Chapter 57
T.K P.O.V
I sit in the waiting room of the hospital. They rushed Taylor immediately into emergency surgery. I was not allowed to come with her.
I promised her to stay by her side...
I called Carlos but he's on duty. I walk up and down. No news.
I promised Buck to call him when I have news. Hours have passed...I stopped counting.
I sit down again and go through my hair. Gosh. I hate this.
Someone puts a hand on my shoulder and I turn around. It's Carlos.
T.K: Hey *hugs him tight after giving him a kiss* thought you're on duty.
Carlos: i still am but right now I have time to be here. With you. Waiting for news. How long are you sitting here?
T.K: almost 5 hours now *sighs* it's getting late and I'm not allowed to call Buck now because it's too late. *sighs* it's almost 11pm. Carlos?
Carlos: yeah?
T.K: was is wrong to go to the jail with her? *sighs*
Carlos: no. No it wasn't wrong. It was one of her wishes to see him before the baby comes.
T.K: but it's too early *sighs*
Carlos: only 5 weeks *kisses his head* she will be fine
T.K: it's just....first of all I don't want to lose her. Second of all if something happens to her, how do I tell Buck?...I mean he's sad and mad because he's not here with her and if she gets hurt or dies...I could not tell him...or look into his eyes ever again...oh my gosh the twins *gets up*
Carlos: they are with Maddie. They are fine and asleep. She texted me earlier.
I lay my head on his shoulder and take a deep breath. She needs to get through this.
Dr.Wilson: Mr.Strand? Mr.Reyes?
T.K: Dr.Wilson. Any news? Is she okay? Is the baby okay?
Dr.Wilson: she lost a lot of blood. *sighs* her condition was very critical during surgery
T.K: oh my gosh no...no no no...how should I tell him...
Carlos: babe, hey stop. Let her finish first. She said that her condition was critical during surgery *squeezes his hand* so how is she now?
Dr.Wilson: she's alive and that's all what counts. She's on the ICU at the moment. Only for one or two nights maximum. Just to keep an eye on her. We gave her blood and stopped her bleeding.
T.K: thank god *takes a deep breath* I was so scared.
Carlos: what about the baby?
Dr.Wilson: he's fine. *smiles* it's a beautiful And healthy boy.
Carlos: *smiles* can we see him? And her?
Dr.Wilson: sure. Right now he's at the ICU with his mom *smiles* come on I'll bring you to her room
I give Carlos a quick kiss and follow Dr.Wilson to the ICU. I can't wait to see her. Tomorrow I'll go to the jail and tell Buck about everything.
Dr.Wilson: you guys have 10min. Then you need to go.
T.K: sure *smiles softly* hey
Taylor: Hey *whispers* may I introduce, that's Kyle Evan Buckley *smiles softly*
Carlos: such a beautiful Name and he looks just like his dad *smiles*
T.K: i know you're not in best shape but can I take a picture of you two? For Buck.
Taylor: sure *smiles softly*
T.K: i will go to him tomorrow and tell him that you're okay.
Carlos: *hears something through his radio* I gotta go. Love you *kisses T.K* take care Taylor *smiles softly and leaves*
Taylor: thank you. For being here *whispers*
T.K: no Problem. Taylor? Can I ask you something?
Taylor: sure.
T.K: it still takes 15 months until Buck is back and...and we will help you with the kids of course but about Kyle. I'm scared that...that when Buck comes out it's going to be weird for him. You know what I mean? *sighs* like his father is not there in the first months, in the first year of his life.
Taylor: *slowly sits up and hands him Kyle* T.K. You help me so much and I'm so grateful. You, Carlos and Eddie are so important in the life of our kids. No matter what happens. Buck is their father. Of course and sure it's going to be a bit hard to make the connection between him and his dad but we can do it. Children don't remember much of their first year.
T.K: so you think he isn't mad when Kyle has the connection to us?
Taylor: no. He's thankful that you help me and be there for us.
T.K: *looks at Kyle* he is so tiny and looks so peaceful.
Taylor: yeah until he's hungry again *laughs softly*
Dr.Wilson: sorry to interrupt but MrsKelly needs to rest now. *smiles* and this little guy needs to sleep as well.
T.K: sure I'll come back tomorrow. If anything happens please call me.
Dr.Wilson: we will. Good night.
T.K: Good Night
I give Kyle back to Taylor and leave the hospital. I drive home and lie down and after a few seconds I'm asleep.
The next morning I drive to the jail as soon as it's possible.
It takes 30 minutes to get through the security controls etc. I hate it...
I sit down and wait for Buck. At home I printed the picture of Taylor and Kyle and one picture of Kyle himself. He can keep the pictures and hopefully it gives him hope.
Buck: T.K *hugs him* gosh finally. Is she okay? Is the baby okay? What happened? Why didn't you call??
T.K: one question after the other *smiles softly* yes she's okay. She lost a lot of blood during the c-section but she's okay. She should be out of the ICU soon. And your son Kyle Evan Buckley is okay as well.
Buck: *starts smiling* Evan is his second name?
T.K: yes *grins* and I have this for you *hands him the two pictures* I asked a security guard if it's okay to give you these pictures and he said yes.
Buck: *wipes away a tear* thank god they are okay. I can't thank you enough. T.K?
T.K: yes?
Buck: please do your best to take care of him and Tyler and Claire. Be there for them as the father they need right now.
T.K: Buck I...I'm not their father..
Buck: no but right now you are one of the most important people in their lives. Eddie was here yesterday...his knee is better and because of that they want him back in Afghanistan...
T.K: what? *quietly*
Buck: yeah so he's gone again...his flight went this morning...he wasn't able to tell good bye because they needed him as soon as possible.
T.K: wow Uhm...we can do this. These next 15months will pass so fast.
Buck: hopefully you're right.
I stay as long as possible and after that I pick up Tyler and Claire and drive to Taylor. In the evening Carlos comes back. We eat together. When we lie in bed we cuddle.
T.K: babe?
Carlos: yeah? *yawns*
T.K: i want to have a family with you.