"Cruz Ramirez." Called the nurse. She was stared at by other women. Cruz awkwardly went back where the woman took her blood pressure and weight then tookher into a room. "So Miss Ramirez. You think you might be pregnant?" The woman asked. Cruz nervously nodded. The woman looked at the chart and asked "When was your last period?" "Um well.. I haven't had it yet like.. Not even time for it yet.. I know it's too early for some generic pregnancy test from the store, so I thought a blood test might tell me. Cause.. I can't even sleep!" She awkwardly laughed. The nurse raised a brow then asked "Did you have unprotected sex?" Cruz nodded.
The nurse checked off something on the chart then asked "And when was this?" Cruz hesitated answering "Um.. Not yesterday, but the day or night.. Before.." The nurse sighed and set down the chart. "Mam.. Um.. You need to wait until your body reaches detectable levels of hcg before you can even possibly get a positive pregnancy test result.." "How long is that, because I need to know like.. Now." Cruz said almost in panic. The nurse nodded and explained "Two weeks after sex at the earliest.. Or until your missed period." "Isn't there like.. A blood test.. Something here!?" Cruz panicked! The woman shook her head then asked "Was this a planned pregnancy? Because I understand that it can be stessful when you get anxious for that positive result." Cruz shook her head with shame.
The nurse took the chart back and checked that off to then asked. "Were you looking to terminate the pregnancy?" Cruz nodded slowly, unsure of herself. "All I can recommend is that you wait two weeks.. And for the doctor to give you an emergency conceseptrive." Cruz frowned and nodded asking "Yes.. Please.." The nurse nodded back with a smile then got up saying "I'll let the doctor know and we can get you your medicine, a two week visit scheduled and then you can be on your way." She left quietly shutting the door. Cruz sat there alone and scared. Nervous. She definitely should terminate any and all possibility of becoming pregnant. Lightning wouldn't even believe her of she was...
Cleo entered Lightning's office with a gentle knock announcing. "Hi Boss.." Lightning groaned and dropped his head onto the desk. "Awe.. I brought you something for the head ache.." Cleo said as she put some hot tea on the desk in front of Lightning. Lightning stared up at her and honestly he looked horrible. His eyes all red and with bags under them. He really looked pale, just sick. "Drink..." Cleo said and pushed the cup towards him. Lightning glanced at the tea then looked away and asked "What do you want?.." His voice even sounded a bit deeper as if he were sick. Cleo sat down answering "I am just here to help.. What happened the other night?" She asked. Lightning stared at her and sniffled answering "I can't remember.." Man he sounded sick.
Cleo sighed and glanced at the bolt then smiled. "You know..." She began. "When the cameras here suddenly turned off.. I took it upon myself to make sure at least your office was safe." She got up and walked over to the bolt. She took a tiny little camera and showed it to Lightning. "Everything is on this camera. Has a mini sd card inside. It's all recorded and placed into my cloud. Cloud and this card." She took it out and pushed it toward Lightning. "You were violent towards me after you drank Mr. McQueen.." she said in a whiny voice. Lightning's brows lowered as he replied. "You deserve to die.." Cleo glared then said. "Cruz came to my rescue that night and I ran." Lightning was lost. He remembered nothing from that night.
"No.. Cruz isn't even in town.." "Yes she is.. I saw her with Jackson at the diner yesterday." Cleo corrected. Lightning became even more confused. Cruz? Here? But.. He didn't even remember seeing her. Sally said Sheriff found him. "Maybe we should have a look at what this baby recorded that night.. Hmm?" Cleo asked with a sly smile. Lightning took it and took out the card, staring at it. Cleo was about to gain one up on him for sure! But just as Lightning was about to put it into the computer, another knock. Cleo glared at the door. How dare someone interrupt her!
Sheriff opened it and came in, immediately staring at Cleo in disbelief. "Um.. Found out whose phone that was.." Sheriff announced and came in, placing the broken phone on the desk. Staring at Cleo who was glaring back up at him. Lightning sighed asking "Whose?" "Ollie Masterson.. One of your students." "Ollie?.. But he's.. So great." Lightning whined. Cleo crossed her arms and said "We all have a dark side.." Sheriff didn't like this. He placed a hand on Lightning's shoulder and said "How you doin?.. Need me to.. Stay?" Lightning shook his head answering "I'm better.. I'm fine. Got things under control now.. But thanks Sheriff.." God he sounded sick. Sheriff nodded then left, leaving the door open.
Cleo rolled her eyes and got up to shut the door then locked it. "Now.. Let's take a look at this video.. Hmm?" She came and stood behind Lightning. Lightning couldn't believe Ollie was the one who broke in. "I have to deal with my student." He began to get up, but Cleo shoved him back down into the chair and snapped "You NEED to see this recording." The seriousness in her voice scared him a bit. Making him wonder what he did? Plus, her voice was giving him a major head ache. Cleo took the card and placed it into the slot, clicking the recording and setting it to the time Lightning was drunk with Cleo in the room. "There's no sound.." Lightning pointed out. Cleo sighed replying "Cheap cameras.. But there is still a video. Watch it.." She growled. Lightning stared at the screen and watched.
