time she’s not embarrassed or ashamed and trying cover herself up, hiding this natural bond between the two of them. Am I wrong to admit to myself this is a turn-on for me? As a father it should be; as a husband, hell no. Clove’s breasts have always been a huge orgasmic key to my sexual appetite. Jesus Christ, I need to be inside her so damn bad. I wish the doctor would hurry his ass up any time now with the birth certificate for us to sign, along with the discharge papers so I can take my family home.
This morning has been a whirlwind of accomplishments. I’m impressed to say the least at how fast and efficient they have been with every single test they have performed. Journey is healthy, in spite of all the drugs Clove was given during the course of her pregnancy. That’s one thing we can thank that shit for brains doctor for. At least he was smart enough not to use anything that would cause permanent damage while she was pregnant.
“Zack!”
Clove calls out happily as he strolls in with a small pink teddy bear in his arms, followed by Krista and an unsteadily walking Nolan.
Clove covers herself up when Zack gets closer and bends to give her a kiss on her cheek.
“It’s about damn time I saw you. Oh my. Look at you, Nolan.”
She directs her attention to the little guy who runs up to me, stretching his arms wide.
“Hey buddy,” I say as I pick him up.
“He’s so big! I’m sorry to tell you this, big brother, but he looks just like Krista.”
We all laugh at that one because it’s true.
“Yeah, yeah. I hear that shit every day,” he says, his sarcasm causing us all to erupt into laughter.
“Krista, you look so good! I love your hair like that.”
Clove seems so happy as she sits there and reconnects with her brother and Krista. She looks like my Clove. Her face lights up when Nolan goes over to her, inspecting the baby who now sits in her lap. Her eyes follow him everywhere he goes.
“What happens after today?” Clove blurts out. “I mean, with Tina and Trent. Will they get out?”
“Hell, no. As soon as Trent recovers, he’s off to jail. As a matter of fact, the arraignments are taking place right now.”
“Really? This early?” Clove asks with surprise.
“Yup, they sure are. Actually, our lovely mother should be done by now and back to her cell. Trent is being seen through a video technique since he’s in the hospital.”
Clove quickly tries to hide her agitation, but Zack sees it right away.
“Kidnapping is a federal crime, Clove. Those in charge will make sure neither one of them sees daylight for the rest of their lives. Besides, they each have so many charges against them from several different states. Let’s just say they are royally screwed, and not in a good way. The worst part is over for you. You will have to come down to the station and tell the FBI everything you know, though.”
“You mean, I have to tell them everything, as in, I have to re-live this whole entire nightmare?” she asks in a panicked voice.
I know this was the last thing she was expecting to hear this morning. We only talked about her having to do this briefly.
“I’m sorry, but yes, you do,” says Zack solemnly. “Without your testimony, we have nothing. I promise you won’t have to see either of them and I will be right there beside you the whole time.”
Zack extends his arm out for her hand. She casts her eyes my way, shame written all over her. I know what that look means. There are things she is going to tell them that she doesn’t want me to hear. I silently plead with her, telling her we will get through this together. She smiles back faintly before turning her attention to Krista, changing the subject and talking about how desperately she wants to get her hair done.
The doctor walks in with a stack of papers in his hand.
“Are the three of you ready to get out of here?”
“We are. Can I ask you a question first?” Clove asks.
“Of course.”
“Are you positive she is all right?” she points at Journey, who is now being coddled by Zack.
“She’s a healthy three and a half month old baby girl, Mrs. Calloway. As I stated earlier, if I suspected anything negative at all, she wouldn’t be leaving here so quickly with you.