Where We Belong - RV.Elliott

Chapter 71 

It was the banging that stirred me. I jerked up pushing the covers off. Did he come home? Did I forget to lock the door? 

Getting out of bed I reached for my phone as the door to our room burst open a scream falling from my lips. 

"We have a warrant to search your home Miss Mendez". Officers flooded my room as well as my daughters. 

"Now wait a damn minute. Let me see-...". I didn't get the chance to finish my sentence as hands roughly grabbed me and threw me to the floor. Knees pressed my back, my arms locked together I bit my bottom lip as I felt the pain in my lower stomach. 

"It's best you don't get in the way". Detective Scott was stood in the doorway smirking at me. "Let us do our job". 

"You're hurting me". I cried as I felt the pressure of the officer's knees. 

"We wouldn't have to use force if you let us do our job. Where's Thomas?". He asked. 

"I don't know". 

He gave the officer a nod and before I knew it my face was being pressed into the carpet. "You won't get away-...". A scream fell from my lips at the excruciating pain 

that followed from the blow to the head. 

Black dots danced in my vision, everything around me becoming blurry. What did I do to deserve this? 

"What's going on in here?". A female voice reached my ears. 

The weight lifted from my back, hands no longer holding me but I lay there and didn't dare move. 

"Protocol sarg, She was resisting". 

Vision blurred I lifted my head before pushing myself into a sitting position. The female was older, plain clothed and a gun holstered to her hip. 

"Protocol or no protocol we don't restrain pregnant woman". Her voice deadly she kneeled beside me. 

"Pregnant?". I could hear how worried detective Scott had become. 

"Yes, detective pregnant. Now get me a damn ambulance she's bleeding". 

I was still trying to focus after the blow to my head. Black dots still danced behind my eyelids, the pain in my head becoming too much. 

"Sarg we didn't know". 

"You're too close to this. I'm taking you off the case. Going after Thomas' wife like this won't sit well with a judge. You best hope she doesn't lose her baby". 

I could hear their voices but couldn't focus on what they were saying. I was trying to keep myself from passing out. The last thing I remembered was blue lights and 

sirens. 

I was awake. Could hear the hushed voices of my parents but I don't think I was ready to face them. I knew I was in the hospital; every hospital smelled the same. 

"I don't want to leave her". My mom whispered. "Jared is looking after Everleigh, and we should be here with her". 

"Aye darling but if she wants you to leave then we leave". My dad spoke. 

He knew me so well. He was right. I wasn't in the mood for small talk or looks of sympathy because I had lost my baby. I didn't need to be told because I knew deep inside that I was no longer pregnant. 

"Yes, Franko I know". She sighed. "I just need to know she's okay". 

Opening my eyes they locked with my dad's. Filled with worry he gave me a nod before clearing his throat and getting to his feet. 

"Oh, sweetheart". My mom was by my side within seconds. "I was so worried Ava. We can't believe this happened. Those officers don't know what's coming I swear-...". 

"Aubrey". My dad interrupted placing his hand on the lower of her back. "Enough of that. She doesn't need to hear any of that right now". 

"How are you feeling baby?". She sat on the side of my bed beside me reaching over and taking my hand in hers. 

It was the first time I noticed the IV drip. 

"Could I have some water?". My throat felt a little scratchy and was sore when I swallowed. 

"Yes, and I'll grab the doctor". She was up and out the door before I could protest. I didn't need a doctor. I wanted to go home. I wanted to be in the comfort of my own surroundings. 

I wasn't good at being a patient. 

"We'll get them". My dad spoke. "Mark my words darling". 

"Don't be silly". I sighed. "It's not worth getting into trouble and the possibility of jail time for taking out cops. Don't give them the satisfaction". 

"I've got my ways darling. Ain't nobody going to jail". He sat in the chair by my bed. "You doing okay?". 

I shrugged. "Can you take me home?". 

"Do you want your mom to kill me?". He asked. 

I couldn't hide the small smile from my face. "It was worth a shot. Have you been here all night?". 

He nodded. "Jared' got Everleigh so don't worry about her". 

I wanted to ask about Blaze, but I wasn't sure I was going to like his answer. I expected him to be here and yet he wasn't. It wasn't long before my mom was back with Ally in tow. 

"Come on Franko let's go for coffee". 

And just like that my dad followed her back out of the room. 

"Can I go home?". I asked Ally. 

"Not yet". She gave me a small smile. "I want your IV finished first and then I'll do your observations. If I'm satisfied, then I'll discharge you". 

