Grace/Sandra
6/19/2016 20:21:08
All you can find is a small scratch on my knee. I continue to cry, more shocked than hurt. Posh comes over and nuzzles me. -Grace
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 06:13:27
I mean I don't want you out of my sight. You will stay within arm's reach so that way I can protect you." -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
6/20/2016 06:31:26
I nod. Grace
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 07:05:05
I'm laying in bed beside you. I seem incredibly uneasy. "Kelsey? Are you asleep?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 07:16:42
I groggily drag my eyes open. "I was..." I mumble. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 08:25:30
"I can't sleep. Something is really wrong with Mark and I've got a really bad feeling." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 08:30:17
"Are we allowed to call them?" I ask, rolling over to face you. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 08:49:25
"I don't think we need to call them. I really think we need to go over there. I'm worried about Sandra." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
6/20/2016 09:10:53
I turn on the lamp and check the time. "Dylan, it's two in the morning!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 10:02:32
"I know. But something's wrong. I can feel it. We need to go." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 11:01:36
"But what about Grace?" I ask as I get out of bed. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 11:36:03
"Call Catherine or Barbara to come watch her." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 11:41:51
I shake my head and cry out. "N-no M-Mark...w-wait pl-please. Agh! N-no no...please God n-not now I'm only 26 weeks along!" I beg. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 11:45:28
"We can't call them! Honey I know when something is wrong and something is really wrong right now." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
6/20/2016 11:55:21
I grab the phone and hastily dial Catherine's number. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
6/20/2016 12:15:04
You hear a groggy voice on the other end. "H-hello?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 12:21:13
I cry out in fear and pain as I grip the seat with both hands. "T-too r-r-agh! R-regular." -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
6/20/2016 12:44:51
You hear shuffling as I get up. "I'm on my way." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 12:50:27
"Thank you Catherine," I say as I hang up. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
6/20/2016 13:01:31
Soon I'm entering the house. "I'm here!" I call softly. I seem worried. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 13:05:12
I seem to panic even more. "N-no! Make him g-go away!" -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
6/20/2016 13:09:58
"Come on baby. You've got to trust me. I wouldn't let anyone hurt you." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 13:17:33
"Dylan woke me up. He said he had an awful feeling that something is wrong. And he's usually right about what he feels." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Maxwell
6/20/2016 13:30:20
"Come to think of it. I have noticed that Mark acts kind of strange when I've been allowed to visit." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 13:32:42
"No! Get away from me!" I shriek. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
6/20/2016 14:46:54
"Exactly. Anytime she tried to get up and do something Mark wouldn't let her." Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 17:15:07
I grab the keys. "Yeah. We're going to check on them." -Kelsey
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Mark/Catherine
6/20/2016 17:59:19
I look panicked. "Sandra. I can't deliver the baby. I need you to talk to me. Do you want a different Doctor?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 18:02:10
"Yes!" I gasp. "They're supposed to g-give me something t-to stop the c-contractions! I can't have the b-baby now!" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 18:39:45
I turn to maxwell. "Go fetch another doctor now! Hurry!" -Mark
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Sandra/Taylor/Kelsey/Maxwell
6/20/2016 18:48:35
"Are you driving or am I?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 18:57:48
"I'll drive," I say as I get in the car. -Dylan
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Kelsey
6/20/2016 19:02:00
I get in on the passenger side and buckle my seatbelt. "I just noticed I have a baby bump," I half smile. -Kelsey
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Dylan
6/20/2016 19:11:26
I grin. "I'm so excited." -Dylan
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Kelsey
6/20/2016 19:16:29
"Yeah. I'm happy my morning sickness has finally stopped." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
6/20/2016 19:20:23
"Me too. I know it was hard on you." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 19:27:19
I nod, tears trickling down my cheeks. -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
6/20/2016 19:43:28
"Good. Taking care of grace is a two person job." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 19:49:46
When Taylor walks out I look over at Mark, trembling with fear. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 20:15:30
"No she just has lots of energy." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 20:20:04
"Yeah, she is," I agree as we arrive. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 20:21:47
"What do you mean?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
6/20/2016 20:31:28
"Should we go in?" -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 20:38:23
I shake my head. "I don't think anyone is there. Where else could they have gone this time of night?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 20:45:25
"I-I don't know. U-unless..." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 20:50:59
"I do love you Sandra! That's why I'm protecting you with my life!" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 20:56:19
"The hospital," I answer bluntly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
6/20/2016 21:11:50
"What do you mean?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/20/2016 21:38:08
"D-don't treat me like..." I suddenly stop talking. "M-maybe you should just leave me. I can't live like this again. I'm sorry I yelled. I'm sorry for whatever I did to make you like this. It's my fault. It always has been. Even when I was little. I used to stay up trying desperately to figure out what I did wrong. To make him stop." I shiver and tremble violently. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
6/20/2016 21:45:13
"Fine! If you can't see that I was doing this to protect us and the baby then what's the point!" I storm out of the hospital. I get to the car before I break lose in gut wrenching sobs. My whole body shakes as I drive away. I'm on the road home before suddenly everything goes grey around the edges. I try to jam on breaks as the car veers off the road before everything goes black. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey/Maxwell
6/20/2016 21:58:58
I completely lose it when you leave. Tayor finds me passed out on the floor in a pool of blood. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan/Taylor
6/20/2016 22:02:04
"Oh my gosh. I need help here!" I call as I kneel by Sandra, trying to find where the blood is coming from. -Taylor
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Sandra/Maxwell/Ashley
6/20/2016 22:11:58
I look up. "Sandra's in room 204 and Mark is still being attended to." -Nurse
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Taylor/Dylan
6/20/2016 22:14:40
I pale. "Mark? What's wrong with Mark?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Nurse
6/20/2016 22:21:05
"He ran into a tree with his car. He'll be fine. Sandra went into premature labor. We're trying to get that under control." -Nurse
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Dylan
6/21/2016 04:15:49
"C-can we see them? Either of them?" -Dylan
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Nurse
6/21/2016 05:10:27
"You may see Sandra now and Mark shortly. Room 204," I remind. -Nurse
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Dylan
6/21/2016 05:13:14
"Come on sweetheart. Don't text Catherine until we know what's going on," I say as we walk to the room. -Dylan
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Sandra
6/21/2016 05:39:27
I'm sound asleep, the first real rest I've had in weeks. My face is pale and you can see that I've been crying. -Sandra
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Dylan
6/21/2016 06:11:45
"Oh my gosh. What happened?" I ask as I turn to Taylor. -Dylan
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Taylor
6/21/2016 06:15:22
"Umm...I don't know exactly. She freaked out when Maxwell tried to take care of her. Then Mark went storming out and came back in an ambulance with a concussion and a broken arm. We found Sandra on the floor. She's just sleeping now." -Taylor
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Dylan
6/21/2016 06:16:50
"I-is the baby ok? She's healthy right?" -Dylan
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Taylor
6/21/2016 06:25:37
"As far as we know the baby is fine. Sandra on the other hand...we're still not sure. We're thinking she may have had a mental breakdown of sorts." -Taylor
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Dylan
6/21/2016 06:28:21
I sigh. "That's what I was afraid of. Can we please see Mark? It would confirm my suspicions." -Dylan
