Stranded (An Andy Biersack Love Story) {1} [COMPLETED]

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

ShyAnne's POV

I walked into the hospital the next day, my nerves at an all time high. My diaper bag was on my back, filled with essentials for the short trip home, and most importantly, Elijah's going home outfit. We hadn't received any calls saying that Elijah had gone back on the ventilator which left me incredibly hopeful. Andy had Elijah's empty carrier in his hand as we made our way through the hospital. We made it to the NICU where Elijah's doctor approached us.

"He did great last night and is even stronger today. If he can pass what we call the Car Seat Test, he can go home. He has to be able to sit in a car seat for one hour without any problems, and he'll officially be strong enough to leave the hospital.

"Well lets get this test started." Andy said. The doctor led us to a separate room so we didn't have to do the test in the NICU with all the sick babies. In that room was Elijah in a bassinet and a nurse watching over him. The only wires on him left were heart rate monitors so they could keep an eye on him.

"C-Can I hold him before we start the test?" I asked and the doctor nodded. I walked up to him and picked him up, holding him close.

"Oh my god, my baby boy." I cried, feeling so much joy, finally being able to hold him without ten layers of things between us. I was able to feel his skin against my skin and kiss his little face. I haven't been this happy in such a long time. I passed him off to Andy and he did the same thing as me, a huge smile plastered on his face.

"I never thought this day would come." He said, a single tear rolling down his face. Andy placed him in the car seat and we sat, the nurse starting the time for one hour.

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If I told you that wasn't the most anxious hour of my life, I'd be lying. I was waiting for him to stop breathing, his heart rate monitors to go crazy, but none of that happened.

"3...2...1!" The nurse counted down as the timer went off. Andy and I hugged tightly, our son was finally coming home. We signed the discharge paperwork and I dressed him in his going home outfit, which brought forward so many emotions. I strapped him into his carrier and Andy picked it up off the floor. We walked out of the hospital for the last time and out to the car. Andy placed his carrier in the car and I strapped him in while Andy started up the car. I climbed in the car next to Elijah and grabbed his little hand.

"You're going home!" I said to him softly as Andy pulled out of the parking space. The whole ride home, I couldn't tear my eyes away from my son. I kept touching him; his hand, his arm, his face. I was just so excited to finally have my son home and our family complete. We pulled into the driveway and all of a sudden, Elijah started wailing. I never knew I would be so happy to hear my child cry.

"Andy, he's crying!" I gasped, pulling him out of his car seat. This was the first time I'd ever heard him cry, and after the crushing feeling of not hearing him cry when he was born, I was so excited to hear his healthy lungs being put to work. I determined he was hungry and we sat in the car while I fed him real quick. He latched on right away which gave me so much faith that I am a good mother. 

Once he was done, I put him back in his car seat and got out of the car, unstrapping his carrier from the car. We walked in to see Andy's parents on the couch. I told my parents earlier today that Elijah was coming home today and they should be almost here by now. They ended up going back home since Elijah was in the hospital for the near future and we had enough help with Andy's parents.

"Look who's home!" Andy announced.

"Oh, let me see him!" Amy exclaimed.

"Okay, give us a second, Jesus!" Andy laughed. I set the carrier on the other couch and lifted Elijah out.

"This is Elijah Chase Biersack." I smiled, placing him in her arms.

"Andy, he looks just like you! Oh my, he's precious." She gushed.

"Biersack genes are strong." He smirked. I playfully rolled my eyes.

"You're ridiculous." I laughed. After Amy held Elijah for a while, she passed him to Chris.

"He really is a gorgeous baby." Chris smiled. They both spent a while admiring Elijah until there was a knock on the door.

"That must be my parents." I said, walking to the door. I opened it and smiled when I saw my parents.

"ShyAnne!" My mom exclaimed, hugging me.

"Hi mom." I said, hugging her back. "Hi dad." I said, hugging him next. 

"Hi baby." He said, hugging me back.

"Would you like to meet your grandson?" I asked.

"Of course!" My mom said enthusiastically. I walked over to Andy and grabbed Elijah from him and presented him to my parents.

"This is Elijah Chase." I said, placing him in her arms.

"He is just the most perfect baby." She smiled, stroking his cheek with her finger. Next it was my dad's turn and he had pretty much the same reaction. The six of us spent the next few hours talking before dinner. After dinner, my parents headed to their hotel, tired from the long drive.

"This is truly the happiest day of my life, my family is officially complete." I smiled at Andy as we were laying in bed later that night.

"Me too baby, I'm so glad to have Elijah home. I love you so much."

"I love you too." I said, kissing his lips.

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