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Andy only dropped Maya off as she was called at the station and couldn't stay with her. It was almost 6am so Maya thought her children were still asleep, but as she entered the house she heard voices, laughter, the laughter of her children.
Lucia was the first to realize that Maya had arrived.
-Mommy!, I missed you and Mamma- Lucia said hugging Maya.
Maya hugged her daughter more and Francesco came to them.
-What are you doing up so early? -asked Maya to Vic.
-I couldn't sleep and came to the livin' room and then I heard the door and saw her, I guess she couldn't sleep just like Francesco, Travis is still asleep. -Vic replied.
Maya pulled away from her kids embrace.
-Didn't you sleep well? - asked Maya worriedly to Lucia.
-No Mommy, I missed you and Mamma, I feel that something is not right- asked Lucia with curiosity.
-Mamma? -said Francesco.
Breathe Maya...
Breathe Maya...
-Listen, Mamma won't be coming home for now. - said Maya calmly.
-Why? - Lucia asked.
-Mamma, she had an accident and she has a lot of ouchies- answered Maya trying to explain in the best way to her children.
-What's wrong with Mamma? -asked Lucia looking at her seriously.
Maya wanted Lucia not to ask so many questions and to be like Francesco who just looked at her trying to understand what was going on, but Lucia was different.
-Ouchies like the ones you and Francesco have had but stronger. For now I will come home sometimes because I have to take care of Mamma, auntie Vic and uncle Travis will be with you or auntie Andy, is that ok? - Maya said and asked her children at the same time.
-She had an accident and she is hurt, of course Mommy you must take care of Mamma. I will take care of Francesco. - Lucia said as she gave Maya a hug.
Obviously telling her Ouchies was a word that Lucia knows.
-Lu, probie, Do you want breakfast? -Maya asked her children.
-No, Mommy...not yet.
-Maya? Can I talk to you for a minute? -said Vic getting up from the couch.
Maya led her into the kitchen.
-What's wrong?
-Yesterday when I went to pick them up, Lucia asked a thousand questions but I knew how to handle it, Francesco was surprised but then he played and relaxed, the problem wasn't at lunch, nor at dinner...it was the sleeping time, Lucia is older and she was okay with that but Francesco? he doesn't understand many things and he didn't want to sleep because he was calling you and Carina, I wanted to give him his milk but he refused it.
-Okay, I'll see what I can do. -Maya said worried rubbing her face with both hands-I will adjust the schedule and come every night to make them sleep and then leave.
-We will all support you Maya, with whatever you need.
-Thank you, I'll go to the room to look for some clothes.
Maya went to her room and broke down again because it was so hard not to see Carina at home, it happened once, but she knew she was fine, she wasn't in a hospital fighting for her life. Maya grabbed one of her pillows and locked herself in the bathroom and screamed, screamed like she had never screamed before. After that she went to take a shower and when she came out she put on some comfortable clothes and packed a suitcase with clothes for her and Carina.
When she had everything ready, she lay down on her bed for a moment and didn't realize when she fell asleep. Lucia went into the room and climbed up to her moms bed and lay down next to her.
Maya got up and saw that 3 hours had passed so she decided to get up and go to the hospital, she realized that Lucia was asleep hugging her. Maya smiled at the sight of her daughter, she was sleeping just like Carina cuddled up to her and was obviously a little version of her wife because her features became more defined. Maya took her daughter to her room and laid her down on her bed but not before giving her a kiss, hoping she would sleep a little longer. Then she went to the livin' room and saw that Francesco wanted to go to sleep, Vic had put him in his playpen and she was already asleep again.
-Hey, probie can't you sleep, I'll go see Mamma and I'll be back later. - Maya said looking at her son and although he physically looks like her and his eyes are blue, she could definitely see Carina's gaze reflected in her son.
-Mamma -Francesco said with a pout.
-Mamma will come later, okay? But until then, I'll take you to sleep, okay? -Maya said. -How about if I give you your bottle? -Yeah?
-Yes, love Mommy- said Francesco.
Maya smiled, -And I love you, my sweet boy.
She picked up her son and carried him to his room.
Francesco loved Carina to take him to sleep because as Maya would say he is too much like me he wants all your time but when he wanted to get something, Mommy Maya was there...but he loved them both.
Francesco was trying to fall asleep but he couldn't and when that happened, Carina sang to him but Maya didn't want to sing because she was going to cry so Maya thought of something else, she went to her room and took one of Carina's blouse and one of hers, her son was not a newborn baby but this idea was useful, she went back to Francesco's room and put them on his bed and after 10 minutes that Maya was talking to him and giving him his bottle, he finally fell asleep.
