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Ch. 14
Jason laid in bed holding his wife. They had just had the most
intense night of
lovemaking since they had been together. It was like they were both
trying to prove
something to the other. Jason was trying to tell her how much her
loved her and how
sorry he was that he had lied for the past 4 years. She was trying to
tell him that she
was no in love with Sonny anymore and that HE was the only man she
loved now.
He glanced at the clock and saw that it was almost 8. He hadn't slept
much. He
heard Bailey on the monitor and decided to get up. He made his way
done the hall to
the nursery and was surprised at what he saw. Stone was playing with
Bailey through
the bars of her crib. She was smiling and gurgling happily at her
brother. Stone saw
Jason.
''Daddy! You're up! Will you come play with us?''
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Sonny hadn't slept all night. He knew that Luke wasn't telling him
something. He
thought back to last night. It certainly wasn't the homecoming he had
planned. So
much had changed and so much was still the same. Brenda and Jason
were married,
with kids. That was still too unreal to comprehend. He even thought
it would have
been easier if she had remarried Jax. But instead she had married his
best friend. He
hadn't wanted to be so cruel to her, but he couldn't help it. He was
hurt and he didn't
want her to know it. He hadn't wanted to say the things he did at
all. Instead when he
saw her he had wanted to grab her and kiss her. He wanted to take her
upstairs to
their old place and make wild passionate love to her all night long.
But instead she
went home and made love to her husband, his best friend. And he went
home alone.
He still couldn't get over the fact that she was a mother. He
remembered when they
were together, she was the least maternal person he had ever met. But
now, he
wanted to see her with her children, see what kind of a mother she
was. but he knew
if he did, he wouldn't be able to control his jealousy for Jason's
life. The life he was
supposed to have with Brenda.
''It wasn't supposed to end up like this Brenda.''
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Jason was playing on the floor of the nursery with Stone and Bailey.
He watched
Stone. There was no denying that he was Sonny's child. He looked
exactly like him
and it killed Jason. He then thought about what Brenda had said
earlier. What if
Sonny did try to take Stone from them? He would take his best friend
down before
he would let Brenda lose her son. Their son.
''Jas?''
''Hey baby! What are you doing up so early?''
''You know I can't sleep without your arms around me.'' She kissed
him.
''So what are you doing today?''
''Well, Lois and I decided to take the kids to the zoo. We haven't
had much time to
talk lately between L&B and family, so we thought this would give us
a chance to
catch up.''
''I think that's a good idea. So why don't we meet at Kelly's for
dinner? I'm sure
Ruby would love to see the kids and we still haven't told her about
baby number
three yet.''
''Great! Well I guess I better get the kids ready. So I'll see you
tonight.''
She kissed him again and started to round up the kids.
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Brenda strolled into Luke's an hour later. She hadn't even thought
that Sonny would
have the nerve to move back into their old place above the club.
''Uncle Luke!'' Stone ran towards the bar and climbed up on a stool.
''Hey partner! What are you doing today?''
''Mommy and Aunt Lois are taking us to the zoo!''
''Wow that sounds like fun. Hey there little princess. Bren there's
something I think
you should know.''
''Luke we got any coffee?''
Brenda whipped around and stared at Sonny.
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Sonny’s eyes focused on Brenda. ''Well if it isn’t Mrs. Morgan.''
''Sonny. I think I can guess what you were gonna tell me Luke.''
''Yeah I guess you can.''
''Uncle Luke who’s he?'' Stone said pulling on Luke’s pantleg. Sonny
looked down
at the little boy.
''He’s no one sweetie. C’mon were gonna be late for the zoo.'' She
turned around
and picked up the baby carrier in one hand and took Stones hand with
her other.
''Luke Ill talk to you later.''
''Sure Brenda see you later.'' Brenda walked out of the club,
''Mama what’s wrong?''
''Nothing baby. Mama was just a little surprised.'' Stone accepted
the explanation as
Brenda settled him and Bailey in their car seats and drove to the
gatehouse. She had
to take deep breaths the whole way there to keep herself from crying.
