Just a quick story from S6#3. This story assumes that at almost 20 weeks Shelagh's pregnancy is known to all at Nonnatus House.
It was a happy day at Nonnatus House, Trixie had returned from South Africa, the maternity home was not closing anytime soon and Sister Ursula had retreated to the Mother House in Chichester. They were celebrating together at tea with some of Mrs. B's delicious creations.
However Phyllis knew all was not well with the Nonnatus family. Phyllis knew she needed to tell Sister Julienne about Shelagh Turner, but she didn't want to spoil the celebration. When she returned from the maternity home, tea was being laid out.
As soon as Sister Julienne left the table, Phyllis followed her. "Might I have a word in private, Sister Julienne," she asked from behind.
Turning around Sister responded, "Of course."
"Mrs. Turner called earlier asking me to drive her to Saint Cuthbert's. It seems as if she was experiencing some bleeding."
"Oh no! Did you drive her?"
"No, Dr. Turner did and I finished with the inspector."
"Oh no not again."
"Again? I wasn't aware of any other complications."
"Oh no, I was remembering another time."
"I did not know if I should be telling the others."
"Shelagh is one of our maternity patients and one of our family, they will need to know. First I will make some telephone calls to see if I can find out more about Shelagh's situation."
Sister called Saint Cuthbert's and learned that she had been admitted for bedrest. She was slightly relieved as that meant she was still carrying.
She rang the Turner home. Mrs. Penney answered and she had no additional information. Sister requested that Dr. Turner call Nonnatus House at upon his return.
Patrick returned home and hugged his children. He explained the situation to Timothy as best he could while Mrs. Penney put Angela to bed. He knew he could not delay in calling Sister Julienne if he were to reach her before the great silence.
Sister Julienne listened as he explained, "We do not know if she will keep the baby. For now the bleeding has stopped which is the best we can hope for. It is a waiting game."
"I am so so very sorry. I will keep Shelagh and her baby in our prayer..all of you."
"Thank you Sister."
"Remember she has been down dark roads before and came out into sunshine. The sun will shine on you again. I know it."
"I hope you are right Sister."
"Let us know how we can help."
"Thank you, Sister. Good night."
Before she could say 'good night' he had hung up.
She had just enough time to update the staff before Compline. Then she would prayer with all her strength for Shelagh to be spared from more sorrow.