life fell into a comfortable pace. David had a few odd and end things to keeps him busy and we had started on putting the nursery together. Life for once was good.

"Hey love. How was your day?" David asked as he came up from behind me kissing my neck. "It was good, uneventful really." I said as I continued getting dinner together. "What about you? You and the boys have a good time golfing?"
"We did. It was a nice change of pace and a gorgeous day at that."
"That it was." I smiled up at him as he stole a carrot from the cutting board. "Hungry?"
"Starved."
"Good. It shouldn't take too long."
"Good, oh hey...I called the Dr. today and made you an appointment. Next Monday work?"
"Appointment?" Confusion crossed my face just as he raised a brow at me. "OH! Um yeah...Monday is good. Thank you for doing that."
"Of course. Anything for you. I'm going to go shower and clean up for dinner ok?"
"Of course. Take your time."
I had honestly forgot about THAT appointment. Well maybe forgot is the wrong word to use...maybe too nervous to make the appointment? We saw everything that Savvy and Liv had to go through. Yeah, Liv was one of the more fortunate ones who sailed through her recovery, but it still made me nervous to think of something could possibly be wrong. I didn't even want to think about it. Lost in thought I never heard David come back in from his shower.
"I feel so much better!" He exclaimed coming up behind me. "Why not take a seat and let me finish this babe?"
"I don't mind cooking."
"I am aware, but as I was out all day playing golf...let me do this. Sit."
"If you insist."
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It was appointment day and I could not contain my anxiety. David assured me I don't know how many times that everything is and would be fine, but still...this is my life we are talking about here.
Dr. Johnson did an ultrasound and ran all sorts of labs and genetic screenings. She informed the ultrasound looked good but she would have more concrete answers once all the other tests came back roughly in a week or so. How in the world was I suppose to wait that long?
David went back to work so naturally I had to find something to do to keep me busy. I decided to take myself to an early lunch and a manicure.
While walking to my favorite deli I received a call from Savvy. Panic instantly set in.
"Sav!! Is everything ok? How is Liv? What happened?!?"
"Cam down Joss!! It's nothing like that!" She giggled.
"Oh thank goodness" instant relief.
"I wanted you to be the first to know that I'M ENGAGED!!!!!!" She squealed with delight!!
"Oh my gosh seriously???? Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!!"
"Thank you!! We are super excited! We will have to come visit soon! When Liv gets a few more weeks of recovery in."
"Oh yes!! Please !!! That would be wonderful!! You would love it here."
"Don't worry we will! We have already been making plans and talking with her cardiologist about the ok to fly when she's able."
"Oh Sav! I'm so happy for you! Getting your happy ending!" I teared up
"Me too! We deserve it!"
"We most do."
"Listen, I can't talk but a second but I just had to tell you."
"I'm glad you did! We will talk soon"
"Bye Joss! Love you!"
"Love you!"

After a much needed pampering, I headed home grabbing the mail on my way in to grab a snack. I tossed everything on the kitchen counter grabbing a water bottle just as David came in.
"Enjoy your afternoon?" He asked kissing my forehead.
"I did. It was nice. OH! You will never believe who called me!!"
"Who?" He raised a brow tilting his head ever so slightly.
"Savvy!!!!! And she's engaged!!!" I squealed.
He had a slight playful smile but there was something there that I couldn't read.
"Is that so?" He asked popping a grape into his mouth.
"Yes! Isn't that exciting???"
"Sure. As long as she is happy and he treats them well. Seems a little quick to me." He shrugged
"David James Gandy. You can't honestly tell me it is too soon. Look at us!"
"We my dear are the exception to the rule." He grinned. I playfully slapped his chest.
"You are something else. I'm going to go get a shower really quick."
"Ok love. Enjoy."

While Joss was upstairs showering, I started to clear off the kitchen island that she had came in and thrown everything on. Her bag, phone, mail, key etc were scattered all about. Putting her belongings in place I quickly wiped down the counter and shuffled through the mail. Just the usual bills and junk mail. One envelope did catch my eye however. It had been addressed to Joss but with her maiden name....no return address either. Glancing up the stairs I took the liberty to open it. It was a plain sheet of printer paper that said "I Know" in the middle of the page in black font." I turned it over just to be sure but it was blank as well. Thoroughly confused I placed the paper back inside the envelope and immediately headed down to the office.
"Hey. Bad time?" I asked into the phone receiver.
"Make it quick." He stated.
"I need to get something to you. Came in the mail today. Can you take care of that?"
"Of course. You know the drill."
"Thanks" and hung up the phone. I placed the letter inside the top right hand drawer and stood from my desk just as Joss came in.
"Hey. I was looking for you. Everything ok?"
"Of course. Feel better after your shower?"
"So much better!" I pulled her in close inhaling her sweet scent.
"I'm glad. Now I why don't we go upstairs and get you fed then we can relax tonight. How does that sound?"
"Perfect"