Return to New York by Sharon
Chapter Six
Jessica sat in the little girls hospital room with a hopeful heart. As she looked up at her mother, Shelby's eyes seemed to say so much by saying so little. She was only six months old and yet Jessie knew that she understood more than baby's did at her age. She was wise beyond her years and yet the look told her she was just as confused as ever. She began to stroke her face as she sang her a lullaby. It broke her heart that she couldn't be closer than that and yet she didn't want to bring her more gems so she stayed as far away as she could bear to be, praying for a miracle.
baby mine, don't you cry.
baby mine, dry your eyes.
rest your head close to my heart.
never to part, baby of mine.
little one, why you play.
pay no heed what they say.
let your eyes sparkle and shine.
never a fear, baby of mine.
If they all knew about you
they'd end up loving you too.
all those people who scold you
what they'd give just the right to hold you.
From your hair down to your toes
your not much, goodness knows
but your so precious to me
sweet as can be, baby of mine.
Jess: I swear to you baby girl, momma's gonna find a way to make you well. I'm not losing another child. Sleep tight angel. I'll see you in a little bit.
With a few minutes to spare, Jessica steps outside to place a call to her mother.
Viki: Oh, Jessie. I've been worried sick about you. Are you ok?
Jess: Yeah, mom I am.
Viki: You're crying, baby what is it? What's wrong with my Princess? Please talk to me. You know how much I love you, don't you?
Jess: Yeah, mom I do. But right now I'm worried about Natalie. Have you seen her?
Viki: She just called. She sounded pretty upset.
Jess: You have to find her, mom. Don't let her do something stupid. It will be my fault if she does.
Viki: Jessie, that's crazy. She loves you.
Jess: Thats up for debate right now.
Viki: So you had a fight. She'll get over it. You want to be the first to tell me about it?
Jess: This time there really is one side. Remember when Natalie married Mitch?
Viki: Yeah?
Jess: Well, I really screwed up that night, mom. I went to a bar and slept with the man Natalie loves. I mean how low can I go mom?
Viki: You made a mistake Jessie. I'm sure your sister will get over it eventually. I mean, its not like you had a child, right?
Jess: Wrong. You have a grandaughter, Mom. One that is very sick and that is the reason I bothered to tell her. It broke my heart. But i had to do it for Shelby. She need a bone marrow transplant and its not going well. I need another baby, mom. Cristian is the only one who can give it to me.
Viki:Oh, Jessie. Your taking an awfully big risk. What if your child isn't a match?
Jess: Then we try something else. Mom, I just have to know I did everything I could to save my daughter. I will not lose another child.
Viki: Ok. Are you ever going to come home, honey? I miss you.
Jess:I'll think about it. That's all I can do right now.
Viki: Then that's all I ask.
Jess: I got to go now. I love you.
Viki: I love you too.
After she hangs up she catches a cab to her apartment. When she walked in she was amazed by what she saw. The mess had been cleaned up and rose petals were thrown all around the house. She called out Cristian's name but didn't see him. Eventually she found him in the bedroom light some candles.
Jess: Oh, Cristian. Its beautiful. (He wraps his arms around her and kisses her passionately)
Cris: Well, if we're going to do this right. We should. Here, I got this for you.
Jess: A present?
She opens the box to find a pink negliee and some perfume.
Jess: You know what I like don't you?
Cris: I always have.
She disappears into the bathroom and Cristian puts some music on. When she comes out she is struck by her beauty.
Cris: God, your beautiful.
Jess: You don't have to say that, Cris. I know you'd rather be with my sister.
Cris: Don't put words in my mouth, Jess. I'm here with a woman I happen to love very much. (He kisses her)
Jess: I'm sorry I screwed up your life, Cris. I just love you so much.
Cris: I'm sorry I hurt you, Jess. I should have known what was right in front of my face. Will you marry me?
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