Emily

It's the weirdest feeling ever, I feel groggy, but like fuzzy at the same time. My only saving grace has been Braxton. He hasn't left my side and the nurses have even commented that he was here when I was in the coma.

The coma.

God that feels weird to think, I can't believe that I've really been out for a week.

I can't wait to see Cora, I know he said she's okay, but until I see it with my own eyes I won't be able to stop worrying. It will be heard for her though and I'm glad she is waiting until I get off the vent because I don't want her to see me like this.

Braxton has filled me in on what happened. The accident and everything that went on when I was unconscious.

It breaks my heart to think about him losing it, even when he talks about getting the phone call and sitting by my side, he looks destroyed.

I can't imagine not knowing if he would be okay. I hope I don't ever have to experience anything like that.

It must have been awful, to think he could lose me, Cora, and the lemon. To wake up and see him there it was so comforting because I don't remember anything after picking Cora up from my parents. Especially, when he called the baby, "the lemon".

"Hey, are you awake, Em?" I open my eyes to see him beside me, shocker. I don't know how he has slept or even eaten because everytime I wake up he's right there.

I nod. It is so hard not being able to talk to him. I squeeze his hand and he places a feather light kiss on my forehead.

"The doctor said that you are almost completely breathing on your own, so they can take you off the vent today." I nod and I wish I could show him how excited I am. I can't wait to tell him 'I love you' and see my girl.

My doctor walks in and smiles at me.

"Dr.Shaw, I see you're awake. Are you ready to get rid of that vent?" I nod twice and she walks over to my other side with a few items.

She explains everything she does before actually doing it and then she pulls out the tube from my throat.

I pull my hand away from Braxton's and motion for water. He grabs me some with a straw and I take a few sips. I open my mouth and swallow a few times.

"Brax." My voice is scratchy and doesn't sound like me at all, but then I start silently crying. I'm really gonna be okay.

The doctor excuses herself, then Braxton wipes away at my tears as his start to fall too.

"I love you so much, Em. I need you and I don't know what I would have done without you." I scoot over to the other side of the bed and motion for him to lay down.

"What are you doing? You need rest." I pin him with a look, here he goes again.

"Lay down. Cora? Lemon?" It's really hard to talk, but I need to know. I also need him to lay with me. Only his arms can give me what I need.

He lies on the edge and wraps his arms around me. Somehow he makes sure not to mess with any of the tubes or wires that are all over me.

"Cora is coming tomorrow. She's okay and she is already over her concussion. You have been awake for 3 days. It's been 9 days since the accident. The lemon is perfectly healthy thanks to you. He or she has been getting checked every day. They haven't done the check yet today, so maybe you will be awake for it. Now, I'll hold you, but please get some rest. For me. For the lemon. I love you, Em." I relax even farther into his arms.

"Love you." His arms hold on tight to me and I fall asleep.

***

I hear voices and start opening my eyes, when someone touches my arm. I immediately recognize the loss of Braxton's arms, but then I see him right next to me.

"Emily? We are gonna take your blood pressure then do an ultrasound on your baby."

"Okay." It's already a little easier to speak than it was earlier and Braxton passes me the cup of water. I take a sip, how did he know I need a drink?

The nurse types up a few things then pulls up my gown before putting the jelly on my tiny baby bump. It already looks bigger than it did before.

She clicks a few buttons and then places the monitor on my belly. I don't hear anything so I turn to look at Braxton. Worry fills his eyes and we look at each other.

"Is everything okay?" Braxton asks before I can.

She moves the wand from the top to the bottom and then I hear the whooshing sound. I exhale a sigh of relief and look back to Braxton. We grasp each other's hand tightly.

"Everything is fine, your little one was just hiding. See that right there?" She turns the machine and points around the baby.

We both nod.

"Your baby is doing great! Do you guys want some pictures?"

"Yes, please." Braxton answers for both of us.

I don't know what I would do without this man. He is here for me in the worst possible time and is somehow doing everything right.

The nurse hands him some towels and he gentle wipes the jell off my belly. She walks out and Braxton sits down again.

"Our baby is gonna be perfect. Just like Cora is. Just like you are. I hope the lemon takes after his momma." I smile at him brightly and then yawn.

"Okay nap time, go to sleep baby, I'll be here when you wake up." I don't doubt it for a minute.

"Love you, Brax."