Sonny had
seen his son. He had to know that Stone was his. They looked exactly
alike. God
what was she going to do?
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''Who was that little boy?'' Sonny looked at Luke who was trying to
look like he was
fascinated by the leisure section of the paper.
''What little boy?''
''The one who called you Uncle Luke.''
''Oh that little boy. That’s Brenda and Jason’s son.''
''He doesn’t look anything like Jason or Brenda.''
''So he looks like Alan and the sweet thing that was Jason’s mother.''
''What?''
''Its a long boring Quartermaine-esque story. What else do you want
to know?''
''Where’s Jason now?''
''Probably working in his office.'' Sonny charged out of the club.
''You’re welcome.''
Luke picked up the phone and dialed Jason. ''Hey Jason its Luke. I
just wanted to
let you know that Sonny’s on his way over. Yeah Brenda and the kiddies
were in
today and Sonny got a real good look at Stone. Bingo. Hey call me and
tell me how
it goes.''
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''Sure thing Luke.'' Jason hung up the phone and began to pace his
office. When he
stopped he picked up the picture of him, Bren, and the kids. It was
taken a few
months after Bailey was born. ''This is my family and I wont let you
tear it apart.
Friend or not.''
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''So anyway I turn around and standing there is Sonny. I’m telling you
Lois I nearly
fainted.''
''Oh man. Did he see Stone?''
''Oh yeah. As soon as Stone opened up his mouth to ask Luke who Sonny
was.''
''You really are in trouble.''
''What if he tries to take him away? I cant lose my son Lois.''
''Honey no judge in their right mind would give Sonny custody.''
''How can you be so sure?''
''Because you and Jason are the best parents in the world and Sonny
has a history of
taking off and violence. Don’t get me wrong I love him like a brother
but he would
never get custody.''
''I hope you’re right Lo. I really do.''
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''Show him in Pete.'' The bodyguard nodded and left the study. A few
minutes later
Sonny entered the room. ''Hi Sonny. Didn’t expect to see you again so
soon. Do you
want some coffee?''
''Cut the niceties Morgan. I have a question. That little boy I saw
this morning with
Brenda. Who’s his father?''
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Jason stared at Sonny. His worst fear had come true. Sonny knew that
he wasn't
really Stone's father. He had to stall.
''What are you talking about? What little boy?''
''That's cute Jason.'' Then he saw the picture on Jason's desk. He
picked it up. ''This
little boy.''
''He's mine.''
''Yeah right and I'm the tooth fairy. I believe that he's Brenda's
son, he has her smile,
but no way in hell I'm I gonna believe that he's your kid.''
''Well, believe it, cause it's true.''
Sonny studied the picture. The little baby. It had Jason's eyes and
the rest was
Brenda. But the little boy...could it be? Sonny looked up at Jason.
''He's my son isn't he?''
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''Can I speak to Justus Ward please?'' Brenda waited patiently on the
phone. Lois
knew she was scared to death.
''Justus? Hi! It's Brenda. Listen Jason and I need to talk to you
about a possible
custody suit. Yeah. Could you meet us tomorrow morning at the Q's?
thanks! Bye.''
''Well? What'd he say, Bren?''
''He said he'd meet us. Apparently Mike called him this morning and
told him about
Sonny being back in town.''
''Smart move Mike. Bren? Listen I know you’re scared, but you’re not
going to lose
Stone. I promise.''
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Jason stared at Sonny. He wasn't sure what to do or say next.
''Well? Am I right? Of course I am. I have a son. With Brenda. I'm a
father.''
Still Jason said nothing.
''Look Morgan, if you and Brenda think you're going to keep me away
from my son,
you're wrong. I want you to call Brenda and tell her I want to meet
my son. Now.''
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
''Lo, I'm gonna go see Jason and tell him what happened. He needs to
know that
Sonny saw Stone and that there could be trouble.''
''If you need anything, call me k?''
''K.'' Brenda hugged her best friend and picked up the baby and
grabbed Stone's
hand. She loaded them into the car and headed for Jason's office.
