Mount Olympus [8]

Nic

I hand him over to a team of nurses before taking Jackie's hand, gripping it tightly. They wheel him away to a room and leave us to wait.

Jackie

I cry harder, burying my face in Nic's shirt.

Nic

I wipe my eyes and remain composed, holding Jackie close without hurting Natalie, "He's gonna be okay, Jacks. Shh. Let's go sit down. They're going to take care of things now."

Jackie

I shake my head as he holds me back, and I reach for the door, "M-My baby," I cry.

Nic

I take Natalie from her and wrap my other arm around her, keeping her from going, "We can see him in a bit, Jacks. We have to let them work. Please. Don't leave me. I'm just as scared as you are..."

Jackie

I bury my face in his shirt again and swallow, crying.

Nic

I keep her close and try to stay composed, not wanting to expose Natalie to the both of us broken like this.

Jackie

I keep Natalie close and she tries to fit my hand in her mouth.

Nic

I take a deep breath and lead us to the couches, sitting down and trying to convince Jackie to take the spot beside me.

Jackie

My legs shaking, I just stare at the door and don't sit down.

Nic

I swallow and gently pull her on my lap, wrapping my arms around her and Natalie.

Jackie

My whole body shaking now, I don't blink.

Nic

I keep her against me and look at the door as well, trying to comfort her.

Jackie

I bury my face in his neck, sniffling.

Nic

"S'okay, baby," I whisper. "S'okay."