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Maxwell
6/21/2016 06:31:44
"He's right here," I announce as I push his bed into the room and park it next to Sandra's. -Maxwell
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Dylan/Mark
6/21/2016 07:02:10
I lay completely comatose with my arm in a sling. I'm so thin you can see bones and there are dark circles under my eyes. I'm whiter the the bandage wrapped around my head. -Mark
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Kelsey
6/21/2016 08:48:02
"Don't say that! It's not her fault and M-Mark is not going to d-die!" -Kelsey
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Dylan
6/21/2016 09:02:09
"I'm not saying it's her fault. If it's anyone's fault it's mine. I felt like something was wrong and I ignored it. We all ignored them. And Kelsey, look a him. He's not waking up. He's so undernourished." I sit in the chair beside Sandra's bed and look guiltily at her tear stains. "I-I'm so sorry Sandra," I whisper. -Dylan
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Kelsey
6/21/2016 09:05:13
"It's just as much my fault as it is yours. She's, my best friend and I've failed her." -Sandra
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Dylan/Taylor
6/21/2016 09:36:04
I sigh before looking at Taylor and maxwell. "So where do we go from here?" -Dylan
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Sandra
6/21/2016 09:40:00
It's nearly dawn before I stir. -Sandra
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Taylor
6/21/2016 09:49:16
"Sandra? You with us?" I ask softly. -Taylor
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Sandra
6/21/2016 10:02:43
I look up at you, confused. -Sandra
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Taylor
6/21/2016 10:18:09
"You probably don't remember much. You tried to get out of bed and hit your head. I'm Taylor, your doctor." -Taylor
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Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 10:26:12
"M-Mark?!" I gasp. -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
6/21/2016 10:39:26
"It's alright. He's in good hands. We need to focus on you. How are you feeling this morning?" -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/21/2016 11:08:39
"Y-yeah. I'll let her know." My hands are shaking. -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan
6/21/2016 11:13:58
"Everything alright?" -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey/Maxwell
6/21/2016 11:20:28
"I honestly don't know. I think his body just needs to rest and recover." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Catherine/Dylan
6/21/2016 11:25:34
"He got into a bit of an accident. He's not eaten nor slept in a while and last night I think his body couldn't take anymore." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 11:30:24
I spot Maxwell. I start to panic. "P-please...I need space. J-just p-please..." I grip my head, gasping. -Sandra
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Taylor/Catherine
6/21/2016 11:52:49
"I was actually thinking we might move you to a private room. You've been through quite a bit." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
6/21/2016 11:59:07
"Pl-please just m-make it quiet," I beg. -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor/Catherine
6/21/2016 12:04:46
"Ok. Just hang on." Soon your bed and equipment is moved to a private room. "There we go. Your sister will be coming by in a bit and I've sent a blood sample to the lab so they can run a few tests. Can I get you anything?" -Taylor
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Maxwell/Sandra/Kelsey
6/21/2016 12:10:02
"A-alright. Talk to you soon." -Kelsey
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Mark/Taylor
6/21/2016 13:24:05
"hey. Hey it's alright. Talk to me Sandra," I say gently. -Taylor
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Sandra/Maxwell
6/21/2016 13:36:32
"Hey buddy. You alright?" -Maxwell
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Mark/Taylor
6/21/2016 14:13:33
"Wh-what happened?" I rasp, squinting as the light bores into my pounding skull. -Mark
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Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 14:17:51
"I-I can't." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/21/2016 14:46:08
"E-everything hurts." -Mark
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Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 14:50:19
Well you got bruised up pretty good." -Maxwell
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Carrington
6/21/2016 14:50:58
I meant Sandra not Michaela :P
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Mark/Taylor
6/21/2016 15:21:02
"I-I feel like I can't move." I look at my withered body and discover the feeding tube. "Wh-what's this?" -Mark
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Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 17:11:07
"Oh but I am. I-I told M-Mark to leave. B-But I didn't mean it. And he thinks I-" I stop talking and bury my face in my hands. "Th-this is all my fault." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/21/2016 17:35:58
"No honey. Not at all. This is not your fault. No woman should have to put up with what you've been putting up with for the last couple of months." I sigh as I sit on the edge of your bed. "But I don't think you should blame Mark entirely. Judging by his appearance and his given history, I believe your husband has severe untreated PTSD. Have you been noticing any unusual behaviors besides the over protectiveness?" -Taylor
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Maxwell/Sandra
6/21/2016 17:50:42
"I know he has PTSD. H-he's had it a while. I've helped him with it before. B-But he w-wouldn't let me th-this time." I bow my head in shame. "He got pretty violent physically when I did nearly anything. E-everything just upsets him so." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/21/2016 19:35:21
"It's not anger, it's defense. Does loud noises startle him? Did he get frequent night mares and panic attacks? Did he seem to keep a weapon close at all times?" -Taylor
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Sandra/Maxwell
6/21/2016 19:46:28
"I'm not so sure that's a good idea right now. You need to lie still." -Maxwell
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Mark/Taylor
6/21/2016 20:31:20
"No! I have to get to her!" I cry as I try to shove you out of my way though there is no strength in me. I manage to stand on the floor before another wave of dizziness overtakes me. I stop and grip the IV stand for support and I look like I might collapse again. -Mark
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Sandra/Maxwell
6/21/2016 20:40:42
"Mark listen to me. I need you to get back in bed and I'll take you to see her." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Mark
6/21/2016 21:04:17
"I'm going to let dr. Maxwell know and we can begin treatment." -Taylor
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Sandra/Taylor
6/21/2016 21:13:12
I nod as I drift off to sleep, too tired to care about anything else. -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor
6/21/2016 21:44:04
I lay on my Uninjured side looking at her. -Mark
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Sandra/Maxwell
6/22/2016 00:35:40
I continue to sleep quietly, dead to the world. -Sandra
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Taylor
6/22/2016 05:09:18
"Absolutely nothing. I will continue to be her doctor and look after her. She has a history and it's understandable why she would want a female doctor. If you could contact Ashley and have her come here immediately that would be terrific." -Taylor
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Maxwell/Sandra/Ashley
6/22/2016 05:15:30
I suddenly wake with a start and yelp as I see Mark. -Sandra
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Taylor
6/22/2016 05:19:17
I pull you aside. "Mark has severe PTSD. We're talking showing all the signs." -Taylor
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Ashley
6/22/2016 05:22:35
"Well...looks like we have a job on our hands then!" -Ashley
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Taylor
6/22/2016 06:52:53
"If you could work with him. I doubt he will get better until this issue is addressed. I will continue to care for Sandra separately. When we fell they have made progress then we can work with them together and try to fix some of these problems." -Taylor
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Ashley/Sandra
6/22/2016 12:06:34
"Wh-what are you doing here M-Mark?" I ask fearfully. -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor
6/22/2016 12:27:46
"I think now that he's seen the damage this has caused he might be a bit more open about it." -Taylor
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Ashley/Sandra
6/22/2016 12:41:34
"I-I know. It's my f-fault. I-I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it and I didn't mean to throw up on your shoes." I'm trembling like a leaf. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/22/2016 12:48:36
"Ok, well if you want to begin in a separate room I will continue to look after Sandra. Her blood work should be coming back soon." -Taylor
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Ashley
6/22/2016 12:57:59
I nod and walk over to Mark. "Alright Mark. You ready to go back to your room?" -Ashley
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Mark
6/22/2016 15:04:49
"N-no. W-wanna stay here." -Mark
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Ashley
6/22/2016 17:53:49
