Chapter 1.6: The Tainted Clock Is Counting Down
One month and a half. Light stayed in the hospital for a month and a half. Abbie and I would visit her everyday, and watch her sleep. That's all she ever did when we saw her. The few times she did open her eyes, I was looking into mine; Our eyes were exactly the same. When we were finally allowed to bring Light home, the doctors let us know that any immediate health issues had been treated, but we had to watch for anything that hasn't shown itself yet. These doctors don't give my strong baby enough credit.
I slowly got used to life with a baby. I learned how to deal with the unnecessary fussing sessions, waking up mid-dream, wiping up puke, and changing diapers. Abbie had to deal with Light all day, but once I came home, she was all mine. I also got the lovely night shift, but when she would look up at me and just smile that toothless-baby smile, it made it all worth it. Did I mention this girl could eat? Premature or not, she would chug down those bottles. She definately got that from her daddy.
Even though my old, great life was lost when Abbie got pregnant, I gained another great life with my daughter. I had even gotten off the drugs; Quitting cold turkey was definately possible as long as you had a strong enough motivation. Everything was as perfect as it could get; I should've known something bad was coming to me.
"Danny, I just don't think this-- us, is working out anymore," Abbie said, just as abrupt as that seems. The girl who I've been in love with since high school, who I escaped to a totally new city with, who I had my only child with; None of that was enough to keep her around.
"I have my own dreams.. And you and Light are just holding me back. This isn't where I want to be." She said to me, in a completely calm voice, like she was describing her morning routine.
"You probably should've thought about that before you left Bridgeport and had a baby! I don't have to be a part of your life, but this girl will always be a part of you." I tried to keep myself from yelling because I was holding Light in my arms. No baby should have to hear any of this, even if they would never remember any of it.
"Coming to Sunset Valley was a mistake, and having a baby was a mistake. That's why I have to leave this all behind, and start fresh... I thought of all people, you'd have some sympathy, but I guess not." Sympathy? She wanted me to have sympathy for her leaving us?
"You had a baby. Life isn't something you can start fresh with! If it was, believe me, I would've restarted this game plenty of times." I argued without yelling, although I wanted to scream with every fiber of my being.
"You were always the one to say life wasn't meant to be taken seriously! Why has everything suddenly become such a big deal? This is exactly why I have got to go.." Abbie looked at me with tired eyes.
"Then go. Light doesn't need someone like you in her life." She stared at me and I stared angrily back at her until she went down the hall and into my bedroom. I didn't move until she came down the hall with the few items down that were her's.
"Bye to my two little mistakes," She said with a look of disgust, before walking out the door.
How could I have ever been in love with such an evil person? You can never be too sure how you feel about anything, or in this case anyone. Now my daughter has to grow up without a mother by her side, even if she is insane. I guess it's true when they say history repeats itself. Feeling like a housewife is also a major downfall though, I've gotta complain. Nothing like growing up without Mommy, but still, playing two parents is no fun....
Time flies without a bitch in your life!
Light was growing up and learning everything at just the right times. No developmental issues or anything, thank that guy in the sky, or maybe it's just karma who thought I'd had enough for now. Whatever it is, I couldn't be any happier about everything getting peachy again.
Previous Chapter
Chapter Selection