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Chapter 8

Lu and Lana sat in Lu's car at the airport later that day. "Lana, what am I going to say to him? I am so mad and disappointed but what am I suppose to tell him, it is okay for me but not for you? I mean, come on," Lu said very frustrated.

"Lu, I don't know what you should say. This is a sticky situation to say the least. You know Marc is going to need your help and support. I know your mad and upset but Marc will do the responsible thing. He will take care of his baby and he will be a good father. Chewing him out over something that is already done is not going to help anything...or anyone. Support him and love him. That is what he will need the most. Oh, and wait until you get home, or at least out of the airport, before you tell him," Lana said.

Lu took a deep breath. Suddenly she was extremely nervous and a little sick to her stomach. "Okay, here I go. Thank you Lana, for being here. I know I don't thank you enough and I am sorry I don't tell you how much you mean to me more often but it is true. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do," Lu told Lana. Lu was right, she was not the type of person that talked about her feelings openly. She liked to keep her feelings and emotions tucked away safely inside. She was always sympathetic when it came to her patients and she showed more emotion when something happened to them than she did when something happened to herself.

"Your welcome kid. That means a lot.Now go meet your son, I will wait for you here." Lana said as Lu got out of the car and started towards the airport doors. Lana knew what must be going on inside Lu right now. She also knew that Lu needed to open up and talk to someone instead of keeping everything bottled up inside. Sooner or later, Lu was going tohave to let it all outand Lana feared for whoever was on the recieving end.

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"Hey Ma," Marc said as he hugged his mother's neck. "So what is so urgent? Are you okay?"

Lu smiled at her son. He was always worrying about her. "Yea Marc, I'm fine. I just...really need to talk to you."

"Hmm...You and Jonas are getting married aren't you? Where's the ring?" Marc said grabbing his mother's hand.

Lu laughed nervously, "No no Marc. Nothing like that...not yet anyways. Look, just...stop trying to guess. Let's get your bags and we can talk about it on the way home. Lana is waiting with the car."

After Marc got his bags, he and Lu headed toward the airport doors and out to where Lana was parked. He couldn't help but notice how wore out his mother looked. "Ma, seriously, are you okay? I mean, I know last night was all night clinic but you look like you haven't slept in days. You look like you could collapse at any second," Marc said very concerned.

"Marc, I'm fine. Really. I am just a little tired. "Now, let's get you home. How is school going?" Lu asked trying to lighten the mood a little before she had to drop the bomb. They talked about Marc's classes for the rest of the way to the car.

"Hey Marc, how are you?" Lana asked as Marc and Lu got to the car.

"I will be doing a lot better when you guys tell me what is going on. Come on Ma, I think I have waited long enough." Marc said looking at his mother.

"Okay, just...get in the car first." Lu said. They all got into the car. Lana was driving, Lu was in the passenger's seat, and Marc was in the back seat with his bags. Lu turned to face Marc. She knew that what she had to tell her son was going to change his life forever, just like it had changed hers when whe was sixteenyears old. She thought back to how hard it was. She knew her son was strong but could he handle the stressof becoming a father and providing for a child? She took a deap breath and decided to letMarc in on the secret before she exploded from fear. She lookedat her son with tears in her eyes,"Look, there is no easy way to say this so I am just gonna say it...Marc, your...your going to be a dad."

Marc's eyes suddenly became very wide. "What, Ma are you kidding me, because that isn't funny!"

"Marc, I wish I was kidding," Lu said looking her son in the eyes.

"Ma, Sam can't be pregnant," Marc said seriously.

This angered Lu, "Why Marc, because she is on the pill? How many times have I told you, the pill is NOT 100 effective and neither is anything else for that matter! You have had the speech over a dozen times. Always, always, use a condom. You know that Marc."

Marc looked down at the floorboard of the car, "But she said..."

Lu interrupted, "I don't care what she said, you are a doctor's son and you know better!"

Lana reached over and touched Lu's arm, "Lu calm down, remember what Lana told you?" Lana spoke quiet and level headed.

"Look Marc," Lu took a deep breath and spoke calmly, "it's going to be okay. I won't lie, it is going to be a long hard road but if I made it, you can to. I will help as much as I can whenever you need it."

"No Mom, it's not your place. I can handle it. I will be responsible for my own actions. I will get another job and I will transfer to Philly as soon as this semester is over so that I can take care of Samantha." Marc said.

Lu smiled. She was very proud of her son at that moment. Lana glanced back at Marc, "That's great Marc. Just don't do anything like rush into marriage before your ready. You can take care of that girl and your baby but don't get married until you know your ready and you know you want to be with her for the rest of your life."

"Lana's right Marc. I won't tell you what to do but I think you really need to think about it before you make that kind of decision. I am here for you no matter what." Lu told him.

"I don't know Ma, I love Sam and I think she is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with but..."

Lana interrupted Marc, "Honey, you can't think, you have to know, and if you don't know, your not ready. When it comes to marriage, Lana's motto is 'If you have to ask yourself twice, the answer is no.' Trust me kid, when your ready, you'll know it."

Lu looked at Lana, "Lana, does that 'motto' work for you?" Lu laughed jokingly.

"Absolutely, but I never even have to ask myself over one time!" Lana joked.

"Thanks Lana," Marc said still in shock.

"Marc," Lu handed him her cell, "you should call and check on Sam. We are going to talk to her parents tonight when I get off."

Marc looked at Lu before dialing Samantha's number. "Ma, you don't have to go if you don't want to. It is my responsibility to tell them, not yours."

Lu smiled, "Oh, your gonna tell them," she stated matter of factly, "you and Sam. I am strictly there for moral support, and in case something gets out of hand. You know like, her dad trying to kill you. You may need medical attention." Lu said sarcastically trying to lighten the mood.

Lana looked over at Lu, "Now hold on Lu, what do you mean 'in case something gets out of hand'? Do you really think you are strong enough to stop a raging father because your in no shape..."

Lu put her hand up interrupting Lana, "Lana, I am pretty sure Mr. Barnes is not gonna try to hit anyone, but he may however,get very loud. I will just feel better if I am there. Her parents may have questions that I can help with, plus, I promised Sam I would be there."

The three drove the rest of the way to the clinic in silence. After they arrived, Lu let Marc take her car home and told him to come back and pick her up around 5:30.

"Well, that went pretty well," Lana said as they walked through the doors and into the clinic. "Hey Lu, promise me something. After you get home from Samantha's house, get something to eat and go straight to bed."

"Lana, don't worry, I am to tired to do anything else. I just...hope I don't pass out before I get there," Lu responded smiling. "Who's my next patient," she asked as they arrived at Lana's desk.

A/N I know this chapter is kinda short but I will update really soon...possibly today. In the meantime...PLEASE REVIEW!