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Chapter 10
"If you can hear me, squeeze my hand," said an unfamiliar voice. She was on a moving counter. No—it was a stretcher.
Her mind was fuzzy. She tried to open her eyes, but she couldn't.
"If you can hear me, squeeze my hand," the man said again.
That's when she felt something holding her hand. She squeezed.
"She's conscious!" he exclaimed.
He asked another question, but she didn't hear.
Everything was moving by so fast. Her stomach was numb. She moved her hand over it.
Her eyes shot open. "Oh my gosh."
It felt somewhat deflated and lifeless.
"NO!" she screamed.
"It's alright, Sabrina!" exclaimed Puck. He sounded like he had been crying. Why?
She looked up into his eyes. He had been crying. His eyes were red.
"Where's mom? Where's dad? Granny? Anybody?" Sabrina cried.
"They're on their way," Puck said worriedly.
Suddenly she was wheeled through some doors and Puck said, "I can't go in, but I'll be right back here."
Sabrina felt some awful pain in her stomach and blacked out.
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The Next Day
"So what's the news?" asked Uncle Jake. The whole family was sitting in Sabrina's hospital room while she lay on the bed completely exhausted.
Dr. Summers stood in the doorway, holding a clipboard.
"The baby is still alive, but if there is any physical damage, we don't know. We'll have to hold here for the next five and a half weeks, or until whenever the baby decides to come," she said.
"But what about New Year's?" Daphne asked. "Can't she come home for at least a couple hours?" She turned to Dr. Summers. "It's New Year's Eve!"
Dr. Summers gave her sad smile. "I'm sorry, honey. I don't know that we can work that out."
"Well, then, we'll have to plan something big to hold here. Invite lots of people," Red suggested.
Daphne gave a small smile. "Sounds good."
Dr. Summers left the room.
"Do you think we can have a paternity test taken?" asked Veronica.
"Wait until the baby is born," suggested Charlotte. "It'd be safer."
"That won't be necessary," Sabrina said. "I know who the father is, but there is no need for you guys to know."
"Sabrina Grimm! Have you known the whole time?" asked Veronica.
"Yes."
"Why—"
"She said that he'd kill her if she told anyone," Uncle Jake said.
Puck looked like he was about to blurt something out. He shared an uncomfortable glance with Sabrina.
She shook her head. He seemed to understand.
"And how would you know that?" asked Henry.
"I took the liberty of talking to her about it," Jake said. "Unlike somebody."
Henry was silent, but he glared harshly at Jake.
"We've got to go plan for the party," Granny Relda said trying to break the awkward silence. She looked at Red and Daphne. "Right?"
"Yep," said Daphne. "Let's go." She stood and took Red's hand and then went to take Veronica's hand with her other.
"I'll stay," Puck volunteered.
"Me too," Charlotte added.
Everyone else left.
Sabrina looked up questioningly up at Charlotte. "Why did you stay?"
Charlotte smiled. "Do I sense that you don't want me here?"
"No," she said quickly. "I appreciate it."
Once everyone was gone, Charlotte closed the door.
Puck and Sabrina looked at her inquiringly.
"So what exactly happened at the school? You didn't tell us the whole story. Why were they chasing you?" Charlotte asked, putting her hands on her hips.
"Is that really any of your business?" Puck asked. He wasn't being mean—he was worried.
"Not really, 'daddy'."
Both Sabrina's and Puck's jaws dropped.
"How did you know?" asked Puck.
Charlotte took her hands off of her hips. "Well, it was an accident. I'll tell you if you tell me."
"You drive a hard bargain," Sabrina said admiringly. "Smart."
She smiled. "Thanks. Now go ahead."
Sabrina nodded at Puck to go ahead and start.
"Well it started on the first day of school…" Puck began.
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10 Minutes Later
"And that's how I know. I'm sorry for not knocking the first time," Charlotte said, finishing her story.
Sabrina sighed. She was exhausted and still in pain.
"You're not going to tell anyone, are you?" asked Sabrina.
"Not if you don't want me to," Charlotte replied.
"We don't want you to. Us three are the only ones who know."
"Ok. Sounds good," Charlotte said. "Once more question. What's the baby's gender?"
"Yeah. Why haven't you asked to be told what it is?" Puck asked.
"Because I already know."
"How?" Puck asked.
"You won't believe me."
"Whatever. Just tell me."
Sabrina looked up at Charlotte and gave her a look that seemed to say "Can we be alone?"
"I'm gonna go grab a snack," Charlotte said, taking her cue. She was soon gone.
"Now tell me," Puck demanded again. He went to sit in the chair right next to the bed.
"My conscience told me. She appeared to me in human form and has been telling me all this weird stuff. Like the baby's gender… and that this pregnancy is going to be fatal for somebody."
Puck looked confused. "Fatal? … could that mean me?"
"I really don't know," Sabrina said, with worry in her eyes. "She told me she couldn't tell me anything else."
"What? That's bogus!"
"That's exactly what I said."