Before leaving Maya picked up Vic and talked to her and thanked her for everything she is doing, as always Vic said she had no problem with that and told her to keep her informed of everything.
Maya left her house not before setting the alarm, she went to her car but the other one because her jeep reminded her of so many things and one of those is that Carina was not there with her and neither was her Porsche.
Maya got into her car and headed to the hospital, on the way Maya turned on the car radio to distract herself for a while but....
Radio 1: We're only gettin' older, baby
And I've been thinkin' about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy
Just how fast the night changes?
Maya winced...that song had so many memories, she changed radio station.
Radio 2: I'd wanna hold you just for a while
And die with a smile
If the world was ending
I'd wanna be next to you
-I'd wanna hold you just a little longer, I'd wanna love you more. -Maya murmured.
When the traffic light turned red, she cried, she decided to change the radio station again....
Radio 3: You make my heart feel like it's summer
When the rain is pouring down
You make my whole world feel so right when it's wrong
That's how I know you are the one.
Maya wiped her tears and decided to turn off the radio.
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Maya arrived at the hospital and went straight to the ICU area.
-Maya, hey, did you eat anything? - Amelia asked.
-No, I don't have time for that. - Maya answered.
-Well, let's go to the cafeteria and eat something, if Carina finds out that you haven't eaten she's going to be mad at you and we've already seen Carina mad. - Said Amelia
-okay.
They went to the hospital cafeteria and Maya ordered a sandwich, a juice and an espresso. As she ate quietly thinking about her wife and everything that had happened, Amelia was talking to her, but Maya wasn't paying attention, she was thinking about her wife, her beautiful face, all of her and hoping she would get better and if that wasn't enough other doctors joined her.
Great, more people I don't want to talk to...Maya thought.
And at the wrong time a song came on...Can't help falling in love with you.
Breathe Maya...
Breathe Maya...
-Amelia? Turn off the song, please -asked Maya on the verge of tears.
-Why? -asked an intern who overheard.
-Please -said Maya.
-Does it bother you? If it does I'm sorry but I'm not going to turn it off. -The intern spoke again.
Maya breathed...3 times. Is it a horror movie or something?
-Yes, it bothers me because that song is special and my special person is fighting for her life, to stay with me and kids. I know you are free to listen to whatever you want but I ask that until I finish my meal - Maya was upset.
Everyone at the table was silent including Amelia.
-I'm so sorry, excuse me. -Said the intern as she stopped playing the song.
Maya whispered a thank you and continued with her meal. Ten minutes later when she finished her meal and got up from the table, she thanked Amelia for her company and went to her wife's ICU room. Maya already had the pass that allowed her to be there.
-Honey, I'm back- said Maya.
Silence is what she got again.
Resigned Maya sat back in the chair and held Carina's hand, nothing had changed. Maya started to talk to Carina, she told her how the children were doing and that Lucia had understood why they didn't go to see their moms very often and that she would take care of Francesco. At one point Maya started to get sleepy, Maya didn't want to sleep in case Carina woke up, but at a certain moment... she fell asleep.
Maya's dream...
Maya was at the station, on the terrace of the station when she heard someone open the door.
-Babe, what are you doing here? -asked Maya surprised.
-I wanted to see you, but you shouldn't stop eating Maya, you should sleep and not get mad because someone plays a song - Carina answered a little bit annoyed.
-How do you know that? And you look very pretty, well you look beautiful all the time -said Maya approaching Carina.
-Well if you want me to keep looking pretty, you have to listen to me and even if I'm not with you for now you have to take care of yourself, I'll get mad if you don't. -Said Carina and her tone of voice was very calm.
-I know and I will listen to you, but I miss you. - Maya replied caressing Carina's face.
Carina placed her hands on Maya's face.
-I miss you too, but I'm fine and I will be fine, You have to sleep well and eat please. Don't forget that I love you.
-I always feel good with you by my side and when you miss me I don't feel good, I'm not that strong. I will listen to you. - Said Maya, her voice reflected anxiety -If this is a dream and I can see you like this, how can I find you?
Carina smiled -You are strong, Bambina...the strongest and you will be fine. Find me in your heart, in your mind, in our children. -She answered.
Maya moved closer to Carina and kissed her, it felt so real...she felt Carina's tears fall down her face and when she was about to tell her how much she loved her.....
