Lela
When Jerrica had told me what was wrong with me, I couldn't believe it. Since the rescue, I had been hoping that I wouldn't end up pregnant. Now I am pregnant and my baby could die. I have to carry the baby for as long as possible, not only do I run the chance of losing my baby, I also could lose my own life in the process because of my infection. On the up side though, the doctors are getting ready to release me. Jerrica says that we are going to go to Jem and the Holograms concert tonight and then fly home right afterwards. I can't wait to go home. I haven't been home since before the kidnapping. As I get ready to go Jerrica left to tell my sisters of what has been happening.
Jerrica
I am so glad to be taking Lela home tonight. She has rough road ahead of her, but she will not go through it alone. Now I have to tell my other girls what is wrong with Lela. I walk up to the waiting room and the kids are watching a movie on the TV.
"Girls come over here; I need to talk to you." I said.
I waited for the girls to join me. The Holograms and our friends also gathered around.
"What is it Jerrica?" Delaree asked.
"Did Lela die?" Ba Nee asked.
"No, Lela didn't die, but her health is in trouble." I told the girls.
I simplified as much as I could as I told them. As I was telling them the nurse brought Lela over so we could leave. The girls all rushed over to her to give her hugs and their support. Lela will have to see an obstetrician who specializes in high risk pregnancies when we get home. I probably will take Lela tomorrow afternoon to her, so that she aware of the situation at hand. During all the commotion I didn't notice Howard had left, until he came back and walked up to me.
"Hi, I made a few phone calls. First one to a friend who is going to set up the room downstairs that leads to the garden, up for Lela since she won't be able to get her wheelchair up the stairs." He said.
"Thanks," I replied.
"The second phone call I made was to my friend Crystal Drake. She specializes in high risk pregnancies. I told her all about what is going on with Lela. Crystal is going to come by the mansion tomorrow to check up on her. She also promised to as many home visits as she can. She had said that this will make it easier on Lela and the baby." Howard said.
I swear it was like he had been reading my mind. He also knew how to get things done quickly. I couldn't thank him enough for everything he has done for all of us. The concert was a smash and the proceeds were split between the Starlight Foundation and research in dealing with high risk pregnancies. By the time we got home that night. Everyone was exhausted, even though we had slept on Howard's plane. I was just glad to be home and that day was over. Now we just have to get through the next 7 months hoping and praying that Lela and the baby will make it.