One Night Stand
Chapter 8
Disclaimer: Still don't own them
AN: Thank you to Nepeace, Maura Tierney, Crazi River, Candace Fabulous, Sisterbear, Wyatt1, csi-freak03, oOoOo, Countryfreak, lilybelle80538, firetiger2, spikes_storm, petitecat, MissyJane, crazypixie and EmmyMik for reviewing.
Thanks you's go out to everyone else who reviewed chapter 7, but I haven't received the reviews yet.
Crazi River and Sisterbear something special in this chapter for you two.
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Fifteen minutes later Catherine and Gil arrived at the fraternity house. Catherine jumped out of the car and ran to the front door, Gil hot on her heels. He quickly opened the door and the two walked in.
"Warrick, where's Nick?" Gil questioned
Warrick looked up from the book he was reading "He's in his room, why?"
Gil looked at Catherine "3 rd door on the left"
Catherine nodded and bolted up the stairs. Leaving Warrick with a confused look on his face.
"What the hell is going on? Why is Catherine so anxious to see Nick?"
"Sara's pregnant"
"Sara" Warrick said thinking "Drawing a blank here"
"Catherine's sorority sister. She and Nick were partners at Greek week"
Suddenly realization hit Warrick full force "Holy shit. She's pregnant"
"Yeah and Nick is about to be told"
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Catherine reached Nick's room and pounded on his closed door
"Nick, its Catherine. Warrick said you were home, open up"
Not seconds later Nick opened the door up "Catherine what the hell are you doing here?"
Catherine shoved by him and into the room. She could tell she interrupted his studying.
"It's Sara"
Nick took a deep breath and closed the door behind him
"What about her?"
"Look, I know you are going to be pissed with what I'm gonna tell you and I understand, but you need to listen to me"
"Okay"
"Sara's pregnant, six months. She was in a car accident. I need to get you to the hospital" Catherine paused allowing Nick to digest the information "Yes, it is your child."
"Did you just say Sara's six months pregnant?"
"Yes, that's what I said"
"Why the hell am I finding out about this now?" Nick questioned, his voice rising.
"Sara didn't tell you because you were dating Kristy. In fact the night she was gonna tell you she caught you two making out. She then swore us all to secrecy."
"Kristy. What the hell are you talking about? I was never dating her. We went out on two dates. Nothing serious"
"Then why the hell were you making out with her" Catherine yelled
"When" Nick yelled back
"A month ago, I drove Sara over so she could tell you. You came out of the house with Kristy and the next thing we know you two are kissing and then we left"
"Maybe if you had stayed you would have seen me push her away not seconds later"
"What!!!" Catherine exclaimed
"I don't care about her as more than a friend."
"Then why did Gil tell me you were dating"
"Because Kristy told him we were" Nick said exasperated
"It doesn't matter, but that is why Sara didn't tell you. You blew her off all summer. Never once bothered to call her. You made her feel like a cheap one night stand. Then add on top of it her getting pregnant" Catherine yelled
"I did try calling her" Nick confessed
"What?" Catherine said shocked
"I called her a few times over the summer, whenever I wasn't busy and when the time was right to call her from Europe. I got the machine a few times and I left messages. Then finally her father answered and told me not to bother her anymore. So I listened to him"
"But, why would her father tell you that" Catherine questioned to herself
"I don't know, but Catherine there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about Sara. I love her. I do. I know it sounds odd, but I loved her the moment I met her"
"Nick" Catherine said exasperated by his revelations and the conversation in general, "back to the point, I need to get you to the hospital, if I have to drag you by the ear there, god help me I will. Now let's go" Catherine firmly said and opened the door to the room only to find the hallway jammed with his fraternity brothers who were eavesdropping.
Nick grabbed his car keys and followed Catherine out of the room and led her to his car. Catherine hopped in the passenger door and Nick started the engine up. His mind was running with a thousand thoughts. Sara being pregnant. Sara in a car accident.