''Mommy where are we going and why didn't we go to the zoo?''
''We're going to see daddy, sweetheart. Mommy's really sorry about
the zoo. We'll
all go another day.''
''Promise mommy?''
''I promise.''
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''Jas? Baby are you here?'' Brenda called out. No answer. ''Stone go
upstairs and
play okay?''
''Okay mommy.'' Stone ran upstairs. Brenda set Baileys carrier on the
table and
took off her coat. Then she put Bailey in the playpen and went
further into the
penthouse towards Jason’s study. She stopped at the sound of voices.
''Look I dot have to do anything. I sure as hell don’t have to order
my wife to bring
our son home because you want to see him.''
He’s not your son. He’s mine.'' Brenda decided now would be a good time
to
interrupt.
''That’s you’re wrong Sonny.''
''Bren, when did you get home?''
''A couple of minutes ago. I wanted to talk to you about what
happened this morning
but I’m guessing you already know.''
''Yeah.''
''Where is he Brenda?''
''My son? He’s upstairs in his room playing but if you think for two
seconds you are
getting within five feet of him you are sadly mistaken.''
''He’s my son too.''
''No he’s not. You are not his father. Stones father is the man who
held my hair
back when I had morning sickness. He’s the one who got me food in the
middle of
the night. He’s the one whose hand I nearly broke during labor. Stones
father sleeps
next to me at night and Stones father is the one he’s called Daddy
since he could
talk. You’re Stones father? I don’t think so. You are nothing to him
and you are
nothing to me. Now get the hell out of my house.''
Sonny just stood there. He couldn’t believe Brenda could be so cold.
They shared a
son and she was acting like it was nothing. ''Brenda, I-''
''I think she made herself clear Sonny.'' Luke’s voice came from the
doorway. ''You
better go.'' Sonny put the picture back down on the desk and slowly
walked out of
the room. As he walked through the living room he passed by the
playpen. He took a
look a Brenda’s daughter. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Not for
them. They
were supposed to be together for the rest of their lives. As he got
in the elevator, he
blinked back tears. He had lost her. For good this time. He had lost
her to his best
friend. What in Gods name was he supposed to do now?
Ch. 18
Luke and Jason stared at Brenda. She had followed Sonny with her eyes
as he left.
She looked at Jason and Luke and started to cry. Jason went to
comfort his wife, but
she shook her head and left the room. Jason turned to Luke.
''You don't think that she still loves him do you?''
''Jr., she'll always love him. But she's married to you. And she made
that quite clear
just now. Listen she needs some time to deal with all this. She's
buried a lot of
feelings for that man for 4 years. it's gonna take some time.''
''I know that. I'm just scared she'll regret marrying me.''
''Jr., I know Brenda, And I know how she feels. She loves you. Trust
in that.''
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Brenda went over to the playpen and picked up Bailey. She held her
daughter close.
Then she started to cry. She couldn't help it. She loved him. She
hated him. She was
angry, confused, scared and tired. Stone came downstairs and saw his
mother crying.
''Mommy? What's a matter?''
''C'mere Stone.''
She hugged her son close. She walked over to the couch and sat down
holding both
her children.
''Mommy why are you crying? I don't like it when you cry.''
''Mommy's fine sweetheart. Why don't we take a nap?''
''I'm not tired.''
''Please. I'll sing you a song.''
''OK.''
Brenda laid down and Stone and Bailey laid down with her. She sang a
lullaby and all
three of them fell asleep.
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Sonny went to the docks. Their place. He was crying now. He couldn't
stop the
tears. He kept hearing her words. She was so angry at him for leaving
her. She
would never forgive him. More importantly, she would never let him be
a part of his
son's life. His son. It was still hard to believe. He was a father.
He remembered this
morning at Luke's. He saw Stone in his mind. He had been so close to
him and hadn't
known. He had a beautiful son. A son that didn't know who his real
father was.
Would he ever know?
Mike came down the stairs of the docks and saw his son. He could tell
from the look
on his face that Sonny knew about Stone.
''Did she tell you or did you figure it out?''
