Chapter 8 Happy Ever After?

"I'm sorry, Jayne, about having to work on Thanksgiving," Robert said. "One of the many disadvantages of not being Chief of Staff."

"Don't worry, Gretel and I will be fine. I have a nice turkey microwave dinner along with a chocolate cake from a box all planned for us when you get home tonight."

"Can't wait. I'll see you tonight, then." He kissed Jayne on the lips and headed out to another day of hell in the ER.

When Jayne was sure Robert was safely out of the drive, she went to her handbag and pulled out the pregnancy test kit.

She sat there in shock as she watched the line turn blue. This was the third test she had done. She knew that the first two tests had been done properly but she just wanted to make sure.

She could not believe it. She had never felt so scared or happy in her life; she could not believe a human being was growing inside her. She was going to have a baby.

No, she thought, Robert and I are going to have a baby. Suddenly Gretel made her way into the bathroom. Jayne went over to her and gave her a big hug.

"What do you think, girl, your owner is going to be a daddy. Do you think that would put the smile back on his face?"

Then her face fell. How would Robert feel about this child? He was only just getting over losing his arm. What if he didn't want it? What would she do? She sat down and cried.

Robert's day was getting worse by the second. He decided to give Jayne a ring.

"Hello, Jayne, guess who? Have burned down my kitchen yet?"

"No, not yet. Robert."

Robert could tell by Jayne's voice that something was wrong. "Is everything okay, Jayne? You sound upset?"

"I'm fine, really, Robert."

"Don't lie to me, Jayne. What's wrong is your mother okay?"

"She's fine, Robert, there's nothing to worry about."

"Come on, Jayne, what is it? Do you want me to come home? I'll be right there."

"No, Robert, the last thing you need to do right now is lose your job."

"Why?"

"Robert… I'm going to have a baby." Jayne stood there with the phone to her ear. The line went quiet. "Robert, are you still there?"

"Yes."

"You're not mad, are you?"

"Mad, no, just shocked that's all. Are you sure?"

"I took three tests just to make sure."

"THREE! God, Jayne you did want to make sure! I can't believe it; another Romano is going to be running around causing trouble." Robert slid down the wall and sat on the floor before his legs gave way from the shock... There were a million thoughts running though his head. What if I can't do it? How will I mange with one arm? What if the kid grows up to hate me…? GOD, what if there's more than one! Suddenly, Robert realized that he was probably not the only one with a million thoughts. "How do you feel about it, Jayne?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. I'm still too shocked to think right now."

"Don't worry; we'll talk it over tonight. Look, I have to go someone just walked in."

"Okay, Robert. Robert… I love you."

"You, too. Bye."

Robert made his way to the admin desk.

"Your patient forgot his watch," Frank said to him. "You need to take it up to him."

"Neela, you take it," Robert said.

"I don't know how to get there," Neela said.

"I'll show you, come on."

Robert could feel the panic rising as the elevator got closer to the top. The doors opened. He froze at the sight of the helicopter. He managed to pass the watch to Neela. She got off the elevator and he pressed the buttons to take him down. He had no clue where he was going. He just prayed that no one would stop the lift until he got there.

When the doors opened, he realized he was back in the ER. He made his way to the doors to the ambulance bay, repeatedly hitting the button that would let him out. He knew it would not make the doors open any faster but he was desperate to get out before anyone saw him.

Once outside he took a gulp of air. He felt like he was going to faint. Then he saw Morris smoking in the corner.

He somehow managed to walk over to the inept turd. "Hey, you get back inside and wait for me and do not move until I tell you to!"

After Morris went back into the ER, Robert tried to calm himself down. Then he heard a sound, coming from the roof. He looked up and saw his worst nightmare coming towards him.

Thoughts of Jayne and the baby raced though his mind as the helicopter fell to the ground.

Jayne lay down on the sofa. She felt much better now she that had told Robert about the baby. She could not wait to see him when he got home tonight. An old friend had just called to offer him a teaching job. She thought now that he was going to be a father, he might give it a go, and get out of that damned ER. She smiled as she ran her hand over her stomach. She drifted off to sleep her, mind filled with plans for their future together.

THE END

OR IS IT?

A big thankyou to kim and Jan for checking the chapters over for me and could everyone who reads this please let me know what they think even if they hate it.