Chapter 6: The Results

Lu made her way off of the elevator and headed back towards the RWHC. Her mind was racing as the days events had played through her mind over and over again. She fumbled the test around in her pocket but had not yet pulled it out to look at the results. She knew that Lana was right, this was the most plausible explanation. The symptoms fit down to a tee. However, Lu was terrified. She was praying for the results to be negative. She wanted a baby with Jonas with all of her heart but not yet. They weren't even engaged. Sure, they pretty much lived together but they had not totally committed to each other yet, and that was a decision that she wanted to make on her own, not one that sheis forced into. What if Jonas wasn't ready? What if he left her like Marc's father had? She did not think she could handle that again. All of these thoughts were running through her mind and she did not even notice that Lana had walked up beside her.

"He is not going anywhere kid," Lana said as if she had read Lu's mind.

"What Lana, who?" Lu acted confused trying to hide her fears.

"Don't play that game Lu," Lana said, "Lana knows you all too well. Jonas loves you and he will love that baby, assuming there is one."

"I haven't looked at the results yet. It's like, I already know the answer but as long as I haven't seen the results it is not real yet." Lu said nervously.

"Come on Lu, sit down for a second." Lana said as she led Lu to the couch in her office. "Now, take a deep breath and get it over with. Your gonna worry yourself sick all night if you don't."

"I know Lana," Lu said as she leaned back against the couch and closed her eyes. "You know, I was so mad at Marc earlier today. I was asking how he could be so stupid and ignorant and irresponsible. Now I am asking myself the same questions. How can I still be mad at Marc when I am in the same predicament?"

"Well that's simple, you are older and you are his mom, and that is reason enough." Lana responded sarcastically. "Plus you have a career and are in an extremely committed relationship. He is in college and he sees his girlfriend twice a month at the most, and that's if he is lucky."

"Well, here goes nothin'." Lu pulled the test out of her pocket and held it up to where she could see it. She didn't have to say a word. She closed her eyes and a single tear slid down her face and Lana knew the answer was positive.

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It was nearing 3:00 in the morning. Lu had kept herself busy nonstop ever since she found out the results to the test. Lana knew she would work until she passed out unless someone stopped her. Lu had been paged to the ER twice since Rebecca had came in. Once for a failed suicide attempt by one of her patients and the other time for amultiple injury car accident. She had also been to the ER two other times to check on Rebecca and find her still sleeping peacefully. She had worked through all of her patients without a break and was now in with her last one.

The waiting room was completely empty and Kayla had stopped by to visit with Lana on her break. "So, what's up with Lu? She looks ten times more tired than usual and it's like, she doesn't want to talk to anyone. She seems more distant than usual." Kayla told Lana.

"Yea, she is under a lot of stress. She is going to work herself to death if we don't stop her. She needs to eat and get some sleep," Lana replied as she yawned.

"Speaking of sleep, you look like you could use some," Kayla said as she observed her friend and roommate.

"Yea, but I am too worried about Lu. Maybe after she gets done with this last patient she will agree on taking a break and maybe getting a couple hours of sleep. These all night shifts are a killer! I feel like I am gonna fall over!" Lana said rubbing her eyes sleepily.

Just then Lu walked out of the exam room telling her patient good-bye. She walked over and handed Lana the chart. "That the last one?" Lu asked Lana.

"Yes, it is time for some food. I am starving!" Lana said as she stood up. She knew Lu desperately needed to eat and was trying to discretely persuade her into doing so.

"Ha ha, Lana, I know what your trying to do. You can't fool me..." Lu said sarcastically. "But seriously, I think I may could eat something. Kayla, wanna join us in raiding the cafeteria for some wonderful snacks?" Lu knew that if Kayla came alongLana wouldn't press her to talk about everything.

Kayla looked at her watch, "Sure, my break is not up for another 30 minutes and I could use some energy. Do you think they have any chocolate hid anywhere?"

Lana laughed, "If it tastes good, they don't have it!" All three women laughed as they started toward the cafeteria.

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"Well, my break is almost up. I better get going," Kayla said as she threw her empty chip bag away.

"Don't work to hard," Lu called. Kayla laughed, "Okay, and you two try and get some rest. You look like crap!" Kayla exclaimed.

"Hey now!" Lana acted upset, "Lana is just not used to these hours." As Kayla walked out of the cafeteria Lana looked over at Lu. "You really do need to try and get at least a couple hours of shut eye before the morning rush hour hits. You don't actually have a patient scheduled until 10:30," Lana exclaimed.

"Yea but I have chat room at 9:00 and more patients will probably come in before then. I also need to go back down and check on my patient in the ER. Why don't you get some sleep though Lana. I really need to work on some paperwork," Lu said hoping Lana would leave it at that.

"Lu, you cannot keep going like this. You are going to hurt yourself or that baby your carrying and I know you, you would never be able to forgive yourself. You are already dragging your feet around and you look so drained and exhausted. You look like you have already been going for two days straight. Lu your never going to make it all the way through the day if you don't rest every chance you get. And Marc is coming in this afternoon. How do you expect to go and get him from the airport when you can barely stand or walk. You are completely worn-out and you have got to get some rest.Now, take your stubborn butt into that office and close your eyes for a while. I will call Kayla and have her check your patient and I promise to wake you if any patients come in before morning." Lanainsisted.

Ludid feel very tired but she was also extremely stubborn. However, she did not feel like she had the energy to argue with Lana right now. "Lana, don't you think Dr. Jackson would be angry if he caught me sleeping that long on the job?" Lu said defensively.

"Oh come on Lu, since when do you care what Dr. J. thinks. You leave him up to Lana. Now you get yourself in that office and on that couch before Lana makes it to the intercom and announces that I need some restraints brought down from the psych ward." Lana mumbled as she walked towards her desk.

"UGH, Lana I really hate you right now. If anyone, and I mean anyone comes in you better come and get me. If I am not awake by 6:00 you better come and wake me because you know how the morning rush can get and I wanna be ready for it." Lu demanded before she started walking towards her office.

"You got it!" Lana said satisfied. Lana sat down at her desk looking at Lu's schedule for that Thursday. She had chat room at 9:00 and patients at 10:30,11:00, 11:30, and 12:00. Then she had two hours marked out so that she could pick Marc up from the airport. "Oh Lord," Lana said to herself as she thought about the scene that Lu could make at the airport. Lana decided that she would suggestfor Lu toeither let her go pick Marc up herselfor at least tag along in case a mediator is needed. She could get Peter to man the phones for a while. Suddenly, Lana felt extremely tired. She looked down at her watch. 4:45. It was going to be a long day.

Lu had went into her office at around 4:30. She sat down on the couch and pulled her shoes off. As soon as her head hit the couch she was out like a light. About fifteen minutes later, Lana had came in and put a blanket over her. She finally looked peaceful as she slept, Lana thought to herself. Lana walked back to her desk and decided to lay her head down on her desk and rest for a minute before calling Kayla and asking her to check on Lu's patient in the ER. Seconds later Lana was also sound asleep.

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