Catherine broke the silence moments later, "I know this is confusing Nick. I love Sara, but she is stubborn. Once she has her mind made up about something it takes hell to freeze over for her to change it. Somehow she thought she was doing the right thing by not telling you."
Nick nodded, confusion still etched on his face, "What happened? You said she was in a car accident"
"Yes, I'm not sure what happened though. And all I can really say, without you talking to the doctor, is that the baby is in trouble and that is why you need to be at the hospital.
Moments later Nick pulled into a visitors spot in the hospital parking lot, Catherine jumped out of the car and noticed that Nick hadn't moved yet.
"Nick aren't you coming?"
"Could you tell the doctor that I'll be up shortly. I need to call my parents"
Catherine nodded and walked towards the hospital.
Nick pulled out his cell phone and dialed his home number. His mother answering seconds later.
"Hello"
"Mom, its Nick"
"Nicky. How are you? Are you okay?"
"No, not really"
"What's wrong?"
Nick took a deep breath, "mom do you remember me talking about Sara"
His mother chuckled "how could I not, you spoke of her all the time"
"Mom" Nick paused "Sara's pregnant. I just found out. She's six months along and she was in a car accident. I'm about to head in and talk to the doctors. Mom, I just found out"
Nick heard his mother take a deep breath and begin whispering to who he assumed was his father, moments later she came back on the line "Nicky, your father and I are going to be on the next flight there. What hospital is she at?" his mother stated in her determined voice so he knew not to argue with her.
"Brown Memorial Hospital"
"Okay, go in talk to the doctor. Call us on your dad's cell phone as soon as you know anything"
"Yeah" Nick replied "Mom, thanks"
"Your welcome, we'll see you soon" and she hung up the phone.
Nick ended the call and got out of his car, heading towards the hospital entrance. Not quite prepared for what he might have to do.
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As soon as Nick got inside, Catherine directed him upstairs to Sara's room. He waited impatiently for the elevator to come and was even more impatient when it stopped on every floor. To him it seemed like hours before he arrived on Sara's floor. He saw the nurse's station and went over to them.
"Hello, my name is Nick Stokes. I need to speak to Sara Sidles doctor; I'm the baby's father"
"Okay, hold on one second while I get him for you"
Nick began strumming his fingers on the counter, annoying the nurse who was attempting to do her work, while waiting for the doctor to return.
"Hello, I'm Doctor Williams" a voice said from behind Nick.
Nick turned and saw a middle aged man with slightly graying hair and glasses standing behind him.
"Hello, I'm Nick, Nick Stokes. I'm the father of Sara's baby. Catherine came and got me. All she could tell me was that I needed to get here immediately. Could you please tell me what is going on? What happened to Sara?"
"Why don't we go into Sara's room" Doctor Williams stated, pointing his arm in the direction of Sara's room.
Nick followed the doctor in and was shocked by the sight. Sara was unconscious. She had bruises all over her arms and legs and a few cuts on her face.
"Oh my god" Nick said, rushing over to her "Sara. Sara its Nick. Sara you need to wake up. Sara baby, wake up" Nick paused and looked at the doctor "what is wrong with her?"
"Nick she's in a coma" Doctor Williams said and Nick eased himself into the chair beside Sara's bed attempting to digest the information. "The accident also caused her to go into premature labor. I'm sorry, but we can't stop the labor. We need your permission to do a cesarean section to get the baby out. Now the baby will be extremely premature and will require immediate hospitalization in the neo-natal intensive care unit. Are you with me so far?"
"Yeah. If we don't do the cesarean what will happen to the baby?"
"Nick, there are no options here; her body is in labor we have to get the baby out."
"Where do I sign?"
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After Nick signed the release forms, Doctor Williams said that Sara would be taken to the operating room in an hour at the most. Nick decided to go down and see Catherine and inform all of Sara's waiting sisters on what was happening. He also knew that his parents would be arriving in around an hour, so he wanted to be waiting for them. He had no idea when Sara's parents were arriving.
