Moments in life

First day blues

 Gabrielle POV-

Well today is the day. I really have to deal with leaving. I just really, really don't want to go. I have been procrastinating now for the last thirty minutes. I have to leave shortly or I am going to be late for my first class. I am still stuck standing here watching my daughter sleep. Jack seems to understand how hard it is for me today. I mean I haven't been away from her for more then an hour or two at at time since we brought her home from the hospital.

Today I have a pretty full schedule. I have six hours of classes and no breaks long enough to be able to come home during the day. When I leave I won't be back until almost five. That seems like so long to me. I know I have to get over this, but it's hard. I trust Jack, but I just want to be here with her too.

"Gabrielle sweetheart. You really have to go to make your first class on time. Skylar and I will be fine. You can call us between classes. It will be fine love."

"I know Jack. It's just hard. I will miss her all day. Maybe I should wait and..."

"Gabrielle, we have talked about this. It will be fine. You can do this. Everything will be fine. Trust me. Just think of how good you will feel when you get home later and she is here waiting for you."

Jack really is right. I know that. I just can't help feeling like I am abandoning her. I know its only for class, but...

"Gabrielle, Kiss her good bye. It's time. You can Facetime us whenever you want."

So I did what he said. I admit I did cry a little when I finally leaned back up.

"Mommy loves you baby. I will be back soon."

When I made no attempt at moving Jack came over and lead me to the door of our apartment. He picked up my bag and put it on my shoulder for me. He then pulled me in for a hug and just held me for a minute whispering in my ear.

"Gabrielle, you can do this. We will be here waiting for you when you come home. I love you sweetheart. We will see you later and you can tell us both about your day."

"I love you too Jack. Thanks"

With that I left. I just kind of mechanically made my way to my jeep and then to school. I think I missed the first few people that said hi to me crossing the quad. It was Sara that finally came up to me that broke me out of my thoughts about Skylar and Jack.

"Earth to Gabrielle. Everything OK?"

"Whaaa? Oh sorry Sara. I am a bit out of sorts. This is the first time I will be away from my daughter for longer then an hour or two. It's kind of rough."

"Gabrielle, I understand. But you need to snap out of it. Jack is there with her. He will take care of her today. They will be waiting for you after classes. You should be happy you have someone like Jack to take care of her so you can come back to school so fast. Most guys are not like that."

"Jack is special Sara. He always has been... Your right. Since I left my family to be here I want to make them proud. I won't run back... No matter how much I want to."

With that I said good bye and headed to my first class. I even managed to pay attention and get back into the learning grind. The professor seemed nice so I think I will end up liking the class. My problems didn't start until the thirty minute break I had before my next class.

"When I Facetimed Jack after grabbing a juice to drink it took a minute for him to answer. So I was already getting a little worried about what was happening. When he picked up I could see our daughter was in his arms. She looked like she was crying. My heart started to break looking at her.