| Chapter 12 �Jane�s P.o.v� I subconsciously moved my hand over nicks fore head to move a strand of hair that was in his face. His face for once looked peaceful as he slept. The natural paleness coming back to his skin is a warm welcome compared to the yellowish color of his malnutrition. A stray tear fell from my eyes as I sat by his bed, watching him sleep so soundly. I was so glad he was getting well. I honestly didn�t think I could handle losing my baby to this. I've been thinking on a good time would be to tell him I�ve separated from Bob. As much as I love my husband, my children come first. I couldn�t handle the verbal abuse he was doing to Nick. it wasn�t helping Nick, it just put him in a deeper depression. �Mom.� A soft voice sounded. I looked down on Nick and saw him still sleeping. �Mom, you should go get some food and sleep.� I turned around to see my eldest daughter slowly walking into the room. �Hey Beej, honey. I just wanted to see Nick but he was sleeping.� BJ came up and put her arms around my neck and hugged me, putting her head on my shoulder. �Look at him Beej. He�s getting better. He�s getting his old beauty back. look at how peaceful he�s sleeping.� Another single tear slipped down my face again. �Momma, don�t cry. He�s getting better, you should be smiling.� � I know hunny...I know.� I turned around to hug her. �Now, why don't you go get some sleep and some food in your stomach.� I looked at Beej, then turned to look at Nick. :Alright, I will. But will you stay with your brother for a while. I don�t really want him to be alone.� �Yes I will.� � I haven�t told him about our father and me yet. I�m frightened of his reaction. He�s been doing so good.� more tears fell down my face. �It�s ok mom. I understand, and Nick will too. Now go.� I bend over and gave Nick a kiss on the forehead. �I love you Nicky.� I whispered so silently that only he could hear. I walked to the door and was closing it behind me when I heard, very quietly �I love you too mom.� A smile crossed my face as I heard it, knowing that It was true, and he meant it. **************************************8 Chapter 13 Chapter 11 Table Home |