Chapter 2 Two Become One
* Josef's Clinic *
Mick and Beth stormed into the clinic and Mick called, "JOSEF" Within seconds Josef was right in front of them.
"Back again?" Josef said, sarcastically.
Mick gave Josef a dirty look and followed Beth to a nearby bed. A nurse walked over and looked at her chart.
"What seems to be the issue today?" She asked, agitated.
"I'm pregnant and supposedly the pills I was given are killing my baby." Beth rubbed her stomach, worried.
"Oh...we'll just have to get you hooked up to a machine." The nurse left the room, grabbed a large machine, and brought it over to where Beth was.
Mick held Beth's hand. Why hadn't he heard the heartbeat a week ago? He didn't even want to think about what was wrong with him.
The nurse started an IV and hooked Beth up to the machine and hit a button. "It should be done in a few minutes" she said just before leaving.
Beth sighed, "Why cant I live a normal life?"
"Because normal is boring." Beth grinned at Mick's reply.
"You think you could stay at my place when you take me back home?" Mick nodded. "Thank you" She replied and started rubbing her stomach.
"How far along are you?" Mick asked, anxious.
"3 months" Beth said, "I'm surprised you didn't know when I was here last week."
Mick ignored her comment and looked at the machine, the button was now green and they could leave. Mick shut it off and removed all the wires from Beth. He helped her off the bed and into his car. The drive was quiet, but all Mick wanted to hear was Beth's heartbeat and the light echo of the baby's heart. Once at Beth's, they both sat on the couch.
* Wedding Night *
Beth sat in front of the mirror in her room, all dressed and ready to go. She spent so much time finding the perfect dress and after she found out she was pregnant she had to go back and get it re-sized, not the greatest thing. One of her best friends did her make up and hair and she knew everything was perfect. A tear ran down her cheek, as she thought of what she would be at the end of tonight. Beth Lindsey. That`ll take a while to get used to. She was so nervous, but she stood in the doorway to the church with her father.
Mick sat in the back of the church trying to be conspicuous. Josh was at the altar waiting for Beth. The organ started playing and everyone stood. Beth came out and slowly walked up the isle. Mick thought she looked gorgeous. Her dress hugged her curves perfectly and her hair fell into thick, luscious curls.
She finally reached the altar and stood next to Josh.
Beth clinked her glass of water and stood. "You all know I'm not good at speeches, but since this is my wedding day, I better try. Josh, I loved you for 7 years. I remember when we first met, our first date, and everything in between. I'm so happy that I can spend the rest of my life with you and I'm having your child" She turned to face her mother, "Yes mom we're pregnant." She smiled and raised her glass "Cheers" She exclaimed and bent down to kiss Josh.
Mick felt his phone buzz and he picked it up, "Sorry...Yea in a few minutes, let me just say goodbye and finish my drink...don't start anything without me" He hung the phone up and shoved it into his pocket.
Mick walked up to Beth and smiled. "Having fun?"
She hugged him, "I've never felt so good." She let him go and smiled.
"I have to go, but congratulations." Mick said.
"Oh that's right, you have to leave. Well I'll call you. Have fun." She walked back to her table.
* Two Weeks Later *
Beth woke that day at 9 with the sun peeking through her shades. Josh had left an hour earlier and left a note on the pillow that read: Went to work. Sorry about missing the ultrasound yesterday I had a long day. Love you Josh. She smiled and went to the kitchen to make some eggs.
Mick knocked on Beth's door and waited patiently for her to answer. Beth opened the door a minute later, happy.
"Good morning." She said, out of breath.
Mick grinned, "Good morning." Beth moved aside for Mick to come in and he sat on the couch. He propped his feet up on the coffee table and sat back.
"I'm just making some food. I trust that you've ate?"
"Yea. I figured I would stop by." Beth's phone rang, she dropped the pan of eggs and picked it up.
"Hello...yes this is her...yea he left this morning" Beth's face turned into sheer terror, "Oh my god...i don't know...yea I'll come now." She hung up and grabbed her coat and car keys.
"What happened." Mick asked
"Its Josh, he's dead. I `m going to his office to talk to his lawyer and get his things." She started to cry and dropped her keys. Mick got up, picked up her keys, and wiped the tears off her cheeks.
"Beth I'm so sorry." Mick hugged her, letting her cry into him. They stood there for 5 minutes. They finally broke apart and they were off to Josh's office.
"I'm Beth Lindsey." Beth said to the receptionist at the front of Josh's office. The girl jerked up and realized who she was.
"I'm so sorry Beth. His lawyer is in the meeting room to the right." The girl replied, somewhat sympathetic. Beth nodded and walked to the meeting room with Mick following. A man in a gray suit with a light baby blue tie stood in the meeting room when Beth and Mick walked in. He held out his hand and shook Beth's hand and looked at Mick wondering who he was.
"This is Mick St. John. He's a close friend of mine." Beth told him.
"Oh. Nice to meet you...Well Beth Josh has a will. He wrote it with me a few months ago and edited it last month. It's going to be read in court this weekend, but I figured you should hear it before then." Beth nodded and started to cry and she fell onto Mick again. Mick wrapped his arms around her and smelt her wonderful smell and grinned. He let go of her slowly, making sure she was okay and looked at the lawyer standing before him.
He cleared his throat, "The will of Joshua Lindsey goes as follows: I would like to give everything to my wife Beth Lindsey and let her do what she wants with it. I would also like my family to take care of my funeral arrangements. Mom, please take care of Beth and the baby. I have kept letters for specific people, Beth you know where they are. I'm sorry."
Beth started to cry again. Mick said, "Thank you, but I'm going to bring her home. This is too much for her." The lawyer nodded and Mick walked Beth to her car.
