Author's Note: Holy crap. I got SO many reviews last chapter, it's insane! I can't believe all the sadness I've spread, I really didn't mean for it to be that bad. I knew it would be angsty, but whoa! That said, I'm sorry, and I do solemnly swear that they end up with a healthy child, maybe children. Haven't decided yet.
This chapter is not as angsty as last chapter (I don't think), even though the title would make it out to be.
I have a deal with bauerfreak. She wrote one chapter of Lainey Stokes: American Idol (really good by the way, go check it out!) in return for two chapters of this. Personally, I think I'm getting the better end of the deal, but whatever, Hanna! I'm really tired now, so I'm sorry, but the second chapter of our dealwon't be upuntil tomorrow. As this is the last chapter I will ever post on your "special" bithday (you know what I mean!), this one's for you. Happy birthday, you Canadian ham!
I'm speeding things up a bit next chapter.
I just realized that I didn't reply to any anonymous reviews for Chapter Twenty-Five, so here they are, a bit late, granted, but better late than never, eh?
To Allie: Yeah, I actually heard that conversation taking place. It was definitely weird and hilarious. I really couldn't care less where they go on a honeymoon, I just want TPTB (haha, I know what that means now) to figure out that NICK AND SARA NEED TO GET TOGETHER! If they got together on the show at all, I'd be happy. Thanks for reviewing, and sorry the reply took so long.
To MollyMKS: I wasn't even alive when that song came out. At least not that I think. I really liked that chapter too, so I'm glad you agree! Thanks for reviewing.
To Alex: Thanks for reviewing!
And now for last chapter:
To Allie: If you can trudge through the angst that I'm about to pile on, I can promise you that the end will be well worth it. Thanks for reviewing.
To jd: I chose Catherine over Warrick because she's female. And I kind of forgot about Warrick. I seem to be doing that a lot lately (sheepish grin). Thanks for your kind words and for reviewing.
To MollyMKS: Thanks so much for your support and kind words. Your wish is my command!
To Blondie: Well, at least I've got your attention. Thanks for reviewing, and there will be more.
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: George is no more mine than your mother is a koala bear. But both of these are depressing thoughts. I mean, who wouldn't want a koala bear for a mother? Or George Eads to be theirs?
Sara closed her eyes and took a deep breath, but broke into quiet sobs very quickly, despite her efforts to maintain her composure. Nick hung his head in his hands, taking a few deep breaths. He reached over and tried to take her hand, but she withdrew and turned away from him, curling her legs up to her chest.
This hurt Nick. He wanted nothing more than to hold his wife, but she obviously didn't want to be with him right then. He didn't know what to do, so he stood up and left the room into the hallway. Closing the door softly, he sighed as he leaned against the wall, taking the bridge of his nose between his thumb and forefinger. Just then, Catherine came back from the bathroom and saw him. Her face fell. She knew that something very bad had just happened.
"Oh, Nick…" she half-sighed. She wasn't sure whether she should ask him what was wrong or just wait for him to tell her himself.
He simply fell into her arms and started sobbing into her shoulder. She was taken by surprise but was quick to switch from friend mode into mother mode and wrap her arms around him and rubbed his back softly, comforting him.
"Sara…" he mumbled into her shoulder, then stood up a bit, realizing she might not be able to hear him. He choked out, voice little more than a whisper, "She had a miscarriage."
Now Catherine thought she was going to cry too, but she managed to hold it in as he cried until he had no more tears to cry.
Meanwhile, inside the room, Dr. Holmes was trying to comfort Sara, while at the same time they'd have to talk about this in medical terms.
Sara was not open to comfort. Frankly, she just wanted to be left alone so she could cry. But she knew that Dr. Holmes had to talk to her about it.
Sensing that Sara wanted to get this conversation over with, Dr. Holmes cleared her throat. "So, do you want to talk about what happens next?" When Sara gave a small nod, she continued. "You'll probably experience a lot of bleeding for the next few days. I'll give you a painkiller for the cramps, too. I'd guess that you'll be really sore for a while. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids."
Sara gave another small nod.
"I'd recommend that you want for at least one regular period before you try to get pregnant again."
Sara said quietly, "I'm never going to get pregnant again. I can't do it."
Dr. Holmes wasn't exactly sure how to respond, so she was thankful that Sara didn't appear to expect an answer. "Would you like some time alone?" she asked gently, sensing Sara's desire for solitude.
"Yes, please," she said timidly. Dr. Holmes left the room and Sara proceeded to cry all the tears that she had onto the pillow in quiet sobs.
Author's Note: Again, a really short chapter. I apologize, but I didn't want to put it with next chapter because it doesn't really fit in. I'm thinking there will only be one, maybe two more angsty chapters, and then the fluff returns for good! Please review, even though I know some of you hate me.