Jude wasn't sure what to say. She was too shocked by that remark. How did Mary Eunice know what she was dreaming about and how did she know that she was pregnant? What was she doing in her room? Could she see the baby and know the sex already?

"We have some big plans for you here Jude. You both are so lucky" said Mary Eunice.

"Plans, what are you talking about? What do you want?" replied Jude.

"We are on the breakthrough of some great things here at Briarcliff. Dr. Arden is a wonderful doctor and you should feel so honored that you have been chosen by him to participate."

"Participate in what? Just leave me alone, I am no trouble to the both of you"

"Oh come on now Jude. Don't be a party pooper." With that Mary Eunice took Jude by her arm and led her thru the doorway of her room and out into the hall. Jude pushed back, trying to stay within her room but it was a losing battle.

"Where are you taking me? You can't do this!" yelled Jude.

"We can do what we want. You were placed in our care for us to decide the best course of treatment for you and the baby" replied Mary Eunice.

Jude knew she had to get out of this situation somehow. It wasn't just her life she had to protect as they were obviously aware of her pregnancy. It was early in the morning and there were few staff members around, none of which were in sight now. Mary Eunice continued to pull Jude along the hall and down those famous stairs to Dr. Arden's lab. No matter how hard Jude tried to pull away, Mary Eunice seemed to have superior strength and was able to easily pull Jude along. Finally Jude was pushed inside the lab room and of course Dr. Arden was there waiting for her.

"Thank you Sister Eunice for bringing our patient down here. How are you feeling Jude?" asked Arden

"My health is no concern of yours Dr. Arden. Didn't the Monsignor tell you I am not to receive any more electro therapy?" replied Jude

"Yes he did but I wasn't going to perform electro therapy on you Jude. After all, we don't want to hurt the baby. By the way, who should I congratulate as the father?" Dr. Arden inquired

"Spivey" Jude said

"Interesting, Spivey has been out of Briarcliff for over 5 months now and you don't look like you are that far along in your pregnancy? Why you're hardly showing. Must be a small fetus" remarked Dr. Arden

Jude felt it best not to say anything else. She had to guard her thoughts to protect the identity of the real father for her own sake.

"What is it you need from me? I am tired and I would like to return to my room and get some rest."

"This won't take long, just a little injection and you can be on your way" Dr. Arden said as he turned towards his instruments, making sure he had everything he needed. Mary Eunice went to his side.

Jude noticed a scalpel and syringe lying on the countertop by the sink. She slowly worked her way over to it trying to act nonchalant. She took a hold of the scalpel, holding it in one of her hands as she kept her hands folded behind her back, trying her best not to think about what she was doing so Mary Eunice wouldn't know.

Dr. Arden turned back at Jude and said, "Why don't you sit down Jude?" Dr. Arden walked over to where the syringe was and picked it up, removing the cap and checking the amount of liquid in the barrel. Jude was concerned that he would notice his scalpel was missing but he didn't seem to be aware it wasn't where he last left it. Jude remained standing until Mary Eunice came over to her and forced her in the chair. Jude held the scalpel in her left hand, still behind her back, and placed her right hand on her lap. Dr. Arden walked over to her and pressed the wet cotton ball against her right bicep, threw the cotton ball away, removed the cap from the syringe, and then started to bring the needle up to her arm. Jude quickly took the scalpel and sliced Arden's hand with it. Dr. Arden dropped the syringe, grabbing his injured hand while screaming in pain and shock. Jude took this opportunity to get up and tried to run out of the room but ended up tripping over Mary Eunice's extended foot. She landed on her belly with such a force it knocked the wind out of her. She couldn't muster the strength to get up and flee as she was in too much pain.

"Where do you think you are going? See what happens when you don't behave?" remarked Mary Eunice. Oh, look now your bleeding." Jude looked down and could see blood between her legs. She ended up passing out.

When Jude woke up she was back in the infirmary. She still had pain, more like cramping in her abdomen. Afraid to look, she rubbed her stomach and could still feel her small belly bulge but she knew she was still bleeding. She started to cry.

"Jude, its okay my child" Jude looked up and saw Mother Claudia hovering over her. She was stroking Jude's head, trying to comfort her.

"Mother Claudia, I didn't know you were here" Jude said through her sniffle. "My baby, I lost my baby."

"No, no, Jude, the baby is still alive, you just need strict bed rest right now and the baby has to be monitored. When you fell, you landed on your stomach. We just have to watch for a few days" said Mother Claudia. "Jude I have to ask you this and if don't want to answer you do not have to but who is the father of the baby?"

"A patient here named Spivey" answered Jude. She couldn't tell Mother Claudia that truth. The problems it would have caused were more than Jude could handle right now.

