A Bakers Dozen dreams

Not Little trip away

Becky' POV...

Daniel made Christmas as special as he could for Bella and I. He made the day as family orientated as possible when he brought Max out for Bella I saw how much he truly loved her it wasn't him buying her affection just a way of showing her that he cared about her enough to gift her with something that she could care for.

 I loved my new set of wheels but I felt awful that he had spent his hard earned money on me. I had only bought him a silly little picture frame with pictures of us in them. I know he loved them but it wasn't the same as a brand new car was it.

 We spent all day together on Boxing day, Daniel had been putting all of Bella's toys together for her so that she could play with them. We went shopping for Max and got him and bed and some toys to play with. We had left over Christmas dinner in sandwiches courtesy of Mrs Smith. 

Bella was totally wiped out at the end of the day and so was Max they were both cuddled up on her bed despite Max having his own bed he still found comfort with Bella which was undoubtedly adorable. Daniel seemed a little quiet tonight I wasn't sure why but I was determined to find out the cause. 

I went to the kitchen to grab him some water and when I returned he was lying on the sofa looking disorientated. I rushed over to his side worried what was going on. I felt his forehead and he was burning up he must be ill. I woke him up as he was too heavy for me to carry to bed. I guided him to our bedroom to get him settled. I tucked him in and placed a cool towel on his forehead to try and calm him temperature. 

His illness was really sudden I was really tempted to call Mrs Smith and see if she could help me but I decided against it as it was Midnight already. I decided to stay up all night to make sure he was okay. I got in one of his shirts that I wear for bed and climbed in the blankets with a book and my lamp still on. 

I was far too worried to fall asleep. I became uninterested in my book when I heard Daniel groaning in what I guessed was pain. I rushed to him scared and asked him what was wrong. He told me not to worry about him and go to sleep but how could I do that knowing he was sick. I felt his forehead again it was getting hotter and hotter I genuinely didn't know what to do. 

I knew that I needed to get as much fluid into him as possible to keep him hydrated as he is losing lots due to sweating. Next thing I know he vomited in me, any other person and I would be disgusted but I was far to worried at this point. I got him to the bathroom where he continued to throw up continuously. Once he was finished I walked him to the shower and turned it on cold to cool him down as much as possible. I made an executive decision to take him to the doctor now. 

I whipped my phone out and phoned Nathan and explained the situation he said he would come with me to the hospital and Lottie would stay with Bella as Isla-May was awake anyway. I was so thankful to them for having my back. Within half an hour Nathan had let himself in the apartment with Lottie towing behind with Isla-May in the car seat soundly asleep.

 I hugged Lottie and thanked for staying with Bella who was asleep completely oblivious to what was unfolding out here. Nathan had managed to carry Daniel out and was waiting in the lift for me with my bag and some of the things I thought we would need. When in the car Nathan hopped in the drivers seat while I placed Daniel's head on my lap in the back. 

Within 15 minutes we were at the hospital. The doctors took him in and told Nathan and I to wait outside as they needed to get his body temperature under control. After an hour of cooling him down they hooked him up with a drip as he wasn't getting enough fluids in as he was sweating way too much. They gave him some paracetamol and said he needed another drip and once that was finished he should become more aware of his surrounding and hopefully we would be able to take him home to rest for a while. 

That is exactly what happened, Daniel finished his first drip and woke up but was still disorientated. By the second drip he was now completely aware of his surroundings. The doctor checked him over and by 6 am we were on our way back to the apartment.

 We couldn't see Lottie anywhere so we checked the guest room and found her and Isla-May asleep soundly so we decided to leave them for a while. Nathan took Daniel to our room so he could rest a bit more while I checked on Bella and Max. Bella was still off in dreamland asleep but when Max saw me he came bolting out and jumped up at me. I took him into my arms and went to let him outside on the balcony which was massive for him to run around a little. 

I decided that Bella and I would take him to the park later on. I prepared breakfast for everyone as they needed it. When Bella woke up and saw that uncle Nathan was here she smiled so brightly she loved her uncle Nate so much honestly it warmed my heart. 