-Maya, hey wake up. - Said Miranda touching her shoulder.
Maya woke up and looked at Carina...asleep.
-I'm sorry, what time is it? - Maya asked.
-It's 3pm, I came to see Carina. We're going to take her for some tests to see how she's doing, she's had a good morning without any complications so we want to see how she's doing internally. -Miranda explained. -They will bring me her blood tests to see how she is doing.
-Oh okay, I'll go wait outside then. - Said Maya.
-Of course," said Miranda.
Maya got up, but before leaving she approached Carina and kissed her forehead and whispered: Thank you for appearing in my dream, I love you.
Miranda smiled at the scene, she just hoped that Carina is healing as she should.
The exams took about 2 hours. During that time Maya went to Carina's office, to wait...and even though Carina rarely went there, she still kept her office, it was hard because her office reminded her that her wife was there, in a hospital bed, she also decided to listen to Carina and went to lunch.
She returned to the waiting room and found all the Staff who were in charge of Carina.
Miranda saw Maya and smiled.
That's good news, isn't it? thought Maya.
-Maya! Please come here -Miranda called.
Maya approached everyone, ugh she wanted to see them at a party not at a time like this.
-Is it good news?
-Maya, the tests performed indicate that Carina is healing well, her brain and heart are fine and working, her lungs are much better but she still needs the respirator. She is progressing very well. As she evolves, we will lower the doses so that Carina can wake up as the hours go by. - Miranda explained.
-But I don't want her to suffer - murmured Maya.
-She is strong and the medications will help her- Miranda said.
-Maya, as I told you the brain is very complex to understand and maybe Carina will wake up in a couple of hours, or in days or weeks, but this kind of things usually happen -Amelia explained.
-Okay... -Murmured Maya.
After that Maya decided to go home for a moment, she was overwhelmed and needed to see her children who were not going to school for the moment. Vic explained the situation to Miss Summers and Miss Taylor (they knew Vic, Andy, Miranda) and she recommended that they both have activities at home so they wouldn't feel the change...especially Lucia. Maya wanted their routines to stay the same but at the same time she needed them to be at home, safe.
Maya went home, told Vic to go home and come back later so Vic understood that she wanted to be alone and went home. She spent part of the afternoon and evening with her kids, played a little and even cooked dinner for her and the kids, Carina would be proud. After that she gave them a bath a little early but she wanted to.
-Mommy? -Lucia asked.
Maya was putting on her shoes.
-Tell me, baby- Maya answered.
-Mamma, Will she come back? -Lucia asked again, but this time her voice was sad.
They had never been so many hours without seeing Carina. Maya noticed that and stared at her daughter. Why does she look more like Carina right now? Lucia, her beautiful, intelligent and sensitive daughter... How do I explain?
-Lucia, Mamma is coming back, she just has to heal, today, Miranda told me that she is getting better but she is still asleep and we have to wait for her to wake up. -Replied Maya.
Lucia was surprised-Oh, Mommy...Mamma is in a coma? -Said
-What? No, no baby...just asleep. - Maya answered quickly.
Lucia's brain was working in a thousand ways and she had read and heard some medical terms when she accompanied her Mamma to the hospital or when Carina reviewed a case and although they had been very cautious with some things, it was inevitable that her mind kept everything. But Maya knew how to change her mind and make her forget the other stuff.
Lucia's eyes lit up -Oh, asleep like sleeping beauty! -Lucia said. -Mamma became a princess.
-Yes, exactly just like sleeping beauty so you have to wait a little bit but I'll tell you a secret...once they take away something that prevents me from kissing her, I give it to her a kiss so maybe she wakes up. -Said Maya trying to look on the bright side of everything.
- Yes! That's fantastico Mommy! -said Lucia excitedly.
Lucia's excitement was contagious which made Maya smile.
-Mommy. -Francesco pouted, not wanting Mommy to leave.
-Hey, little buddy...ready for bed? Let's give you your bottle. -Maya carried her son and went to get a bag of milk and hoped that the bags with her wife's breast milk would last longer, not that they are not in favor of formula but they decided that it would be exclusive breastfeeding, so it was with Lucia and Francesco will not be the exception but now...Maya wasn't sure, she warmed it up and went with her children to their room.
-Mommy? Do you think Mamma needs bu bu?
-I think Mamma will be happier if bu bu stays with you.
Maya did the same thing again, one blouse of hers and one of her wife's and Francesco fell fast asleep. She put her daughter to sleep and after a few stories, she fell asleep. Maya left the room and sat on the couch waiting for Vic and Andy to arrive.