Lightning felt seriously warm. So warm, without thinking he then took off his shirt. Lightning suddenly leaned over his desk in an attempt to grab Cleo, but she jumped back! Falling onto her ass on the floor! Lightning fell over the desk and rolled over top of it, hitting the floor with a loud THUD!
Cleo got up quickly, pulling herself up with the help of the car in the room. Lightning got up and grabbed her by the throat enough to hold her in place! Cleo grew a little fearful as she struggled, but just as Lightning looked as if he wanted to kill her.. His grip loosened and suddenly he petted her hair. Cleo was severely confused. He stepped back.
Lightning began to sway a bit. He reached for her, grabbing her breast. Cleo stared down at his hand and then Cruz walked in. She stared at the sight before her with much confusion. Lightning quickly pulled his hand away and Cleo ran toward Cruz, hugging her! Cleo and Cruz spoke to each other than Cleo ran out. Cruz watched Cleo leave in a hurry, slamming the office foor shut!...
"Lightning looked up at Cleo asking "What happened?"-"Sshhh! Just watch!" She ordered, grabbing his jaw and turning his face toward the screen. And it was painful to watch as he watched himself drunkenly sleep with Cruz and cheat again, hurting what he worked so hard to get back...
The video stopped. Lightning sighed and looked up at Cleo speaking with a growl. "So that's it. You're going to Sally with this and destroy my family." He was furious and still sick or drowsy enough that he wasn't about to jump and murder this woman, but he wanted to for sure! Cleo shut off the screen and sat up on the desk saying. "Family is a stretch.. More like just the marriage.. Besides, I don't have to." "What do you want?" Lightning asked. Cleo smiled answering "Drink the tea." Lightning glanced at the tea. "Is that all?" He asked.
Cleo snickered answering "For now." Lightning hated her. He took the cup of hot tea and sipped it. "All of it." Cleo ordered. Lightning did slowly but quickly at the same time. Gulping down the entire warm liquid. He set the cup down saying "There. Now what?" He growled. Cleo was so happy and walked back around and took her purse out, taking out some papers. "Sign these." She placed it in front of him.
"What is it?" Asked Lightning. Cleo happily and truthfully explained "Just documents making me an actual partner of the academy. Last page states that if anything should happen to you, I become sole onwer of the place." Lightning hated her. Cleo took a pen out and handed it to him. "Sign it or Sally sees the recording." Lightning looked over the papers. They were legit and nothing out of line. Literally exactly what Cleo said they were. He signed them then said "Nothing is going to happen to me." "We will just see.." Said Cleo. Lightning glared at her harshly.
Cleo then took the mug and placed some stomach pills down on the desk. "Might need these soon.." Lightning stared at them. Just medicine for a queasy stomach. As he looked up he felt it. He began feeling dizzy and woozy. Hot and sweating again. "You should rest.." Cleo added before leaving and shutting the door.
Lightning wiped his forehead then stood up, swaying a little. He grabbed Ollie's phone and headed down stairs to see the students outside. Lightning stepped outside to see Bobby teaching the students. "Oh, hey McQueen. Feeling better?" Asked Bobby. Lightning placed a hand on Bobby's shoulder answering "Yeah.. I feel... great." Bobby's brows lowered. "You don't look so great.." He snarled. A few students asked Lightning what happened. He just said he had a bad night and was sick. One kid laughed saying "I heard you got beat by some guy in an explorer." Lightning glared which reminded him, Bobby supposedly took care of Reuben for him.
"Hey Bobby, how was that race with Reuben?" Lightning asked. Bobby nodded saying "I met with him, didn't race him. He wants to talk to you about building these new engines and for some reason, wants to see if you can fund him." Lightning snickered amd shook his head. "It's not that bad of an idea." Bobby added. Lightning belched and covered his mouth saying "Excuse me, gosh.. That taste like hatred.." Bobby tried not to laugh. A few students stared. Lightning held up the broken phone amd announced "Attentions!.. Atten.. tion.." He stuttered. Every one was a little unsure what was wrong with their mentor. Lightning sighed continuing "This.. Is the phone of Ollie Masterson." Everyone stared at him.
"He.. Broke into my academy.. And.. Stole the race cars." Lightning announced. Everyone gasped! Bobby's eyes widened! He just couldn't believe Lightning just publicly blamed a kid like that! "What!?" Patricia spoke up and defended his friend "No he didn't! Ken did! We saw Ken and his lousy friends out here! They stole the bolt! Not Ollie!" Ken snickered and tried to detour the group. "Whaaattt... No.. I'd never like.. Do that to Mr. McQueen!" Patricia began yelling at Ken! Lightning swayed feeling very dizzy. The students were like zebras. All mixed up together and dizzy. "Stop.. Stop it.." Lightning whined. "Stop!" No use. "SHUT UP!" Lightning yelled at the few students arguing. Everyone stared at him. Bobby took the broken phone and tossed it to Ollie and said "We'll talk later.. Let's go back inside McQueen." Lightning shoved Bobby back!
