Our Promises Must Sail

Chapter 4

"I'm not so sure that she'd be willing to do so. I mean I would let you talk to her but I didn't even tell her that I was going to call you."

"Oh, your probably right."

"Listen Brady do you miss Ella? And if you were given the chance would you be by her side again?"

"Of course I miss her. And yes I would be by her side right now if I actually knew where she was. I love and miss her so much. And I'm so sorry about the awful fight that we had that lead to her leaving."

"Well I know I shouldn't really tell you this but she came to California to stay with us after your argument. And now is currently at St. Joseph's hospital. I know that it'll take her some time to want to see and be around you again, but if you meant what you said about being by her side then now's your chance. But Brady let me warn you that it's not going to be easy for you to win her over especially since she's got a new boyfriend now."

"She has a boyfriend?"

"Yes, and his name is Jackson. They're happy with each other but when I look at my daughter and him together she doesn't look as happy as she was when you two were together."

"Thank you, that really means a lot to me."

"Your welcome Brady. I've got to go now I told Ella I was going to the cafeteria to get us some food. The choice is up to you now Brady are you going to come down and fight for her? Or are you going to let her be with Jackson? I've got to go now, bye." I ended the call and finally made my way towards the cafeteria to get our food.

Brady's POV

Once Ella's mom ended the call I took in her question. Am I going to go fight for her or am I going to leave her be? I know that I want to be apart of my son's life. And also Ella's life if she'll have me. I know for a fact that I still love Ella and I hope she feels the same way even if she's dating again.

I needed to see when the first flight to California was. I've got to believe that everything will fall into place once I get there. I can't believe that I'm finally going to see her after all this time apart including my son.

I opened up my laptop and saw that there was a flight later this evening. I bought a ticket, printed it out and started getting a bag ready. The flight from New York to California takes about five hours so by the time that I get there It'll be night. And if Ella had our baby early this morning then she won't be released until sometime tomorrow.

So when I get there my only thought is to walk into her room and see where it goes from there. I know that I can't force her to leave her new boyfriend and be with me again since I obviously hurt her in the past. But before I leave I will see my child who is rightfully mine, I feel that she at least owes me that.

As I got ready to catch my flight at the airport, I grabbed my bag and the car keys and headed out to my car. While walking to my car, I couldn't help but to feel somewhat excited as I'm finally going to see Ella after all this time apart and I can't wait to see what my son looks like.

Five hours later

After five hours on a plane I finally made it to California. Once I stepped foot outside, I hailed a cab and told him to take me to St. Joseph's Hospital. After a short drive I arrived at the hospital. I quickly paid my cab fee and walked inside the hospital specifically towards the front desk.

"Hi I'm looking for Ella Cooper."

"Yes, Ms. Copper's in room number 304 but I'm sorry sir but visiting hours are over so I can't let you go and see her."

"Well when can I come back?"

"Visiting hours will open again tomorrow at 8am."

"Okay, well thank you."

"Your welcome sir, have a good night."

"You too"

I can't believe it I missed the deadline for the visiting hours and have to wait until tomorrow to see Ella and my son. I walked outside and found a nearby hotel that was relatively close to the hospital. So tomorrow when I wake up I can just walk to the hospital instead of paying for another cab.

Ella's POV
Next day

I was in my hospital room with Braden cradled in my arms and my mother in the chair next to my bed. I wasn't going to lie childbirth was as bad as they say it is, but once you hear your baby's cry and hold your child in your arms for the first time it's totally worth it. Looking down at Braden I can definitely see his resemblance to Brady.

"Honey, I'm going to run home to shower and change. And while I'm out I'll probably grab something to eat. Do you need anything from the house?"

"No, I think we packed everything I needed. Take a few hours to rest mother, I'll be just fine. Jackson will be here as soon as he gets off of work."

"Ok then I'll see you later."

A few minutes after my mom left my nurse came in and told me she was going to take Braden back to the nursery then come back to help me shower and freshen up. After a few minutes she was back and helping me out of the bed. As I was in the shower I couldn't help but to relish in the hot water hitting my tired body.

After I got out of the shower, I saw they had brought me breakfast. I ate most of my breakfast and then leaned back to take a nap before they brought Braden back. I quickly fell asleep dreaming about...

I opened my eyes to see Brady holding Braden in his arms. It was a sight to see a father holding his newborn son in his arms.

When he realized I was awake and looking at them, he quickly snapped at me saying "How could you not tell me that you had my son! You're lucky that I don't walk out of here with him right now!"

"No you can't!" I sat straight up in bed realizing that it was only just a dream.

I was so shook up that I called my nurse asking her to bring Braden right away.

She told me "The nurses are bathing him right now but I'll be in with him in as soon as they're finished."

I felt better knowing that he's safe and that they'll be bringing him soon. I know Brady was mad at me when he found out that I hadn't told him that I was pregnant but I also know that he wouldn't take such measures to take Braden away from me. After I'm released from the hospital, I realize that I'll have to call Brady and tell him that his son was born. I just don't know if I'm ready to see him again yet. You'd think after all this time he wouldn't have this affect on me.

I closed my eyes to relax and remind myself that it was only just a dream. Keeping my eyes closed I heard the door open.

I turned and said "Mom I thought I told you to stay home and rest for awhile."

"Ms. Cooper we brought Braden back." My nurse told me

"Thank you so much." I said while extending my hands for her to put Braden in arms.

My nurse put Braden in my arms and he immediately snuggled up to me. After that the nurse looked at me and Braden snuggled up to each other in admiration. Then she quietly left the room.

After she left I just laid there with Braden. A couple minutes later Braden ended up falling asleep in my arms. Since I ended up not getting any sleep earlier from that bad dream I realized while watching over Braden that I was starting to dose off as well.

I tried to stay awake so that I could make sure that Braden would be okay, but my tiredness got the best of me. I ended up falling into a peaceful sleep. I had just fallen asleep when I heard..

"Hello Ella."

My eyes shot open to see Brady standing by my bed with a bouquet of flowers. My mouth dropped open unable to comprehend whether or not he was actually here.

"Brady, what are doing here?"