PART 3
At the payphone Mildred calls Daniel. "Hello may I speak to Daniel Chalmers?" Please hold." While waiting for Daniel Mildred was trying to figure out how to tell him that his son could be dying and there may not be any hope. "Hello."
"Hi Daniel it's Mildred Krebs. I'm not disturbing you am I?"
"No not at all. What can I do for you?"
Letting out a heavy sigh. "There isn't an easy way to this."
"Say what?
What's going on Mildred?"
"It's Mr. Steele."
"Harry? What's wrong?"
"He's in the hospital."
"What happened?"
"It seems that Felicia sent Mrs. Steele some muffins that were laced with some type of drug. We're not sure what they are suppose to do but instead of Mrs. Steele eating them the boss ate them and now he is in a coma."
"Can they stop the drug?"
"They're not sure but they hope so. The police are looking for Felicia right now."
"How's Laura holding up?"
"Not very well I'm afraid. She's in a bit of shock, but she's holding up."
"What hospital is he in?"
"Los Angeles General."
"Mildred tell Laura I'm on my way and I will help them in anyway even if it means tracking down Felicia myself. See you soon."
"Good-bye Daniel."
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It had been an hour since Laura went with the doctor. Mildred was beginning to worry that something was wrong. When she was about to go and see what was going on she sees Laura coming down the hall. "Are you all right Mrs. Steele? What did the doctors say?" "He said I'm about eight weeks along and he also preformed and ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and discovered something." "What is it Mrs. Steele is everything okay." "Everything's fine. He just discovered two." "Two. You mean twins. I'm so happy for you and the boss." Giving Laura a hug. As Laura hugs Mildred she starts to cry. " What's wrong?" "This is suppose to be the happiest time of my life and it's not. Mildred I'm going to have twins and the father of my twins may not live to even know his own children. How am I going to raise them by myself?" "You're not going to have to because the boss is not going to die. So why don't you go in there and give him something to fight for. Tell him he's going to be a father." "I don't know what to say." "Just talk to him. I'll go and see what Daniel flight get in for." "Okay." As Laura was walking toward his room she called out. "Are you sure you don't want me to call your mother or Frances?" "No. Not yet."
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As Laura walked into his room she had never felt so alone since she married Remington. As she stood next to his bed she leans over and gives him a kiss. "Hi. I need you to wake up please. I have so much to tell you." She picks up his hand and places it on her stomach. She began to speak unaware of the tears that were running down her face. "I'm pregnant with twins. I guess it was that time when we were in New York. I guess you were right. A little down time did help." Laura smiles at the memory. "Besides what's happening I am happy that I am caring your children." She brings his hand to her lips and gives it a gentle kiss. "You have to get better. I want our children to know their father. You have so much to teach them and I don't want you to miss out on anything in their lives." Unable to stand any more Laura collapses in the chair by the bed. "Don't leave me now not like this." She starts crying and does not stop until she cried herself to asleep.
It's been a while since Laura went in to Remington's room and Mildred was starting to worry about Laura. As she opens the door she see Laura asleep with her head on the bed. She looks over to see that Mr. Steele is still asleep. She felt her heart break for them. So young and in love and now this has to happen. Why?
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It had been almost five hours since they had arrived at the hospital. Daniels plane was delayed so he would be catching a later flight and would be landing some time tomorrow and he would come strait here. Mildred considered calling Laura family but decided against it. She remembered how her sister reacted to the idea that her husband was cheating on her. And Laura's mother was the same way. It's best that they are not here. They would only upset Laura more and she does not need that. Mildred thought was interrupted. "Excuse me. Where is Mrs. Steele?" "She's in with her husband." "Thank you." "Dr. Hamilton have you come up with something?" "May be." The way he said that made Mildred think that what ever the "something" was not all that good.