Ding dong...
Maya got up from the couch and pushed the button for Andy and Vic to come in with their car.
-Hey, Maya -greeted Vic who was bringing some groceries.
-We went shopping for the kids -said Andy approaching her friend to give her a hug. -How are you? How's Carina doing?
-Relieved that she's getting better but I need her to wake up.
-She will, you'll see," said Vic joining in the hug.
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Maya arrived at the hospital and sought out Miranda to find out how Carina was doing. She went into her office and they greeted each other, she explained that she is doing very well, no complications and that they have been lowering the doses to see if Carina wakes up, Maya was thrilled by that news; Miranda also told her to go take a nap in Carina's office whenever she wants as she has a bed there, also Miranda said she will send Jo to Carina's private office and to attend to her patients and that others will be transferred to the hospital. Maya thanked all the support and decided to call Peggy & Dayna to tell them what happened with Carina, they were very concerned and offered their help to take care of the children but Maya told them that Vic and Andy were already taking care of them, she asked them to please help in Carina's office when the time comes and they were happy to help her, they told Maya to let them know how Carina is doing.
There was one person that Maya had not call...and that was Gabriella. Although Maya thought about calling Vicenzo and in fact she did but he didn't answer, he was still upset because Maya and Carina sent him the images of Carina's award with the note that read, "I'm the Doctor of the Year! The best OBGYN, thank you for "trusting me".
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Gabriella: Ciao! Maya: Why are you getting me up, it's my day off, did Carina send you to sleep on the couch?
Maya: Gabriella...
Gabriella: What's wrong Maya? I know that tone.
Maya: Gabriella, it's Carina.
Gabriella: What happened?
Maya: She had an accident, but I couldn't call you because it was too overwhelming. She is fine now, she had multiple traumas and surgeries.
Gabriella: oh my poor tesoro. Maya...how are you?
Maya: Scared, I just want her to get well and wake up. Gabriella, I almost lost her... Gabriella? You're still there...
Gabriella: oh Maya...this, this is hard to hear. I'll go to Seattle, I'll take the first flight, I have to see Carina and support you Maya.
Maya: Gabriella, it's not necessary. It's all right.
Gabriella: No, I have to be there, did you call Vincenzo?
Maya: Yes, but he didn't answer.
Gabriella: ok, I won't say anything. See you Maya.
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After the call, she went to Carina's office and fell asleep.
2 days later...
-Well, we have removed the orthopedic collar and every day she will receive physical therapy to help her cervical. -explained Link.
Three days had passed and Carina was progressing well but she was still not waking up.
-Okay, so isn't it necessary to leave the neck brace on any longer? -Maya was a little confused.
-No, it is better not to leave it for too long and help her recovery, the X-rays, CT scans and MRI came out clean. -said Link.
-I understand, that's a relief and what about her arm and leg?
-It's going well but her leg recovery will be very slow since it was an open fracture, her arm will be better in a couple of months.
-Thank you, Link for always explaining every detail to me.
Link offered her a warm smile and left the room.
-Knock knock, may I come in? -Amelia asked.
-Sure- Maya sat down on the couch next to Carina's bed.
-I've already checked her CT and MRI and she's doing better, but we'll know everything when she gets up.
-Okay.
Amelia checked her and, indeed, she was improving satisfactorily.
-That's good news beautiful, you are still improving and soon you will be back -said Maya giving her wife a kiss on her forehead.
It was a very difficult situation but Maya was doing what she could. Maya put on her airpods and put one of them on her wife's ear, she settled on the couch and fell asleep.
Maya's dream...
Cold and frosty morning, there's not a lot to say
About the things caught in my mind
Maya was in Central Park.
-Bambina! -Carina arrived with a box of cinnamon rolls, sat down next to her and hugged her.
-My love, how beautiful you look...I miss your voice. What are we doing here? -Maya was a little confused.
And as the day was dawning, my plane flew away
With all the things caught in my mind
Carina tilted her head a little bit -Isn't it obvious? Here we have lived so many moments but I don't want to talk about it, listen...I want you to go home, to be with the kids, they need you.
-Honey, but I promised you in sickness and in health.
-I know but they need you, Andrea needs to go to school and get distracted and Francesco needs you around. -said Carina looking at the park.
I don't wanna be there when you're coming down
I don't wanna be there when you hit the ground
Maya looked at her confused -What if you get up and don't see me.
