Tomorrow was the weekend, the children told Jayden after school that they wanted to visit Dolores at
the hospital.
"Granny." Amanda ran up to Jessica who was welcoming her with open arms. She reminded her to
slow down but Amanda dashed up to her at full speed. Her momentum nearly knocked Jessica down,
"You never listen to it, aren't you?"
Amanda wrapped her arms around her neck, "I missed you and want to hug you."
Jessica patted her back, smiling, "My remaining life depends on you."
"No problem," Amanda replied without hesitation. Any adult would be glad to hear such a reply.
"Let's go in," Jessica carried Amanda in her arms, "This weight, soon I'll not be able to carry you."
Andrew went straight into the patient room looking for his mom, "Where is mommy?"
Jessica was stunned and immediately said she was under monitoring.
"Monitoring? Did she give birth to our little sibling?" Andrew asked excitedly.
Jessica nodded.
"Yay, I'm a big sister now." Amanda hugged her brother excitedly, "You are going to be a big brother."
Andrew was speechless.
Jayden asked, "Is Dolores alright?"
Jessica glanced at the kids and said, "It was critical but she is fine now."
"Mommy gave birth to a girl or a boy?" Andrew asked.
Jessica forgot to ask.
"I don't know. The doctor didn't mention and I forgot to ask." Jessica slapped her forehead, "How could
I forget?"
Perhaps the situation was critical and intense. They focused solely on the safety of both the baby and
mother and were relieved once their condition stabilized. No one remembered to ask about the baby's
gender.
"Can we have a look at the baby? We could then ask the doctor if we have a sister or brother," Andrew
asked again.
Jessica said they were not allowed to view the baby yet but could ask the doctor about the gender.
"Shall we go to the doctor now?" Jessica said.
"Cool, I want to see the baby." Amanda was thrilled to see the baby.
And so, Jayden, Jessica, and the children headed to the doctor's office.
The doctor told them it was a baby boy.
"It's a boy," Andrew asked, "Can we see him?"
"No," the doctor replied.
And it was not suitable for viewing at the moment.
Andrew bit his lips in disappointment.
"Is my mom all right?" Andrew asked.
The doctor was glad to see him concerning his mom, "She is fine, you can see her tomorrow," he
replied, smiling.
"Thank you," Andrew thanked the doctor.
"It's our job," the doctor replied.
Andrew thanked the doctor again for keeping his mom and brother safe.
"Where is Daddy?" Andrew asked as they walked out of the doctor's office.
'Mommy giving birth is such an important day, where is Daddy?'
"Your dad is up to something, guess he'll be back soon," Jessica explained.
"What's more important than Mommy and baby? He should be here," Andrew complained.
"It's not like that, he was here and he just left," Jessica explained patiently.
Andrew let out a disappointing sigh for not being able to see his brother and mother.
A week later…
Dolores' condition stabilized while the bruises on the baby were fading too.
She was transferred to the patient wad. The corridor outside her room was filled with flowers bouquets
sent by Matthew's friends and businesses acquaintances, congratulating him on the newborn.
Oscar came straight from city C bringing gifts along knowing that Dolores gave birth to a son.
Coincidentally Boyce, Jasmine, Armand, and Theresa came to visit too.
The room was full of people.
While Jessica was busy serving drinks and fruits, Oscar handed over his gift to Dolores.
She had gotten better after a few days of rest and was able to get down from the bed.
"What's this?" She asked as she looked at the gift in his hand.
"Take a look," Oscar said.
She could guess what's in the bag, "I've told you…"
"Give it to your youngest if you don't want it. This could avoid him from fighting over money with his
brother in the future," Oscar interrupted, smiling.
Dolores smiled too.
"Keep it," Oscar said.
Dolores took it over, "But you will still have to manage it."
"Of course, I'm still young, I'll hand it over when I retired." Oscar knew she was busy.
Matthew walked over at this moment.
"Have you name the child?" Oscar asked.
"Not yet, why don't you name him," said Dolores.
Oscar hesitated and looked at Matthew, it was their child, he needed his agreement.
"You can name the child, Dolores says it all in our family," Matthew said.
'Was that so-called public display of affection?' Oscar thought.
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