Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

newborn baby brother.

Rose was the first to step into Sherri’s hospital room, breaking the silence.

Upon seeing Rose enter, Juana leaped up as if pricked by a needle as if she were about to rush over. However, when she spoued Frank following Rose, she held back and regained her composure. This was her son’s uncle, after all, and she needed to stay poised.

Despite the lack of objections from the Roberts family regarding their relationship, there remained some uncertainty without official documents, and they couldn’t afford to act recklessly.

With a warm smile, Juana announced, “Oh, Frank and Dr. Roberts are here.”

Rose greeted her warmly, “Hello, Auntie. We’ve come to see the little one.”

“Come, take a look. He’s the spitting image of Hackett. Sherri is the family hero,” Joy said with a warm smile, stepping aside to make room for them.

Juana, concerned, asked, “How’s Natalie doing?”

Sherri replied candidly, “The anesthesia has worn off, and she’ll be in pain for a few more days. She didn’t want Trevon to find out, so she’s trying not to show the pain.”

“Oh, she has always been so sensible and strong. Just don’t overexert yourself in other ways. Check on Natalie when you get a chance, Juana advised.

“I know. Didn’t I just come back from there? If you didn’t know any better, you’d think I was the one you picked up. And I’ve just given birth. But it seems that she is your real daughter, not me,” Sherri playfully teased.

Juana felt a pang of sympathy but couldn’t resist exposing her, “Look at yourself, do you really look like someone who just gave birth? I wouldn’t even bother scolding you if you at least pretended a bit.”

Joy walked over to Juana and encouraged her, “Sherri, hop into bed. You’ve already made a trip to the next room, and you must be tired. Rest up.‘ She winked at her daughter–in–law.

Sherri played along, saying, “Oh my, Mom, I am a bit tired. I’ll take a little rest. When I’m feeling better, you can scold me all

you want.”

With Frank present, Juana held back her enthusiasm while chatting with Rose, maintaining her composure.

She kept glancing at Rose, and Frank noticed it a few times. Hackett’s son indeed bore a striking resemblance to him. Frank silently hoped that he wouldn’t turn out as audacious as Hackett.

As Frank prepared to leave, Joy adopted a more serious tone, “Frank, it’s your turn next. Hackett mentioned you’re engaged.”

Frank nodded, “Yes. Just give us a bit more time. My fiancée is still in college.”

Having seen Sherri’s child, Rose was ready to say her goodbyes. With both parents present; she felt a bit uncomfortable, especially with Edward’s mother in the room. “Sherri, we’ll head out for now. We’ll come visit you again tomorrow.”

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In the meantime, Juana had already sent a message to Edward, urging him to hurry to the hospital. His father was overseeing the company, and Edward was on his way here now.

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Sherri quickly picked up on her man’s charade. It looked like her brother was on his way, even though he and Rose were officially an item now truth, the whole Roberts clan had already swung by

Juana was will banning her eyelashes, and Sherri worried that if he declined, her inom’s eyes might turn to the overdrive mode. “Ense, can you stay here for a bit! I’ve got a baby question, and Jil love for Hackett to hear it too.”

Rose felt a ad uneasy arel glanced at Frank. “Hey, Frank, would you mind waiting downstairs?

Frank lad docked the theatrics between Sherri and Juana ages ago and had a pretty good inkling of what was brewing Waiting downstairs might mean that she wouldn’t come. “Why don’t you grab lunch with Trevon and the gang? I’m off to the

office‘

With folks accompanying Kose, there was no need for more words. Tm out. See you”

So, in the end, Frank strolled out solo and headed to the parking lot. Fate had it, he ran into Edward getting out of his car. He had figured that Edward might come.

Frank propped huirnself against the car roof, exuding a sense of nonchalance. “Right on time.”

Edward adjusted his glasses. “Well, I drove at a regular speed”

“Keep up the good pace. Catch you later.” Frank bent down and hopped into his car.

Upstairs, Juana was ushering Rose to take a seat on the couch. Juana’s hospitality was dialed up to eleven, and Sherri couldn’t help but fret that her mom’s enthusiasm might spook Rose.

She couldn’t even handle this level of maternal warmth herself, let alone Rose. “Mom, ease up a little. Rose’s palms are practically sweating.”

Just as she uttered those words, Edward, suited up to the nines, strolled in like a beacon of light, a real lifesaver. Rose heaved a sigh of relief deep inside, and her gaze toward Edward brimmed with complexity.

Edward had already sussed out half of the situation; he probably suspected his mom had cast some doubt into Rose’s mind. Without making a fuss, he naturally settled in between Juana and Rose, creating some distance. He chimed in, “It’s formula time.”

Juana slapped her thigh. “We almost forgot about that. How could we forget what the nurse said?”

Hackett emerged from the bathroom and caught sight of Edward. Looking puzzled, he asked, “Why are you here?”

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“Oh, fetching Rose.”

The moment the name dropped. Joy smacked Hackett on the noggin from behind. He massaged his head in pain, then turned around.

“What’s the deal? Why’re you calling Dr. Roberts’s name so casually?”

Hackett thought that ever since both mothers joined forces, it had been a real head–scratcher.

Originally, Edward had thought of asking Hackett to drop the casual manner when he heard it, but Joy beat him to the punch.

Seeing the two young lovebirds together, Joy ushered Hackett over to Sherri’s side. “Time to feed your son. Sherri’s milk isn’t cutting it anymore.”

The Blackwell family hadn’t hired a maternity nurse for two reasons. First, Sherri was an obstetrician–gynecologist herself. Second, both moms had loads of free time, so there was no need to bring in a nurse.

“Your mom’s really something. I could barely keep up, but she’s nice,” Rose whispered into Edward’s ear, leaning in closer.

Edward grinned and settled Ruby onto his lap. Rose pinched Ruby’s cheek, and the three of them shared a laugh. Juana and Joy, who’d been covertly watching from a distance, couldn’t help but smile too.

Joy lowered her voice to a level only the two of them could hear. Next year, you’re definitely having another one. Just wait and see how much fun it’ll be, maybe even loud laughter under the covers at night.”

Sherri discreetly pulled out her phone and snapped a pic of her brother with Rose and Ruby, the three of them together. It was truly a beautiful sight, and if someday her brother’s kid was in that scene

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