"But Sandra needs to rest. Look how tired she is." -Ashley
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Mark
6/22/2016 18:26:01
I look at Sandra, and reluctantly concede. -Mark
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Ashley/Sandra
6/22/2016 18:42:20
I push your bed back into Sandra's old room. "Can I get you anything?" -Ashley
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Mark/Taylor
6/22/2016 19:51:10
"S-something for my head and arm." -Mark
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Ashley/Sandra
6/22/2016 19:58:37
"My back aches but the contractions have stopped finally. And he's kicking like he usually does." I manage a weak smile. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/23/2016 05:13:40
"Good. He should stay put now until it's time." -Taylor
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Sandra/Ashley
6/23/2016 05:19:14
"You just have some things you need to work through. That's all." -Ashley
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Taylor/Mark
6/23/2016 06:25:30
"Are you experiencing any other pain except the back pain?" -Taylor
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Sandra/Ashley
6/23/2016 06:40:13
"Do you want to talk about what's going on?" I ask gently. "I know it woild really help." -Ashley
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Mark/Taylor
6/23/2016 06:49:07
"S-sometimes at night, when I try to sleep, I can hear screams from my comrades, the ones I failed. I can hear the gunshots and the explosions. Sometimes I'll look down, and see blood on my hands. Sometimes it's my own, but mostly it's other people. When we're driving, I'm afraid someone is going to fire on us, like they did in Afghanistan. I can hear Sandra crying when they hurt her every time she's in pain. And it's because of me. My father's injury was because of me. Weasly's death was because of....me....." I'm choking on sobs now. -Mark
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Sandra/Ashley
6/23/2016 06:55:13
"Hey. Look at me Mark. Things happen in life that we cannot control no matter how hard we try. You cannot blame yourself for all that. You've been around a lot of violence and it's had a big impact on the way you think. I know you're just trying to protect the people love." -Ashley
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Mark/Taylor
6/23/2016 07:18:13
"I-I tried so hard, I promised her that nobody would ever hurt her again, and I've gone and done it myself." -Mark
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Sandra
6/23/2016 07:22:35
I continue to stare blankly out the window and you see I've completely zoned out. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/23/2016 07:29:04
"Sandra?" I say gently as I touch your shoulder. -Taylor
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Ashley/Sandra
6/23/2016 07:31:57
I jump in fright and yelp. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/23/2016 08:32:24
"Easy Sandra. It's just me." -Taylor
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Sandra/Ashley
6/23/2016 08:39:55
My voice softens even more as I put a gentle hand on your shoulder. "It's alright Mark. It's ok. We'll get all this fixed. Is there anything else you want to tell me?" -Ashley
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Mark/Taylor
6/23/2016 10:48:07
"How much do you want to hear?" -Mark
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Ashley/Sandra
6/23/2016 10:56:43
"The more the better. Get it off your chest." -Ashley
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Mark/Taylor
6/23/2016 17:57:09
"I-I don't know where to begin." -Mark
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Ashley/Sandra
6/23/2016 18:00:00
"But there's things I haven't told anyone. Mark would leave me forever if he knew." -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor
6/23/2016 19:11:50
"Sandra, they love you. He loves you more than anything. He would fall apart if he didn't have you. He nearly did." -Taylor
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Ashley/Sandra
6/23/2016 19:16:19
"No, he would leave and never come back." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
6/23/2016 19:44:52
"I seriously doubt it." -Taylor
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Frank/Sandra
6/23/2016 19:56:31
"You don't understand." I roll over so my back is to you and let out a shuddering sigh. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
6/23/2016 20:26:31
"D-dad?" I say in a trembling voice. -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
6/23/2016 20:35:04
"I'm here. It's alright," I assure you as I give you a reassuring smile. Though I try to hide it you can still see the fatherly concern in my eyes. -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/24/2016 05:38:45
"I-I'm s-so so sorry," I say, my voice threatening to break. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 05:53:45
"Shh. Shh, It's alright. You're ok," I soothe as I sit next to you and put my arm around your shoulders. "You can tell me anything Mark." -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/24/2016 06:52:34
I wrap you in a hug. "I know things haven't been ok for a long time. I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank
6/24/2016 07:01:04
I flinch at your touch but finally relax and return the hug though I don't let go as I sob on your shoulder. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
6/24/2016 07:20:41
"I-I'm afraid. Every time I close my eyes. I see it. I see them. I-I can't. Cobalt never leaves me. The lives I've failed. The people who have died at my hand. The ones I couldn't save. The family I love so much, had been broken and torn apart and injured because of me." -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 07:30:53
"Why do you feel it's your fault? We both know you were doing everything you could." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
6/24/2016 08:53:23
"It wasn't enough. I had one job and I failed. Wesley's dead, you were nearly dead and so was Sandra." -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 09:02:25
"I-I'm sc-scared." I finally choke the word out. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
6/24/2016 10:06:16
"Of what? Talk to me sis." -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 10:20:38
It takes awhile for me to answer. "O-of everything. I-I'm scared o-of M-Mark." -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
6/24/2016 11:27:04
"Tell me why?" -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 11:37:25
My voice grows a bit stern but not at all angry. "Mark listen to me. You have not lost everything. You have your family and Sandra. You cannot give up on her. You have to fight. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. You have to move on. I know it's hard but we'll help you through it." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
6/24/2016 15:22:10
"I'm not feeling sorry for myself! Don't you get it?! There's blood on my hands. Blood dad! Don't you get it?!" -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
6/24/2016 17:52:56
"I-I didn't want to to worry!" -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
6/25/2016 10:08:18
I sigh. "I don't know what to do. I've destroyed Sandra and I's marriage. And-and it's going to take a while for me to get back to normal. I don't know how I can make it up to her. I'm-im so lost." -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
6/25/2016 10:33:52
"Why don't you ask her for forgiveness? Ask if you can start over. I've known Sandra for years. She is the most forgiving person you'll ever meet." -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/25/2016 13:09:18
"That's it Sis. Just take a little nap. We'll talk when you wake up." -Catherine
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Frank/Sandra
6/25/2016 13:28:07
"No, I know she will. Sandra is special though she'd never admit it. The past she's had should not have turned her into the sweet, gentle young woman she is today. But that is not my story to tell. I will say this though. You are extremely lucky to have her Mark." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
6/25/2016 19:38:56
I sigh, holding my head as overwhelming dizziness and exhaustion hit. "D-don't feel good dad." -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
6/25/2016 19:50:00
"Why don't you try to eet some sleep" I suggest. -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/25/2016 20:10:56
"O-ok," I say laying down heasitsntly. I seem scared. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra
6/25/2016 20:16:28
"What's wrong Mark?" -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/25/2016 20:45:28
"Afraid to sleep." -Mark
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Sandra/Frank
6/25/2016 20:48:27
"If it's nightmares they can give you something to knock you out." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine
6/25/2016 22:09:38
"Who was?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank/Maxwell
6/25/2016 23:17:55
I nod and press the call button. -Frank
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Catherine/Mark
6/26/2016 07:08:50
"Sandra? Hey Sandra, listen to me. No one is here except Taylor and me. You're alright. You're safe and surrounded by people who love you." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
6/26/2016 08:57:27
"I-I know but m-my dreams..." I shudder and suddenly throw up all over the floor. -Sandra
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Victoria
6/26/2016 09:12:53
We hopefully are going soon. I've been pretty homesick lately. I think it's because of the Brexit and such.
