A Call From The Devil

The entire of three days had passed before Ashley had been discharged from the hospital. Having the strings and wires upon wires detached from his arms and bandages unwrapped from his forehead felt like a whole new level of bliss and freedom combined. "Alright, that should wrap it up." Doctor Bailey concluded, dropping the last of Ashley's used bandage into the awaiting tray of his assistant nurse.

Ashley nearly squeaked with joy, nearly. But he didn't. Holding himself back, he jumped off his hospital bed, landing on his feet and charging at his parents the very next second. Leunica happily caught him, swooping him up into her arms. ""Monumy, I'm free!"

Chuckling at his excitement, Leonica Idssed his forehead. "That's right. Congratulations."

"Congrats Champ." Gabriel gently patted the child's head from where he stood on the side.

Ashley giggled happily at the gesture and moment overall. Having both his mother and father with him was one of the best wishes he could ask for. And he got it.

still

Doctor Bailey, who had watched the scene for a few minutes, stepped forward, clearing his throat in a bid to remind the family of three that he was present. When all eyes turned to him as he wanted, he spoke up. "The last series of tests has proven that Ashley is medically stable to be discharged from the hospital, however,"

Gabriel softly groaned at the one word they dreaded. Seeing their expressions and knowing where it stemmed from, Doctor Bailey chuckled quietly before continuing. "Ashley is still required to do weekly check ins. Nothing serious, just to ensure that his health is

all, you can take your leave

that, Ashley, along with the two adults quietly strolled out of the hospital. Once they were in front of the building, Gabriel spoke

his words, Leonica scoffed. He was eager to offer to take

She voiced, gently pulling the boy to her side. Said confused child glanced at his mother and

as my son as he is your son, so tell me, what gives you

he stayed. See, unlike Gabriel, she had taken care of Ashley for four and carried him in her stomach for an additional nine months, while he went off playing house with

her lips with the sole intention of putting Gabriel in his right place, However, Gabriel beat her to whatever she was about to say. "Ah, or how about we let Ashley decide where he

rest of

by reporters with cameras and microphones. "Mr. Bryce, I'm Bella from news 12. Please tell us, is the article concerning Ms. Fernandez pregnancy for you true?" a reporter asked, shoving her microphone

inform us, is

the fear their questioning and crowding was causing Ashley, Being a child, and a little one at that, Ashley was quickly scared by the constant flashing lights and bigger figures trying to get to his father. His face quickly showed the emotion he was feeling, but the reporters were too busy, trying to get

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