Carina looked at her and smiled -I assure you that you'll be the first person I'll see but I need a few more days. Do you think you can hold out any longer?
-I'll do it for you and the kids -Maya murmured.
Carina reached over and hugged her, it all felt so real. -I'll be fine, I'm doing what I can to get back to you but I need some time.
So don't go away, say what you say
-Carina, I love you...don't leave me, please. -Maya begged.
Say that you'll stay forever and a day
In the time of my life 'cause I need more time
Carina hugged Maya tighter
-Bambina, I'll be with you always. Just give me a little more time.
Yes, I need more time just to make things right....
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The next day Maya made a schedule to better distribute the time and everything, she spent most of the morning with her wife and everything was going so well, that day they took her off the respirator as Carina was already breathing on her own. Maya talked with Lucia's therapist and as Carina had told her in her dreams, it was better for Lucia to go back to school to distract herself.
That day she talked it over with her daughter and Lucia agreed.
-Mommy? But Francesco needs you, don't send him to the daycare. I am big and I need you and Mamma but I can handle it but he is still a baby- said Lucia tenderly.
-Oh my precious baby, thank you for being you and for your precious heart but don't worry I will take care of you too. -Maya was touched by her daughter's words.
Lucia hugged her and together they went to Francesco's room who was already asleep, she carried him to her room and placed him in her bed, the three of them would sleep together, she brushed her teeth together with Lucia and then they went to bed.
-Mommy?
-Yes, my baby girl?
-You can have babies?
-Yes
-Why didn't you have Francesco or me? -asked Lucia with curiosity.
Oh Carina, if you could see how our daughter asks questions... thought Maya.
-I couldn't because of my work and because Mamma wanted that dream and we agreed that she would be the one to have you and your brother. Look, I'll tell you something...when we married Mamma and I we were very young, tou know that but we loved each other so much and Mamma wanted to have kids but it wasn't the right time. Years went by and well Mamma asked when it was time and I said not yet, that hurt Mamma and then after I apologized, we went to dinner and I had an imagination, of you, a mini her and then after so much and some things got better, we looked for someone in New York to help us to have you and your brother and then Mamma was pregnant, you grew up in Mamma's womb and wow....that was very beautiful to see, Mamma gave me you and your brother, you two are the best gift Mamma and I gave each other. -Maya was very excited, her voice reflected that.
Lucia smiled, she always loved to hear stories from her moms.
-That was very special Mommy, thank you for sharing it with me.
Francesco started to move
-Shh, shh, probie Mommy is here and Lu. Maya whispered, soothing him a little. He went back to sleep.
-Mommy?
-Yes? -Maya raised her head as she was looking at her baby.
-I love you, you are a great mommy and you are doing great. I am proud and I know Mamma is too. -Lucia said softly.
Maya's eyes filled with tears, those words touched her heart.
-You are so perfect, my little love and you melt my heart just by looking at you -said Maya softly hugging her daughter.
After that conversation, Lucia fell asleep, Maya was sleeping on Carina's side with her pillow that kept her scent, Francesco was in the middle of his sister and Mommy.
Another dream...Several years later somewhere in Italy....
Maya was behind a stage waiting for Who?
-Bambina? -Carina asked confused.
-Babe, what are you doing in my dream? - Maya asked intrigued.
-I don't know, what are you doing in mine. Are we living in Italy now? -Carina answered.
-I don't know, it's kind of strange. I think so...hey, years will go by and you'll still beautiful. -Said Maya giving a soft caress on Carina's face.
-You too, bella -said Carina as she leaned in and gave her a tender kiss.
-Mommy! Mamma! -Lucia arrived.
-Lucia? Andrea? - Maya and Carina asked at the same time.
-Yes, who else? -Lucia answered.
Lucia was 16 years old and looked exactly like Carina, her wavy blonde hair super long and her eyes as brown as Carina's. Lucia was the same height as Carina.
-Why are you wearing a doctor's coat? -Maya asked, she was in shock.
-Mommy, don't you remember? -Lucia answered laughing and asking again.
-Andrea, honey you are so big and beautiful but explain to us we don't understand, this is a dream? -Said Carina.
-Just like you Mamma and it's my ceremony...maybe it's a dream or the future. -Lucia answered, happy.
-I must say that you are just as beautiful as your Mamma! -Said Maya looking at her daughter, admiring her. -If it's the future I accept it.
-I know Mommy, you always tell me that. -Lucia answered. -Well Mamma, Mommy, I thank you for giving me the best childhood in the world, for taking care of me so much and helping me with my therapies and letting me be a normal girl, now I have decided to start my college career in medical school! -said very excited.