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Dylan/Taylor/Catherine
6/26/2016 09:12:09
I sigh. "I'm not sure. I hate to leave them. Both are having a really hard time right now. But I don't know how we can help. I feel useless." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
6/26/2016 09:20:47
Tears fill my eyes. I roll over so my back is to you. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/26/2016 09:27:03
"Should we go? And come back when people are a bit more stable?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Kelsey
6/26/2016 09:36:28
"Catherine there are things you shouldn't...don't want to know about me," I reply in a low voice. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/26/2016 10:24:13
"Same with Mark. I'm not really sure what else we can do right now." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey/Frank
6/26/2016 10:43:17
I nudge you gently. "Come on Mark. Wake up son," I urge. -Frank
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Mark/Catherine/Dylan
6/26/2016 14:36:13
"You should try me some time," I say with a sigh. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
6/26/2016 14:40:39
"Oh Mark," I sigh. "Are you ok?" -Frank
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
6/26/2016 15:00:03
"Again, you should try me some time." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank/Kelsey
6/26/2016 15:11:21
"Just worried. There's a lot on my mind," I answer as I walk inside the house. "I guess Catherine left Grace with Barbara. She isn't here." -Kelsey
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Barbara/Catherine/Mark
6/26/2016 18:53:56
"I'm in here," I call from the living room. -Barbara
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Kelsey/Sandra/Maxwell
6/26/2016 19:04:04
I come in when Frank calls and quickly add a painkiller to your IV. "Easy Mark. Just try to relax." -Maxwell
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Catherine/Mark/Barbara
6/26/2016 20:44:23
"Sandra wait! Stop this! Why won't you tell me? What am I going to do, abandon the only family I have? Come on Sandra you're not thinking clearly." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
6/27/2016 00:17:36
"Shhh, I know," I reply in the soothing voice you came to know so well the first time The Black Ring captured us. "Deep breaths Mark." -Frank
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Barbara/Mark
6/27/2016 04:05:13
"Grace, you and Garrett go play upstairs." -Barbara
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Grace/Sandra/Kelsey/Frank
6/27/2016 05:18:59
"That's it Mark. Nice and easy." -Frank
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Mark/Catherine/Barbara
6/27/2016 07:36:25
A tear rolls down my cheek as I wrap my arms around my frail skinny body. -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
6/27/2016 07:46:38
"I-I don't know." -Kelsey
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Mark/Barbara/Catherine
6/27/2016 18:01:04
"I-I miss her." -Mark
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Frank/Sandra/Kelsey
6/27/2016 18:06:32
"Yeah." I sigh as the doorbell rings. "Dylan can you get that?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/27/2016 19:21:16
"Sandra please answer," I say as I try the door handle. -Catherine
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Taylor/>:)
6/27/2016 19:26:14
Again there is no answer. I race to get the key and unlock the door. The room is empty and the window is open. -Taylor
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
6/27/2016 21:39:27
My eyes narrow. "You!" I slam you to the wall with my hand around your throat. -Dylan
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Frank/Taylor/Lillian
6/27/2016 21:52:52
My eyes fill with terror as I try to remove your hand. -Lillian
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/28/2016 03:36:29
"You've got a lot of nerve coming back here after what you did." -Dylan
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Frank/Taylor/Lillian/Kelsey
6/28/2016 04:31:19
I try to say something as my hands try to pry your fingers loose. -Lillian
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
6/28/2016 06:07:29
"Well.....there is a cave in the woods. It used to be Kelsey and Sandra's hideout." -Catherine
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Taylor/Lillian
6/28/2016 06:19:20
I gasp for air, trying frantically to catch my breath. "Y-you're a-about to be fi-fired mister! And sued! I c-came to see Kelsey." I'm still gasping. -Lillian
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Frank
6/28/2016 06:21:37
"I don't know what you want me to do Mark," I answer slowly. -Frank
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Dylan/Catherine/Mark
6/28/2016 08:48:06
"No. You are not in charge of the hospital anymore. What you have to say is irrelevant." -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Lillian
6/28/2016 08:56:29
My jaw drops. "What on earth are you talking about?!" -Lillian
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
6/28/2016 10:19:00
"Oh don't act coy with me. You know what you did. You nearly killed Mark, Sandra, and frank." -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Lillian
6/28/2016 10:44:30
I sigh. "Alright but tell me the minute you need a break." -Frank
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
6/28/2016 19:54:57
"O-ok," I say shakily. -Mark
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Lillian/Sandra/Frank
6/28/2016 20:03:30
I offer my hand to help you up. -Frank
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Catherine/Dylan/Mark
6/29/2016 03:40:51
"Sandra, tell me what's going on. I don't understand....." -Catherine
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Sandra/Frank/Lillian
6/29/2016 04:22:28
"The what?" I sound just as confused as you. "I have no idea what you're talking about. I-oh." I suddenly stop talking. -Lillian
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/29/2016 05:45:30
"What?" What is it?" -Dylan
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Frank/Lillian/Sandra
6/29/2016 05:53:01
"B-but I thought m-maybe if I just try harder I-I..." I bury my head in my hands. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
6/29/2016 08:34:33
"I don't know if she wants to see me right now,"'I say with a sigh. "I hurt her pretty badly." -Mark
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Sandra/Lillian/Frank
6/29/2016 08:47:38
"Mark you can't leave things like this. You need to tell her that you're sorry. Especially after you left the way you did. She's probably worried sick." -Frank
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
6/29/2016 20:03:15
I sigh as I give you a tired nod. -Mark
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Sandra/Frank/Lillian
6/29/2016 20:08:29
"I'm sorry! I didn't know! She was all up in my business and I thought she was just interested in it. I had no idea she was coming here and causing trouble!" -Lillian
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
6/30/2016 04:54:25
"I-I have to go to her." -Mark
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Lillian/Sandra/Frank
6/30/2016 05:15:18
"You can't go out there alone Mark." -Frank
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/30/2016 06:43:50
"For being negligent. Now, what do you want?" -Dylan
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Frank/Lillian/Sandra
6/30/2016 07:00:33
"Woah. Mark you can't go out there," I say as I steady you. "Back to bed son. We'll call her." -Frank
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Catherine/Dylan/Mark
6/30/2016 08:16:04
"N-no no dad. I have to find her!" -Mark
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Frank/Lillian/Sandra
6/30/2016 08:42:30
"How far?" I ask doubtfully. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/30/2016 09:27:31
I sit beside Kelsey. -Dylan
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Sandra/Frank/Lillian/Kelsey
6/30/2016 09:40:21
"No Mark. Come on. We can call them." -Frank
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
6/30/2016 14:24:35
I slow down and put your arm around my shoulder.
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Frank/Lillian/Sandra
6/30/2016 14:36:15
"N-no no....I need...a break..." I gasp. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark/Dylan
6/30/2016 18:14:08
"No Sandra. You can't." -Catherine
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Lillian/Frank/Sandra
6/30/2016 18:19:43
I sigh and sit back in my chair. -Frank
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Dylan/Catherine
6/30/2016 19:15:07
"I-I don't think so. Kelsey?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey/Lillian
6/30/2016 19:23:03
"I can't think of anything. But thank you so much." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/1/2016 05:09:22
I hug you back. "Oh Kelsey! Everything worked out!" -Dylan
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Catherine/Kelsey
7/1/2016 05:50:14
"I know! I can't believe this! I'm so excited!" I'm practically dancing with joy. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/1/2016 12:36:57
"Wh-what are we going to do with all this money?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/1/2016 13:35:43
I squeeze my eyes shut and put my hand on my stomach, groaning. -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/1/2016 19:00:32
"That would be nice. She deserves it." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra/Frank
7/1/2016 19:10:36
I look up at you, my brown eyes sparkling with excitement. "Speaking of things that would be nice..." my voice trails off mysteriously. "I was thinking that maybe we could do an ultrasound and see the baby? I have that old one upstairs, remember?" -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan/Mark
7/1/2016 21:48:36
"No need to apologize dear. But stay put and relax though. If not for me do it for yourself and the baby." -Taylor
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Sandra/Frank/Kelsey
7/2/2016 01:16:42
"Great! I can hardly wait!" I say as I hurry upstairs. -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan
7/2/2016 07:26:06
"Don't you worry a bit about Mark. He's receiving the help he very much needs. He's ignored the problem so long and it's pretty bad, but he's made lots of progress." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/2/2016 07:32:36
I bite my lip and don't answer. -Sandra
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Dylan/Taylor
7/2/2016 17:33:00
"Great! Want me to do it?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/2/2016 17:48:45
"I'll be ok." -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
7/3/2016 10:30:39
I put on the gel and start up the unltrasound. Suddenly a huge smile crosses my face and tears fill my eyes. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/3/2016 10:34:01
"What? Is everything ok?" I ask anxiously. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/3/2016 14:08:33
