The next morning Casey woke up. She just laid there thinking about things. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. Or that she didn't notice sooner having been pregnant twice before. Except this time she wasn't sure who the father was. It was either John or Randy's baby. She didn't know what she was going to do. Randy already seemed stressed out enough with one baby on the way. Casey didn't know how he would react to her telling him he might be the father of her baby to. Her hospital phone started to ring.
"Hello?" She said.
"Are you ok?"
"How'd you know I was here John?"
"I must still be labeled as your next of kin because the hospital called." "They wouldn't tell me anything."
"I'm fine." "My left ankle is fractured in three places." "I have to stay off it for six months."
"Are you in a lot of pain?"
"Some."
"I'm on my way to pick you up."
"How?"
"The hospital called last night I called my parents and they took the last flight out, picked up the kids this morning and took them back to West Newberry with them." "Then I hopped on the next plane to South Dakota and here I am." "My plane just landed about twenty minutes ago." "Do you think it would be alright for you to fly?"
"I'd have to ask the doctor."
"Ok I'm on my way right now."
"Ok bye."
"Bye."
The doctor came in.
"How are we feeling today Casey?" She asked.
"I'm in a little bit of pain but other then that fine."
"I wish I could give you something stronger but I can't because of the pregnancy."
"I understand."
"Does everything feel ok with the baby?"
"Yes."
"Good but I still recommend you make an appointment with your regular obstetrician as soon as possible." "You need to start prenatal care." "Do you have any children?"
"Yes two." "A six year old son and a one year old daughter."
"You're daughter and the new baby will be very close together in age."
"I know, my pregnancies are usually planned."
"So that means his pregnancy wasn't planned?"
"No it wasn't." "Doctor would it be alright for me to fly?"
"Well I suppose so." "Since you're so fresh off your accident I recommend using a wheelchair and stand only when absolutely necessary." "At least for the first couple weeks." "Always remember to keep your foot up while using your crutches."
"Do you have someone who can pick you up?"
"Yes he's on his way right now."
"Is he the father of the baby?"
"Are there papers for me to sign before I can leave?"
"Yes I'll be right back." She left.
Ten minutes later the door opened.
"Hi John."
"Hey." "How are you feeling?"
"Ok I guess." "How are the kids?" "Are they scared?"
"No I just told them you were hurt but that it was nothing to worry about and I was coming to get you." "Did you ask the doctor if you could fly?"
"She said I could but I have to use a wheelchair for the next couple weeks and can't stand unless it's absolutely necessary."
"It sounds like you'll need someone to take care of you."
"Yeah."
"If you want you could come stay at my house." "I'll take care of you."
"How?" "You have to work."
"Actually I don't."
"What?"
"They gave me the next three months off."
"Why?"
"Well you know I've been having knee problems lately." "They want me to heal." "I still have a spare room."
"Ok I'll stay with you."
"Ok." "When can you get out of here?"
"As soon as they doctor comes back with my paperwork."
"Our flight leaves in a half hour."
The whole time on the plane Casey was thinking about the whole situation. She came to a decision. She thought it would be better this way. They came through the front door.
"John can you help to the couch I'm really tired I wanna take a nap." She said.
"I'll carry you upstairs." "Put your arms around my neck." He carried her to the guest room. He laid her down and put a pillow under her foot. "Do you need anything else?" "Some food?"
"Maybe after I wake up."
"Ok." "If you need anything all you have to do is yell." "I'll be right downstairs."
"Ok." He started walking away. "Hey John."
"Yeah?" He said turning around.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
Three hours later she woke up. John came to check on her.
"Ok good you're awake." He said. "Feel like getting up."
"Sure."
"Ok." "I got a surprise for you." He picked her up. He was carrying her down the stairs. "Look over there." She looked at the couch.
"Kids." He put her on the couch.
"Mommy." Todd said hugging her. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine my foot's just a little hurt." Grace hugged her.
"Mama booboo?" She said.
"Yeah mama has a booboo."
"Mama ok?"
"I'm fine."
"Are you hungry yet Casey?" John asked.
"Yeah."
"Why don't I make us all some dinner?"
After dinner John took the kids back to his parents house. They agreed to watch the kids for a couple weeks so Casey could rest. John just got back. Casey was sitting on the couch.
"John come sit down." "We need to talk." He sat next to her.
"What's up?"
"John last night the doctor told me I'm three months pregnant." "We're gonna have another baby."
"Is the baby ok?" "I mean because of the accident."
"Yeah the doctor said it's fine."
"I know we didn't plan this like the other two but even though we're not together anymore I'll still be a good father."
"I know you will."
"Another baby, wow."