Chapter 36
6 months later…
Elisa had been feeling sick for four weeks. She thought she had allergies and then the flu. She had to miss work a couple of times.
Jason walked into their apartment. "Babe?"
"In here," Elisa yelled. Jason walked to their bedroom.
Jason kissed her on the forehead. "Still not feeling well?"
"No. I've never been this sick. How was work?"
"The usual. I'm more concerned about you," Jason replied.
"I've been in bed most of the day," said Elisa.
"What's your temp?" asked Jason.
"Normal."
"I got you some chicken noodle soup from Pierre's."
"Ok," she said. Jason started to feed her but she put her hand up. "I can feed myself."
"I know but you just let me take care of you," Jason said giving her puppy-eyed looks.
Elisa rolled her eyes. "All right. Fine. You know those sad blue eyes won't work on me one of these days."
"Right. You could never resist," Jason teased.
Jason fed Elisa and she went to sleep. Well she slept for 10 minutes before rushing to the bathroom.
Jason was in the kitchen when he heard her vomiting. He rushed to the bathroom. She was leaning against the tub with her head in her hands.
Jason gave her a cup of water and handed it to her. She drank what she could. "Ugh. I can't even eat chicken noodle soup."
"I'm taking you to the doctor," said Jason. Elisa wanted to protest but the way he said it, she knew she couldn't say no.
Jason helped her get dressed and they went to the doctor.
The doctor examined Elisa and did blood work. The doctor informed them that she would call with the results and they left.
Elisa went back to bed. Elisa soon tried to eat something but the only thing that she could keep down was crackers.
Two days later, Elisa was feeling a little better. She cleaned up the house when she received a phone call.
"Hello," Elisa said.
"Yes. May I speak with Elisa Canmore?"
"This is she."
"Mrs. Canmore, this is Doctor Peters. I have the results and you are perfectly fine."
"What? I've been sick like a dog."
"Your blood results are normal except one thing. Congratulations Mrs. Canmore, you're pregnant."
Elisa nearly dropped the phone. "I'm pregnant?"
"Yes. According to the results, you are 4 weeks pregnant."
Elisa didn't say anything.
"Mrs. Canmore, are you there?"
"I'm still here. I'm shocked that's all. This is a surprise," Elisa said.
"I need you to come in for pre-natal care next week. I'll have the office assistant schedule your appointment."
"Thank you Dr. Peters," she said hanging up the phone.
"We're having a baby."
She leaned against the table. She started to cry. She was having a baby. Four weeks ago. Now, she remembered that night. "Little one, we conceived you," she said patting her stomach.
She went to the kitchen and got a glass of water. She didn't notice Jason walking in. He looked at her and could tell she'd been crying.
"Elisa, what's wrong? Did the doctor call?"
She faced him and smiled. "The doctor did call."
She led Jason to the couch and sat beside him. "I'm pregnant."
Jason stared at her blankly. He looked at her stomach. "A baby?"
Elisa laughed. "Yes, a baby. We're having a baby."
"I'm going to be a father," Jason whispered.
Elisa took his hand and placed it over her stomach. "I'm four weeks. So he or she is the reason I've been feeling weird."
Jason bent down and rubbed her stomach. Then he kissed it. "Hey you. I'm your dad."
Elisa smirked. "I think your daddy is excited to hear about you," she said looking at her stomach.
Jason looked at Elisa again and then kissed her passionately. "We're going to have a little Elisa running around."
"Or a little Jason," she said.
"Have you told anyone else?" he asked.
"I just found out a few minutes ago," she answered.
Jason ran to the bedroom and grabbed a camera.
"What are you doing with the camera?" asked Elisa.
"I want to take a picture of the baby," Jason said.
Elisa just smiled. "Oh boy. This is going to be quite an experience."
"Ok. Want me to stand?"
Jason smiled. He took a picture of Elisa.
"Babe, who do you want to tell first?" asked Elisa.
"Your parents," Jason replied.
They spent the next two hours telling everyone about the pregnancy.