5.10 Really... Really?

Madison named the baby Meiling, a name Zhan repeated over and over again. Meiling was the final piece to Madison’s puzzle, and she finally felt complete. Her family was finally whole again.

Madison returned home to crash on the couch. She knew she would her rest because so far Meiling hadn’t slept through the night.

Everyone could tell that Madison was tired and left her on the couch. Ricky hung around to care for Gavin while Lexi cared for the newborn.

Madison slept for hours. Once Ty arrived home from his boy’s date, he convinced Ricky to move her to her own bed. It was a hard task, but Ricky carried her up the stairs.

Madison opened one eye to see Ricky beside her. The bed was familiar although she didn’t remember moving and she was still fully clothed. Madison couldn’t remember what woke her up until her heard Meiling crying in the other room. “Hey,” Ricky whispered looking at Madison.

“Hey,” she responded softly.

“Want me to get her?” Ricky questioned. Instead of answering, Madison shook her head and pushed the covers off her.

Madison pushed open Meiling’s door to find the ghost of her mother towering over the baby.

Madison shouted for Ricky as she raced through the family den, but before Ricky could get out of bed, Ty called from downstairs. His voice sounded scared and tense. Ricky stormed out of the bedroom to find an empty den but loud thumps falling down the stairs.

Ricky found Madison on the patio head in her hands. Ricky stared at Ty before realizing he was staring through Ty. He walked out onto the patio and watched the scene unfold.

It took a lot of effort to get Madison back inside. Ricky held her closely as she sobbed uncontrollably into his shoulder. Everything was happening so fast he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

Ricky heard muffled sounds before realizing it was Madison calling out to him. He pulled her away to look into her tear filled eyes before she suddenly closed the gap, her lips on his. Although he had toyed with the idea for years, he wasn’t ready for the consequences.

((After impregnating her, I realized what a horrible idea having 3 babies with one parent would be. Needless to say, the next few weeks will be terrible. You'd think I learned my lesson with the twins but NO.))