Silver's POV

Stepping into the hospital holding onto Aiddan I look around. For the first time in a while I realized how much sorrow a hospital can bring. But I also saw how much happiness it brought. Families were together, new life was born, and even if someone was dying at least you can hope that the family got closer than ever because of the tragedy of death.

There was so much to appreciate in hospitals even with all the things people despise. I know not everyone likes their doctors or the nurses and staff members but think about their jobs. They witness person, after person, after person die. Or get better. There was no middle ground for them. They were either savior or reaper.

Gently shifting Aiddan to a more comfortable position I head towards the receptionist table with Ethan tagging along. Checking in we head to the Chemo Treatment Center within the hospital and wait for our doctor.

"Mommy. Can I go play?" Aiddan asked, poking my cheek in annoyance.

"Of course baby." I smile down at him as I set him carefully on his feet.

Ethan laughed as he watched his son run to the little toy section of the waiting room. "You do realize he called your name at least five times?"

"I know. He only pokes my cheek like that when I'm lost in thought." I laugh in contentment as I watch Aiddan playing with cars...

"What are you thinking about?" He asked, concern written all over his face.

"Aiddan. Us. Our future. Pretty much a little bit of everything." I said offhandedly knowing I was probably sounding like a worried old woman.

"Il mio amore (my love), don't worry." Ethan whispered, grabbing my waist and laying his chin on top of my head. "Mi prenderò cura di te (I'll take care of you)."

"Lo so (I know)." I whisper back, closing my eyes and hugging him. "Lo so."

Ethan's POV

Taking Silver into my arms I easily pick her up despite her protests and carry her to a seat in the waiting room. Sitting down with her in my lap I watch as she lays there in contentment. Looking up to check on Aiddan I start to freak out.

There was a man standing by Aiddan holding his hand.

"Silver. Do you know who that is by Aiddan?" I demanded in worry, causing her to fall off my lap as she turned to look.

She stood up putting a hand against her chest. "It's just Ashton. My brother."

Oh. I vaguely remember him being there when Silver first found out about Aiddan having Cancer. Thank all that is holy that it's only him. Not some creepy pedophile.

Aiddan ran back to us with him in tow. "Uncle Ash is here!"

"I see that honey." Silver smiled, patting him on the head before hugging her brother. "I'm glad you made it."

"I'm glad I'm here." He replied before looking at me. "What is he doing here?"

"This is Aiddan's father." Silver supplied an answer looking down in what seemed like shame?

"Oh really?" Ashton glared at me. Clearly angered but I don't know why. "You better not hurt my nephew or my sister. Or I will personally make your life hell. No. I will not kill you, but I will make sure you lose everything you care about."

Frowning I started to reply but then he smiled at me. "Now that the threats are done, welcome to our little family unofficially."

Grinning back I said, "Thanks man, I appreciate it."

"Aiddan McMalory?" The doctor called from a door a few feet away.

"Coming." He shouted as he grabbed Silver and I's hand before dragging us towards him.