Chapter 12
Same Monday At Rosewood Hospital
After following the Ambulance truck with Emily to the hospital, Spencer sits in the waiting area with her mother. As soon as Mrs. Hastings' got the call from Rosewood Days' School Nurse, she quickly left her office and went for the road. Being the head of her law firm did have its advantages for Veronica, especially in urgent times like these.
Despite the chaos of the hospital, a doctor soon walks in the direction of the mother and daughter. "Hello, Mrs. Hastings, I'm Doctor Hill." The blonde-haired woman says, as she shakes Veronicas' hand. This doctor is a bit older and more experienced looking than the young male obstetrician that Veronica encountered during Emily's appointment at the clinic. Feeling slight comfort in this fact, Mrs. Hastings speaks. "Yes, nice to meet you." She says. Dr. Hill smiles a little, and continues. "So, I've looked over Emily's medical records and examined her a bit. The school Nurse has speculated that Emily may have Preeclampsia." The Doctor pauses once more, moving her clip board in her hands. "I think she might be right. We'll run a urine test to check for elevated protein levels, and that should probably tell whether Emily is affected or not." Dr. Hill stops talking, giving Veronica a moment to process the information. Spencer has over heard everything as well, but has stayed completely quiet. After about two minutes though, the brunette girl speaks up.
"What exactly does this mean? Will Emily and the baby be okay?" Spencer asks the doctor, worriedly. The woman gives Spencer a serious look, and directs her and her mother to the hospital room where Emily has been placed. Soon, doctor Hill explains the situation to Emily herself, and begins to inform all three of them about the condition of Preeclampsia. "I will warn you, in the most severe cases, women even experience seizures and have a small chance of death." Dr. Hill admits, looking mainly at the raven-haired girl. "It's especially dangerous for pregnant teens, as you are automatically high risk. Not to worry though, Emily. You are early on in your pregnancy and if you do have the condition, we can treat you with steroids and nutrition. You'll be just fine." The doctor explains, calmly. Emily just lies on the hospital bed, looking scared. Again, the young girl says what it seems like she has said so many times already. "I'm too young to have a baby." Dr. Hill looks at the tan girl compassionately. "It's okay sweetie, we'll get you through this." The doctor assures her. After this, Dr. Hill calls Mrs. Hastings out into the hallway to talk, leaving Spencer and Emily alone in the room.
"Spence, will you lay with me?" Emily requests, in a quiet tone a voice. Spencer smiles "Of course, beautiful girl." Spencer says, as she slides underneath the thin sheet covers of the bed. The brunette wraps her arm protectively around Emily and lets her own hand come to rest on the tan girl's stomach. Emily's baby bump is barely there, but both girls are still overwhelmed at the fact that she is indeed pregnant. Spencer is scared for her girlfriend and the baby, but as she lays here, all she can do is fall more and more in love with the girl beside her, and have not a care in the world. Shockingly, the brunette is hit with the overwhelming urge to do something completely crazy. No. Spencer thinks to herself. This is way beyond irrational, THIS IS INSANE! But I love her so much. It could be now or never. So before Spencer's logic can contradict her heart, she speaks to her girlfriend. "Emmy, I love you more than anything on this earth. I know everything seems horrible right now, but I also know that in a few months, you'll have a beautiful baby in your arms. I promised you that I'll be with you forever & always, and that's a promise I intend to keep." The brunette pauses, trying hard to hold back the tears forming in her eyes. She continues. "I know we're young, but I want to commit to spending the rest of my life with you, and this baby."
Spencer quickly slides out of the bed and down to her knees, pulling a sparkling ring from the pocket of her jeans. It came with no case, had no fancy price tag on it, was not made of diamond, but in Emily's eyes, it was perfect. Before Emily can really understand what's happening, Spencer speaks again. "Emily Rose Fields, You are so perfect… Will you Marry me?" The words are out before Spencer can stop them. They almost instantly bring a river of happy tears flowing from Emily's eyes. As soon as the tan girl regains her speech, she nods her head vigorously. "Yes! Yes, Spencer Avery Hastings, I would love nothing more!" Emily shouts, almost in hysterics, and Spencer slips the ring on her new fiancées' finger. Emily then pulls Spencer in for a passionate kiss, and slips her tongue in, lovingly. The two girls' tongues dance around each other in a battle for dominance. When they pull away, Emily speaks once again.
"We are crazy. You know that, right?" Emily questions, smiling from ear to ear. Spencer kisses Emily's cheek. "Crazy in love." The brunette counters, happily. Emily suddenly frowns a bit. "Our parents will never let us get married now. I'm pregnant, Spence." The raven-haired girl reminds her fiancée. Spencer takes Emily's face in her hand. "Babe, we can be engaged until we're eighteen, and then there's nothing anyone can do to stop us." The brunette pauses, soothingly rubbing Emily's belly. "You, me, and this baby inside of you… We're gonna be a family soon." Spencer says, cuddling up next to her fiancée once more. "Yes, we sure are." Emily agrees, all of her worries, even of preeclampsia, vanishing from her mind. The two girls drift off to sleep, just as Veronica Hastings re-enters the room.
Later That Evening
Veronica, Spencer and Emily are still in the hospital when the results from Emily's urine test come back. Everyone learns that Emily does in fact have preeclampsia. The doctor comes in and informs Mrs. Hastings that Emily will need to stay in the Hospital for another few weeks and be treated with corticosteroids to help keep her liver healthy, and when she goes back home, she'll need to be on bed rest for the duration of her pregnancy. Emily is a little saddened at the news, but she knows she'll have the support of everyone she cares about. "Should I call your mom, Emily?" Veronica asks, realizing that Misses Fields has no idea about any of this. But Emily shakes her head. "She's scheduled to be back in town next month. We'll tell her everything then... in person." Emily answers. Mrs. Hastings nods, understandingly.
Little do any of the adults know though, Spencer and Emily still have one more secret of their own; their engagement. The two girls will have to tell someone soon, and they have no idea how people will react. The future is so uncertain and scary in every way. In the midst of everything , the only thing that really matters to the Overachiever and the former Swimmer girl, is that they are beautifully, undoubtedly, and hopelessly in Love.
Ooh, I Hope you guys liked the Awesomely suprising twist in this Chapter! If you freaked out, please don't hurt me... LOL! Remember to Review, Much love. :) ~LittleLiarLovesEmily
