Cammie Healy - Jennifer Foor Page 0,91
forward she was all mine.
“She’s adorable.” I watched Callie fall in love with her, just like everyone had the moment they set eyes on her. “She’s perfect.”
“Cam is going to be happy you came. She asked about you earlier. She wanted you in the room with us.”
“I know. Mom and Cassie told me. I’m sorry. It didn’t feel right.”
“I’m glad you’re here, Cal. You need to be a part of your nieces life.”
When the door opened again I spotted her parents. They’d left only a little while before.
Mr. Healy spoke in a whisper. “We got halfway down the road and I had to turn around. Grandpa missed this little one already.”
They’d come around shortly after Cammie informed them she was going to be attending Duke. She’d started taking classes, but not a full schedule until the following semester when the baby was a bit older.
Her parents had forgiven me, but they’d never treated me the same. I was hoping Maddy would change that. So far they’d been grateful. He’d even thanked me for taking such good care of his daughter.
Callie finally gave her father the baby. Her mom stood by his side as they both admired the little bundle again.
I followed Callie over to the bed where her sister slept. “She’s exhausted.” I told her.
“I bet. Mom said it was rough.”
“Every time she pushed, the baby would come out and then go back in. It sucked.”
“Was she in a lot of pain?”
“The most I’ve ever seen.”
Cammie started to stir. Her eyes fluttered open, first to spot me and then her sister. She reached her hand over to touch Callie. “You came.”
“Sorry I was late. She’s beautiful.”
“Thank you.”
“I’m ready to be an aunt now, Cam. I know you’re right where you’re supposed to be. I’m sorry for being a brat about the two of you.”
“It’s fine,” Cammie managed.
Her mom came over and sat the baby on her chest. Cammie leaned forward to kiss her. “Is it time to feed her again?” She asked me.
I checked the clock. “No. She ate forty minutes ago.”
Cammie smiled, as if she was glad she didn’t need to exasperate extra energy.
The family stuck around for a while. They kept telling me I needed to rest, but I couldn’t take my eyes off of my girls.
Later that evening, when everyone had finally gone for the night, I sat in a chair next to Cammie’s bed. She was breastfeeding little Maddy, while I fought to keep my eyes open. “Wes, please get some sleep. I could come home as early as tomorrow and I’m going to need your help. You don’t want my mom coming to stay, do you?”
I thought about the possibility of having help. It would have been nice, but I didn’t want to share. They were my responsibility.
My girls. My reason for living. My future. My everything.
“Okay. I’m just going to take a nap. Wake me if you need me.”
“I think we’ve got it covered, babe.”
I stood and leaned to kiss both of them. “Don’t go anywhere while I’m sleeping.”
“Oh, don’t worry. We’re exactly where we both need to be.”
“I have everything I’ve ever wanted, Cam, except for one little minor detail.”
“What?” She asked.
“You’re going to have to marry me. I think Doctor Parrish has a nice ring to it.”
She smiled and ran her fingers across our daughter’s head of dark hair. “I want a huge wedding.”
“Oh, I think that can be arranged.”
“Now you just have to ask my father.”
I laughed and shook my head. “Fine, no rush. It’s going to happen though, Cam. You’re never getting rid of me.”
The End
(for now)
THE MITCHELL – HEALY FAMILY TREE
Main Characters
Colt Mitchell – The oldest Mitchell cousin who lives in Kentucky, and is the only son to the eldest of the original Mitchell Brothers. His father owned and operated the largest cattle ranching facility in the state. Introduced in book one when he came to North Carolina to help his uncle (father’s brother) run his farm while his cousin Tyler was in a coma, after a near fatal car crash.
He fell in love with his cousin’s long-term girlfriend and that became the whole plot of the first book. He battled with right and wrong, finally giving into temptation and straining his relationship with his cousin, Tyler.
Colt and Savanna were eventually married in book three. After Savanna miscarried their first child, Colt discovered he had a son (Noah). They had two daughters after that (Christian and Addison). Colt is an old-fashioned and serious man, who thrives on his love