While Amanda was in surgery, Niels was sitting in their room, waiting impatiently. Every second seemed to last for an entire hour, but eventually a nurse came in, telling Niels that Amanda’s surgery had been completed. He was invited to go to a recovery room, so he could be with Amanda as she woke, an offer Niels gladly accepted. Looking at Amanda in the hospital bed, Niels smiled proudly. All had gone well. With Niels caressing her cheek, she woke up.
"Hi baby… Welcome back... Had a nice nap?" Niels whispered, kissing her forehead. Amanda had tried to answer, but her mouth had been too dry. It had been surprising how dry her mouth was, so dry she could barely ask for water. But once Amanda had drank a few small sips of water, she immediately looked at Niels. “Hi. Everything...okay?" she had asked, looking at her husband with a sweet smile playing on her lips. “All is okay love," Niels whispered, "all is out, so now for observation..." Soon after those words, Amanda was rolled back to her own room, where the doctors kept a close eye on her. It was only for her own good, they both knew that, but to Niels it was a little weird. Imagining how Amanda had to be feeling, Niels started making playful remarks. He knew that if there was anything to cheer Amanda up, it was him being silly. And indeed, before long Amanda was producing soft sounds, somewhere in between chuckles and giggles. It brought a wider smile to Niels’ face, until Amanda thought of something. Once there was no more nurses around, Amanda told Niels "I can't wait to get home. I just realised though... how on earth am I supposed to nurse Nicco." After all, Nicco was quite attached to that way of feeding, and he preferred it over all others. Niels laughed softly, looking into Amanda’s eyes. "You're inventive, woman of mine, you'll find a way... I guess you just have to feed him sometimes, and we feed him more solid food other times..." He winked, knowing for sure they would find a way. Didn’t they always? More time passed, and Amanda was still quite sleepy because of the past anesthesia. So she went back to sleep, and when she woke up the next time, a doctor arrived to tell them Amanda was free to go once she had passed the final tests. Amanda walked out of the hospital, holding on to Niels’ arm. But once they were in the car, it was time to go home. Niels tried to drive as carefully as possible, but whenever that didn’t work, he frowned as Amanda groaned. But when they were home, things would be closer to normal. On the driveway, Niels asked Amanda: "Are you ready to face our kiddos?" Amanda didn’t answer, but it was quite obvious she was tired. She went in, and was greeted by the children. Emi, Angelo and Elia had learned about the procedure the night before, so they were sweet and gentle, just giving their mother gentle hugs. Nicco however was hungry, but Amanda just couldn’t do it right then. She was simply too tired. "Think you can distract Nicco until tonight?" Amanda asked Niels with a grin. He replied he would try all he could. But before that, he handed Nicco to Emi and helped Amanda to their bedroom. He helped her change into some loose nightwear and tucked her in. “You sleep tight..." Niels whispered before showering Amanda with kisses. "Thank you," Amanda said, smiling sweetly at Niels. "I love you so much." She soon after dozed off as Niels walked down the stairs, getting ready to keep Nicco busy. And to prepare dinner. After all, now he had an extra reason to spoil Amanda.
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