What A Way To Live

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Carter and Imba reach Carter and Laura's room. They see Carissa and a few others gathered around the bed and Rosco standing at the door. Carter says what's going on at Rosco. Rosco says your wife and baby have visitors. I was just bringing them to the room to visit. Carter looks at the visitors as he walks in. Mom and dad? What are you guys doing here? Imba looks at Carter and says oh, I forgot to mention, I called Carl and Tonya. I wanted them to be here for the birth, but their flight got canceled. They finally got a flight and arrived about an hour ago. Carter says, how did you know how to find my parents? Imba and Carissa laugh, as Carissa walks to the door they are standing in. Carissa says, we are leaving. Enjoy visiting your parents. Carter laughs and says thank you guys! Carter walks over to see his mom holding Willow. Tonya said, Oh Carter, she is so precious, and your wife is very sweet. Why haven't you called us to let us know? Carter smiles and gives his mom a hug and says" we have been so busy and it's a very long story. Laura and Carter laugh. Tonya says, either way, I am so excited to be here. Carter glides his hand over Lauras and walks to the other side of the bed where Carl was standing. Hey Dad, how are you? Carl grins and says hey son! We have been good, just waiting to hear from you, and now we see where you've been.

A few hours go by as they all catch up and visit, Carter says me and Laura bought a house in Morristown, New York. You guys are welcome to come visit when we get back home. We would love to have you all. As for now, I think Laura needs to rest, and I thank you guys for coming. They are not leaving, they have a room down the hall, says Carissa as she comes scrolling through the door. Family should be together when you add a new member. They all laugh, and Carter says, there are so many surprises around here. Tonya laughs and says, Son, me and Mrs. Carissa had known each other for years. They all looked at each other and Carter said, how? Carissa says we were old high school friends. Carter says this is a small world. Imba says we are about to have dinner. Would everyone like to join us at the table? Carter looks at Laura and says, would you like to rest, or would you want me to wheelchair you to the table? Laura says I am starving and I would love to eat. Carter grins and says okay, Let me help you up and we will meet everyone down there. Everyone walks out of the room and heads to the dining room.

Everyone gathers around the table and Carter rolls the crib and Laura with the wheelchair in. Carissa laughs and says Carter, Mrs. Emily will watch Willow as we all eat. Mrs. Emily comes and rolls the crib to the next room and everyone else sits at the table. Out comes three Chefs with many carts of food. The assistants bring the food to the table and set the serving plates in the middle of the table. Carter and Laura looked at each other. The chefs open the serving dishes and the chef says dinner is served. Everyone starts to make their plates and everyone starts to eat.

A couple of hours later, Carter and Laura are lying in bed. Willow is asleep in the crib next to them and Carter says "I need a minute, I'll be back". He stands up out of bed, and pulls a pair of jeans on. He walks down to the garden and sits on a bench, and looks up at the sky. He sits for a few hours just thinking about everything that went on. The sun started coming up and Carter opened his eyes to Rosco, saying "Are you okay Mr. Thompson?" Carter says "Um, yes I think I'm alright. Why do you ask?" Rosco looks down at Carter and says, "Sir, you're on the ground, and your head has an open wound. Carter looks around and realizes he has dirt all over him and he is not near the bench he was sitting on. Carter sits up and looks around and doesn't recognize the garden he is in. Rosco helps Carter off the ground and he stands up. Rosco wipes his head off and sprays it with some medicated spray. Rosco bandages his head and wraps it with a towel he had in his hand. Rosco tells Carter to go sit on the bench down the path. He walks him over and helps him sit down. Carter says with confusion, what happened? Rosco says" I'm not really sure Sir, but I found you about ten minutes ago. I ran inside to grab my medical kit for your head. Are you in any other pain? How long have you been outside? Carter says, I came out here last night to get some fresh air, and I guess I fell asleep. I wasn't at that location though.

Rosco, with concerning eyes, looks at Carter and says well, your safe now. We need to get you inside. Are you okay with walking? Carter says yes, I can walk. Thank you Rosco. Rosco half smiles and says no problem, I just hope your okay. Rosco stands by as Carter stands up. They walk inside and see Laura in her wheelchair in a panic. Carter says," what are you doing outside of bed without me?" Laura sighs and says you left last night and didn't come back. Where have you been? Is your head bleeding? At a frantic pace, she manages to say" Are you okay?" What happened? Carter says I'm fine. I suppose I fell asleep outside. Laura looks at him and sighs a little and demands a hug. He leans down and gives her a hug and says, I think I need a shower" and starts to head to the room.