Lives Full of Change
By Crazi-Prodigy
A/N Sorry about the cliffhanger I was just having some fun with you guys hope you enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 5: All Better For Now….
"She's….awake!" said Ruthie happily. Kevin let out a whoop and Lucy hugged Ruthie tight.
"So what do the doctors say? Is she going to be all right? Have you seen her?" said Lucy all sorts of questions running through her head.
"She only woke up an hour ago. The doctors are running all sorts of tests on her still. Mom and Dad are the only ones who have seen her. We get to take turns getting to go in once the tests are completed." Explained Ruthie calmly to Lucy and Kevin.
"Well she's awake so that's a good sign right? Said Lucy.
"Hun we'll just have to wait and see. Her being awake so soon is really good according to the doctor from yesterday, " said Kevin calmly.
"Yeah, but I'm still worried, I'll be okay once I see her for myself,"
Lucy and Kevin took their seats from the night before and just whispered quietly together. After about a half-hour things had died down the twins were asleep, Peter (who had shown up to keep Ruthie company) and Ruthie were working on homework and Annie had headed back in to see Mary. But Simon was still pacing he couldn't sit still for some reason. Lucy had fallen asleep on Kevin's shoulder.
So when Kevin looked up from his magazine for the umpteenth time to see Simon still pacing. Kevin got up slowly transferring the sleeping Lucy to lie across the seat he had just vacated. Kevin walked over to Ruthie first.
'We'll watch the twins," said Ruthie not looking up from her homework.
"Good I'm going to take Simon for a walk he's driving me nuts," said Kevin.
"I guessed as much," said Ruthie still not looking up.
"Okay, Well if Luce wakes tell her where we've gone. If the doctor comes or you need anything call my cell or page me. We'll stick around the hospital. You have my number right? Don't wake Lucy unless you have to," said Kevin slowly.
Finally Ruthie looked up and quickly said,
"Yes, I know your cell phone number. I wont have any problems and I promise not to wake Lucy. Now get going Simon is getting on my nerves."
"Alright, see you soon! Wish me luck!" said Kevin teasingly.
"Good luck," said both Ruthie and Peter.
Laughing Kevin headed towards Simon grabbing him by the arm and dragging him out of the room.
"What are you doing Kevin, I need to be there when they come back with news," said Simon angrily.
"We're going for a walk, your driving everybody nuts Ruthie knows to call if there is any news," said Kevin calmly as he headed towards the elevator. Grudgingly Simon followed with one last glance at the waiting room. When Simon was in the elevator Kevin told him to pick a random level. Simon hit a button and they descended. As they walked out on the floor that Simon had chosen Kevin asked,
"What's eating you? Nobody else is spazzing now that Mary's awake."
"I don't know I was so sure Mary was going to die. I realized how we were never close. I thought she was going to die, not knowing how much I admire what she's done with her life and how much I love her!" said Simon sadly.
"Well, You'll be able to tell her now," said Kevin
"That's the thing what if something's wrong with her she may never really understand it," said Simon upsetly.
"Well, we just have to hope for the best," said Kevin giving Simon a reassuring pat on the back.
Yeah I guess your right," said Simon looking around.
"Also you remember Christine who was living with us," said Simon after a couple of minutes.
"Yeah of course, where is she?"
"That's the thing, we were back to being friends and everything, but as soon as Mary's incident happen she bailed haven't seen her. Don't even know how to get a hold of her
"Rather curious, well if Luce or I see her again. We'll be sure to pass on that your looking to hear from her," said Kevin nicely.
"Yeah, thanks, " said Simon broadly.
As they continued down the hallway Kevin asked,
"What happen to Cecilia?"
"She got angry at me about the whole stupid prom thing and dumped me. I wish I hadn't made such a big deal about prom. I really loved her," said Simon sadly.
"Well, she was a really nice girl, maybe things could work out. First loves are hard to forget. Your young plenty of more time to look around, " said Kevin kindly.
"Yeah I guess so but she is a great gal!" said Simon moodily as they the corner into the nursery hall. They stopped to take a peck at the little babies.
"Look at their little feet," said Simon pointing.
"There so sweet," said Kevin. At that moment Kevin decided that since Simon was being so open about his life and it was a sort of brotherly bonding moment he'd tell Simon about his and Lucy's news.
"Yea, it'll be weird having one in the house in a couple of months," said Kevin.