He walked into Remington's room to find Laura asleep in the chair holding Remington hand. "Mrs. Steele?" "Oh, yes. Is there any news?" "May be. We have never some across a drug like this before, but we think we may have a found a solution." "That's great give it to him." "It's not that simple." " What wrong?" "Before we can give it to him, we have to have a simple of his blood sent off to another lab." "Why? What's wrong?" "There was an element that we could not identify and because of that we do not want to give him the treatments because of the unknown side effects." "What side effects?" "Were not sure. It could be anything from a heart attaches to internal bleeding or a number of things that could possibly kill him." " So what you are saying is that if you give him the treatment it might kill him?" "That's what I mean. I'm sorry. We are working on it. I have even sent a sample of his blood the Center for Disease Control. Maybe they will be able to figure out what that unknown element is. I'm sorry I don't have better news." "Thank you Dr. Hamilton. I'm sure you will come up with something." "I'll be by later to check on Mr. Steele, but I would like for you to go home and get some sleep. You need to conserve your energy after what's happen to day." "I did sleep earlier." "I know but you are carrying twins Mrs. Steele. And your body needs to get as much sleep as possible." Looking over toward Remington. "I understand, but I can't leave him. Not now." Seeing the determination on Laura face Dr. Hamilton came up with a solution that would make them both happy. "Okay. If you won't go home and get some sleep. How about if I bring an extra bed in here will you get some sleep them?" "Yes." "Don't worry Dr. Hamilton. "I'll make sure that she gets some sleep even if I have to tie her to that bed." "Mildred you don't have to stay." "Oh yes I do." Walking over to Laura holding her hand. "The boss would never forgive me if I left you here by yourself, besides I don't think I can sleep any way." In side Laura was grateful that Mildred had decided to stay, because she didn't think she would be able to get through the night by herself. "Well it seems that I am leaving you in good hand. I'll have them bring in an extra bed and some blankets." "Thank you doctor." "Now get some rest." "I will." "I'll check back in a few hours." Fifteen minutes after Dr. Hamilton left an orderly brought a bed and blankets. "Mildred what time is Daniel's plane getting in for?" "Some time tomorrow morning." "Tomorrow morning?" "He couldn't get a fight any earlier. So he's catching the red-eye tonight." "Good. That gives me some time. I don't think I could face Daniel and any question he has tonight." "Mrs. Steele can I ask you a question?" "Sure Mildred." "Why don't you want me to call you family? I mean you let me call Daniel why not your mother?" Laura sighs. "Mildred my mother would be all over me. It's not that I don't want her here, it's just that if she was here and she knew I was pregnant she would be all over me and as much as I love my mother she can be a little over bearing and I can't handle that right now." "I understand. But you do know when the news gets out she will be over here in a flash." "I know that's why I'm glad that she and Frances's family should be in Flordia by now. So they should not hear anything for a couple of day. Until then I'll be stress free." "I hope your right. But right now you need to get some sleep." "Okay and thank you Mildred." "You don't have to thank me. Now go to sleep."
Laura woke up early that next morning hoping that yesterday was a dream, but it wasn't. Her husband was still lying in a coma. She had to do something. She couldn't stay here and do nothing. "Mildred wake up." "What is it? Is he all right?" "He's fine. Mildred would you mind staying with him?" "Sure, but where are you going?" "I'm going to look for Felicia." Mildred jumps up. "What about your babies?" "I'll be fine. I won't over do it." " Let me come with you then." "No. I need you here in case he wakes up." "But you should not be out there by yourself."
"She won't." They turn to see Daniel standing in the door. "What?" "You heard me. I'm coming with you." " Why? I can handle it myself." "I'm sure you can, but I just thought it would be better if I go because I know how Felicia thinks. She crossed the line when she went after my son and his wife." "You don't have to." "Yes I do. Just like you my dear, I can't sit here and wait." "Fine but we do this my way." "Fine lets go." Mildred steps in front of them. "Wait a minute. Mrs. Steele can I speak to you out side a moment." Laura knew what this would be about. "Sure Mildred. Won't be but a minute Daniel." "Take your time I'll stay with Harry." Laura then realized that Daniel needs a minute with his son. She walked back over to him and gave him a hug. "Don't worry he'll be fine. We'll fine the antidote." "Yes we will."
Once Daniel was in the room alone he looked at Remington and all he saw was his son dying right before his eyes. "Oh, Harry. How could this happen? I never thought that Felicia would go to get lengths to get ride of Laura. I will never forgive her if some thing... You have to get better Harry. I don't think Laura will survive if anything happens to you. Hell I won't survive if any thing happens to you. You can beat this I know you can.. Just don't give up. You need to fight this. You have so much to look forward to. Don't let Felicia win. I promise you I will make Felicia pay for this I promise."
Out in the hallway. "Mrs. Steele you have to tell him that you are pregnant." "Why, I'll be careful." "No you won't. You will do anything to save you husband. I know that for sure. But do you really think he would want you to endanger the lives of his children just to save his." Laura knew the answer to that question. Remington would do anything to save their lives, even give his own. "I know but I can't just sit here. "I know you can't. I just want you to tell Daniel so he could look out for you. Before you say that you don't need any body to watch your back. I have to remind you again that it is just not one life that you are trying to protect it's three. So tell him or I will." Just then Daniel come up to them. "Tell me what?" Mildred gave Laura a stern look. "The doctor told me that we need to fine a pure sample of the drug. He said it would help in trying to find the antidote." Mildred nudges her. "Tell him the rest or I promise I will." "What is she talking about Laura?" "I'm pregnant." "You're pregnant. Does Harry know?" "No I just found out yesterday." "Maybe you shouldn't be going Laura. Let me handle it." "I have to go." "Laura if you got hurt Harry would never forgive any of us. So let me handle this Laura, please." "Thanks you for your concern Daniel. But she mad it personal when he ended in a coma." "Well if you insist on going than I'm coming with you, somebody's has to protect my daughter-in-law and my grandchild." It touched Laura that Daniel would want to protect her and her children. She finally understood where Remington got his need to protect her came from. "Grandchildren. I'm caring twins." That took Daniel by surprise. "Then I know I'm coming." " Fine let me check on Remington one more time." As they were leaving Mildred pulled Daniel to the side. "Daniel the doctor told Laura to take it easy. Don't let her over due it." " I'll keep an eye on her Mildred, don't worry. You better." Laura returns. "Shall we." "Be careful you two." Giving Mildred one last look. We'll be okay. Just look after him. I will. As Mildred was going back in to the room she remembered something she saw on TV about coma patients and how familiar things helped. She picked up the phone. Hello Fred? Ms. Krebs. I need you to go the Steele home and get a few items for me.