Tomorrow was the weekend, the children told Jayden after school that they wanted to visit Dolores at the hospital.
"Granny." Amanda ran up to Jessica who was welcoming her with open arms. She reminded her to slow down but Amanda dashed up to her at full speed. Her momentum nearly knocked Jessica down, "You never listen to it, aren't you?"
Amanda wrapped her arms around her neck, "I missed you and want to hug you."
Jessica patted her back, smiling, "My remaining life depends on you."
"No problem," Amanda replied without hesitation. Any adult would be glad to hear such a reply.
"Let's go in," Jessica carried Amanda in her arms, "This weight, soon I'll not be able to carry you."
Andrew went straight into the patient room looking for his mom, "Where is mommy?"
Jessica was stunned and immediately said she was under monitoring.
"Monitoring? Did she give birth to our little sibling?" Andrew asked excitedly.
Jessica nodded.
"Yay, I'm a big sister now." Amanda hugged her brother excitedly, "You are going to be a big brother."
Andrew was speechless.
Jayden asked, "Is Dolores alright?"
Jessica glanced at the kids and said, "It was critical but she is fine now."
"Mommy gave birth to a girl or a boy?" Andrew asked.
Jessica forgot to ask.
"I don't know. The doctor didn't mention and I forgot to ask." Jessica slapped her forehead, "How could I forget?"
Perhaps the situation was critical and intense. They focused solely on the safety of both the baby and mother and were relieved once their condition stabilized. No one remembered to ask about the baby's gender.
"Can we have a look at the baby? We could then ask the doctor if we have a sister or brother," Andrew asked again.
Jessica said they were not allowed to view the baby yet but could ask the doctor about the gender.
"Shall we go to the doctor now?" Jessica said.
"Cool, I want to see the baby." Amanda was thrilled to see the baby.
And so, Jayden, Jessica, and the children headed to the doctor's office.
The doctor told them it was a baby boy.
"It's a boy," Andrew asked, "Can we see him?"
"No," the doctor replied.
And it was not suitable for viewing at the moment.
Andrew bit his lips in disappointment.
"Is my mom all right?" Andrew asked.
The doctor was glad to see him concerning his mom, "She is fine, you can see her tomorrow," he replied, smiling.
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