Chapter 13
That Wednesday in the Hospital
Both Emily and Spencer are still on cloud nine since their 'secret' engagement, just two days ago. The couple doesn't plan on telling anyone until they absolutely have to. Emily's rape and pregnancy will be enough for Misses Fields to comprehend, let alone adding another huge shock into the mix. Part of Spencer feels bad for Emily's mother—it's going to be horrible when the woman finds out about all that happened to her daughter while she was away—the other part just hopes that Misses Fields will be loving and supportive of Emily's pregnancy.
Spencer sighs. I should really try to focus on my homework. She thinks to herself. Yesterday, the brunette went back to Rosewood Day High to pick up all of her assignments for the next couple of weeks. The teachers agreed to let Spencer complete her work in the hospital so she can stay with Emily.
The news of Emily's pregnancy and her urgent condition had quickly spread around the high school after Emily was taken out of the nurses' office to an ambulance on Monday. Luckily, everyone was shocked and empathetic. Most teachers have made allowances for both Emily and Spencer concerning their credits and grade status. The brunette is thankful for that, at least. Aggravatingly though, the usually diligent, intelligent girl just can't seem to concentrate today, as she leans over a small table next to Emily's bedside.
Soon, Spencer glances at the calendar on the hospital room wall. Wednesday, May 23, 2011. Today's date is tallied off in red marker. It's been a little over two months since the 'incident' and Emily is a little more than two months along in her pregnancy as well.
My sweet Emily, my Fiancée. She thinks yet again. The brunette smiles. Despite everything the tan girl has been through, she's perfect. That's what Spencer told her two nights ago when she proposed, and that's what Spencer knows in her heart. Emily will always be perfect in the eyes of the other girl. "Perhaps the world doesn't deserve someone as beautiful as you, Emmy." Spencer quietly whispers, as the raven-haired girl sleeps. She continues. "Oh God, please sweet girl… don't let this preeclampsia kill you. Please, you have to be strong." The tall brunette feels tears building in her eyes now, just as Emily opens her own.
"Spence, how long have I been asleep?" The tan girl asks, groggily. "About an hour, love." The other girl answers, leaning over to kiss Emily's forehead. "How are you feeling, beautiful?" Spencer asks in turn. "I'm alright." The sleepy girl answers. Spencer grins and drops her hand to Emily's small baby bump. "What about our little squirt, here? He or She isn't making it hard for you to sleep or anything yet?"
Emily shakes her head. "I haven't even felt the baby move yet. I'm not really far enough along." Emily says. "Oh, well that's good. I was afraid we'd have a little trouble maker on our hands." Spencer exclaims, causing both girls to giggle. "I Love you, Spence." The tan girl says. "I Love you, Emmy." Comes the reply. "And we love you too, little baby." They both shout, in harmony, as they have so many times already.
For the rest of the morning, Spencer sits by Emily's bedside. The brunette is finally able to conquer some of her mountain of homework, now that her fiancée is awake.
Same Day At Rosewood High School
Aria and Hanna sit in third period English with Misses Montgomery, just as Spencer and Emily would normally do during first period. Aria has tried to focus on the lesson this hour, but finds herself wandering back to thoughts of her other two best friends in the hospital. Hanna has been absently shoving her head into her textbook all hour, while only pretending to read. When the bell rings for the end of class, Misses Montgomery speaks. "Hanna, Aria, would you two please stay behind for a moment." She directs them. The rest of the class files out of the room, and the two girls nod their heads, slightly nervous.
Ella motions for them to come up to her desk. "What's this about, girls? The two of you have been zoned out all hour. Is everything alright?" She asks. Hanna speaks up first. "It's Emily.. " She stops, hesitant to let the words out. When Ella gives an expectant look, Aria takes over. "She's pregnant, mom… Emily's pregnant." Hearing the words, Misses Montgomery's expression holds a mixture of shock and relief at the same time. "I…I don't know what to say. I mean I knew she was raped over spring break, it filled the news headlines. But this… Is this why she was taken to the hospital by Ambulance on Monday?" Hanna nod her head in a 'yes'. "We found out last Friday. Now Apparently Em has some sort of complication. She's in some real danger."