I touch Taylor on the shoulder and she leaves. I sit in the chair beside your bed. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/3/2016 14:22:08
I nod eagerly. "Yes please!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/4/2016 10:28:54
"We-we're having twins!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/4/2016 11:24:10
I sit up in shock. "What?!" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/4/2016 13:07:26
"He's right down the hall," -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/4/2016 13:13:07
"B-but we can't have twins! I don't want three kids!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/4/2016 16:46:25
My smile disappears. "Why not?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/4/2016 17:20:16
Tears fill my eyes. "I-I can't. I m-made him leave." -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/4/2016 17:59:29
I seem bothered. "Kelsey, God has given us three. You should be happy." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/4/2016 18:12:57
"O-ok," I relent. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/4/2016 18:17:24
I alert Taylor and when she arrives I explain the situation. Soon you are wheeled down the hall and settled in mark's room with your IV stand and medicine situated comfortably. "Hey frank. How's he doing?" -Catherine
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Frank/Kelsey
7/4/2016 19:19:55
"Well can I see them?" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/4/2016 19:56:44
I turn the screen a bit so you can see. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/4/2016 20:00:06
I flinch at the look you give me. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/5/2016 07:31:32
I stop. "Sorry Sandra. I was just teasing. You deserve to be pampered. When you're well enough to be discharged you and I will go to the spa for the day. My treat." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/5/2016 07:35:29
"Catherine I-I'm not trying to get special treatment. I-I just thought I was in trouble." -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/5/2016 08:18:14
"I know. But this isn't special treatment. It's what i should have been doing all along. You need to be relaxing and taking it easy and having someone take care of you for a change. As your sister this is my job," I say with a smile. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/5/2016 08:23:04
"Ok you win," I smile as I kiss you. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/5/2016 09:59:30
I grin. "So what would my queen like to do?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
7/5/2016 13:25:24
I take your hands and look up with a charming smile. "Oooh is my handsome prince trying to ask me out?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/5/2016 19:22:01
"It's been a while since we had a date night." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
7/5/2016 19:27:56
"You want to?" I ask eagerly. "Give me a few minutes to dress up and you'll never regret it." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/6/2016 07:38:42
"I can hardly wait," I say with a grin. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/6/2016 07:44:05
I flash you a grin and hurry upstairs. A little while later I return down them. My brown hair has been pulled back into a stylish bun and I'm wearing a beautiful purple gown with sandals. Also adorning me is the diamond necklace you gave me and the matching earrings. I pause at the to of the stairs for effect, my cheeks rosy with excitement. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/6/2016 08:36:14
I grin as I stand. I'm wearing a nice dark gray suit with a tie. "You look absolutely stunning my love," I say softly and lovingly. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Frank
7/6/2016 08:42:34
I stand up. "Hey Mark we'll give you two a few minutes ok?" -Frank
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Dylan/Mark
7/6/2016 12:05:50
"Any requests for dinner love?" -Dylan
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Frank/Kelsey
7/6/2016 12:14:24
"Nope. I'll go wherever you want. Surprise me!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/6/2016 19:17:20
"H-how are y-you feeling?" I ask hoarsely. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/6/2016 19:27:11
I get into the passenger's side and buckle the seatbelt. -Kelsey
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Carrington
7/6/2016 19:34:01
I'm so excited about tomorrow but I'm really nervous. I kinda got myself worked up about it. Can y'all pray that everything goes smoothly?
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Dylan/Markg
7/6/2016 20:34:32
I wave to Barbara, grace, and Garrett before taking off. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/6/2016 20:42:16
I grin and wave back before settling more comfortably into my seat. Suddenly I gasp. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/7/2016 07:30:21
"What's wrong dear?" I ask with a touch of concern in my voice. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/7/2016 16:29:43
"Nothing! I just felt the baby kick!" I exclaim excitedly. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/7/2016 19:21:27
I try to get up but this proves too difficult a task. Instead I lean over and take your hand gently in mine. Tears are rolling down my cheeks. "I-I'm so sorry Sandra." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/7/2016 19:29:57
I laugh. "Probably your son." -Kelsey
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Carrington
7/7/2016 19:35:04
Oh and I actually got to help out some!! Took me a couple hours to get comfortable but after that I had a blast. They have this device with a light that allows you to see veins really well. I got to hold it for the nurse while she did labs. And I also got to clean up and tuck the sheets under the gurneys and fetch things for people!
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Dylan/Mark
7/8/2016 05:02:02
I hold you hand, unsure of what to say. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/8/2016 05:05:54
"I-I w-wouldn't blame y-you if y-you left m-me," I sob. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/8/2016 06:19:10
"Honey I can hardly wait the whole pregnancy I'm so excited. I want nine months to be over!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/8/2016 06:24:13
"Don't rush things! We want healthy children. We still have to pick names!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/8/2016 18:03:50
I chuckle. "Ok. What names do you like best?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/8/2016 18:09:39
"I really like Marie for a girl, and Jessica. I like Jason for a boy." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/9/2016 06:23:38
"We're going to fix this Sandra. I'm going to fix this," I say softly as I hug you back. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/9/2016 06:45:54
"Grace and Charlotte sound adorable together..." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/9/2016 16:56:39
I wrap my Uninjured arm around you and sigh as I drift off as well. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/9/2016 17:36:21
"James is nice...what about Caleb?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/9/2016 18:50:51
"Caleb's nice. Man there are so many names to chose from!" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/9/2016 18:54:17
"I know!" I agree. "Oh! What about Connor? Grace, Charlotte and Connor." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/10/2016 04:18:17
"Those sound really good together." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/10/2016 05:24:20
I give you a genuine smile. "Yeah. Very nice. What time is it?" I ask, not realizing just how long I've been asleep. -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/10/2016 09:52:43
"Well I don't want it to be up to just me. They are your children too." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/10/2016 09:56:56
"Ok..." I reply slowly, still confused. Suddenly I realize what you're trying to say. "Oh goodness. You mean I've...I am so sorry. But I feel so much better! Can I have an orange? Or two? I'm starving!" -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/10/2016 14:42:09
I start to laugh. "You can have more than that! Taylor said you would probably be hungry when you woke up. I'll let her know. Wanna get back into your own bed?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/10/2016 14:48:39
I grin. "Yeah I guess we will." I go quiet, wondering when we'll arrive at our destination. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/10/2016 18:21:25
I notify Taylor who rushes off to prepare you a meal. I watch you and smile. "Carson said he completely crashed. He went down the same time you did and this is the first time he's gotten real sleep since lord knows when. He said it's probably why he's healing so slowly because he's not resting. They are gonna try to get some nutrients into him once he wakes up." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/10/2016 18:28:28
"I'm sure he needs the sleep more than I do. He practically worried himself to death. But everything's ok now. We both made up." -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/10/2016 19:14:04
"Exactly. My queen deserves a treat," I say charmingly as I offer you my arm. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/10/2016 19:21:00
"Why thank you my dear," I beam as I attempt a curtsy and take your arm. My eyes are sparkling with happyness. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/11/2016 03:36:44
I smile as we're taken to our table. "Get whatever you want my dear. We've got money and this is my treat." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/11/2016 03:55:37
"Thank you so much!" I exclaim as I reach for an orange, ignoring everything else. -Sandra
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Carrington
7/11/2016 06:27:47
Well I'm off to camp. I'll miss you guys (and girl) so much!! I'll write when I get back on Friday and I may be able to squeeze in one post Wednesday evening at church. Y'all have fun and don't miss me too badly. Have an AWESOME week!! 😂
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Dylan/Catherine
7/11/2016 07:20:17
I order truffle risotto and French bread. I smile at you from across the table. "Shame we can't have wine." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/14/2016 08:47:34
"I will. But I'm craving oranges." -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/14/2016 12:09:59
I smile. "Isn't that grace's?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/14/2016 12:30:44
"Well yeah but she won't care." I start laughing. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/14/2016 12:35:36
I chuckle. "As long as you think she won't mind." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/14/2016 12:39:37
"She won't know. We can always pick up some if we want." -Kelsey
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Carrington
7/14/2016 12:42:52
I'm SOooooooooo sorry if I made y'all mad.