"No!.. Look, I don't want you guys to be mad at.. Ollie.. He's a.. Good kid." Everyone began asking each other if Lightning was drunk.. In front of the students. Lightning only continued "Because.. Shit like this is always going to be thrown at you.. And it's sad.. It's so sad. It makes me want.. To cry and.. Like punch something at the same.. Time." Ken rasied a brow and asked Bobby "What is he on?" Another "Is he drunk?" Before Bobby could answer Lightning pointed at Ollie and snapped "My office!.. You and I are having a seriousousouses.. Thing.. Speak. We should talk about this." Holding up his hand. Ollie looked at Bobby who said "Go home. All of you are dismissed for the day." Then Bobby guided Lightning back inside the academy.
Once inside, Heather saw the two come in and immediately could tell something was wrong. She ran over asking "What's wrong?" Lightning fell to the floor. Bobby looked to his wife answering "I think he's drunk.. Again.." Heather looked down at Lightning then asked "You want me to call Sally?" Bobby sighed then shook his head. "Not yet.. Let me try to fix him." "How?" "Just.. Help me get him to the bathroom." So Bobby and Heather together took Lightning to the men's bathroom where Bobby sat there on the floor against the wall with Lightning.
The two sat there Lightning rubbing his sweating forehead. Bobby next to him asked "What's going on?" Lightning shrugged and asked "Can we order, I was just thinking pizza. Pizza sounds really good right now. With, with the cheese and you know?" He sounded like his nose was stuffed up congested. Bobby sighed and stared. Lightning leaned onto Bobby's shoulder and rubbed his chest saying "I am.. So happy that you're here." Bobby glared and just let Lightning get through this. "You are, you are the happiest, make me the happiest person on earth Bobby.. Bobby." Bobby rolled his eyes. Why was Lightning drinking or taking something. "What did you take recently?" he asked.
Lightning sat up and had to think. He suddenly felt sick. He was going to barf, but swallowed it back down. Bobby's brows llowered. "Eew.. Gross man. We are in the bathroom for a reason." He then stood up and helped Lightning to the toilet. Lightning sat there and honestly the smell of the toilet water was making him more sick. Lightning sat down against the stall while Bobby stood outside. "What's wrong with me?.." Lightning asked in a whimper. Bobby sighed answering honestly. "I don't know.."
Lightning looked up at his friend then asked. "Has Sally seen me?" Bobby shook his head answering "No.. Better hope she don't to.. Not until you clean up." Lightning whined and leaned on the stall. "I am.. So tired Bobby.." "Well.. Let's get you up to the office and you can sleep this off on the couch.." "Yeah.. That.. That sounds nice Bobby.." Bobby then helped Lightning up and back up to his office. Seeing how badly Lightning was, Bobby took Lightning's phone and texted Sally as Lightning.
Lightning,
Hey, I'm going out with Bobby tonight. Just need some down time after the other night. You can call Bobby or Heather even to confirm.
Sally stared at that. It was weird of Lightning.
Sally,
You sure that's a good idea? Usually you get into more trouble with Bobby.
Bobby snickered seeing that then glanced at Lightning who was already passed out on the couch.
Lightning,
I know.. But just for tonight. Might spend the night at Bobby's to.. Not sure yet. Just depends.
Sally,
I don't like that Lightning. Plus, I need to talk to you about something Bobby told me.
Lightning,
We will. I promise. After tonight.
Sally,
Okay..
Bobby put Lightning's phone down and checked on Lightning once more before heading back down to make sure the students left for the day and send out a message saying that the academy was closed for the weekend. On the way down, he didn't know that he was being watched by Cleo. Bobby might be a problem to. Cleo was finding out that sense her jail time, people had grown closer and formed bonds that might ruin everything...
Morning came. Lightning woke up barely with a groan. In pain. His head hurt, arms hurt, everything hurt! He sat up from the couch and realized he wasn't home or the office. He sat up, rubbing his face and looking around as his eyes reset sort of. Bobby's basement? Lightning slowly got up and made his way upstairs where he found Bobby asleep on the couch in the living room. Lightning walked over and nudged him up. "Bob.. Bobby.." Bobby mumbled something, but was still asleep. Lightning sighed.
He looked around for Heather maybe, but it seemed she and Alrick were gone. Lightning found some paper and a pen and left a quick note for Bobby before calling an uber to take him home. Home sounded good right now. Bobby was still asleep, so when the uber got there Lightning got in and the driver asked "Where to." Lightning sighed and opened his mouth when he stopped. Cruz.. Fuck.. "Uhm.. The racing Academy.." He didn't want ti face Sally yet. He wasn't sure if she knew or not yet. Lightning needed to call Cruz once he was alone...