Ella nods, understandingly. "You know you girls could have told me about this sooner. Especially you, Aria… I'm your mom." Aria nods her head. "I know, I was just scared… and still sort of shocked at the news myself." Ella clears her throat. "Are Emily and Spencer… involved?" Hanna nods her head. "They're dating. They seem to be really in love." Ella smiles. "Don't worry girls. Maybe after school I can drive you both up to the hospital to see them. Try to focus on your classes for now though, okay?" She requests. Hanna and Aria nod their heads once more.
"I'll write you girls a pass to your gym class. You have Mr. Burke together, right?" Ella asks. "Yeah, thanks Mom." Aria answers, taking the hall pass after Ella quickly scribbles it down. "You're welcome…. And girls, I know that Emily and the baby will be okay. If that little one is anything like Emily herself, he or she is very strong." Misses Montgomery assures them. Hanna and Aria slightly smile at the comment, feeling a little more at ease. The two girls wave their goodbyes and hurry off to fourth period Gym. With the newfound assurance from her mother, Aria is at last able to focus on school again. Surprisingly, even Hanna seems to take a bit of interest in her classes.
That Afternoon At The Community Center
Today, Veronica Hastings readies herself to begin her work on the charges which are to be brought against Ben. The evidence from Emily's rape kit had been very weak, but the young girl's newly discovered pregnancy will hopefully help make the case. Veronica knows that her daughter has impersonated her a few weeks ago, in order to obtain evidence on the case. In any other circumstances, she would've punished Spencer heavily, but Veronica knows that her daughter's immense love for Emily is really the only factor that drove her to do such a thing.
Now, the accomplished lawyer steps into Rosewood Community Center, where the very crime had taken place, just about two-and-a-half months ago. Mrs. Hastings hopes to speak with the workers of the center, and gain an understanding of the security precautions on the premises.
Just as Veronica walks up to a front desk worker, a familiar face greets her. "Darren Wilden. What a surprise." The Officer glares at her, while holding an enraged looking boy in handcuffs. "Veronica, we meet again." The Police Officer says. The handcuffed boy suddenly lunges at Mrs. Hastings. Wilden pulls him back. "Stay right there, Cavanaugh. You are in a world of trouble." Darren warns. Something clicks once again in Veronica's mind. Cavanaugh. Toby Cavanaugh. I can't believe I didn't recognize him before. She thinks to herself, half in shock. "What did he do?" Mrs. Hastings asks. "We caught him with an unauthorized hidden camera in the locker room, apparently to spy on naked girls." Wilden answers.
Right at that very moment, Toby struggles again, and speaks up. "Wait. I'm not the creep you want! On one of the camera chips I had, some pervert was touching Emily. I caught him in the act!" Toby shouts out. Veronica is relieved that this may be the breakthrough she needs. The woman looks the boy square in the eye. "Emily? … Emily Fields?" She questions, Toby nods his head, vigorously. "Let him go." Veronica commands Wilden. "What?" The officer asks, confused. Mrs. Hastings nods. "He's right. Toby is not the creep that we're after. Let him go." Wilden looks at her, angered. "This kid committed a crime. He could be making the whole story up, just to get himself off of the hook!" The man tries to reason with Veronica, but she shoots him a determined look. "How can you be so sure he's telling the truth?" The officer asks, persistent.
Mrs. Hastings takes a deep breath, and speaks.
"Because Emily is pregnant." Wilden's face immediately goes white, as he quickly releases Toby from the handcuffs.
Ooh, What Will Happen Next? I hope you guys liked this Chapter. It was longer than usual. Maybe give me some predictions and please review. :p ~LittleLiarLovesEmily