As soon as Nick walked into the waiting room all the sisters jumped up, anxious for some type of news.
"How is she?" Catherine asked
"What's going on?" Allison questioned
"Is the baby going to be okay?" Kayla stated
"One at a time, one at a time." Nick said "First, she's in a coma. Second, she's in premature labor and they can't stop it. I signed a release and in about an hour they are going to perform a cesarean section and get the baby out. The baby is going to be extremely premature and will be placed in the neo-natal unit" Nick said repeating everything the doctor had told him.
"Are Sara's parents here yet?" Nick asked the girls
"They should be here soon. They just called their flight was delayed and they just got in" Allison stated
"Does anyone know what happened?" Nick asked
The girls looked at each other, unsure of what to say, when Catherine finally spoke up. "Sara and Brynn were going to Baskin Robbins to get some ice cream" she pause "according to what the police would tell us, a Ford Expedition ran the red light and t-boned Brynn's car. The expedition left the scene. The police are still looking for the driver and the car"
Nick was no longer sad, he was now pissed off "They better not let me see the driver because if Sara or my baby die I'm going to strangle the driver" Nick said furiously.
"Nick, I truly believe you when you say that, but I think you might want to lay off the murder for your baby's sake and for Sara's sake" Catherine stated
After a few moments of silence, Nick again spoke up "What happened to Brynn? Is she okay?"
"We don't know yet. The nurses refuse to give us any information. We are still waiting for Brynn's parents to arrive" Allison said worriedly
"I'm sure she'll be fine. Brynn is like Sara, she's a fighter" Catherine stated
A chorus of "I hope so" and "yeah" went through the group of girls. Nick excused himself to call his dad on his cell phone. Unfortunately it was still turned off, so Nick left a message for his parents letting them know how Sara was doing and what was going on. Just as Nick finished the message, Sara's parents came running through the emergency room doors.
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Sorry guys had to end it somewhere.
Chapter 8
Disclaimer: Still don't own them
AN: Thank you to Nepeace, Maura Tierney, Crazi River, Candace Fabulous, Sisterbear, Wyatt1, csi-freak03, oOoOo, Countryfreak, lilybelle80538, firetiger2, spikes_storm, petitecat, MissyJane, crazypixie and EmmyMik for reviewing.
Thanks you's go out to everyone else who reviewed chapter 7, but I haven't received the reviews yet.
Crazi River and Sisterbear something special in this chapter for you two.
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Fifteen minutes later Catherine and Gil arrived at the fraternity house. Catherine jumped out of the car and ran to the front door, Gil hot on her heels. He quickly opened the door and the two walked in.
"Warrick, where's Nick?" Gil questioned
Warrick looked up from the book he was reading "He's in his room, why?"
Gil looked at Catherine "3 rd door on the left"
Catherine nodded and bolted up the stairs. Leaving Warrick with a confused look on his face.
"What the hell is going on? Why is Catherine so anxious to see Nick?"
"Sara's pregnant"
"Sara" Warrick said thinking "Drawing a blank here"
"Catherine's sorority sister. She and Nick were partners at Greek week"
Suddenly realization hit Warrick full force "Holy shit. She's pregnant"
"Yeah and Nick is about to be told"
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Catherine reached Nick's room and pounded on his closed door
"Nick, its Catherine. Warrick said you were home, open up"
Not seconds later Nick opened the door up "Catherine what the hell are you doing here?"
Catherine shoved by him and into the room. She could tell she interrupted his studying.
"It's Sara"
Nick took a deep breath and closed the door behind him
"What about her?"
"Look, I know you are going to be pissed with what I'm gonna tell you and I understand, but you need to listen to me"
"Okay"
"Sara's pregnant, six months. She was in a car accident. I need to get you to the hospital" Catherine paused allowing Nick to digest the information "Yes, it is your child."
"Did you just say Sara's six months pregnant?"