"I am not aware of any patient here named Spivey? Well, when the Monsignor stops down to see you we can straighten all this out" said Mother Claudia.

"The Monsignor, he is coming down here to see me? Does he know that I am pregnant?" asked Jude.

"Of course he knows and he seemed quite concerned. He has to be notified when a patient becomes injured. He was told to let you rest but he insisted on speaking with you. He is only allowed a few minutes of your time as it was made clear to him you need your rest" replied Mother Claudia.

Jude laid back on her pillow, now wondering what she was going to say to Timothy. Did he have any idea the child was his? What was he going to say to her? How was she going to respond when she saw him? She needed rest, to gain her strength back and could not deal with Timothy.

"Mother Claudia, please ask the Monsignor to not come down today. I am not feeling well and just want to rest. Can he please come see me another day?" asked Jude.

"I will talk to him. Now there, you just lay back and get some rest. I will check on you tomorrow" said Mother Claudia.

Jude's nerves were so on edge, she didn't think she would be able to relax but to her surprise she was able to relax and in no time fell asleep. When she started to stir awake she heard, "Hello Jude, I didn't know when you would wake up?" She opened her eyes, and saw Timothy sitting by her bed. She guessed Mother Claudia never did to speak to him.

"How are you feeling Jude?" asked Timothy

Jude tried to sit up, but the achiness in her belly returned. Her facial expression showed her concern.

"Just lie back, Jude. You are on strict bed rest for now. You have to follow the doctor's orders. It is best for you and the baby" Timothy said.

"Doctor! Which doctor is treating me? You know about the baby?"

"Yes, I heard you were pregnant. Dr Williams is looking after you and the baby. Dr. Arden is in the hospital as you gave him quite a nasty cut. Where did you get the scalpel from and why did you attack him?"

"He was trying to inject me with something. I didn't know what it was and I couldn't let him, what it might do to our baby. Jude replied frantically.

"Our baby? What are you talking about?" Timothy's eyebrows narrowed.

"I mean my baby. I am just tired. I asked not to have any visitors as I need rest now and do not feel up to talking at them moment" said Jude.

Timothy just looked at Jude for a minute. "Of course, I understand but I have to speak with you. As you know, I have been trying to get you your release and this incident does not help your case. Arden is saying the attack was unprovoked? I need to understand what happened to explain it to the judge."

"What is going on with my release? I thought I would have heard something by now"

Timothy looked down at the floor as he leaned forward with his hands resting on his knees. "There's been a slight delay in the judge's ruling. The judge, who was presiding over your case, had a terrible accident and his cases have been reassigned. There is a backlog right now due to his absence so things are taking longer than expected. I have been following up with the clerk almost daily regarding your case"

"An accident, what happened?"

"It was kind of a freakish mishap. The story I received was he fell out of his bedroom window to his death. The police are treating it as a suicide but his wife swears he wasn't suicidal. He was making plans to see his grandchildren that weekend. Anyway, you do not need to hear all the details now. Your case will be reviewed by another judge soon and we will get you out of here. Jude, I need to ask you something else. Your pregnancy, you weren't raped in here were you?"

"No Timothy, I was not raped. Believe it or not, someone wanted to have consensual sex with me"

"I didn't mean anything bad by that Jude. I had to ask, I wanted to make sure you weren't forced"

"And if I was, what would you have done about it? Come to my rescue? I know this might be hard for you to understand but since I am no longer a nun I do not have to abstain from sex. I actually enjoy sex and I intend to go on enjoying it"

Timothy did not know what to say. Since he became a priest at an early age, sex was one thing he could not provide any expertise on. The only sex he ever knew about was the time that Jude used her hand on him in the closet. He was so mortified by his reaction that he tried to not think about it. He did know that if she admitted she was raped and could name her attacker he was going to handle it. He also didn't like hearing that she was going to go on enjoying sex. The thought of her being intimate with someone really bothered him but he wasn't sure why. He wanted to know who fathered the baby but was afraid to ask.

"Well, I'd better let you get some rest now. I will visit you again tomorrow" said Timothy as he got up from his chair.

"Please, I am not up for visitors right now. Unless you have news of my release, I would rather not be bothered" Jude said, turning her head in the opposite side of where Timothy was standing.

Timothy swallowed hard. There was a time when her face would light up when he came for his visits. Now she wanted nothing to do with him. He tried to apologize and explain his actions to her, he knew he made mistakes and he was truly sorry. Anyway, now wasn't the right time to talk to her anymore, she had been through enough already. "Good night Jude" he said as he turned and walked away.

Jude just laid there, in her bed, a single tear rolled down her cheek.