Five Years After Mother Dies in Labor, a Doctor Raises the Triplets Their Dad from Bio Appears Dr. Spellman adopted and raised his sister’s triplets when she passed away during childbirth. Five years later, though, his entire life was turned upside down when the triplets’ biological father showed up to take them back. “Take a big breath. Thomas walked with his sister, assuring her that everything would be okay as they were taken to the surgery room on a gurney. Sweat crinkled Leah’s brows as she attempted a deep breath. “You’re inside… She said as they entered the operating room.
You’re the greatest older brother I could ever hope for, Thomas.When Leah went into labor at just 36 weeks into her pregnancy, the doctors advised a surgical delivery. However, Leah’s situation worsened soon after giving birth to her first child, and her heart rate began to drop. Come hang out with me, Leah! What’s going on, nurse? Leah, take a peek at me! “Look at me,” Thomas cried, his hands surrounding his sister’s. Dr. Nichols said, “Doctor Spellman, you need to leave, please,” as she escorted him away. Then they slammed the OR doors shut.Thomas dropped onto a chair in the waiting room, sobbing uncontrollably. The scent of his sister was still on his hands. He hid his face in his hands and prayed for things to get better quickly. But when a doctor’s voice cut through his daydream, he knew something was wrong. With a start, he exclaimed, “Doctor…How is Leah doing? Dr. Nichols apologized deeply, saying, “Thomas.” “We did not manage to stop the bleeding, even with our best efforts. The children are safe now that they are in the NICU.Thomas fell back into the chair, unable to process the news of his sister’s death. Leah had been thrilled to give her precious angels nothing but the best—to cuddle, hold, and gift. How could God have taken her from us so swiftly and cruelly? What should I do now? Thomas was let down when he heard a voice echoing across the hallway. “Where is she, really? She thought I wouldn’t find out if she gave birth to the kids.Thomas’s rage knew no limits when he saw Joe, his sister’s ex-boyfriend, charging into the hospital. “What happened to your sister?” Joe growled.Thomas pinned the man against the wall by grabbing his collar. “You’re curious about her current location, huh? Where were you when someone like you put her up for the night? And Joe, where were you when she fell four hours ago? She is no longer with us! My sister was never able to visit her kids!” “Where are my children?” I want to see them. Joe sobbed as he yanked Thomas’s arms away. You dare not even bring them up, Joe! “Get out of my hospital or I’ll call security!” That was Thomas’s warning. “Away!””I’m going to get my kids back, Thomas, but I’m heading out right now! “You can’t take them away from me,” Joe yelled as he turned to walk out of the hallway. Thomas believed that for the sake of his three little nephews, he could not sit and mourn the death of his sister. He was everything to his nephews, and he would do whatever it took to keep the children away from their inebriated father. After deciding to adopt the triplets, Thomas battled in court to be granted custody of them.You have no right to do this, honor! Joe cried artificial tears and screamed on the witness stand. “I am the children’s father. How would I ever exist without such small lives? They are both Leah’s and my flesh and blood, and they are everything I have at the moment.”Let me get something clear,” the judge stated to Joe. “You were not married to Leah, the mother of the children, and you did not support her financially while she was pregnant. Is that correct? Joe said in a quiet voice, “Well, your Honor, you’re not wrong.” “I work as a handyman and take on small tasks. I couldn’t afford to support her, so we never got married. Thomas’s lawyer said, “Pardon me, your honor, but my client has voice notes and text messages from his sister where she clearly states that Mr. Dawson is a heavy drinker.” “And she said that unless he joined a rehabilitation program, she would not marry him.” The lawyer’s presentation of the evidence convinced the judge that Joe was unsuitable to raise the kids, and the court decided in Thomas’ favor.As he walked out of the courtroom, Thomas looked up at the clear sky and thought of his sister. “I promised to do all in my power to help you. With tears in his eyes, he said, “I hope I didn’t disappoint you, Leah.” Joe leaped off the court at that precise moment and grabbed Thomas’s arm. “Thomas, as their real father, I will fight for the kids. Avoid allowing your triumph to overwhelm you too quickly. Thomas pulled his arm from Joe’s grasp and scowled. Joe, that’s exactly why you shouldn’t be their parent! Struggling for the benefit of the kids is preferable to fighting for the kids themselves. When Thomas returned home from the court, he saw his wife packing her bags, and he felt reassured that Leah’s kids were in excellent hands with him.What’s happening, Susannah? Confused, he asked. “Why is everyone packing so much right now?” “I apologize, Thomas,” she growled and shut the last bag. “I’m not even sure if I want children at all, and here you have three at once.” Did the case not go your way? I’ve given it some thinking, and I don’t think I want to spend the ensuing years changing diapers. Thomas, this is not why I married you. I’m sorry. Following that, Susannah disappeared. Looking around the