As my eyes open I realize I'm not alone. I hear mom talking to both Cammie and Elyon. I breath in and smell both the food and blood. Elyon looks over then smiles as he brings over the bottle. I gladly reach for the bottle. Everyone watches as I empty the bottle. Then mom wheels the table over as Cammie finishes setting up my plate. As Cammie brings my plates over Max, Aunt Ellen, and Annalise all walk in. I thank Cammie for the food. And before she leaves I ask her for some of her garlic bread I really want some of that. I know everyone is here but all I can think about is the food. In an almost single minded way I clean both plates then Elyon hands me the bottle. I try to drink it slower so we can talk.
Good afternoon everyone, sorry I didn't mean to ignore you but I always feel like I'm starving when I wake up. I'm trying really hard to drink this slowly so I can stay awake to talk to you all."
"Sweety don't worry about us. We just want to make sure your okay. We had to see for ourselves after everything that has happened this week. We also wanted to tell you that Annalise and I have been working on the nursery so it will be ready for the baby to come home."
"Yes dear also I checked you out this morning and you are both healthy but that baby wants to come out soon. That's why your eating and drinking so much. The baby is gathering his strength."
"Wait did you say he?"
I look at Elyon and he is smiling as he shakes his head yes.
"We haven't thought of names yet, how much longer do I have? And my bottle is almost empty so I won't be able to stay awake much longer. Why am I sleeping so much?"
" That is because you need to gather your strength to deliver your son. We are all here to help you. You are both healthy so don't worry about that. Now finish the bottle we will see you later."
"You should also know you will be staying here until my grandson is born because Max wants to watch you carefully. That little man has decided he is not waiting any longer than he has to so we all think Its best you stay here so Max will be ready for his arrival. Its okay baby when you need us your father and I will be here. I will be back tomorrow."
Mom hugs me and tells me she loves me then she heads out to give dad an update.
As I finish the bottle my eyes starting getting heavy. I hear them talking around me but I can't concentrate anymore. Then everything goes quiet.
"See what we mean, she barely finished the bottle before she was asleep again. Mom I know the baby is a hybrid but this just seems a bit much. I know he wants out but I'm worried about her. I am afraid she won't make it through this pregnancy."
"Elyon honey I checked them both, they are both healthy and strong. I think it's just the gestational differences between the species that is causing this. Your son and life mate will be fine. I will be here to watch over them."
"I know what your saying is true but it's just a bit hard to believe right now. I'm just worried about them."
"We understand son, we are worried for them as well. But we all will watch over them. And it's not healthy for you to stress so much over this it will make you sick."
"Besides Elyon Max is here to watch over them. And I am here to feed them. We will get through this. Oh and Annalise do you know why she would be adding different foods to her meal plan. She asked for garlic bread at her next food delivery. I am happy to bring her anything she asks for it just seemed a little odd."
"Her body is missing vitamins and minerals and whatever is in the bread is what they need. So that's what she asked for. When she no longer needs it she will ask for something else. This is normal."
"Okay I just wanted to make sure. I will have the next delivery here when she wakes up. I have to get back now I'll see you all later."
"Thank you for everything Cammie. You have been wonderful. We really appreciate all your help. When this is over give me the bill. We will pay for everything she goes through."
"That fine Elyon, I'm in no hurry. We will settle all that after things are back to normal."
After that Cammie leaves. Then Ellen and Annalise tell Elyon to call then if anything changes and head home for a while. Max comes in and checks things out the leaves. Then Elyon sits next to me and waits and watches.