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Catherine/Dylan
7/14/2016 16:33:52
I smile as the waiter brings out food. "Looks delicious!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/14/2016 16:52:15
"Why's that?" I ask curiously between mouthfulls. -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/14/2016 18:41:05
"Bite of mine for a bite of yours?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/14/2016 18:49:48
"Of course!" I grin as I cut a rather large bite of steak and hold the fork out to you. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/14/2016 19:51:16
I accept the bite. "That's delicious! Here, have some of mine," I say as I scoop some onto my plate. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/14/2016 20:11:28
I nod but you see the worry in my eyes. Suddenly I jump. "Oh!" I exclaim, putting my hand on my stomach. "Ouch. That was a very hard kick." -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
7/15/2016 03:28:38
"You alright?" I ask with a hint of concern. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 04:03:03
"I agree!" I grin. "We won't have much time for this when the twins are born!" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/15/2016 05:02:16
"Think a heat pack might help?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/15/2016 06:23:37
I shake my head. "He's just in a position that's making me quite uncomfortable." I start to get out of bed. -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/15/2016 07:41:41
"Easy sis. Here, let me help you." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 07:45:55
"One thing at a time Mister! I don't know if I can handle three kids yet. I have a job you know." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/15/2016 10:59:38
I chuckle. "I'm teasing darling. I have a job too. A very demanding one." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 11:02:22
"Yes please. Hopefully he'll settle down." -Sandra
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Dylan/Catherine
7/15/2016 16:03:46
"I know dearest. But Barbara needs pilots." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 16:10:10
"I know, but I worry about you. I'm so afraid you're gonna..." I stop talking as tears trickle down my cheeks. "Oh goodness. I'm so sorry. Ugh sometimes I hate being pregnant." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
7/15/2016 18:35:53
"Is there anything else you can do to help?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 18:38:48
"What do you mean?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/15/2016 18:53:13
"They were the only real threat and they are gone now." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/15/2016 18:58:05
"No they aren't. They'll come back. They always do." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
7/15/2016 20:46:26
"They won't honey I promise." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/15/2016 23:37:41
"You can't make a promise like that!" I'm starting to ge a bit agitated. -Kelsey
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Carrington
7/16/2016 05:11:24
I hate to bother you all with this but I have to travel 7+ hours in the car to go back home today and my stomach is really not feeling great. I'm feeling pretty queasy. Can y'all pray that the ride home goes smoothly?
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Catherine/Dylan
7/16/2016 07:33:48
"Honey, come on. Let's not talk about this right now. Let's just enjoy dinner." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/16/2016 08:44:15
I nod. "Sorry," I sigh. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/16/2016 09:06:15
"It's ok. I understand your concern." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/16/2016 10:11:55
I sit up. "Mark?!" I ask eagerly. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/16/2016 10:54:02
"I know. But they aren't our concern right now." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/16/2016 11:03:14
"I'm sorry," I repeat. I finish my dinner. "Are we getting dessert or no?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/16/2016 11:41:09
I smile. "Why not? It's a special occasion." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/16/2016 12:01:13
"I'm here Mark. I'm right here," I assure you. -Sandra
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Carrington
7/16/2016 14:48:14
Finally made it home!!
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Mark/Dylan
7/16/2016 18:44:52
"Wh-where am I?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/16/2016 18:51:00
"Still in the hospital. You've been asleep for over two days. I just woke up-" I abruptly stop talking and wince. "...myself." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/16/2016 21:01:53
"O-oh. H-how are you f-feeling?" -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/16/2016 22:57:13
"So I guess we'll be moving soon, huh?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/17/2016 10:52:39
"I'm a little weary of us trying to make a big move while you and Sandra are still pregnant. And it sounds like Mark really needs help." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/17/2016 11:03:12
"Please be careful Mark." Taylor hasn't been in here recently but I've been well taken care of. Maybe you could just tell your son to settle down a bit?" I give you a half smile. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/17/2016 12:40:09
I sigh as I lay back. "Come on young man. You pipe down and let your mother rest. We're both here. And both ok. And we both love you very much." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/17/2016 12:47:47
"What is there to worry about me?" I ask rather curiously. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/17/2016 17:30:04
"Nothing it's just, these are my first children and I guess I have first time dad jitters." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/17/2016 17:34:52
"I hope you get better soon so we can go home," I sigh. "There's two and a half months until the baby is born. We still have to get ready." -Sandra
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Dyan/Mark
7/17/2016 19:35:20
"I know I know." I say as I clasp your hands in mine." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/17/2016 19:44:17
I grin at you. "I'm as tough as nails." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/18/2016 04:42:52
I put my hand on your stomach, waiting for the next kick. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/18/2016 04:52:09
"I look at it eagrly. "Good thing Grace isn't here! She'd be doing backflips off the walls!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/18/2016 08:19:20
"Maybe we can save a little piece for her." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/18/2016 09:06:00
"Don't encourage him!" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/18/2016 10:39:07
"He's so strong." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/18/2016 10:52:12
"Alright, but whatever happens...don't blame me!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/18/2016 13:23:03
I grin as I dig into the cake. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/18/2016 13:27:36
"Don't forget about soccer. Or is football the British term for soccer?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
7/18/2016 18:22:14
"Full my love?" I ask with a smile. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/18/2016 18:33:01
"Very. I couldn't eat another bite!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/18/2016 18:38:48
"Good. We'll box up this cake and head home." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/18/2016 18:42:45
"Why don't you try to rest dear?" I suggest softly. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
7/19/2016 04:39:59
I give you a slight nod and let my eyes slip shut. -Mark
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Sanda/Kelsey
7/19/2016 04:44:57
"Thank you honey," I smile as I get in and buckle my seatbelt. -Kelsey
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Dylan
7/19/2016 06:36:48
I get in and drive away. "What a lovely evening." -Dylan
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Kelsey
7/19/2016 12:37:43
I sigh happily. "It is, isn't it? The only thing that would make it perfect is a meadow and some music to dance to." -Kelsey
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Dylan
7/19/2016 14:19:49
A smile crosses my face as I suddenly take an exit different from th one we take to get home. -Dylan
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Kelsey
7/19/2016 18:03:26
"Where are we going?" I ask, a bit eagerly. -Kelsey
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Dylan
7/19/2016 19:21:08
"Oh to a field I know," I smirk back. -Dylan
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Carrington
7/19/2016 19:26:37
"You're so sweet," I grin. -Kelsey
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Dylan
7/19/2016 20:26:03
"I know," I say with a grin. -Dylan
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Sandra
7/19/2016 20:37:56
Ok! That's fine. And I am planning on much more excitement in the near future of Emergency. Mara will return in full force. I just want to get the baby drama stuff over with first.
