I'll Take a Chance by Annalisa Nicole Page B

be ready to come out. Let’s take a look at them.” I walk her down to the lounge and grab a few supplies that I’ll need to remove her stitches. We sit on one of the couches, and I remove the small bandage. It has healed nicely and with a few snips each of the six stitches removes easily.
    “There, good as new, ” I tell her with a smile. I place a fresh small bandage on her palm and place a kiss on top of the bandage. I hold the door open for her, and we walk back to the nurse’s station.
    “I’ll just be down in the cafeteria if anyone needs me,” I tell the nurse.
    I grab Amelia’s hand and we walk down to the cafeteria.
    “How has your day gone so far?” I ask her.
    “I’m hanging in there. I think I’m going to give Willow a big fat raise when she comes back. How about you? Any of those mommas give birth yet this morning?”
    “None yet, it shou ldn’t be too much longer though,” I tell her and I love the twinkle in her eye. I bet she will make an amazing mother some day. If I have any say in it, she will be the mother of my children. I know that’s crazy to think so soon, but I’m just that sure.
    Amelia gets a salad and I take a sandwich and grab us each a bottle of water. We find a seat next to the windows.
    “You know if you want I can take you into the nursery to visit the babies if you like.”
    “You’re kidding, right? Oh my gosh, that would be so amazing,” she says with a huge smile.
    “No, I’m not kidding. You’re more than welcome to.”
    She squeals with delight, clapping her hands. She digs into her salad like it’s a race. I guess she really wants to see those babies. We finish our lunch, and I walk her to the nursery window. She stands there with her hands on the glass with watery eyes.
    “You want to go in?” I ask her.
    “Can I?” she replies.
    “Sure, come on. You’ll need to scrub first and wear a gown , but its fine. Normally there is paperwork to fill out and you need a TB test, but it will be fine just this one time,” I assure her.
    She watches as I scrub and she does exactly what I do. The nurse helps her put on a gown over her clothes and we go inside.
    “Here , try this one here. These are twins born two days ago. Sometimes it’s harder for parents of multiples to get all the cuddles in. These two should be going home in a day or two.” I point to the girl and I pick up the boy twin.
    “Twins they are so cute. I couldn’t imagine having two at once, how precious,” she says as she ever so gently scoops up the baby girl and brings her to her chest.
    “ Oh, that new baby smell is better than the most expensive perfume money can buy. I think I could stay here for hours just holding babies,” she says as she every so lovingly rocks the baby girl patting her back as softly as she can.
    Just then my pager goes off. I check the code on the display, one of the moms must be ready to deliver.
    “Amelia , I have to go. I’m sorry. You can stay however long you want. I may be a little while though.” I place the baby boy back in his plastic crib.
    “I really should be getting back to work. Thank you for letting me hold her. Can you call me later when you’re not busy?”
    “Sure, I’ll talk to you later today. OK?” I tell her and kiss her on the lips. I give her one last glance through the nursery window and watch as she hugs the little baby girl then gently places her in her crib.

Chapter 8
    Amelia
    Getting back to my office, I sit in my chair , and for the first time I don’t feel overwhelmed by my work load. After holding the babies at the hospital, I am left with a calming peace in my mind, body and spirit. I may have to do that more often.
    Kyle will still be on at the hospital all night. I still have a need to hold a baby. I pick up the phone and call Willow.
    “Hey there sis-in-law, how are you and that adorable niece of mine doing today?” I ask her.
    “We are both doing great. I may be close to murderin g someone though. Between my mom and