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Chapter Twenty-Seven
Jason pulled her into an embrace, unsure whether her plan was madness or the ending they both longed for. If she was pregnant then it would be an even greater risk, but one couldn't dismiss the fact, that with Lucky Spencer still free or drawing breath, Elizabeth was in just as much trouble, in fact, maybe even more.
"Elizabeth, there is one problem with your plan." Jason said, gently extracting himself from her warm arms.
"And, pray tell, what is that?" Elizabeth asked. She understood that she hadn't worked out all the details, but she couldn't have missed much.
"Any doctor who examines you is going to know that you are not three months pregnant, if in fact you are, well, pregnant." Jason responded, honestly trying to find every flaw in her plan, if for nothing else than to keep her safe a little longer.
"That is why I am going to Kelly Lee, we have been friends for some time now, she will have to be privy to our plan, and honestly, I can't see why she wouldn't go along with it, considering I have the scars to prove what Lucky did to me. So if there is a problem convincing her, I will show her and tell her the entire sordid details." Elizabeth said, knowing that she was going to be crying at some point tonight, but hoping beyond hope, that her tears would be of happiness not joy, but if Kelly needed proof, then so be it.
Jason looked at her dubiously, unsure of including other people, but if it came down to that, he supposed he could, but he would have to find a way to keep her safe, even if it cost him his life. In a short time, they were going to discover if they were going to be parents, and it blew his mind to think that he was not only going to put the love of his life in the direct path of danger, but his unborn, innocent child as well. If Sonny caught wind of this, Jason was sure he would garner a severe beating, which was nothing short of what he deserved for even thinking of acting upon this outlandish plan.
Before anymore could be said, a nurse neither Jason nor Elizabeth knew joined them on the roof, alerting to the fact that Kelly Lee was out of surgery and waiting to see them.
"Thank you, can you please tell her we will be right there?" Elizabeth asked.
"Certainly." The unknown nurse replied, leaving the young couple alone once again.
"You know, there is still time to back out of this." Jason said, looking beseechingly at her.
"In for a penny, in for a pound…" Elizabeth replied, baffling her boyfriend, but earning a earth shattering smile.
'Waxing poetic, how interesting. Let's go and get this show on the road, I am dying to know the results." Jason said, sweeping Elizabeth into his arms and carrying her down to their appointment.
Elizabeth couldn't help the giggle that escaped her, nor did she want to. It felt good to feel light and free, even if it was for only a moment.
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Sonny now spent more time at home than at any other place, and while he missed his carefree days, the time he spent with Michael was something he would never trade. However, the poor boy needed a female in his life, one that spent more than the allotted time than her shift required.
While the idea of getting back into the dating scene was frightening and even alluring, Sonny realized he could no longer base a relationship on only his needs, he was not a man without a past or baggage, so the next woman with whom he tried to start a life with, would have to be willing to try being a mother to Michael, but not only that, he needed a woman who was stable of mind. Time and time again Sonny had proven that he had attracted the women who were only interested in one thing, perhaps the time had come to find a woman of substance.
'Sonny, my friend, that is easier said than done. What sane, smart woman would want to get messed up in your business?' he asked himself. The room echoed his words back to him, but didn't offer up an answer, not even an idea. 'Great, now I am talking to myself on a regular basis, I'm losing it.'
He shook his head, dismayed at the frequency with which he spoke to himself, but also with the frequency that he answered himself. "Enough, get a grip and go to bed." Instead of fighting an interior war with himself, Sonny moved quickly up the stairs, kissed his son's satiny brow and retired to his room.
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Dr. Kelly Lee was standing at the nurses station, waiting for her patients. She couldn't help but smile when she saw Jason carrying Elizabeth's small form.
"Jason, Elizabeth, how nice to see you, you two ready?" Kelly asked, unable to hide her smile.
"More than ready!" Jason said with gusto, he may be a cold man to most other people, but all Elizabeth saw, was a heart of gold and a softy at the core.
Elizabeth just nodded her head, knowing words were not needed, her smile and the natural glow gave away her current state of mind. Ecstatic, content, jubilant and in love, was there ever a greater feeling.
Kelly waved her hand in the direction of the examination room, once the couple entered, Kelly closed the door behind herself.
"Elizabeth, can you please put this gown on and then come back here and join us." Kelly asked.
"Not a problem." Elizabeth replied, quickly stepping into the adjacent bathroom.
As the other two occupants waited, Kelly said, "I am sorry for the delay, but two emergency C-Sections take a lot longer than one would think."
"It's not a problem, we are just anxious to know the results. Besides, a doctor as busy as you, we are the lucky ones, the fact that you even managed to fit us into your busy schedule is something." Jason said, smiling a rare smile, that few ever see.
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Elizabeth was suddenly scared, she tried to think back to the last time that she had her period. She couldn't remember at all, so much stress was one reasoning, but, no, she would not allow herself to even contemplate the fact that this child could perhaps be Lucky's. It didn't really matter, in a few moments, she should be able to find out the truth, or so she hoped.
If there was a god, he would not be so cruel as to make Lucky Spencer a father…Straightening her spine Elizabeth walked back into the room, taking a seat on the examination table.
Jason saw the worry instantaneously written upon her face, he wasn't sure what had caused it, but he only hoped he could erase it and replace it with a smile. This was to be a happy time and he wanted nothing more than to shower her in love, it was nothing short of what she deserved.
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Dr. Lee did the examination and took a few blood tests, she didn't want to risk any problems with Elizabeth's pregnancy, the poor woman was under a lot of strain, and after the couple explained their plight and plan, Kelly was even more so worried about her patient and child.
"I hope you understand, I could get in a lot of trouble for doing something like this!" Kelly said, hoping to dissuade the couple from their plan.
"I know this is dangerous, but it is even more dangerous having Lucky out there, there is no telling what he will do to me, especially if he finds out I am having a child. At least this way, we will be on top of things and controlling how it goes down, there is really no other way Kelly. Please understand, I don't want you to lose your job, but I don't want to risk losing the best thing in my life. A man who professes to love me and child soon to be gracing us with his or her presence, but there is a dark cloud hanging over our happiness and that dark cloud is Lucky Spencer. He has hurt me too many times, I will not play the victim any longer." Elizabeth replied, hoping her heartfelt declarations would sway the OBGYN.
Jason squeezed her hand, unsure whether he was hoping Kelly Lee would help them with their plan or hoping that she flat out refused.
"I know, and that is why I will agree to this, but if for one moment, you think you can't do this, I need you to tell me. And if I think you are placing yourself in jeopardy of your health, then I will be the one telling you to stop. A life grows within you, and he or she needs to be your priority." Kelly said, wondering if she needed her head examined.
"Understood, and thank you so very much, you are a wonderful friend." Elizabeth said, slipping from the table, heading back to the bathroom to change.
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