Sonny looked up at his father.
''It's funny how ironic life can be isn't Michael? I mean you never
really forgave me
for doing what I thought was best when I left my wife and son, and
here you sit,
realizing you did the exact same thing. So how does it feel?''
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''Its not the same thing Mike. I didn’t know about Stone. You knew
about me.''
''Yeah I knew about you but you knew about Brenda. Do you have any
clue as to
how much you hurt her?''
''Yeah I think I do. She chewed me out today. Big time.''
''You deserved it.''
''Thanks.''
''Well what do you expect me to say?''
''Maybe IM sorry you were lectured by the woman you love and the
woman who
made it crystal clear that I will never have a place in my sons
life?''
''Give her some time to cool off then try talking to her again. Oh
and Michael?''
''Yeah?''
''Get some sleep. You look like hell.'' Mike chuckled as he walked
away and Sonny
shook his head. Maybe Mike was right. Just give her some time. Time.
He had plenty
of it now.
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Jason smiled at the sleeping forms of Brenda, Stone, and Bailey. Luke
had left and he
was watching them sleep. He gently picked up Bailey and put her in
her playpen and
then he took Stone upstairs. When he came back down he put a blanket
on Brenda
and gently laid her down. Then he laid down next to her and put his
arms around her.
She snuggled close to him and he kissed the top of her head.
''I love you Brenda.'' He whispered. Then he closed his eyes for
sleep.
Ch. 20
Brenda woke up the next morning to the sound of Jason cooking
breakfast. Bailey
was wide awake and playing in her playpen and Stone was playing with
his trucks on
the floor. Brenda realized then that she had slept on the couch. She
got up and kissed
the kids, then went into the kitchen.
Jason looked up and smiled at his wife.
''Good morning, beautiful!''
''Well aren't we in a good mood this morning.''
Jason went over and kissed her. ''And why not? I have two incredible
children,
another one on the way and an amazing wife. I'm a very lucky guy!''
''Well, I won't argue with that!''
''C'mon, breakfast is ready.''
The Morgans sat down and had a big family breakfast. Both Jason and
Brenda were
trying to forget the night before. Neither were succeeding.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sonny had finally gotten some sleep, although it was not peaceful. He
dreamt of
Brenda and Stone and of the life they should of had. He walked down
the stairs to
the club. He decided that maybe Mike was right. maybe if he just gave
her some
time. Or maybe if he could talk to her alone.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
''Bren, don't worry about it. I'll go to the meeting with Justus. you
stay here with the
kids. I don't think Sonny is going to try anything. Just enjoy some
time alone with the
kids. Remember in 6 months or so there's going to be three of them
and you'll be
begging for some peace and quiet.''
''OK, OK, you win. Tell Justus I said Hello! I Love you Jason Morgan,
don't forget
that!'' She kissed him and walked him to the front door.
''I never do. Bye!''
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Before Sonny entered the club he saw Justus and Luke talking at the
bar.
''Well, Luke I gotta go. I'm meeting Jason at the Q's in 15 minutes,
so I better get
going.''
''Is Brenda doing any better this morning?''
''Well, Jason didn't really say, but from what I gather not really.
She's not coming to
the meeting.''
Sonny knew this was his chance. Brenda would be at the penthouse
alone. She had
to let him explain. Let him talk to her. He left out the back way and
headed over to
the penthouse.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A half hour after Jason left, Brenda had gotten dressed and gotten
the kids dressed.
Bailey was walking around, although not very steadily around the
living room. Stone
was back to playing with his trucks and other toys that he had strewn
around the
room. Brenda was feeling very sick this morning and wasn't sure if it
was fear or
morning sickness. She didn't have time to answer her own question,
due to the door
bell. Stone ran and opened the door.
Sonny looked down at his son. He couldn't believe he was standing in
front of him.
''Stone what did mommy tell you about opening up the door.. What the
hell are you
doing here?''
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''Can I come in?''
''No.''
''Mommy, whos he?'' Without giving Brenda a chance to answer Sonny
knelt down
in front of Stone.
