I'll be There for You

Erin opened her heavy eyes, blinking slowly and turned her head to scan the bright room.

Daniel's eyes met hers and he swiftly got up and rushed to her side, taking her soft, delicate hand and pressing it to his head.

She struggled to sit up, feeling a hot, dull pain in her stomach.

"Don't strain yourself," he said pressing the remote on the bed, bringing her into a more upright position.

Fa Shen and Mrs.Parker sat on a sofa, drinking glasses of water, chatting in a friendly way.

Mrs.Parker came over and stroked Erin's hair, "You did well darling."

Erin looked around the room, her face was tired and without color.

"Where is she?" she asked getting emotional.

Daniel walked over to the hospital crib and scooped up the little, bundle with gentle, supportive hands.

The little head rested in the crook of his elbow and his little body lay comfortable on his father's big arm, with Daniel's other arm holding him closely and patting the diaper softly.