I rolled my eyes. "You know I can just discharge myself". I crossed my arms over my chest and turned my head away from her. 

Childish but I was angry, and I know it wasn't her fault or anyone else's but I wasn't to blame either. I had no control on who got the brunt of my anger. 

"I promise I'll discharge you once your IV is done and I make sure you're okay". 

I nodded. As much as I wanted to go home, I'm not sure it was the best place to be right now. I wasn't sure what state the cops left it in. 

"Are you going to let me treat you as a patient and not a doctor?". She asked. 

"You do know there's nothing wrong with me, right?". I was physically fine. A few bruises, a busted lip but nothing that would admit me here for more than I needed to 

be. 

"Patient". She pointed to me. "Doctor". She pointed back to herself. "Once you're IV is done I'll come back and do your observations and if you need someone before then, push your call button". 

A sigh fell from my lips as I watched her leave the room. No doubt my mom and dad would be back any minute. Just as I thought the door opened and in, she came. 

"Where's dad?". I asked. 

"Out for a smoke". She placed the water on the table before sitting in the chair beside me. "I want you to come stay with your dad and I for a little while. A few weeks at least". 

"Okay". I nodded. 

"I'll drop by your house and fix a bag with your things and some stuff for Everleigh. I'll have Jared pick you up when you're ready to be discharged". 

"Yeah, okay. You don't have to stay I'm not being discharged until my IV is finished and I've had my observations done. It could be a while". I was a little sleepy and knowing my luck I'd probably be here for hours. 

"Okay baby". She got to her feet and placed a kiss on the top of my head. "You call me when you're ready and I'll get you home". 

Ally was back and forth countless times bringing me coffee and different snacks every time she did. She was glowing, her skin radiant. Pregnancy definitely looked good on her. 

Sighing I rubbed a hand down my face. My IV was almost done so I reached over and pushed my call button. I was more than ready to get out of here. 

I waited for almost an hour before Ally came into the room, discharge papers with her. 

"Is that really how long people wait to be seen around here?". I asked. 

"I'm rushed off my feet Ava. There was an accident on the freeway, people are still being brought in". She was saying all this while doing my observations. "Your blood pressure is a little high but other than that you're fine". 

"So, I can go?". 

She nodded. "But please rest and take it easy. Over the next few days, you're going to experience bleeding and cramps but-...". 

"I know". I cut her off. "I know how a miscarriage works now can you give me the discharge papers so I can leave". 

"I'm saying this as your friend. Don't fucking push us away or shut us out. You've got a lot of people out there who love and care about you". She dumped the clipboard on the bed before storming out. 

"Ally I'm-...". I winced as the door slammed shut. 

A sigh fell from my lips as I grabbed the clipboard and signed my name on the dotted lines. I was more than ready to get the hell out of here. I grabbed the bag my mom brought with her last night and searched through it for my phone. 

Blaze hadn't shown face, and I had no idea why. I hadn't heard from him since last night. I had no idea where he was or if he was okay. I knew nothing and nobody had mentioned anything. 

I brought up his number and put the phone to my ear. As I suspected straight to voicemail. I don't know why I even tried. Tapping Jared's number, he answered straight 

away. 

"I'm already outside darling. You want me to come in and get you?". He asked. 

"Yes, please. Is Everleigh with you?". I asked. 

"She's with your mom. I'm hanging up see you soon". 

Jared was there whenever I needed him and even when I didn't, he showed up. As much as it pains me to say it, he was the constant in my life not Blaze and it should have been Blaze. 

Jared was the one person that I could always count on regardless of the situation I was in. 

Why wasn't Blaze the one picking me up? 

Why wasn't he here when I woke up? 

I lost our baby; I was going through this on my own when I shouldn't be. I know I would never be on my own because I had my family but it's not the same. I needed him now more than ever and he wasn't here. 

There was a knock on the door before Jared stuck his head inside. "I brought the goods". He grinned holding 2 Starbucks cups. 

"I can always count on you". I smiled taking one of the cups from him. 

"He's around sweetheart". He spoke. 

"I didn't ask". I grabbed my discharge papers. "Can you grab my bag?". 

"It's none of my business Ava but-...". 

"You're right it's none of your business and I don't want to talk about it now can you please take me home?". 

"Sure, thing princess". 

I handed my discharge papers to the front desk and made my way outside. What I didn't expect to see was Blaze leaning against his truck a smoke hanging from his mouth, shades covering his eyes. 

I could see his bloody knuckles from here.