Chapter 9:


The next day Ichigo woke up in the hospital.

"What's going on?" Ichigo asked dazed and confused.

"Ichigo, you're awake; how are you feeling?" Ryou asked concerned.

"What happened?" Ichigo asked confused.

"You don't remember?" Sakura asked from her seat.

"No…" Ichigo said softly.

"We all went out to eat celebrate getting the house completely packed up and everything. After we got done you said you weren't feeling very well and just wanted to lay down for a little bit. Your mother asked me to check up on you before she went to bed and when I did you were a bit unresponsive. So we called an ambulance and you were taken here; you have preeclampsia. But don't worry too much; that'll only make it worse. Also don't worry; the babies are all just fine." Ryou explained.

"I have preeclampsia?" Ichigo asked in shock.

"Yes, but the important thing is other than that, you and the babies are all right." Sakura said holding her daughters hands.

"But why?" Ichigo asked confused.

"I can explain that. Hi, I'm doctor Hinadi." A doctor said coming into the room.

"Hi…" Ichigo said softly.

"Have you been under any stress lately? I only ask because you blood pressure is a bit high." Dr. Hinadi said simply.

"A little I guess…I recently just found out that my ex is getting out of jail soon." Ichigo said softly while Ryou held her hand.

"Aww I see. That makes since. Well with that and you being pregnant with five, that'll do it for sure. Ms. Momomiya, you were already considered a high risk pregnancy due to the fact that you are pregnant with five; but now that you have preeclampsia, you're at an even greater risk." Dr. Hinadi explained simply.

"Are you saying I have to get an abortion?" Ichigo asked, tears threatening to fall.

"No, not at all. What I am saying is you need to take it easy and relax. As hard as it may be, you should try to stay away from any and all stressful situations. I understand that you just finished packing up your old place and are moving into a new place. That being said; I want no heavy lifting whatsoever…even after you're done moving. Do you understand me?" Dr. Hinadi asked.

"Yes, I understand." Ichigo said simply.

"Ok good." Dr. Hinadi said with a smile.

"When can I go home?" Ichigo asked looking at the doctor.

"Well…we'd like to at least keep you over night for observations to make sure you're all good. If you're all good by tomorrow afternoon, you may go. But your blood pressure needs to be at a good place. Ok?" Dr. Hinadi asked.

"Ok…" Ichigo said with uncertainty.

"I'm sure you'll be fine. Just push this button if you need anything and a nurse will be in as soon as possible." Dr. Hinadi said simply with a smile.

"Ok…" Ichigo said softly as she watched Dr. Hinadi leave.

"Ichigo, how are you feeling? Do you want anything?" Sakura asked softly.

"I want to go home…" Ichigo cried as Ryou held her hand.

"I know you do, but you can't right now. Ichigo, love; you need to relax or you won't even be able to leave tomorrow. Your blood pressure is way too high right now and if it doesn't go down, who knows how long you'll be here. But, just so you know, you won't be here alone; I'll be right here with you the entire time." Ryou said gently causing Ichigo to cry.

"Thank you Ryou. And you too mom, thank you." Ichigo said softly as she started to slowly doze off again.

"My poor baby…" Sakura sighed, stressed out herself.

"Aoyama better not try anything…" Ryou mumbled to himself as he watched over his strawberry…


I hope you liked it.

will try to write soon.

SarT55