"Yeah," said Simon lost in thought, "What!" "What are you talking about?"
"We're telling the family, later today. But I guess I felt like telling you now. That Luce is pregnant!" said Kevin happily.
"Oh my gosh Lucy must have freaked," said Simon laughing.
"Well, she was at first, but she's warmed up to the idea."
"When did you guys find out why are you telling me before everyone else," said Simon curiously.
"We found out before we got here today. I just felt like we were confiding in me about Cecilia and stuff. So I figured I'd confide in you cause I was busting to tell somebody about it. But you have to act surprised when we tell everybody later. Lucy would have a fit if she knew that I told you," said Kevin confidingly.
"Well Congurts man I'm going to be an uncle! I totally understand about Lucy I wouldn't say anything, every time one of her boyfriends told us anything she hadn't told us she freaked out. I remember this time with her boyfriend Jordan he was older than her…"
Simon continued on regaling Kevin about Lucy as a child/teenager. Kevin listened laughing off and on. They were having a brotherly afternoon. This continued as they wondered up and the hallway of the hospital until Kevin's pocket started vibrating. Kevin grabbed it with a nod to Simon who had been telling a lively story about Jimmy Moon.
"This is Kevin," he said into the phone.
"Hey husband," said Lucy on the other end.
"Hey Hun, what's up?" said Kevin smiling.
"We're all allowed to visit Mary now, Ruthie and Peter just went in so it's my turn next and I was wondering if my hubby would make it back in time to go with me," said Lucy excitedly.
"Ok well, were on the floor below so we'll loop around and we'll met ya up there," said Kevin happily.
"Okay, dookie, what have you guys been doing any how? " said Lucy curiously.
"Nothing, we've just been talking about things on his mind and bonding over stories from your childhood." Said Kevin smiling.
"What, what has Simon been saying?" said Lucy.
"Oh nothing bad just some silly thing," said Kevin calmly.
" Oh really maybe I should call Ben and find out some things about you," said Lucy heatedly.
"Hunny, you can go have your bonding moment with my brother if you really want to but it's no big deal what you did in the past. It's cute to hear about but no shockers that will scald me. I'm just having fun with your brother," said Kevin calmly.
"Alright sorry I got so upset there for a second, but if you wanted to know you could have come talk to me," said Lucy calmer than before.
" No need and I hope you'll share all your stories with me in the near future," said Kevin smiling.
"Alright sounds good,' said Lucy with a giant grin on her face.
"Good, see you in a few honey," said Kevin.
"I love you," said Lucy modestly.
"I love you too, Bye Lucy," said Kevin clicking off the phone and turning back to Simon.
"Looks like everything's alright we're allowed to go see her," said Kevin to Simon.
"But what about all those tests they were running?" said Simon somewhat worried.
"I don't know Lucy didn't say we'll find out soon enough. All she said was that we get to see her," said Kevin as they boarded the elevator.
"Well that's good," said Simon happily. The two headed to the waiting room to find an eager Lucy.
"Let's go," said Lucy popping up and giving Kevin a hello kiss.
" Hold your horses Hun. Simon wanted to know what they said about the tests," said Kevin eagerly.
"Oh when mom came back she said everything had turned out fine no extra damage to the brain or anything and that we can talk to her for a little bit today."
Kevin and Simon let out sighs of relief.
"Okay now that you know we need to go so Simon has time to go before visiting hours are over," said Lucy trying to drag Kevin off behind her.
"Okay Simon I guess we'll see you in a bit," said Kevin letting Lucy pull him off. Kevin slung his arm over her shoulders as they walked. Lucy laid her head on his shoulder and asked,
"So what did you and Simon really talk about all afternoon besides me? "
"Just you oh and some issues that are between him and I really don't want to betray his trust," said Kevin.
"Okay, sounds interesting but I wouldn't want your brotherly bonding to go to waste," said Lucy as they arrived at Mary's door.
Ready to go see her?" asked Kevin.
"Lead on," said Lucy as Kevin knocked on Mary's door.
"Come in," called Mary from the inside.
Lucy and Kevin made their way into the room that had flowers all over the place from family members and friends who couldn't be there. They found Mary in her hospital bed with the TV on low.
"Hey sis," said Lucy walking over and giving her a hug. Kevin followed suit.
