one x one // birdwhistle x moonlessnight

[moonlessnight.]

michelle jumped in surprise as marcella entered her room crying, a frown on her lips as she shut her book, gently sliding off of her bed. "what's wrong, dear?" she questioned softly, placing her book down and walking over to marcella.

[ptolemaea]

marcella looked at michelle. “the baby might not live, and it’s my fault, and i didn’t tell river, and he left the hospital room.” she said with a sob. “he was crying, and now i’m worried as hell.” she added, standing up and hugging michelle

[moonlessnight.]

michelle listened quietly, letting it all sink in. she gently hugged the woman, rubbing her back. "river will come back, he's probably just taking some time to sort things out." michelle spoke softly, kissing the top of her head. "do they know what's wrong with the baby?"

[ptolemaea]

“they don’t know.” she sighed, trying to calm herself as estelle walked in. “mommy!” she called, running to hug marcella. seeing river in estelle made her cry even more. “mommy, why are you sad?” estelle asked, her face full of concern. “where’s daddy?”

[moonlessnight.]

michelle turned her head as estelle ran in, giving a small smile to estelle. "honey, mommy's just worried about the baby, he's sick right now. and daddy...will be home soon." michelle murmured, though she wasn't fully sure when river would return home.

[ptolemaea]

marcella nodded, scooping estelle up. “i’m going to bunk on the couch if that’s okay. or the nursery.” she sighed, pulling out the the necklace with the ring river had gotten her when he was young. “i want him to be home.” she murmured, sitting on the bed.

[moonlessnight.]

michelle raised a brow and shook her head. "you need to sleep in a proper bed, marcella." she pointed out, watching as she tugged out the necklace with the plastic ring. michelle gave a gentle smile to marcella, clasping her hands together. "he will come home."

[ptolemaea]

“what if he doesn’t, michelle?” she asked, tears flowing out of her eyes as she fell back onto the bed. “he thought i wanted to hurt myself to make him happy. i wanted this baby as much as him.” she sighed.

[moonlessnight.]

michelle sighed softly, shaking her head. "i just think he was upset that there was a chance you and the baby could get hurt and you didn't tell him. he's probably blaming himself." she muttered sadly, gently stroking her hair.

[ptolemaea]

“i didn’t think there was a chance the baby would be hurt.” she said solemnly. “i just want him to come home.” she jumped up as she heard aurelia’s cries, but saw leon taking care of it. she sighed. it was like she wasn’t needed.