I will contact the firm and have them arrange for the paperwork to be done to get you a green card. This will make you legal to live and work here. In other words I will sponsor you. My dad’s attorney friends will take care of everything.”
“If at anytime you want to leave my place you can feel free to go. I will not owe you anything and you will not owe me anything. We are all free to go and do as we please in this country.” she told them.
“Now, I want you two to sleep on all I’ve told you. It’s very important you are happy. If you are not happy living here under this situation then it will not be a good idea for you to accept my offer. If you have any reservation please don’t accept my offer.” Ella said.
Juan and Maria stood motionless, Juan’s mouth was hanging open. He could of caught a fly if there would have been one in the house.
“It’s visitation time at the hospital so let’s get out of here.” Ella told them. I’m sure Jose wants his mama to feed him and I want to hold him for a few moments.” Ella said. The three scurried out the door. Ella closing and locking the door behind them.
The hospital was crowded when they arrived to see Jose. The three headed for the pediatric ward. There lay little Jose so innocent so sweet.
“He’s a good baby.” A nurses told them. “It’s his feeding time, do you want to feed him his bottle is ready?” She asked Ella.
“Oh no, Maria wants to feed him. She’s been away from him most of the day and night.” Ella said looking over to Maria.
Maria picked Jose up turning to Ella. “Here Ms. Ella you need to feed him.” Maria said with a smile on her face.
“It will be a privilege to feed him.” Ella smiled as she sat in the rocker with Jose.
Juan and Maria walked out on the covered patio where the smokers take their breaks. Juan stood behind Maria wrapping his arms around her holding her tight
“It’s a little chilly.” Juan said holding his beautiful bride.
“Juan,” Maria said, “I’m bubbling inside. Are we dreaming” If we are don’t pinch me I don’t want to wake up.”
“It’s not a dream honey but we have to sleep on this as Ella requested. It looks like Jose is awake and his tummy is full I see Ella burping him. Let’s go back inside, we don’t have much visiting time left.”
As Juan and Maria were walking into the pediatric ward a man walked toward them. As he drew closer they realized it was Dr. Burnett.
“You are the parents I want to speak with. Let’s step over here.” He pointed to a small room with a chair and sofa arranged along the wall. Juan and Maria were anxious to hear what he had to say but were also apprehensive thinking it could be bad news.
“Please have a seat.” Dr. Burnett said pointing to the sofa.
Dr. Burnett sat on the on the edge of his chair with elbows on his knees with his hands folded under his chin.
“You are new to our country. I don’t know if you are legal or not and I don’t want to know but I must tell you your babies heart will need to be monitored for years probably most of his childhood. I would like to be his cardiologist. I specialize in infants and will give him the best care possible. My practice is located in Baker about fifty miles from here. I make monthly visits to Coopersville. I happened to be making my patients rounds when you brought your baby to the hospital.” He informed them. “If you want my services I can see your baby here in the clinic on my monthly visits to the clinic.” He