Hi Guys- some of you have asked me if this is a EO Fic because Elliot has not appeared yet. Not sure where I am taking this one yet but most likely it will be one. I love their dynamic as well as the fact that it is uncharted territory for Dick Wolf, even thought there is lots of sexual tension there. Stick with me, he will show up in the near future.
The next morning they awoke to the sounds of the city, people talking and cars honking.
Living in the suburbs of California, Rylie was not used to all these sounds and awoke stunned.
As she felt Rylie move out of her embrace, Liv's eyes fluttered open.
"Shit what time is it?" She said sitting up quickly.
"10 am," Rylie answered, rubbing sleep from her tired eyes.
"Crap, crap, crap! I wanted to surprise you but I forgot to set the alarm. I have a doctor's appointment in an hour all the way in midtown. Hurry, go shower and get dressed, we have to be out of here in 15 minutes."
They both ran upstairs and scrambled to get ready.
After hurrying out of the house they arrived at the doctor's office 5 minutes after 11.
Olivia signed in with the receptionist and held onto her daughter's hand nervously as she waited to be called in.
"I was never good with doctors. You should have seen how much of a nervous wreak I was when I was pregnant with you. Your father kept trying to calm me down but I was so nervous I puked all over the nurse."
Rylie looked up somewhat stunned, she had never heard her mom really mentioned her father before, not that she remembered at least. All she knew was that he really hurt her and she had no choice but to leave.
"Calm down Mom, it will be fine." She reassured her.
15 minutes after arriving the nurse called her in for her appointment. She told Rylie to wait in the reception area until they called her in for the ultrasound. After taking her blood sample and weight, the nurse led her to Dr. Benjamin's office.
"Olivia! I haven't seen you in years," the older woman with a strong southern accent exclaimed. "How are you honey?"
"Well, I have found myself knocked up again, Doc."
"Oh great, I guess that's what keeps me in business. How is your daughter? Ryliee right?"
"Yes, she is 14 now and she is my rock."
"14 years already. Oh my, it was just yesterday when I handed you the tiny little thing. I remember because she had the biggest blue eyes when she was born. You know, sometimes it takes a couple days for babies to open their eyes fully, not her she was born with that gleam in her eyes."
The nurse entered the room with the routine test results.
"Well, Liv your hormones are right on track for pregnancy. Lets get you checked out and get some pictures and measurements. I'll do a pelvic exam first then we'll get to the fun part- the ultrasound!"
"Can Rylie come in for the ultrasound? I don't think she is completely sold on this whole pregnancy thing so maybe actually seeing the baby will get her on board."
"Sure, I'll get the nurse to call her in when we're ready." Dr. Benjamin said cheerfully. "It's not everyday that I get to see one of the babies I have delivered so long ago."
As Rylie sat patiently in the waiting room her mind drifted back to what her mom had said earlier. She had thought about her father many times; what he looked like? What he did? Was he married? Did he have other kids? Did he have this perfect life with another family?
It never bothered her before because Chris stood in place for her father whenever he and her mother were on good terms. Chris was a good guy but he clearly made it known that she wasn't his.
It stung a little bit every time he would take her out and people would compliment him on how cute he and his daughter looked together, but he never failed to let them know that she was just his girlfriend's kid.
Her mom mentioned that her father came with her to her doctor's appointment when she was pregnant. Maybe he did care? Maybe he didn't? He hadn't tried to reach her any time in the last 14 years. She didn't know what to think and she didn't want to upset her mom so she kept her questions to herself.
The nurse who entered the room took her away from her thoughts; "Rylie, we're ready for you in the back."
"Oh my look at this beautiful young lady. She looks just like you Liv, but those eyes they are all - "
Before she could finish her sentence, Liv cut her off.
"Dr. Benjamin why don't we start the ultrasound!"
"Ok, Rylie why don't you grab that stool and sit next to your mamma."
Rylie noticed the way her mother cut off Dr. Benjamin, she was probably going to say how I got my eyes from my dad, she thought to herself. Maybe Dr. Benjamin knows who he is and maybe she could tell me more about him?