Lottie soon came and joined us and ate breakfast while I fed Isla-May her bottle so that she could eat. I didn't feel like eating I was too sick full of worry. Lottie and Nathan decided to take Bella and Max home with them for the day so that I could focus on Daniel.

 Before Bella left she went to give Daniel a cuddle and kiss his forehead. What she said made me have tears in my eye,  "Bye bye Daddy get well soon I love you." She saw Daniel as he Daddy oh my god I had waited her whole life to hear that. He gave her a weak smile and said "I love you too sweetie."

Once they left I went and tided the rest of the apartment and when I went to do the washing up I felt a pair of muscular arms wrapping themselves around my waist. At first I tensed and was worried who in the hell was it but then I realised it was Daniel. I asked him why he was out of bed he told me that he missed me so I decided to get into bed with him for a cuddle. 

He needed his rest and I knew he wouldn't get any if I wasn't with him until he drifted off. He thanked me for taking such good care of me and told me that he loved me. I gave him and kiss and told him that I loved him too. When he drifted off again I decided that I was hungry but couldn't be bothered to cook so ordered food in Chinese to be exact. 

Daniel woke up when the door bell went as he is a very curious person. I knew he was hungry as well so asked him to join me for dinner. We sat and enjoyed each others company, he told me he was feeling a lot better which I was glad about. What he said next made my heart swell. "I am sorry that I ruined our trip to visit your parents graves." I told him that it was okay and his heath mattered more. 

He said we could go tomorrow instead I said only if he was 100% certain that he was okay. If he wasn't in the morning then we could go another time it wasn't an issue. I loved him so much despite him feeling like literal sh*t he still worried about me. 

Later on Nathan arrived with Bella, she ran straight in to greet Daniel and gave him a massive hug. Nathan made sure Daniel was okay then left us to it. I thanked him again for his help and waved him off. Bella was ready for her bath I told Daniel I would help her while he went to choose a book to read her. Bath time went like a breeze no funny business today because I think she was tired I heard she was running around the garden all day with Max trying to teach him tricks. 

When we were done she got in her pyjamas and went to find Daniel. He read her the Lion King then kissed her good night. she said "Night night Daddy I love you" he replied with a "Night sweetie love you too". Then it was my turn hug and kiss then she was out as soon as the light went out. 

I went to the kitchen to get some water before I went to bed. I noticed that Daniel was in the shower so I decided to get straight in bed. 

Daniel's POV... 

I felt dreadful today honestly so sick and was grateful for Becky taking care of me. I felt guilty though we were due to go on our trip today to see her parents graves and start looking for her brother. She told me not to worry and we could do it another time but I couldn't help but feel guilty. I decided to go for a shower and freshen up when I emerged from the bathroom I saw Becky asleep on our bed snuggled up with Max, but the blankets were not on her properly so I covered her up to ensure she didn't get cold. 

Once I was sure she was taken care of I decided to put the left over food in the fridge and put away some of Max's toys that Bella had obviously got out for him. 

I went back to bed and took Becky in my arms being sure not to wake her but I needed her in my arms. She looked so tired and I know for a fact when I was ill she didn't sleep. I have got to know her quite well, when she worries she worries bad and will not sleep because she can't stop worrying. 

I feel awful that I wasn't there to comfort her so I was determined to make go on our little trip tomorrow. Even if I still felt a little ill I was set on getting Becky there before the new year. I wanted to know more about her family and I know for a fact that she really wants to find her brother she wants someone from her family she can turn to. 

I slowly nodded off myself but before I could fully go to sleep I heard soft crying at first I thought it was Becky but I think she was way too tired to have nightmares. When I realised it wasn't Becky my first thought was Bella.

 I rushed to her room and found her sat on her bed crying. I took her into my arms on the bed and asked her what was wrong. She told me she had a nightmare. I tried so hard to get her to stop crying but she seemed to be really shaken up. 

I decided to ask her what it was about. She told me that she had a dream that her mummy was taken from her by a bad man. I comforted her until she was nearing sleep. I held her as she went to sleep. I didn't want to leave her in case I woke her up so decided to stay where I was for the night and look forward to our little trip tomorrow.