Chapter 472 - Meeting father (3) (1/2)

In the hospital, outside of the examination room, Felix is pacing back and forth. Damien is sitting on a chair and observing Felix.

Felix was inside with Sophia, but after less than a minute doctor told him to leave and wait outside because he was disrupting them. He left only after Sophia persuaded him.

It was obvious that Felix is very nervous, he was on pins and needles.

When nurse opened the door and said that family members can come in, Felix rushed in like a bullet. The exam was less than half an hour long, but to Felix it seemed like forever.

Damien was sitting in the chair, looking at the door that was slowly closing behind Felix. He was not sure what to say to Felix no matter how much he wanted to comfort him. They didn't speak after the incident. They didn't finish their talk in the coffee shop, but it all pointed to the scenario where Felix is not willing to accept him back into his life.

Damien was surprised when the door opened and Felix faced him, ”Aren't you coming?”

Felix and Damien listened to doctor say that Sophia and the baby are fine. But Sophia will need to rest and take it easy for next few days.

”Listen to your body.”, doctor told Sophia. ”If you are tired or achy, then rest. You can do any activity that feels comfortable. If there is any bleeding, contact your obgyn…” He gave few more advices and said that Sophia can go home.

There was new audio file of the fetus's heartbeat, and both Felix and Damien listened to it with Sophia. Sophia observed how their excited facial expressions are matching. Damien's appearance gave her a glimpse of how Felix will look like in about twenty years.

Damien was very happy when they gave him few ultrasound pictures. ”This is my grandchild!”, he exclaimed.

It seemed that this incident did what talk between estranged father and son couldn't. It brought them back together, even if just for a little bit.

Damien gave them a ride back to Sophia's and Felix's apartment, and they invited him to come up. Damien was refusing, but after Sophia's insistence he accepted.

Sophia rested on the sofa, and listened father and son talk. It was much more relaxed than in the coffee shop.

Damien asked about pregnancy and paid attention to every detail that Felix shared. And Felix shared a lot. He even played previous heartbeat recordings and arranged ultrasound pictures on the table chronologically while explaining how the baby is developing. That seemed like never ending topic for Felix who would run his mouth dry about it to anyone who was willing to lend him an ear.

Damien's eyes were watering as he listened.

Sophia was not sure if Damien was emotional because that was his first grandchild or because he was listening to Felix. Probably both.

Felix told him about his work.

Damien was surprised to hear that Sophia is Felix's boss, and proud to listen to all high praises that Sophia has for his son.

Damien told them about his family and showed them pictures. He invited them to come for a visit, and Felix said that when Sophia recuperates, they will let him know.

Three of them had dinner in the apartment, chatting casually. Most of the talk was focused on a house that Sophia and Felix just purchased and their plan to move. Damien listened with interest and asked many questions. He even gave few advices.

After dinner, Damien didn't linger. He excused himself explaining that he has a night flight back home, and that he hopes they will stay in touch.

Felix promised to send him ultrasound photos and heartbeat audios regularly.

Damien returned to Canada with a full heart. He felt that he got his son back, and a daughter and a grandchild as well. They are still not as close as he hopes, but it's a great start, and in time they will get closer. He promised to himself that he will not mess up this opportunity. Damien was happy that Felix is doing well. He was excited to tell all the updates to his wife, Smita. Damien was imagining reactions of his sons when he tells them that they will meet their elder brother soon, and that they will be uncles!

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”How do you feel?”, Sophia asked Felix after Damien left.