"Well then, what's the baby's gender."
"Are you sure that you want to know?"
"Yes! Why wouldn't I?"
"Because I might just force the name on you."
"Oh, no you wouldn't."
Sabrina laughed. "I know. I would never trust you with that. You'd probably come up with something like Goobian."
Puck laughed. "Probably. I'm terrible with names."
"It's a girl."
"Whoa." He said, exhaling. He seemed to be in a daze. "A little girl. All mine…"
"Not all yours," Sabrina reminded him.
He took her hand. "What do you want to call her?"
"Perception."
"What? Where did that come from?"
"That was my conscience's name. We can call her Percy."
"How about something more normal?"
"Says the guy whose name is Puck," she said laughingly.
"I don't know. Do you have an idea?"
"How about Princess?"
"NO. So not happening."
Puck laughed. "I'm just messing with you. How about Alison?"
"Alison…" Sabrina said thoughtfully. "I like it. Now for a middle name."
"Jade," Puck said immediately.
"Are you sure?"
"Positive. Alison Jade—"
"Grimm," Sabrina said immediately. "Since you technically don't have a last name—do you?"
"No. I guess not."
"So Alison Jade Grimm. I love it."
"Same here."
They were silent for a moment.
"Puck?" Sabrina whispered. She looked intently at his face.
"Yeah?"
"What's gonna happen after she's born?"
"What do you mean?"
"Are—are things going to change between us?" she asked.
"Change from what? Tricks and hate?"
She smiled. "Yeah, I guess so."
"I don't know. I hope not."
"That's nice."
"Is it?" he asked mischievously.
"I'm gonna tell you a secret."
"Oh really?"
"Yes," she said. "Did you know pregnant women are horny?"
Puck looked uncomfortable for minute.
"Did you know teenage boys are horny?"
They laughed. Suddenly Sabrina leaned forward as she could and took Puck's face in her hands.
"This'll have to do," she said. "For both of us." And she kissed him.
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"That wasn't nearly enough," Puck said after they separated.
Sabrina smiled. "I'm sorry. I doubt that if after I give birth I'd be willing. Did you know that there were several times that I almost attacked you?" She started to laugh again.
"You should have," Puck said
"Oh sure. And have Charlotte see that instead."
"Oh, come on!" he laughed, breaking into a big smile.
Charlotte walked in with a half-eaten sandwich in her hand.
"I told the doctor to come and check her to see if she can be released."
"Why?" Sabrina asked.
"Because I have a feeling that that baby has some magic in it."
"Her," Puck interrupted.
"What?" Charlotte asked.
"The baby is a girl."
Charlotte broke into a huge smile. "Oh my gosh! That's great!"
"What were you saying about a magical baby?" Sabrina interjected.
"I was just thinking that since she's Puck's, she's got to have some magic in her, which might actually help with healing you."
"What?" Sabrina asked. That had all gone over her head. "Never mind."
Dr. Summers came in and asked Puck and Charlotte to leave while she checked some things out.
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15 Minutes Later
"It's amazing," Dr. Summers said.
"So does that mean she can come home?" asked Puck.
"I—I guess so. Yes," Dr. Summers said, smiling.
"Yesss!" exclaimed Sabrina. "Leave so I can get dressed," she added excitedly.
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"Are you sure you're fine now?" Puck asked as he helped Sabrina out to the parking lot.
"You wanna know something?" she asked in a whisper.
"What?"
"I felt better immediately after the kiss."
Puck smiled. "I'm just that great," he said cockily.
They laughed.
"Just wait until we get home," Charlotte said excitedly. "Everyone is gonna be so amazed."
"Wait," Sabrina said, suddenly stopping. "How can we explain it without mentioning that Puck is the father?"
"Oh," murmured Charlotte. "I never thought of that."
"Why don't we just say we were able to convince them," suggested Puck.
"They'll never buy it," Sabrina said.
"We can try," said Charlotte.
"You can try," Sabrina said, sighing.
They climbed in Charlotte's Prius—Puck and Sabrina in back—and drove home.
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The whole family was greatly surprised, but grateful.
"Yes!" exclaimed Daphne. "New Year's Eve party complete!"
"Can I go rest?" asked Sabrina.
"Oh sure!" exclaimed Veronica. "Go take a nap. Especially if you plan on staying up till the new year. "
"Yeah…" Sabrina said. She headed towards the stairs. "Can I get some help?"
Puck rushed to her side.
"Henry and Jake? Can you take down the tree?" Granny Relda asked as she went towards the kitchen. "Ladies? Can I get help in here? Basil—will you help with the tree? You too Puck, once you help Sabrina upstairs?"
"Yeah," Puck called towards the kitchen. Everyone else went to do their duties.
"Five more weeks," Sabrina whispered as she entered her bedroom.
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Maybe. Just maybe, Sabrina.
Sorry for the lame shizz, guys, but I'm working on the writing skills, so some things are unclear and whatnot, but I hope you still enjoy. :)