Chapter Three

Haruka smiled up at Michiru who was standing over her holding her hand as they nurse ran the ultrasound machine over her belly.

"So what made you decided to find out the sex of the baby now?" Haruka shrugged, but then thought about it.

"My husband didn't want to know because he didn't want a child." The nurse looked at the blonde. "We separated last month, he was abusive." The nurse nodded as she moved the mouse.

"I'm sorry." She offered her condolences.

"Don't worry about it." The nurse nodded again and returned to look at the screen.

"That's a strong heart beat, lets see if we can get the sex of the baby." There was a moment of silence, "That's a little boy." She pointed it out on the screen as Haruka smirked. Michiru squeezed her hand tightly as she could see Haruka glowing.

"I'm guessing that's what you are wishing for?" Haruka nodded happily.

The doctor entered to where the two women were sitting. "Well Miss. Kaioh, congratulations, you are pregnant." Michiru squeezed Haruka's hand as she listened to the doctor's instructions. When he finished he looked at Haruka to talk about her check up. Haruka swallowed as she knew what was coming. "Have you been taking your prescriptions?" Haruka nodded. "I'm going to up your dose then, I have to admit your blood pressure is starting to worry me it's not responding to drugs. There is still protein in your urine and with you still being sick I'm worried about eclampsia." Haruka nodded. "Your iron is looked better, keep that up and the baby's rate is good, congratulations on your son." The doctor looked down at his paper thinking about what to say next. "Is there any stress that could cause this?"

"My husband and I are getting a divorce." The doctor nodded.

"Well there is no way to avoid that stress. Alright I want you on bed rest, not complete bed rest, but limited to the point where you spend just as much time in bed as you do up and mix, one hour up, half an hour resting. Prop your feet up and just be wise, you know your body best." Haruka nodded.

"I normally go walking in the morning, can I continue that?"

"No, I just urge you to take it easy, walk more often, but for shorter periods of times." Haruka nodded. "Alright any questions?" The two women shook their heads, "I'll see you next week for a check up and you," addressing Michiru "I'll see you in three weeks unless something changes or happens." Michiru nodded as they all shook hands and left.

They arrived back at Michiru's apartment and were sitting talking when they heard a knock at the door. Haruka moved to get up, but she was slower as Michiru opened the door she was in the hall way. "Two uniforms were standing at the door. "We are looking for Haruka Tenoh?" Haruka moved forward. "I'm her." The officer nodded. "I'm sorry ma'ma, we regret to inform you that last night during a high speed chase officers were trying to arrest your husband. His car crashed into a tree and he was killed instantly." Haruka swallowed. "We have the police reports, but we still need you to come down to the station with us to identify his body." Haruka looked at Michiru who moved to hold her hand.

"It's alright, I'm here. I'll go with you." Haruka nodded, she turned to the police,

"Alright, let's go."

Haruka felt her stomach turn as she thought about the day's events. Her husband really was dead, her nightmare was over, and the police were now responsible. Haruka breathed as she felt free for the first time. Her mother had assured her she would take care of everything. Haruka thought it was strange that her mother had supported her, but her mother had. Michiru moved to turn onto her side, Haruka could hear her breath and let everything go. She moved to find comfort and as she did Michiru pulled her closer slipping one leg under her belly and one between her legs reaching over she rubbed Haruka's back at just the right place. "I love you."