Beautiful Child Broken Dream
Chapter 3
Author's note: This chapter was somewhat difficult for me to write. I admit it. Sorry for not updating sooner, schoolwork comes first. Sorry it's so short! I just HAD to stop and go to bed!
Nick followed Sara into her apartment, allowing his mind to wonder what it was that Sara needed to talk to him about. He sat on the couch as Sara wandered into the kitchen and came back with two glasses of ice tea. She joined Nick on the couch and took his hand in hers.
"Nick… please don't be angry with me" Sara struggled with the words "Something happened, and I thought you should know."
"What is it, honey, are you okay?" Nick began to feel fear in the pit of his stomach.
"When you called Catherine earlier… I didn't have my cell, because I was at the hospital." Sara took a deep breath, letting Nick absorb everything before continuing.
"What happ…?" Nick started but stopped when Sara held up a hand in protest.
"You have to promise me you won't get angry with me. Promise, Nick!"
"Okay, I promise, Sara." Nick's stomach had turned to lead.
"I was rushed to the hospital early this morning, and I had a miscarriage." Sara looked away, afraid of what Nick would say.
"Wait. You had a miscarriage? I didn't know you were pregnant. Why…"
"I didn't either. With my periods being irregular, I wouldn't have known for a while. I am so sorry Nick." Sara began to cry. Nick pulled her into his arms and kissed her cheek softly. "Are you angry at me?"
"Sara, love, I'm not angry. It wasn't your fault. Hey… hey…Sara..." Nick tried to get her to stop crying, quite unsuccessfully.
"Nick… It hurts. I feel like I've lost a part of my soul." Sara whispered as her tears slowed "I love you, and I guess I'm just afraid that now I'll lose you too."
"Why would you lose me? I'm not going anywhere. I promise." Nick held her in his arms "You look like you haven't slept in ages, sweetheart."
"I haven't. You know I can't sleep in hospitals… they creep me out." Sara yawned.
"Well, then sleepyhead, lets go get some sleep." Nick helped Sara to her feet and guided her to the bedroom. He held her in his arms as they both dozed off.
When Nick awoke, he found Sara sitting staring at him. She'd been watching him sleep. He sat up and took her hands in his, kissing them softly.
"I was just thinking, wondering… if he would have looked like you." Sara smiled meekly before swiping at a tear that was escaping down her cheek. Nick paused, about to say something when his cell rang. Glaring at the caller id, he answered.
"Stokes."