Rylie did as the doctor instructed her to and took a seat next to her mother and held her hand, as the ultrasound was about to begin.
"Ok Liv, roll up your shirt for me."
Rylie looked down at her mother's bare belly. How could she have not had a clue her mother was pregnant. She always had a flat stomach but now it was quite evident that there was something, rather someone, growing in there. Her once flat stomach showed a bulge where the baby bump was beginning to show.
The doctor placed a wad of ultrasound gel on Liv's tiny belly and moved the probe over her stomach.
Everyone was quiet for a second until the sound of horses galloping filled the room.
"What is that sound?" Rylie asked.
"That's your baby sister or brother's heartbeat." The doctor answered.
"It's so fast, is that normal?"
"Yes, Rylie. Isn't it amazing?" Dr. Benjamin said once more. "If you look up at the screen right here, do you see that little flutter, that's the baby's heart beating."
She pointed to the screen some more times and pointed out different parts of the baby's body. Rylie sat there squeezing her mom's hand but keeping her eyes glued to the little screen.
" Liv, You're right on track for 12 weeks. The baby is measuring a normal size for early second trimester. I hope you've been taking your prenatal vitamins!"
"Wait, did you just say 12 weeks!" Liv said rising up from the inclined position. "How is that possible I just found out I was pregnant 3 weeks ago!"
"You found out 3 weeks ago and now you're telling me?" Rylie retorted.
"Rylie we'll talk about this later," she said giving her a look to leave it alone. "Dr. B, how did I not know I was pregnant this entire time, with Rylie, I knew I was pregnant at 4 weeks along. I had terrible morning sickness, I could smell the garlic in food a mile away, my boobs had grown 2 cup sizes, I was so tired all the time and don't even mention the dizziness."
"Liv, each pregnancy is different. You are older now and you may have attributed some symptoms to be growing pains. It is ok, at least you know now."
"I guess I was a little caught up with Chris and everything that was going on. I really wasn't paying attention to my body," she said thinking of times she would be so tired and just blamed it on running around too much that day. "If I am so far along that must have meant that I was pregnant during the early summer. I have to admit that I drank quite a bit at our Fourth of July BBQ and Rylie's graduation party. Will the baby be ok?"
"Well Liv I would have recommended that you have an amniocentesis because you are a smidge older than 35, which puts you in a higher risk category but since you are already in your second trimester there is nothing we can really do at this point about termination here in NY. The amnio would have tested for any genetic disorders like as Down syndrome. We can still do it but I would not be able to do anything about it."
"Oh god, what if something is wrong with my baby. I don't want it!" She said hysterically.
"Calm down Liv, what don't you want the baby or the amnio?"
"The amnio of course, I will love this baby no matter what, I don't care if there is something wrong with it!"
"Liv, there is no need to even go there, the ultrasound looks normal, so far this baby is completely healthy and there are no signs of any problems."
Rylie sat next to her mother petrified at the way her mother had freaked out and what she understood from what Dr. B had been saying.
"I didn't mean to alarm you guys but I have to tell you all the facts. Liv there is no need to worry. We don't have to do the amnio; it is recommended but not required. Everything looks fine so far." Dr. B said calmly. "Now that everything is settled, the baby is due in mid-march around the 12th.
"So the baby is ok, right." Rylie asked concerned.
"The baby is perfect!" Dr. B reassured her.
"Ok Liv, I want you to take it easy. You have to remember, you are not 25 still. Your body will need more rest and care this pregnancy. And Rylie, help your mamma out and remind her to rest. "
"Will do, Dr. B!" Rylie said.
"Thank you so much, Dr. Benjamin." Liv said while wiping the gel off of her stomach.
"No problem Liv, take care of yourself and the baby. Here is the prescription for your prenatal vitamins." She said handing Liv the piece of paper. "I want to see you next month for your 16-week check up. Maybe we will get to see what you're having, if you want to know!"
Thanks for Reading and Reviewing. ~Shiloh