" So how are you feeling?" You had us all pretty freaked," asked Lucy quickly.
"I'm okay very groggy don't be surprised if I fall asleep on ya," said Mary tiredly,
"We don't mind," said Kevin smiling. After that they sat in a comfortable silence. So it surprised Kevin and Lucy when Mary spoke up from the bed, "So how'd the family take the news," said Mary in an effort to change the subject from her injuries.
"What that your hurt," said Lucy surprised.
"No that I'm married," said Mary like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"People were initially shocked, when the doctor said it. But I think we've all been focused on you. We haven't even met the guy yet," Kevin spoke up first.
"Yeah the second Ruthie realized I wasn't going to die she started badgering me with questions about him until Peter and Mom dragged her away," said Mary smiling even though it hurt as she explained how she knew.
"Well let's focus on you getting better. We'll deal with him later," said Lucy calmly if so what grudgily.
"I know your curiosity is getting to you Luce I can tell by your face," said Mary trying to laugh but ended up coughing instead.
" I have to admit I'm curious but I don't want you to get worse by telling us all the details now. Your tired you should rest," said Lucy as Mary started to speak,
"Naa I'm not tired yet, I tell you it until I conk out. Also I want you to be prepared to meet him this week. When the nurse found out that he was my husband and by moving him it would free up some space, she wouldn't take no for and answer," said Mary stopping for a second while the nurse who had just walked in gave her a drink of water with some pills. When the nurse had finished Mary continued,
"His name is Jamie Calvert, I guess that makes me Mrs. Mary Calvert but I never really thought of that. I meet him about a month and a half ago on a run from Florida to New York not my usual route. He's a pilot," said Mary and smiled when Lucy laughed. Mary continued,
" We all went had dinner together before the flight back. He just works when they need him part time. He's a writer/ journalist most of the time. But that doesn't always pay you see. Well we talked a lot then flirted and all. He's only a year or two older then Kevin. Then about a week or two later, one of my flight attendant buddies was getting married and we all decided to hop the flight to Vegas for a mini bacheloratte party. I bet you can guess who the pilot was. Yep, Jamie!
So we invited the pilots along for some fun and some people from the other flights and went to have some fun, well it had been a long week and I had a few to many drinks. Before I know it we wake up in bed together," "Clothed" said Mary after seeing her sister's face. "We pieced it together from our friends that we had begged them to be our witnesses even though they told us it was a bad idea. So we got married in one of those quickie chapels I vaguely remember the wedding and got back to the hotel room only to pass out."
After a long pause, Kevin let out a whistle and Lucy asked eagerly,
" So what's happen since?"
"We couldn't really talk to each other the first week or so. We just didn't know what to say or do. Then we were on another flight together the next week, we talked and we decided that though it was a marriage we barely know each other though since then we've gotten to know each other a lot better since then. This week we set out to find Dad and get it annulled, we might have something in the future but right now we just want to be free from each other."
" Well then," said Kevin enthusiastically.
" So what's he like?" asked Lucy
"Luce Maybe we should go we've tired your sister enough for today. Also Simon really wanted to talk to her," said Kevin before Mary could speak.
"Yeah it's probably a good idea Luce I'm getting tired after those pills. But I will tell you that he's adorable and your going to love him." said Mary as Lucy leaned over to give her a hug before returning to Kevin's side.
"Oh really, Can't wait to meet him! Take care okay!" said Lucy.
" We want to see your bright and shiny face tomorrow," called Kevin as they left the room. They headed to the waiting room where Simon jumped up from his spot next to Eric. Lucy made her way towards her Dad to talk to him and Kevin pulled Simon over to talk to him before he made his way to Mary's room,
"Simon be careful what you decide to tell her today, She's really tired," said Kevin carefully.
"Yeah, I know thanks for your help today Kevin," said Simon heading off.
"Good luck" called Kevin heading over to say good night to Eric and drag Lucy home. They had made there way to the car and headed for home.
"All and all today was a good day wasn't it," said Lucy thoughtfully as she got ready for bed.
"Yep, Mary's going to be fine and we're going to be parents. What more could we ask for? " said Kevin coming up behind her and nuzzling his head in her shoulder.
"Oh well we could have this and this," said Lucy teasingly.
Laughing Kevin scooped her up and whooping wildly threw her on the bed with a kiss and they fell asleep.
A/N: The review button is just waiting to be pressed!
