She was adamant that Danny not be tested in Wilson.

It was bad enough that Edward was demanding a blood test and she was so afraid that Ray's gamble to get him out of their lives would backfire if the test showed that her son's blood type matched Edward's. But they didn't have time to travel because his furlough was over. He would be taking the train from La Hunta in the morning to catch his connecting train in Denver and head back to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi.

Since they couldn't go anywhere else their only choice was Doctor McCutcheon. He was a fine doctor and Olivia liked him from her first appointment with him, but the fewer people that knew about Danny's real parentage the better she would like it.

She and Ray sat in his office the morning before Edward was scheduled to leave for Denver and Livy couldn't find the words to explain to him about her son who sat in Ray's lap, so he did the talking for her. He told the doctor as succinctly as he could what brought his wife to Wilson and the doctor didn't seem to be phased.

"That would explain why you were so unhappy when you came to see me the first time." He replied. "And now this young man wants to try and put a claim on the boy."

"Yes sir and that's why we need to have the blood tests done." Ray nodded. "We're hoping that Danny will have Livy's blood type and not his and that will get him to leave us in peace."

"You do realize that this could go in his favor." He told them both something they already knew.

Ray nodded again. "We've talked all of that through and it's something we'll face if we have to. But as far as I'm concerned Danny is mine and nothing will ever change that."

"He's a very lucky baby to have someone who loves him so much. As far as this lieutenant is concerned my nurse has been in touch with him. He'll be in early this afternoon and will be leaving town as soon as his blood has been drawn. But since the three of you are already here I'll go ahead and take samples from you so you won't have to come back."

"Thanks Doc, we appreciate that."

He stood up and smiled at them. "I usually have my nurse do this and I trust her discretion in matters such as these, but the fewer people involved in this the better."

"Thank you." Livy finally managed to find her voice. "Thank you for your consideration."

"I can't imagine that this was easy for you Olivia, coming to a strange place to live among strangers. But it turned out to be something very good for you in the end because you became a part of our small community. And whatever I can do to keep from upsetting the balance of things, I will. Now let's take care of little Danny first."

It only took a few minutes for all three and the doctor was done.

Livy held Danny in her arms as she tried to sooth him. Doctor McCutcheon was a gentle as he could be, but a needle stick was a needle stick and he let his parents and his doctor know in no uncertain terms that it hurt.

"Let me take him Liv." Ray reached for him and quietly began to sing the one song that always lulled Danny to sleep. Sure enough, in no time flat he stopped crying and a peek over Ray's shoulder let her know that their son was fast asleep.

"I hope that works with this one here." She smiled as she lay her hand over the spot where the baby was growing.

"There's only one way to find out Olivia and that won't be for another seven months." Doctor McCutcheon reminded her. "But you're both healthy and you'll have him or her before the heat sets in next summer."

"Thank goodness." She sighed in relief.

"I think it's time to get him home." Ray suggested to her. "It's been quite a morning for all of us and I'm ready for some lunch."

She liked that idea and nodded her agreement.

"It's going to take a few days to process these samples but as soon as I have the results I'll call you." The doctor told them as he escorted them to his office door.

"How will Edward know?" Livy wanted to know.

"I'll send him the notification of the results after I've had the chance to talk to the both of you." He explained. "What happens after that is up to all of you of course. But I can't help but hope that this goes the way you want it to and that you can continue your lives here without any further unpleasantness."

"So do I." She sighed and wanted nothing more than to go home with her husband and her son.

"I don't say this lightly Olivia, but try not to worry too much. There isn't anything that can be done until the results of the tests come in and you have a baby coming that will be depending on you. The calmer you remain, the better it is for him or her."

"Don't worry about her doc, I'll make sure she does what she has to." He assured the older man.

"And so will Martha." Livy smiled and it was the first time she'd felt like it since Edward showed up so unexpectedly.

"Ah yes, Martha. She won't brook any nonsense that's for certain. As soon as I know anything I'll call you." He smiled back as he opened the door.

"Thank you again Doctor."

"You just take care of yourself Olivia, that's all I ask." He put a fatherly arm around her shoulder for a moment and then let her go. "Remember to get as much rest as you need, you're looking after someone else now."

"She will." Ray assured him again as they left his office and walked outside.

When they reached the truck he opened the door and waited for Livy to sit down before he handed Danny to her and she settled the baby on her lap. She sat and waited for him to get in on the driver's side and put the key in the ignition. "We really should tell Martha what's happened."

He turned the key and the engine turned over. "We can stop at her place on the way home and tell her if you like."

"I think we should." She said and he nodded.

The trip to his sister's was quiet because it seemed as though everything had been said and there wasn't anything that could be done until the test results came back. She looked out her window and watched the empty fields while they rolled by. As they headed toward Martha's she suddenly felt her hand in Ray's. He didn't say anything but gave it a firm squeeze before he let it go and put his hand back on the steering wheel.

His reassuring touch did more than words could have done for her and she was grateful for his quiet strength.

It was in God's Hands now, as Ray would say and Livy had to believe that the Good Lord knew what he was doing.