31 days was how long Alexis stayed unconscious she developed a fever from an infection they had to treat her with high doses of antibiotics
Boone had recovered enough to go home but he didn't leave Alexis's side just like the rest of the family they would split their time between being with their Daughter was fighting for her life also being a Premature Baby she had a fight but the one good thing she had going for her is her Family they won't let her fight alone

They all agreed not to Name her yet But have taken to calling her Hope Because she brought so much Hope to them

Boone was fighting his demons he felt so angry that he couldn't protect her or their child who is just as beautiful as her mama

Everyone was gathered around Alexis bed having dinner that Uncle Brought in for them to eat he went up to see his GrandDaughter with Erica , since He had proposed to Erica the day Alexis was taken and Erica would be her Grandmother which She wanted to go by Gigi

My nose itches was the first thing I thought of when I woke up I raised my arm up to scratch it but was caught

"She's moving again "

Luke

"She must be uncomfortable again I think it's time to shift her again" Sean said

Shift me how long have I been asleep

"Why " I croaked out

"Alexis "
" Yeah " I croaked out again
" Pookie open your eyes "

I do and I see Sean leaning over me his face is full of stubble like he forgot to shave
I smile at it He looked even sexier

Then it hit me
" Sean where's Boone Where's my Baby " I asked as I patted down my belly it was almost flat now

" I'm Here Red " Boone said coming into my view
" And our little one is in the NICU for now she's almost ready to go home  " Sean said

" Can I see her and what the hell happened"

"Sure Pookie but let's have a good look at you then I will bring her down to you I will explain after you see our little one "

"Alright Pookie I think a nice shower will be good for you but I want you to sit and one of us will help you your muscles are going to be somewhat weak and I need to undo a few things "

After being disconnected from the monitors and the Catheter taken out
I was carried by Chase to the bathroom and placed in the shower chair my gown was already falling off me so I slid it all the way down and dropped it on the floor
Hearing Chase's breathing hitched I looked at him he was looking at my breast then at my belly

I looked down at what he saw and I see this angry scar sure it's healed but it still ugly
Reaching for the gown to cover up he grabs my hands

"Don't you dare cover up that beautiful scar is where my little girl came out and I will always love it for why it was made " Chase said

I felt the tears prickling down my cheeks

He leaned down Kisses my forehead
"when you get done and brush your teeth I want a full kiss so get to washing " He says as he hands me the washcloth

"I'll be helping her " Boone said as he came in the bathroom
Boone stripped down to his bare delicious skin
I could see his scars on his chest there were only two , the Whelps from getting whipped had all but disappeared

Reaching out to touch them I ran my fingers along them
" I remember you getting shot Boone it scared me that I lost you "

" I know Red it scared me when I saw him shoot you Red I thought I lost my wife and baby all at the same time "
"Wife"
" Yes Red you will become my wife in every sense of the word soon As you get released , so let's get you washed so we can all see our baby "

I sat in the chair and let Boone wash me he took his time touching , caressing me I felt the love in each touch
Once done Gabriel came in to dry me while Boone dried himself
Then Gabriel helped me dress in a pair of sleep shorts and tank top then I was handed a toothbrush and toothpaste

It took me a few minutes to brush my teeth
I was sat back down in the now dry chair from the shower
Gabriel brushed through my hair

" You need a hair cut when we get home Trouble "
I smiled at his nickname for me
" Okay Meanie you can cut it "
He braided my hair for me into a fishtail

"Okay Trouble lets get you back to bed " He said as he bent down and scooped me up carrying me back into the room

When I got a good look at everyone I had to ask

" How long have I been out "

" 31 days "

" Wow that would explain why all of you are looking like Boone now " I said with a grin

They all let out a laugh after looking at each other

"God I missed that Cheekiness " Corey said

"We all have " Owen said with a smirk

The door creaked open and I see a bassinet being pushed in by Sean
As he got closer I see my little girl for the first time

"You want to hold her " Sean asked as he picked her up she opens her eyes looks at him then closes her eyes

" Yes " was all I could get out

Sean places her in my arms I look down at this beautiful little girl

" We have been calling her Hope because she brought so much to us " Davis says as he sits down on the bed with me

"I think that's beautiful She's Presley Jayden Hope" I say

"Perfect " Axel says

"Yes she is and I have a huge feeling she is already being spoiled by all of you " I say Cuddling her
My arms were getting tired

" Lay her on your chest Alexis" Sean says

"Yeah she loves that when I hold her specially if she is upset it calms her down" Brandon says
So the pillows behind me are shifted and the bed is raised up to a sitting position and I lay back putting her on my chest

" How much did she weigh "

"2 lbs 12 ounces she now weighs 3 lbs 14 ounces she needs only a  half pound to go to be able to leave which shouldn't take long "Sean tells me

I let a few tears fall they were wiped away by Davis who had moved up laying beside me
"Babygirl why the tears "

" I missed her first month and I wanted to breastfeed her , I feel like a ...."

"Alexis Baby don't you dare finish that sentence You are not a failure just because something's changed the way she came into the world doesn't mean a thing to her she doesn't know any different you love her the same and she loves you , We all made sure she was brought in here to lay with you we would put her on your chest as we fed her so she would bond with you just like she bonded with all of us " North tells me

"I'm sorry I just ..."

Davis moved off the bed and Boone climbed in next to me
"I know what you are going through I went through it when your in a coma I felt so guilty that I couldn't protect you and PJ "

My eyebrow went up at the nickname PJ

" Hey she's gotta have a nickname and I vote for PJ or like Kota called her yesterday little stinker and she gave him a goofy grin " Boone said

" I'd prefer PJ over little Stinker she does have to go to school and when she has siblings they will pick up the nickname so "

"Siblings You want more " Axel asked me

"Sure like it was pointed out to me earlier She came in the world early and not under our ideal circumstances but that doesn't mean I don't want more " I say

" Good because as beautiful as she is I think she will need add least 5 or more brothers to keep the Boys away " Brandon said with a grin

"Maybe but I think her 17 daddies will do the job just fine until then " I say with a laugh

"You Damn Right " Raven growls

I laughed hard

" Oh my sweet Russian when I get out of here and get cleared for sex you are mine " I say to him

"I'll be there Kitten "