Chapter 28 Hospital Talks
They sat in the hospital, it was really quiet as it was the middle of the night, and they had to admit that it was a bit scary there. After a few minutes a nurse called out, "Sharpay Evans?"
"Yup, that's me," Sharpay said, and they all stood up to follow the nurse, who raised an eyebrow when she realised how old the young mother was. "Only family," the nurse said to the group, and Troy and Gabi quickly hugged Ryan and Sharpay and told them that they would be waiting for them.
The nurse led the three to a small room where she gestured them into seats and shut the door behind her.
"So," the nurse began, looking at Sharpay's notes, "I see that you have just given birth at home…you didn't come to any check ups when you were pregnant, how come?" the nurse asked.
"I…well…I was kinda scared and didn't know what to do," Sharpay admitted.
The nurse patted her leg and gave her a look of pity, concern etched into her face as she stared at the tired looking teen, hair matted and make up smudged, in a baggy jumper and trousers.
"I see, well the main thing is that you're here now, so we can check that you baby are completely healthy," the nurse smiled warmly at Sharpay and Ryan, "And who would this be?" she asked looking at Ryan.
"Oh that's Ryan, he's my lov – brother," she stumbled, cursing herself for her slip up, Ryan looked worriedly at her, but she smiled at the nurse who didn't seem to have caught on.
"Very well, nice to meet you Ryan," she said shaking his hand, "And did you know that your sister was pregnant?" she asked, and Ryan nodded.
"Okay," the nurse said suddenly, "Well, I'm gonna just have to take her for some tests."
Sharpay nodded, "But be careful with her, she's really small, she's 6 weeks early," Sharpay said reluctantly handing her to the nurse.
"6 weeks early? Well, if it's ok, I would like to keep her in overnight, as for you, I'll give you a quick check, then you can either go home or stay the night with her."
Sharpay nodded and the nurse told Ryan to go sit with his friends while she checked over Sharpay and the baby.
"She okay?" Troy asked Ryan when he returned to sit with Gabi and Troy.
Ryan nodded, "I think so, they're just gonna run some quick tests to make sure."
"And the little one?" Gabi said anxiously.
"They said that she's gonna have to stay in over night cos she's premature," Ryan sighed.
Troy and Gabi nodded and the three sat in silence until the nurse told them that they could go see Sharpay and the baby.
The three entered the room to see a tired Sharpay sitting on a bed next to a cot, stroking her child.
"Everything okay?" Ryan asked her cautiously.
Sharpay burst into tears and Ryan immediately went over to the bed and hugged her tightly, "Sharpay, what is it?" he asked worriedly.
"Huh?" Ryan said pulling away from Ryan.
"What's wrong Sharpay, why are you crying?" she asked anxiously.
"Ryan, nothing's wrong, I'm fine, I'm just so happy, she's perfect," she said in a voice barley above a whisper. Ryan sighed with relief and hugged her again, this time Sharpay signalled to Troy and Gabi and all four of them had a group hug.
"I think we'd better go," Gabi finally said, "I think it's time you two had some alone time."
Troy nodded, "Thanks for everything guys," Sharpay said smiling in thanks at her friends. They smiled back and all hugged again before Troy and Gabi left them.
"So…" Ryan said, smiling at both his girls, "Do you know what we should call her?"
Sharpay thought for a moment, "Ryan…I think you should name her," she said smiling at him.
"Are you sure?" he asked her, and she nodded.
Ryan thought for a moment before picking up his daughter in his arms, "I think…" he said looking at his daughter, "That we should call her Katie…" he said and looked at Sharpay.
She smiled and hugged Ryan, careful not to knock her, "It's perfect…" she said, gently kissing him on the lips.
"Okay then," Ryan nodded, "Welcome to the world Katie Evans."