''Im an old friend of your Moms. My names Sonny.''
''Hi Sonny. My names Stone.''
''Hi Stone its nice to meet you.''
''Stone why dont you go watch TV in Mommy and Daddys room?''
''Okay. Bye Sonny.'' Stone ran up the stairs.
''Bye Stone.'' Sonny straightened and looked at Brenda. ''So do I get
to come in
now?''
''Jasons not here.''
''I didnt come to see Jason.''
''Well if you came to see me you wasted a trip because I have nothing
left to say to
you.''
''I have a lot to say to you. Can I just have ten minutes? Please?''
''Ten minutes.'' She let Sonny into the penthouse and prayed she
wasnt making a
mistake.
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''So what youre saying is that Sonny has basically no chance of
getting custody of
Stone?'' Jason asked Justus as they sat in the Quartermaine living
room.
''Not with his history.''
''Thats great news.''
''Now I dont want you to misunderstand me Jason. Just because he cant
get
custody doesnt mean he cant get visitation rights. Legally Stone is
Sonnys son.''
''Visitation rights I can handle. Limited any way.''
''Well I think you and Brenda have a good shot at that. Look I have a
meeting with
Edward at the office soon and I need to get going. Have I answered
all your
questions?''
''Yeah thanks Justus.''
''What are cousins for? See ya later Jason. Give my love to Brenda.''
''You give mine to Dara.'' Justus nodded and left the room. Jason
walked over to the
table and poured himself another cup of coffee. He did have a
question but Justus
couldnt answer it. How on earth do you tell a three year old that hes
got two
fathers?
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''So what is it that you have to say?'' Brenda folded her arms and
looked at Sonny.
''That Im sorry that I left you like that. That if I had had any clue
that you were
pregnant nothing and I mean nothing would have separated us. That I
love you.''
''Sonny-''
''Just hear me out, please.'' She nodded. ''For the last four years I
beat myself up
about leaving you every day and every night I went to bed dreaming of
you. Of us. I
must have run every moment we ever spent together through my mind a
hundred
times. There were times I would have sworn you were next to me. Then
Id open my
eyes and the bed would be empty and it was like Id ripped out my
heart all over
again.''
''Well now you know how I felt when you married Lily.''
''Yeah I guess I do.''
''Look Jasonll probably be home soon so is there anything else?''
''I want to be apart of Stones life. Will you please let me?''
Ch. 22
Brenda stared at Sonny. ''You want to be a part of his life? You've
got to be joking!''
''Brenda you of all people now how important a child of mine would,
is to me.
Please, let me be in his life.''
Brenda knew what a child would mean to Sonny, especially a son. He
had always
wanted a son. When she found out Lily was pregnant she hated her. Not
so much
because she was keeping her and Sonny apart, well yes, but more
importantly Lily
was giving the one thing Sonny wanted most in life, a child. Now she
was holding the
trump card. Stone. She was going to make Sonny suffer, just like she
had suffered at
his hands.
''No way in hell. You have no right to ask anything of me, Sonny. Ya
know I'm glad
you came here tonight, because there are some things that I've been
wanting to say to
you for a long time.''
''Brenda, don't-''
''Don't what Sonny? Tell the truth about you? Well that's just too
damn bad. Because
youre going to listen to every thing I have to say. You are nothing
more than a
spineless coward. You are a hypocrite and a liar. You made me fell
like everything I
did was my fault when we were together. I couldn't ask questions and
when I did,
you made ME feel guilty. You were lying to me, putting MY life in
danger and I was
the one that was always apologizing. I never did anything right, and
then there was
Lily. Your sweet, perfect Lily. You think that I could manipulate a
situation, I had
nothing on her. She set her sights on you before she ever broke up
with Miguel and
you played right into her hands. You confided in HER, instead of me
and then got
mad at me when I called you on it. You said I was just emotional and
irrational. You
defended her to me and everyone else, but you never trusted ME. You
let LEELEE
comfort you about Mike, and Scully, but you pushed me away. You told
HER how
you felt, instead of me. And when we broke up, you shoved the fact
that you two
were together in my face eve chance you got. You have no idea what
she did. She
watched you like a hawk, Sonny. and EVERY time we got close, she came
and
interrupted, but she always made everything my fault. And then that
idiotic marriage!
