The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

what are you planning now As the lights from the cameras went off and on, Matt, Rayn, Rookie, Dice, Jerome, Larry, Rick, and a couple of Elijah’s men kept Peach in the middle of them as they made their way out of the hospital parking lot. “Please get out of the way! We are not taking any questions!” Dice announced firmly as the reporter struggled to get a glance at Peach’s face. “Mrs. Darius!! What’s your intake on the news that your husband forced himself on Jessica Astor last night, at Senator Butcher’s party?!” A news lady screamed from the back.

Eyes blurry with tears, Peach halted, her fists tightened at such words about Elijah, which Dice and the others had already filled her in on what happened last night. “Mrs. Darius, is it true that your husband bribed the police to side with him on this matter, and that’s the only reason Mr. Butchen and his men got arrested last night?” Another journalist asked, pushing up to the front of the pack. “Members of Congress, like other citizens, are subject to investigation and prosecution for criminal misconduct and other statutory violations through the criminal justice system, initiated by Federal, State, or local public prosecutors, and conducted through the courts. My client was beaten badly by Mr. Butcher’s men, and he has to own up to that.” Jeff announced professionally.

Lips trembling as tears stained her face, Peach held back her tongue as her body shut down for a moment, and then she drew in a slow breath before walking off with Dice and the others.

The instant she stepped into the hospital lobby, her phone started ringing and she picked it up, “Mama,”

“Honey, are you with Elijah yet?” Miss Grace asked with urgency.

The tears Peach had been fighting to hold back freely streamed down her cheeks, not knowing how to process it all.

Since it was just this morning Dice and the others went back home to tell her the news that Elijah was admitted to the hospital and then explained to her what had happened at the party. At this point, between what the media was saying and what Rick and the others had told her, everything was still a mess in her head, and the only person that could fix it was Elijah.

“No, mama. We are yet to get to his room.” Peach said as she took a deep breath.

The was a brief pause, and then Miss Grace said, “You didn’t touch your breakfast and abandoned it to rush to the hospital, so I made James package them, and he and I will bring it over to you -”

“No… please don’t come here. The Paparazzi and reporters are all over the place. They are brutal. It’s best if James and you remained at the house.” Peach begged, trying to keep her voice calm,

“Honey, but your food…” “I will buy something from a cafe.” “You didn’t eat for days when your father-”

“Mama, please!!”

voice shocked her so much, but when Peach moved her lips to apologize, all she could do was sob, and she suddenly squatted, pressing her forehead against her knees, the taste of

Dice?” Peach’s memory of this

both sides and they had to put him in an induced coma, and it will take about three weeks before they fully heal on their own, but the hospital is going to monitor him for the first week before he can come home.” Dice words rang in her ear, causing Peach to whimper, even

sure that she was secure from the eyes of those walking by. “Peach,” Miss Grace’s voice trembled with worry, but the concern in her voice

I’m just a bit overwhelmed, but I will be okay.” Peach gained the strength to say, and then she wiped her tears with the

ear before she heard her say, “I love you, honey.” “Love you too.” Peach whispered before ending the call. Then she suppressed her emotions, stood up, and as she started walking down the

“They have a couple of machines on Elijah, but it’s nothing serious… umm… the doctor said they are

remark as he waited for Peach to say something, but she just stood there, not blinking “Mama, can I come in!” Her young

like a horror movie showing in her head, she recalled the hospital door open and Miss Grace stepping

eyes burn with tears again, her lashes frozen open at the memory. “Because… Papa wouldn’t be staying in

“Is he coming home?”

can not come home

swept through Peach made her clap her hand over her mouth as she turned away, running past Dice, focusing on the labels on the doors. Immediately, Ryan, Matt, and the others started

bowl for a while since she had not eaten anything. Then she broke down again, this time her cry was loud as she clutched onto her chest, desperately trying to get air into her lungs while holding

doctor?”

It’s a normal reaction, that is tied to a memory of mine! It’s nothing to worry about!” Peach shouted, resting her back on the bathroom stall and closing her eyes. “I will

sleep. “What the hell, Dean!! Do you have a death wish?!” Madam Jewel screamed, glaring at her son. “How can you be sleeping when the entire country is shaking?!” Dean yelled back, throwing his hands in the air. “What are you talking about?” “Senator Butcher