house, Thomas was still in disbelief that he was left alone to look after his nephews. He pulled a bottle out of the wine rack out of frustration, but just as he was going to break the cork, his gaze drifted to the screensaver on his phone.There to welcome him were his three young nephews. He could not simply give up and let his sorrow to overcome him. I promised Leah that I would make sure they had a nice life. I am not capable of doing this. Repositioning the wine bottle on the rack, he turned to walk away. The years flew by as the triplets—Jayden, Noah, and Andy—grew up in Thomas’s loving care. Whether it was changing the boys’ filthy diapers or lulling them to sleep with his extremely flat voice, Thomas loved every minute he spent with his nephews. But despite their best efforts, Thomas’s physical and mental health deteriorated, and one day he passed out at work. He wrote it up to sleep deprivation and went to pick up his nephews from kindergarten.But when he went home, the man opposite from his house gave him the chills the moment he spotted him. Joe was standing there on the sidewalk in front of Thomas’s house after five arduous years. “Young people, come in. Okay, I will soon be joining you. Thomas smiled as the kids came in. Then he approached Joe. “What the hell are you doing here?” he growled. “Have you followed us around all along?” I’m coming, Thomas, to take back what is properly mine. “I am here for my children,” he boldly said. “Your kids?” Thomas gave a smirk. Where were you during the five years when I was raising children? Joe, you never had them to begin with. You left them behind before they were even born, and now you’re returning to claim them? They are no longer your children. Leave this place now!Joe said, “Thomas, you’re not correct.” “I worked really hard to improve my finances over those five years so I could support my children.” As promised, I won’t let up until the kids and their biological father are back at home. It’s about time! “Oh really?” Thomas challenged him. “I’ll bet the nice car you’re driving around will convince the court otherwise. Put an end to squandering time! A few months later, Thomas received a summons from the court, despite his conviction that Joe would not be able to retrieve the children. Thomas mustered the courage to appear in court despite the fact that reading it broke his heart. Thomas was asked to testify during the hearing by Joe’s lawyer. Joe’s lawyer said, “We have learned recently that Dr. Spellman is taking a very specific prescription medication regimen.” “After speaking with a medical expert, I’ve arrived at—” “Objection, honor be told!” Thomas’s lawyer got up and burst into tears. The court said, “I will permit it since the guardian’s health directly impacts these proceedings.” Joe’s lawyer looked at Thomas and said, “Thank you, your honor.” “Doctor Spellman, is it true that the doctors don’t know what the prognosis is for you because you have a brain tumor? And that this particular mix of medications is used to treat brain tumors? Yes, with a hanging head, remarked Thomas. He was actually taking medicine to prevent seizures by shrinking the size of an incurable brain tumor that had been discovered in him months before. After hearing all arguments, the judge gave Thomas a pitying look before issuing her decision. Given the new situation, the court believes it would be preferable for the kids to be under the care of their biological father. Dr. Spellman, I hope you stay strong and well, but you have to understand that this is best for these kids if you truly love them. I am thereby awarding custody of the children to their biological father. You have two weeks to prepare them. Thomas was resolved to stand up for his nephews and honor his promise to Leah, even though he was aware of what was about to happen the day he received the summons.As Thomas packed his nephews’ bags for their farewell trip, he had the feeling that his heart had stopped. These kids had been his reason for living. Uncle Thomas, we’d want to move in with you! Please, Uncle Thomas,” the kids begged. “Guys,” Thomas said. “If you love Uncle Thomas, he would never make a bad decision for you.” Joe will see to it that you guys are content, and that is what I desire for you all. Could you hurry up and transfer your stuff to his automobile as soon as possible? The three young lads loaded their baggage into Joe’s car without even looking at him. They actually ran back and embraced Doctor Thomas by the legs. Jayden cried, “I love you, Uncle Thomas.” “I don’t want to leave you,” I said. “We also want to live with you!” Both Andy and Noah started crying. As he bent to speak with the kids, Thomas uttered the words, “Hey, hey, guys.” “Have we not made a nice deal? I’ll come see you on the weekends, and we’ll be good to Daddy Joe. After forcing back his tears, Thomas tightly hugged the boys. “Now come on; Joe’s waiting,” he struggled to break free, but the kids held on to him even tighter.Joe had never been a big fan of Thomas. He genuinely would have done anything to reunite with his kids. But that same moment, something in his heart altered. He looked across to Thomas and the boys and could not help but join them. He shook his head and hugged them. “Thomas, you were correct all along,” he said. “We should fight for the children’s sake, not for the children’s.” The boys’ suitcases were then carried back into the house with Joe’s help.