HA! What a joke that was!! She knew that she couldn't hang onto you
much longer,
so she had DADDY get you for her. And you just let them take over
your life. You
through your marriage in my face, but you wouldn't let me get on with
my life. You
are so pathetic Sonny! And if you think that I want my sweet little
boy around a man
like you, you are sadly mistaken. You left me to many times Sonny.
But I guess my
feelings never really did matter to you, after all I was only a warm
body and a good
lay, right?! You've hurt me for the last time, and I won't let you
hurt my son! I'm only
gonna say this once Sonny, if you ever try to take my son, have any
contact with him
in ANY way, I will make Frank Smith, Joe Scully, and Rivera look like
a bunch of
pussycats. So, I suggest that you do what you do best and leave.''
Sonny stood there dumbfounded. Brenda had NEVER said anything like
this to him.
Did she really feel that way? Did she really think that all she meant
to him was good
sex?
''Brenda I-''
''Get out.'' She stared him down. Her voice was flat and controlled,
but Sonny knew
she was serious. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly
shut it and
decided to leave.
AS he shut the door behind him, Brenda let out a little gasp and
clutched her
stomach. She had felt a sharp pain during her rant, but would rather
die then let
Sonny know she was in pain. She tried to breath, but she was crying
to hard. Crying
from the stomach cramps and at what she had just done to the man she
loved. The
pain got worse, and she doubled over, falling to the floor. She tried
to crawl over to
the phone, when Jason came running through the front door. He had
seen Sonny
leaving the building. When he saw Brenda crying on the floor, he
became panicked.
''Bren, baby, what's wrong?''
''Jason, the baby. My baby!''
''Shhh, it's gonna be OK. Were going to the hospital.''
He picked her up and told Pete to watch the kids. Jason swore that if
anything
happened to Brenda or their baby, that Sonny Corinthos was a dead
man.
Ch. 23
Jason ran through the doors of GH with Brenda in his arms. He spotted
Alan. He
hadn't accepted the Q's as his family, but because they were
important to Brenda he
made an effort to be caring towards them.
''Alan!'' Alan turned around. Seeing Brenda in his son's arms made
his heart stop.
Since their marriage and the birth of Bailey, the Q's loved Brenda
all the more. She
had given them back Jason, sort of, and had given them Bailey and now
a new baby.
He ran over to them.
''Jason what's wrong?''
''Brenda's in pain.''
''Brenda, what happened? Where's the pain?''
Brenda couldn't talk, the pain was piercing. Jason saw this and
stepped in.
''I found her on the floor, clutching her stomach. Alan I think it's
the baby.''
''OK. Listen take her to trauma one, I'll page Dr. Meadows.''
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jason set his wife down on the hospital bed. She was trying not to
cry, but it wasn't
working.
''Jason, my baby. I can't lose my baby.''
''We won't baby, I promise you.''
Alan and Dr. Meadows came in. After running some tests and consulting
each other,
they came back.
''Well, your baby is going to be OK, Brenda.''
Jason and Brenda breathed a sigh of relief. ''What happened. what was
wrong?''
''Brenda, your stress level was through the roof. You can't forget
that your baby
experiences everything you do. Their happy when your happy, and their
stressed
when your stressed. Plus we found out that you're anemic. You need to
get more iron
in your diet, and more rest. Jason, you can help her stay calm. You
have to eliminate
ALL stress for the next six months. Can you do it?''
''If it's for my baby of course i can.''
''Good, now Jason take your wife home and I don't want her to leave
her bed for the
next 2 days.''
''OK.''
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jason took Brenda home and tucked her into bed. He called Lois after
Brenda had
fallen asleep. Lois came over to watch Brenda and the kids while
Jason went out. He
knew exactly what he was going to do to make sure that his wife kept
safe.
Continued
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