"Yes, that's what I said"
"Why the hell am I finding out about this now?" Nick questioned, his voice rising.
"Sara didn't tell you because you were dating Kristy. In fact the night she was gonna tell you she caught you two making out. She then swore us all to secrecy."
"Kristy. What the hell are you talking about? I was never dating her. We went out on two dates. Nothing serious"
"Then why the hell were you making out with her" Catherine yelled
"When" Nick yelled back
"A month ago, I drove Sara over so she could tell you. You came out of the house with Kristy and the next thing we know you two are kissing and then we left"
"Maybe if you had stayed you would have seen me push her away not seconds later"
"What!!!" Catherine exclaimed
"I don't care about her as more than a friend."
"Then why did Gil tell me you were dating"
"Because Kristy told him we were" Nick said exasperated
"It doesn't matter, but that is why Sara didn't tell you. You blew her off all summer. Never once bothered to call her. You made her feel like a cheap one night stand. Then add on top of it her getting pregnant" Catherine yelled
"I did try calling her" Nick confessed
"What?" Catherine said shocked
"I called her a few times over the summer, whenever I wasn't busy and when the time was right to call her from Europe. I got the machine a few times and I left messages. Then finally her father answered and told me not to bother her anymore. So I listened to him"
"But, why would her father tell you that" Catherine questioned to herself
"I don't know, but Catherine there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about Sara. I love her. I do. I know it sounds odd, but I loved her the moment I met her"
"Nick" Catherine said exasperated by his revelations and the conversation in general, "back to the point, I need to get you to the hospital, if I have to drag you by the ear there, god help me I will. Now let's go" Catherine firmly said and opened the door to the room only to find the hallway jammed with his fraternity brothers who were eavesdropping.
Nick grabbed his car keys and followed Catherine out of the room and led her to his car. Catherine hopped in the passenger door and Nick started the engine up. His mind was running with a thousand thoughts. Sara being pregnant. Sara in a car accident.
Catherine broke the silence moments later, "I know this is confusing Nick. I love Sara, but she is stubborn. Once she has her mind made up about something it takes hell to freeze over for her to change it. Somehow she thought she was doing the right thing by not telling you."
Nick nodded, confusion still etched on his face, "What happened? You said she was in a car accident"
"Yes, I'm not sure what happened though. And all I can really say, without you talking to the doctor, is that the baby is in trouble and that is why you need to be at the hospital.
Moments later Nick pulled into a visitors spot in the hospital parking lot, Catherine jumped out of the car and noticed that Nick hadn't moved yet.
"Nick aren't you coming?"
"Could you tell the doctor that I'll be up shortly. I need to call my parents"
Catherine nodded and walked towards the hospital.
Nick pulled out his cell phone and dialed his home number. His mother answering seconds later.
"Hello"
"Mom, its Nick"
"Nicky. How are you? Are you okay?"
"No, not really"
"What's wrong?"
Nick took a deep breath, "mom do you remember me talking about Sara"
His mother chuckled "how could I not, you spoke of her all the time"
"Mom" Nick paused "Sara's pregnant. I just found out. She's six months along and she was in a car accident. I'm about to head in and talk to the doctors. Mom, I just found out"
Nick heard his mother take a deep breath and begin whispering to who he assumed was his father, moments later she came back on the line "Nicky, your father and I are going to be on the next flight there. What hospital is she at?" his mother stated in her determined voice so he knew not to argue with her.
"Brown Memorial Hospital"
"Okay, go in talk to the doctor. Call us on your dad's cell phone as soon as you know anything"
"Yeah" Nick replied "Mom, thanks"
"Your welcome, we'll see you soon" and she hung up the phone.
Nick ended the call and got out of his car, heading towards the hospital entrance. Not quite prepared for what he might have to do.
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As soon as Nick got inside, Catherine directed him upstairs to Sara's room. He waited impatiently for the elevator to come and was even more impatient when it stopped on every floor. To him it seemed like hours before he arrived on Sara's floor. He saw the nurse's station and went over to them.
