I just got into GW and I'm so in love with this show. Wish it was still running. Ive had this scene rolling around in my head. Im not sure if theres much of an audience for these stories but here it goes anyway. Hope you enjoy!
From Love
Melinda woke up from a nap. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and looked down at her rounded belly. Her lips curved to a smile as she spread her palm over the big bump. She started talking to her unborn child when she remembered the ghost who was rattling the house. Who threatened her and her baby. Who promised violence... It was a struggle, but Melinda was able to get the ghost to cross over. But a price was paid.
Feeling thirsty, Melinda slid out of bed. While holding her belly, she wandered downstairs. She was about to round the staircase when she heard voices. Her brows furrowed in curiosity.
"Thanks for stopping by, Delia."
"Of course. How is she?"
"Asleep. Finally. I begged her to rest. After a while she gave in."
"Thats Melinda. Stubborn," Delia said through a smile. "How is she doing?"
"The ghost is gone, but..."
"There's always more."
Jim sighed while falling into a barstool.
Delia eyed Jim. He wasn't alright. "Youre worried about her."
Jim nodded. "She had a doctor's appointment earlier."
"Thats right," Delia realized. "Howd it go?"
"Theres a type of high blood pressure that can happen to women while they're pregnant... It can effect the baby..."
Delia frowned.
"She was always okay, you know? Running into danger, risking her life, it never bothered her before. She never let it get to her. But now shes pregnant and stressed and worried about the baby... He gave her some pills but she needs to rest. Slow down... But, well you know Melinda."
"Always going a million miles a minute. "
Jim nodded. " As much as I wanna take her away from Grandview, away from everything that tries to hurt her, I know it wont matter much. Ghosts will find her wherever she goes. And i get it. That's apart of her. Giving people eternal peace... She does more good in this world than anyone. She has such a big heart. Im so proud of her. Thats the girl I fall in love with every day. She amazes me. I am so happy to be her husband, but..."
Delia watched him struggle for words. "But you want to keep her safe."
"I cant see them or hear them. I cant fight them. I cant keep them away from her. I cant make sure shes okay and that kills me. Thats all i want... I just want her to be okay."
"Shes know that, Jim. She knows. And she loves you for it. But she cant stop being who she is."
Jim nodded.
"She scares me too. Every time theres another ghost, every time she jumps in to help, Im worried. She doesn't see the risk. Shes sees someone in need of help and shell do anything to do all that she can... Shes filled with so much good. Ive never met anyone like her."
"I wish, just for a few days, for a weekend, that shed let me take her away."
"Have you talked to her. With everything going on, I'm sure she wouldn't mind a break."
"Shell just shoot me down."
Delia was about to answer when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. She looked to the hall to find Melinda retreating to the staircase. Delia could see tears in her friend's eyes. Melinda shook her head and Delia took the que. She looked to Jim as Melinda climbed the staircase.
"I really think you should talk to her. I think you'll be surprised. Even our favorite ghost buster could use a break now and again."
"Yeah, i hope you're right."
Tbc..