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Mark
7/20/2016 04:32:51
"Huh?" I say groggy as I'm abruptly awoken from my dosing. There's splatters of pain all over from the painting we've been doing all day. "O-oh yeah. It looks great sweetheart. Just one more thing." I get up and go to a box in the corner. Reaching in, I pull out a little mobile with aeroplanes on it. I fix it so it's hanging above the crib. "There. Perfect. It plays "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines"" I say with a grin. "Boy am I knackered!" -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 05:05:34
I admire the room again before turning back to you. "Well you've been at it since you got up. And the baby is due any day now so thank you for getting it done." I yawn tiredly. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 05:11:54
"Anything for you. Come on now. Let's get to bed," I say with a tired smile. -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 05:20:57
I hesitate. "I-I think I'd rather sleep in the recliner downstairs tonight. It's just easier on my back." -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 05:38:33
"Sweetheart, I've been handling the nightmares a lot better now. I've been using techniques I learned. I don't think we need to sleep seperataly anymore." -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 05:41:45
Surprise shows in my eyes. "I wasn't trying to make an excuse Mark. I really meant it. But it has been awhile..." my voice trails off uncertainly. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 06:11:59
I come up and hug you close. "I'm doing great dearest. There's nothing to be afraid of anymore." -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 06:16:11
I nod and lay my head against you. "Alright Mark. But I haven't been sleeping well lately," I caution as we walk into our room and I ease into bed, elevating my ankles which are a bit swollen. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 07:21:46
I smile as I get in beside you, taking extra care not to Jostle you around too much. I kiss your cheek softly. "I love you," I whisper tenderly. -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 07:28:23
I smile softly at you and brush the hair off your forehead. "I love you too Mark. So much." -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 11:35:48
I smile as I put my arm around you and drift off to sleep. -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 11:39:46
I try to fall asleep as well but I get hot and I don't want to disturb you by moving so I lay there growing more and more uncomfortable. The hours pass slowly. I bite my lip worriedly and lay my hand on your shoulder, having finally decided I need to wake you up. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 13:24:19
I jerk awake almost instantly but upon seeing it's you I calm. "What's wrong dear?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 13:27:51
I push myself up into a sitting position. "I-I didn't want to wake you up but I think I'm having contractions. N-nothing's regular at the moment but I can't sleep." -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 16:30:15
I sit up. "Do you think we should go to the hospital?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 16:38:54
"No, I thought we were going to have a homebirth. I'll let Taylor know she can come over if it turns out to be something but it probably isn't. They aren't very strong." I sound calm but my hands are trembling a bit. You can tell I'm scared. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 17:46:15
"Oh right. I'm sorry. Sorry. Yeah. I'll call Taylor. I want you to just relax. We can watch movies to take your mind off the pain. It'll be ok and absolutely perfect." -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 17:52:45
"Don't call her yet. Like I said it's probably nothing. I'm going to take a shower though. Sometines that helps." I get up and go into the bathroom. Quite awhile later I return. My wet hair is pulled up and I'm wearing the nightgown Barbara got me. "Ok go ahead and call her," I tell you quietly. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 19:14:13
I nod, still trying to remain calm as I grab my phone and dial Taylor. -Mark
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Taylor/Sandra
7/20/2016 19:20:18
I reach for my own phone and call Kelsey then dial Catherine's number. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
7/20/2016 19:28:45
"Hello?" -Catherine
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Taylor/Sandra
7/20/2016 19:33:24
"I'm on my way. It's going to take an hour, probably longer, to get there since y'all have moved. I'll be there as soon as I possibly can. How far apart are her contractions?" -Taylor
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Mark/Catherine
7/20/2016 19:51:34
"Really? That's great! I'm on my way now!" -Catherine
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Sandra/Taylor
7/20/2016 20:02:49
"You still there, Mark?" I ask. -Taylor
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Mark
7/20/2016 20:16:56
"Sandra! How far apart are your contractions?!" I call. -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 20:22:45
I think a minute. "Fifteen minutes maybe? I'm not quite sure. But they're still not strong." -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 20:47:28
"Fifteen minutes but they aren't strong." -Mark
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Sandra/Taylor
7/20/2016 20:55:29
"I'm not surprised. Things will probably progress pretty slowly. Especially since this is her first child. Just stay calm and be there for her. I'll see you soon. Call me if you need anything," I remind before hanging up. -Taylor
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Mark
7/20/2016 20:58:09
I see you tremble and go to your side. "Hey, Taylor is on her way. It's going to ok yeah? Come on. Let's watch a movie. We'll watch anything you want." -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 21:02:38
I stand up and take your hands in my shaking ones. Two tears trickle down my cheeks. "I-I'm scared M-Mark. I'm r-really scared." Even my voice is trembing. -Sandra
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Mark
7/20/2016 21:18:36
I put my hands comfortingly on both your shoulders. "Hey, look at me. You're going to be just fine, and I'm going to be right here with you." I smile. "You're going to have our son Sandra? We're going to have a little boy. I know you can do this. I know you can." -Mark
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Sandra
7/20/2016 21:26:31
I nod but look no less scared as I shuffle slowly into the living room. -Sandra
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Mark
7/21/2016 06:14:10
"Ok, what do you want to watch?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/21/2016 06:19:09
"I honestly don't care Mark. Just pick something happy please," I add as I sit on the couch. -Sandra
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Mark
7/21/2016 07:07:21
I rifle through our movies. "Uh.....how about Cinderella?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 07:21:24
I sit up and nudge you. "Dylan? Honey wake up. Sandra's in labor." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/21/2016 07:27:45
"Huh? Wha?" I say groggily, still half asleep. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 07:35:07
"An orange?" I ask a bit sheepishly. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/21/2016 09:40:54
"Oh! Ok," I say as I wake up more and get out of bed. "Do you need to bring anything?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 09:46:40
"Yeah my bookbag, books, snacks and that awesome music CD. Oh and my phone charger." I'm already fetching items as I list them, trying not to bump into things because I'm already as big as Sandra. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/21/2016 11:00:39
I rush around helping you and finally pack the last item and zip your book bag. "Ok. Are you ready to go?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/21/2016 11:03:56
"Yep I think so. I'll probably be gone awhile though." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/21/2016 11:43:32
"Ok. Grace is spending the night at her grandmother's. I'll drop you off there." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/21/2016 11:46:21
"Thank you," I say as I toss you the keys. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
7/21/2016 18:04:43
I start the car and wait for you to get in. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 18:12:45
"It's fine Mark. Just the contractions. And the baby kicked and startled me." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
7/21/2016 18:21:58
"Ok. Ok. I'm sorry. How are you feeling? Do you need anything?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 18:30:08
"Yeah. I could have just walked. It's right down the road." I sigh. "Poor thing. She sounded scared." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
7/21/2016 18:42:13
"Well this is their first baby. I imagine she's scared to death." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 18:47:39
I actually laugh a little. "Honey I've been uncomfortable for the last three months." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
7/21/2016 19:30:02
"I know! Ok here we are." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 19:36:24
"I'll tell you if I-" my voice suddenly sounds pained and my grip on your hand tightens. "Need anything." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
7/21/2016 19:56:31
"I think it would be alright to just let yourself in." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/21/2016 20:11:36
"Mark are you ok? What's wrong? Am I scaring you?" I ask worriedly. -Sandra
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Mark
7/22/2016 04:14:48
"Not at all. Just a bit nervous. This is our first baby. Hi Kelsey! We're in the living room!" -Mark
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Kelsey
7/22/2016 04:58:07
I smile as I walk in, my eyes immediately settling on Sandra. I sit down beside her. "Hey Mark. Youu two doing ok?" -Kelsey
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Mark
7/22/2016 05:05:03
"Yep! Perfectly fine. Everything is running smoothly and normally. Sandra's had a bit to eat, and her contractions are coming about every fifteen minutes." -Mark
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Sandra
7/22/2016 05:30:33
"Good, good," I say as I rub Sandra's shoulders gently. "Is Catherine coming? Have you contacted Taylor?" -Kelsey
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Mark
7/22/2016 05:50:17
"Catherine should be here any moment and yes we have contacted her. She should be arriving her soon as well." -Mark
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Kelsey
7/22/2016 05:52:37
"Perfect. Is there anything I can do to help?" -Kelsey
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Mark
7/22/2016 07:35:14
"I don't think so. It's all a waiting game now." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/22/2016 08:21:14