"Hello, my name is Nick Stokes. I need to speak to Sara Sidles doctor; I'm the baby's father"
"Okay, hold on one second while I get him for you"
Nick began strumming his fingers on the counter, annoying the nurse who was attempting to do her work, while waiting for the doctor to return.
"Hello, I'm Doctor Williams" a voice said from behind Nick.
Nick turned and saw a middle aged man with slightly graying hair and glasses standing behind him.
"Hello, I'm Nick, Nick Stokes. I'm the father of Sara's baby. Catherine came and got me. All she could tell me was that I needed to get here immediately. Could you please tell me what is going on? What happened to Sara?"
"Why don't we go into Sara's room" Doctor Williams stated, pointing his arm in the direction of Sara's room.
Nick followed the doctor in and was shocked by the sight. Sara was unconscious. She had bruises all over her arms and legs and a few cuts on her face.
"Oh my god" Nick said, rushing over to her "Sara. Sara its Nick. Sara you need to wake up. Sara baby, wake up" Nick paused and looked at the doctor "what is wrong with her?"
"Nick she's in a coma" Doctor Williams said and Nick eased himself into the chair beside Sara's bed attempting to digest the information. "The accident also caused her to go into premature labor. I'm sorry, but we can't stop the labor. We need your permission to do a cesarean section to get the baby out. Now the baby will be extremely premature and will require immediate hospitalization in the neo-natal intensive care unit. Are you with me so far?"
"Yeah. If we don't do the cesarean what will happen to the baby?"
"Nick, there are no options here; her body is in labor we have to get the baby out."
"Where do I sign?"
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After Nick signed the release forms, Doctor Williams said that Sara would be taken to the operating room in an hour at the most. Nick decided to go down and see Catherine and inform all of Sara's waiting sisters on what was happening. He also knew that his parents would be arriving in around an hour, so he wanted to be waiting for them. He had no idea when Sara's parents were arriving.
As soon as Nick walked into the waiting room all the sisters jumped up, anxious for some type of news.
"How is she?" Catherine asked
"What's going on?" Allison questioned
"Is the baby going to be okay?" Kayla stated
"One at a time, one at a time." Nick said "First, she's in a coma. Second, she's in premature labor and they can't stop it. I signed a release and in about an hour they are going to perform a cesarean section and get the baby out. The baby is going to be extremely premature and will be placed in the neo-natal unit" Nick said repeating everything the doctor had told him.
"Are Sara's parents here yet?" Nick asked the girls
"They should be here soon. They just called their flight was delayed and they just got in" Allison stated
"Does anyone know what happened?" Nick asked
The girls looked at each other, unsure of what to say, when Catherine finally spoke up. "Sara and Brynn were going to Baskin Robbins to get some ice cream" she pause "according to what the police would tell us, a Ford Expedition ran the red light and t-boned Brynn's car. The expedition left the scene. The police are still looking for the driver and the car"
Nick was no longer sad, he was now pissed off "They better not let me see the driver because if Sara or my baby die I'm going to strangle the driver" Nick said furiously.
"Nick, I truly believe you when you say that, but I think you might want to lay off the murder for your baby's sake and for Sara's sake" Catherine stated
After a few moments of silence, Nick again spoke up "What happened to Brynn? Is she okay?"
"We don't know yet. The nurses refuse to give us any information. We are still waiting for Brynn's parents to arrive" Allison said worriedly
"I'm sure she'll be fine. Brynn is like Sara, she's a fighter" Catherine stated
A chorus of "I hope so" and "yeah" went through the group of girls. Nick excused himself to call his dad on his cell phone. Unfortunately it was still turned off, so Nick left a message for his parents letting them know how Sara was doing and what was going on. Just as Nick finished the message, Sara's parents came running through the emergency room doors.
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Sorry guys had to end it somewhere.