Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. They belong to Lifetime Television.
Author's Note: This idea came to me late one night, so I decided to see what I could do with it. It takes place the day following the season 5 finale
Chapter 1: DIFFERENT WORLDS
Dr. Luisa Delgado glanced at her watch as she hurried into he Rittenhouse Women's Health Center.
"Morning, Lu." Lana Hawkins greeted her friend. "I was wondering when you were gonna..."
"Sorry, I'm late." Lu said quickly, interrupting. "I overslept."
"You've got a few minutes before your first patient. Pour yourself some coffee and sit down for a few minutes." Lana answered. Lana immediately noticed that there was something different about her friend, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Her eyes seemed to be sparkling, her face glowing. Lu noticed the receptionist staring at her.
"Is something wrong, Lana? Why are you staring at me?" Lu asked.
"I was just gonna ask you the same thing. Is something going on that you wanna tell Lana about?" Lu smiled. She knew she wouldn't be able to keep it a secret for long, not with Lana Hawkins around. Lana was the eyes and ears of the entire RWHC.
"Well?" Lana persisted, waiting impatiently for an answer.
"Well, actually..." Lu paused, a wide smile on her face.
"Spill it, Delgado." Lana stated firmly. "What's going on?" Lu held out her left hand. Lana immediately noticed the diamond ring.
"Oh my god. When...?"
"Last night." Lu answered.
"You said yes, right?" Lana asked.
"Not yet." Lu replied, gazing at the beautiful ring.
"What do you mean, not yet? You're not gonna let him get away, are you?"
"He wants my answer when he gets back from Rio on Thursday." Lu answered.
"I sure hope you plan on saying yes. Jonas is a great guy, Lu. And he loves you. And I know you love him. Don't let him get away from you." Lu bit her lip.
"I...I don't know, Lana. I know we love each other, but we came from two different worlds. I don't know if I can fit into his world.
"What? Are you crazy, girl? Why not?"
"Lana, I need to get started with my patients. I'll be in my office. I'll talk to you later." Lana stared after her as she walked briskly down the hall towards her
office.
After a busy morning, Lu was able to find a few moments in the afternoon to spend alone in her office. She took a sip of her coffee as she gazed at the ring on her hand. Lana was right. Jonas loved her. And she loved him. He was a loving, caring person. They had been dating for several months now, and she loved spending time with him. Her thoughts were interrupted by a light knock on the door. "Come in." The door opened and Lana came in.
"Lu, we need to talk."
"About what?" Lu asked.
"I think you know about what." The receptionist replied. "About what you said this morning, about you and Jonas being from two different worlds. What are you talking about?"
"Lana, I think you know what I am talking about." Lu said, taking a sip of her coffee. Lana sat down on the couch and folded her arms across her chest.
"I don't think so, Kid. Maybe you should tell me." Lu took a deep breath.
"Lana, you've known me for years, right?" Lana nodded as Lu continued.
"You know what my life is like. You know how I grew up. You know what kind of patients I treat. I can't afford a fancy car. I can't afford fancy clothes. I can't afford luxury vacations every year. Hell, I'm lucky if I can take a vacation at all. We're just from two different worlds."
"You already said that. And I don't buy it. Lu, listen to me for a minute. You wanna know what I see?" Lu sighed. She knew that whether she wanted to know or not, Lana would tell her anyway.
"What, Lana?"
"I see a handsome man that thinks the world of you. I see a wealthy man that loves you for who you are. I see a man who doesn't care about where you live. I see a man who doesn't care what kind of patients you treat. I see a man who doesn't care how much money your do or don't have."
"Lana..." Lu started, but Lana continued. "Before you make your decision, think about something first."
"What's that?" Lu questioned.
"That man loves you for who you are. He was able to see past where you live, how you grew up, your patients, and finances. He was able to see what's really important. He sees your heart." With that, Lana left Lu's office. Lu sighed as she gazed at the ring once more. Was Lana right? Was Jonas able to see beyond her world and see her heart?