"Alright." I make myself comfortable on the couch. -Kelsey
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Mark
7/22/2016 13:47:46
"Sandra?" I ask gently. -Mark
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Sandra
7/22/2016 14:07:32
"Hmm?" I reply, keeping my eyes closed. -Sandra
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Mark
7/22/2016 14:35:39
"How you doing sweetheart?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/22/2016 14:51:04
"I-I'm ok Mark." I sit up and then leave the couch. -Sandra
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Mark
7/22/2016 17:44:02
I look at Kelsey helplessly, as if asking what to do. -Mark
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Kelsey
7/22/2016 17:53:51
"Just give her some space Mark." -Kelsey
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Catherine
7/22/2016 18:46:02
I let myself in. "Hello?" I call out softly. -Catherine
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Sandra
7/22/2016 21:45:21
I look over at you and give you a hug. "Hey sis." -Sandra
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Catherine
7/23/2016 06:37:52
"Hey," I say with a smile. "How are you feeling? I'm ready to be an auntie so I can spoil him." -Catherine
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Sandra
7/23/2016 06:40:31
"I'm ok. The baby keeps kicking though. And yeah! I bet you are." I look around the room. "I'm sorry, I should have cleaned up. It's a mess." -Sandra
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Catherine
7/23/2016 07:14:14
I chuckle. "I'll clean up a bit. You just relax. Isle last here yet?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 07:20:47
"Yeah she's here. Kelsey?" I call. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
7/23/2016 07:35:27
"Yeah, nice to see you too. As long as everything is under control I'm going to clean up a bit so they don't have to worry about it." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 07:42:48
"I love you Mark," I murmur. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
7/23/2016 07:44:42
"I know. But she seemed distressed and I want to make sure she doesn't strain herself. If she thinks it's a mess then by golly I'll clean it to make her happy." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 07:50:46
"I'll try," I answer doubtfully. -Sandra
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Catherine/Mark
7/23/2016 08:04:05
"I know. During one of her therapy sessions we sat down together and she told me everything. Really made me conscious of how I act towards her." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 08:11:19
"Yeah. Dad figured out what was going on. We would have adopted her ourselves but our hands were tied financially with Mom. At least he got her out of there. I think she's just scared that people will look down on her because of what happened to her so she tries so hard to cover it up." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
7/23/2016 10:51:59
"Well at least she's surrounded by people who love her and Mark has made tons of progress and their marriage is much stronger." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 11:02:33
"Indeed. They both are so much happier." I find a broom and begin sweeping. -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
7/23/2016 12:16:20
"I can't believe that it took us so long to see they were having problems," I say as I start picking up things and putting them away. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 12:31:49
I tense up and a wince appears on my face along with a soft whimper that escapes my lips. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/23/2016 13:02:54
I knock on the door. -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 13:38:56
I open the door and smile. "Hey! Glad you made it safely." -Kelsey
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Taylor/Mark
7/23/2016 15:03:34
"I'm glad I could come. Now, let's set up the birthing area first and then I'll take a look at Sandra." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/23/2016 15:12:37
"M-Mark I don't know," I answer, looking up at you. "I can't really talk when I'm having a contraction. I'm trying to relax. And I haven't been keeping track. Maybe you could get a stopwatch." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/23/2016 15:26:17
"Ok. Tell me when the next one comes and I'll time it." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 15:34:29
"You could probably start now. The last one just ended." -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/23/2016 15:51:52
"Oh right. Well then grab that blanket over there. Catherine will get the box." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 15:59:51
I grab the blanket and Catherine and I follow you into the bedroom. -Kelsey
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Mark/Taylor
7/23/2016 19:27:27
I set up some hospital equipment before spreading the blanket over the bed. -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 19:35:37
"Th-this is not very fun," I mumble. -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor
7/23/2016 19:54:11
"I know. But just think, afternoon strolls with the baby, and taking him to the park, and bath time with him. And his first Christmas." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/23/2016 19:58:59
I manage a tired smile. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/23/2016 21:42:10
"He is. They've made some great improvements over the last couple of months." I'm silent for a second. "When it comes time, unless she says otherwise, I'd like Mark to be the only one with her. I think this baby will be the final step in healing themselves and their marriage." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/24/2016 01:00:23
I nod slowly. "Sandra's always said..never mind. That's a good idea. But you'll be in here, right?" -Kelsey
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Taylor/Mark
7/24/2016 06:13:04
"Of course. Although Kelsey I might want you on staff only at the beginning." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
7/24/2016 06:19:53
I nod. "Ok sounds-" I squeeze my eyes shut and whimper softly. -Sandra
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Mark/Taylor
7/24/2016 06:40:54
I chuckle. Soon as she starts to getting to five minutes apart we'll move her in here and I'll look her over." -Taylor
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Sandra
7/24/2016 06:46:55
"Thank you Mark," I whisper. After a little while I actually drift off to sleep, only to be rudely awoken by another contraction. Hours pass as slow as can be. I manage to snatch a few minutes of sleep but you can tell I'm getting tired and discouraged. It's nearly fifteen hours later that they are finally five minutes apart. I lay dozing on the couch, another one having just eased up. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/24/2016 07:11:01
I come into the living room. "Ok Sandra, time to get you to your room. Mark, help me." -Taylor
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Sandra
7/24/2016 07:17:42
I nod numbly, exhausted. -Sandra
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Mark
7/24/2016 08:53:18
"Ok. I'm right here alright?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/24/2016 08:58:28
I get to my feet, take your hand and clumsily walk around the room. -Sandra
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Mark
7/24/2016 10:26:01
"There we go. Remember to breathe like we learned in your classes." -Mark
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Sandra
7/24/2016 10:33:22
I stop walking and lean heavily against you, moaning. -Sandra
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Mark
7/24/2016 11:00:59
"You alright?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/24/2016 11:04:47
I nod as a tear rolls down my cheek. I shuffle slowly back to the bed. -Sandra
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Mark
7/24/2016 15:11:22
"How far apart now?" -Marl
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Sandra
7/24/2016 15:15:33
"Four maybe?" I'm still standing by the bed. Suddenly I double over, crying out in pain. My face has gone white. -Sandra
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Taylor
7/24/2016 18:33:30
I rush over. "Ok Sandra. We need to start thinking about how you want to do this. What position is going to be the best because this baby is coming." -Taylor
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Sandra
7/24/2016 18:38:41
"I-I d-don't...I c-can't..." I'm gasping with the pain. -Sandra
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Taylor
7/24/2016 19:54:22
"Sandra? Hey. You are a strong am capable woman. You can control the pain. You just need to calm down and relax ok?" -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/24/2016 20:04:00
You see the panic in my eyes. "Agh! N-no I-I..." my voice trails off in sobbing gasps. -Sandra
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Mark
7/24/2016 20:58:32
I nod. "Ok Sandra. Come on. Let's get into bed. I'll lay with you for a while ok?" -Mark
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Sandra
7/24/2016 21:03:48
I nod and try frantically to catch my breath as the contraction eases up. -Sandra
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Mark
7/25/2016 06:20:14
"Ok." Carefully I help you into bed and pull a blanket over us. "There now. Remember, you can control the pain. Just stay relaxed and calm. Squeeze my hand during the contractions. All this is normal so there's nothing to be afraid of." -Mark
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Sandra
7/25/2016 06:36:42
You're barely finished with your sentence before I squeeze my eyes tightly shut and cry out. My hand is gripping yours so tightly that my knuckles are white. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/25/2016 07:19:26
I walk over. "Ok Sandra. It's up to you know. You listen to your body. We're not going to tell you what to do. The baby is healthy and I've got a heart and oxygen monitor on you just in case. Just relax. It's going to be ok." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/25/2016 07:29:05
I don't even seem to hear you. I cry out again desperately, breathing hard. -Sandra
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Taylor/Mark
7/25/2016 08:28:44
"Easy Sandra. Just relax ok. Tensing up if going to make it hurt more. You've got to be relaxed." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
7/25/2016 08:33:43
Tears are rolling down my pale cheeks. "C-can't! Ah! Agh!" I cry. I'm full on panicking. -Sandra
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Mark
7/25/2016 08:50:08
"I got it," I say as I go to the bed. My voice is strong and calm. My hands no longer tremble. "Hey Sandra. It's going be ok right. Hey, we never picked a name. We got so busy with the moving and stuff and we never got to. We can do that now. It'll take your mind off things yeah?" -Mark
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Carrington
7/25/2016 13:22:23
I replied on the new blogpost
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