Page 62 of The Ties That Bind
Brie then glanced at Rytsar. “You were right,dyadya.We have a son.”
He nodded. “Da, you do.”
Grinning, Rytsar addressed Sir. “Congratulations, Brother. Are you ready to make number three?”
Sir gave him the side-eye. “We’re not having five children, old friend.”
Dr. Glas interrupted them. “Mr. Davis, would you like to cut the cord?”
“Yes, I would.”
“It’s time to let me go,moy droog,” Rytsar stated hastily. “But, before you do, I must know the name of myplemyannik.”
Sir nodded to Brie, wanting her to share it.
Brie smiled at Rytsar. “Naturally, his middle name is Alonzo, in honor of Sir’s father. And, to honor my side of the family, we chose to name him after my father’s favorite grandfather.” She smiled at him when she added, “The name is also a nod to you.”
Glancing down at their tiny son, Brie made the formal introduction. “Rytsar, I would like you to meet Anthony Alonzo Davis.”
The proud grin on his face when she looked up at Rytsar touched Brie deeply.
“That is a strong name appropriate for a Davis,” he stated. Before he hung up, however, Rytsar spoke to Brie in Russian. “Slova ne opisat’ moyu lyubov’ k tebe.”
Words cannot describe my love for you…
Brie smiled and blew him a kiss with tears in her eyes.
After putting the phone back in his pocket, Sir took the surgical scissors from Dr. Glas. The moment he cut the umbilical cord, Brie realized that the tiny human she had carried for almost nine months was now independent of her.
She looked down at their little boy, her heart bursting with love.
We have a son…
Tears of Joy
Brie watched with apprehension as the neonatal nurse left with their newborn to perform a thorough examination.
“No need to worry, Mrs. Davis,” Dr. Glas assured her. “Your son’s vitals are good.”
Brie smiled at him wearily. “Why did both babies come so early?”
He shook his head. “It may be coincidence or it’s simply your normal gestation period.”
“Whatever the case, we are profoundly grateful to you, Dr. Glas,” Sir stated, holding out his hand. “You were able to bring our son safely into the world despite the complications.”
Dr. Glas shook Sir’s hand warmly. “Given the circumstances, I appreciate the trust you both placed in me.”
Even though the memory was painful, Brie told him, “I will never forget seeing you at Kylie’s funeral, Dr. Glas. It showed how much you truly care.”
The doctor let out a ragged sigh. “Her unexpected death was an unfortunate tragedy, but I trust their babe is doing well.”
Brie smiled, choosing not to mention Faelan. “Yes, the entire community has rallied together to help. It’s been a beautiful thing to witness.”
He grinned. “That’s good to hear.”
A nurse popped her head into the room. “Dr. Glas, Mrs. Clancy is about to deliver in room 408.”
Dr. Glas nodded to the nurse. “Thank you, Trudy.”