Maya and Carina were in shock, medical school? at 16 years old?
-So you grew up as a genius! and omg, Carina...she's a GENIUS! We have a genius baby at home. -Maya replied surprised and excited.
-Sweetheart, I don't understand any of this but whatever you decide to be is fine but...don't you want to wait? - Carina was so confused but her heart was filled with pride for her daughter.
-No, I get bored a lot in regular classes, I want fun and I want to save lives like you moms and since I was little I knew I wanted to be a Doctor, I'm sorry Mommy but being a firefighter is cool but it's not my thing. I don't like dirt and you know it," said Lucia.
Maya raised one of her eyebrows and then frowned, "Did you just call me dirty?
Carina and Lucia started laughing.
-Mommy! No, you're not dirty. I mean the dirt after the fires -Lucia replied.
Carina leaned close to Maya's ear and whispered. -I know you are sometimes...dirty. -Maya turned red, despite the years she was still blushing. Thanks to her her beautiful and special wife.
-Moms! You two don't change. -Said Lucia shaking her head in denial.
-Never my tesoro and well, we are proud of you Andrea...you are magnificent in everything you do -Responded Carina hugging Lucia Andrea.
-And me? Are you proud of me? -asked Francesco who was arriving.
Maya and Carina saw their son and boy, if Lucia is the copy of Carina, Francesco is the copy of Maya, his eyes as blue as Maya's but with his brown curly hair. Francesco was 13 years old.
-Oh, my precious boy, you look huge and of course we are proud of you too. -Said Carina with a wide smile.
-Chesco! You finally got dressed up and no longer wear hoodies like someone I know," said Lucia with a giggle.
-Hey, they're comfortable," Maya defended herself.
-Come on, accept that you learned about fashion thanks to Mamma. -Lucia said with a mischievous smile.
-Lucia! My name is Francesco! -Francesco replied a bit annoyed.
Lucia started to annoy him.
-Mamma! Mommy! Look at Lucia! -Francesco crossed his arms and pouted.
-Lucia, don't call Fran T-rex like that -said Maya smiling.
- Mamma! Help me," said Francesco annoyed.
-Oh, my little pulcino! Don't bother him, come to Mamma my precious baby -said Carina and Francesco hugged her. -My handsome little cutie-pie.
-And why can Mamma call you "pulcino" and "precious baby", "cutie-pie? and we can't? -Said Lucia as she crossed her arms as Maya did.
And there, Lucia and Maya had the same gestures.
-Because she can, she's my Mamma...a part of my heart- said Francesco who didn't leave Carina's side.
Carina smiled and kissed him on his head.
-Ah, look at you and me? -asked Maya pretending to be offended.
-My other part of my heart -Francesco answered smiling and went to hug Maya.
Maya smiled, -Very sweet of you and I know, I know...I know you love both of us but I know you have a weakness and crush on your Mamma and you get soft," she said.
Lucia pointed her finger at Maya, -Like you - she said.
Maya pulled away from the hug, -Hey, that's not true. -Maya replied, wrinkling her nose.
Carina was going to take advantage of the moment
-Bambina, do you want to give me a kiss? -She asked as she pouted at her.
-Of course, my love," replied Maya, approaching her wife and giving her a kiss.
Lucia smiled with satisfaction -See, I'm always right.
Maya couldn't defend herself because it was true....
-Mommy stop kissing my Mamma- said Francesco annoyed.
-Hey, hey, hey...get over it. -Replied Maya hugging her wife.
Francesco smiled -ugh, okay. Mamma, Mommy...maybe I want to be an Astronaut! Is that okay? -Asked Francesco now looking at his moms.
-Pulcino, you can be anything you want. -Said Carina, in a sweet voice.
-It's true, Mamma is right...be whatever you want to be. -said Maya with a smile.
-So Doctor Andrea DeLuca-Bishop and maybe Astronaut Francesco DeLuca-Bishop? -Carina smiled broadly, her heart full of pride for her two precious babies.
Francesco and Lucia looked at their moms and smiled.
-We are so proud, you two will be the best," Maya said happily.
Maya and Carina were proud of their two children, their two perfect children. It was a dream or maybe the future but it felt so real, they just looked at each other and smiled. Their looks said it all.
As the dream ended the panorama looked like this: Maya smiling, Lucia smiling even Francesco was smiling and finally Carina half smiled, asleep...