Chapter nine: the first scan

A few week later and Kerry was still cutting herself it was a pain relief for her. It hurt her seeing her sister Bridget and her boyfriend Kyle playing happy families.

It was the day of Bridget's first scan and Kerry didn't want to be there but Cate told her she had to go. They still weren't talking and it was tearing the family apart.

'Bridge come on where're going to be late for your scan' shouted Cate

'I'm putting makeup on' she shouted back

'You don't need makeup on your only going to the Hospital

A few minutes later they were on their way to pick up Kyle from his house. When he got in the car there was an awkward silence.

To break the silence Kyle said' how are you feeling Kerry' she replied sarcastically saying 'I couldn't be better thanks, my boyfriend slept with my sister then knocked her up'

'Hey' said Bridget

'Stop it you two, Kerry, Kyle was only trying to be nice.

When they got to the hospital Bridget didn't feel well and vomited all over Kerry's shoes.

Kerry walked straight to the hospital toilets to wipe it off. Bridget followed her and was about to be sick again.

'Kerry please will you hold my hair' she asked very kindly

'Why should I hold your hair, you are having my boyfriends baby'

'So I don't get vomit in it please' she asked in between retches

Kerry went down to her sister's level and held her back.

When she felt better they went into the waiting room talking, Cate looked very surprised to see them talking.

Soon the doctor called her in. She was told to lift her top up and she did as she was told. The nurse put jelly on her stomach, rubbed it in and then scanned her belly. When they heard a heartbeat Cate started to cry. Kerry cried when she saw the little arms and legs. The nurse told Bridget that he/she will have fingernails now.

'Fingernails' Bridget said in a shocked tone.' Can you tell if the baby is a boy or girl now?'

'I'm sorry not until your next scan which will be in eight week. Would you like to take a picture home' the nurse asked her.

'Yes please' Cate said butting in.

Kyle left the room, he needed some air. 'Should I propose to Bridget' he thought.' that's what I'm going to do. I am going to propose to her'

When Kyle walked back in his hands were shaking and he felt like he was going to throw up with nerves.

He got down on one knee and said 'Bridget you are the only girl I have ever loved will you marry me?'

Kerry started to cry and walked out of the room. Cate followed to talk to her.

'Yes' screamed Bridget.

He kissed her.

They held hands and watched their baby on the screen.

When they got home Bridget stuck the photo on the fridge with magnets that spelt the word baby.

When Rory saw the baby on the fridge he said 'is that its head... that's really big'

'Shut up Rory no it's not' Bridget told him

'I know I just wanted to annoy you' he replied.