"Six weeks in bed? No, I can't. That's way too long. I have my patients, clinic, things to do…"
"You can, and you will, Lu. You've been working too many shifts and standing on your feet too much. You aren't taking care of yourself. Bed rest, doctor's orders." Said Andy Campbell.
Lu was mortified. "Six weeks locked up at home with Jonas and daytime TV?" Lu thought. "How will I survive this?"
"I'll see you in my office next week Lu. And have Jonas drive you. I mean it; complete bed rest. Couch or bed only, and stay put. No unnecessary moving around."
"Yes doctor," Lu said sarcactically as she sat up on the exam table. She felt like she was having a bad dream. She got dressed and headed back toward her own office.
Jonas was just coming in as she opened her office door. "Luisa, what's wrong? Lana called and said you were having contractions." Lu shot Lana a death glare.
"Jonas don't worry, I'm fine." Lu said emphatically. I was just having a few contractions. "She was in the early stages of labor." Lana said from across the hall. "What? Luisa are you alright? Its much too early."
"That's why Andy put me on complete bed rest."
"Luisa I'll take care of you. I'll wait on you hand and foot. I'll cancel all my plans for the next six weeks."
"That's exactly what I don't want you to do. I hate being coddled and waited on. Its just not me. Don't cancel anything. I'll be fine."
"Luisa don't be so stubborn. You are pregnant with my child. I want to take care of you."
Lu smiled at Jonas and gave him a hug. She knew this was one battle she wasn't going to win. "This is going to be a long six weeks." She thought to herself.