Chapter 8

The next morning, Stephanie woke up as the morphine wore off. As she stirred in the bed, Matt woke up and saw that she was awake. He walked over to her and pulled her into a hug.

"Matt, what happened?" Stephanie asked.

"You don't remember what happened yesterday?" Matt asked.

"Barely. I remember driving down the highway towards the shopping center when I was forced off the road. The next thing I remember was the airbag hitting me after I made sure that Brendon was ok." Stephanie answered. "Where is Brendon?"

"He is on the Children's floor. He is just fine." Matt responded.

"Ms. Martin, you're finally awake." A nurse stated as she walked in. "I'll let the doctor know."

The nurse left to get the doctor after taking Stephanie's vital signs. Once the doctor came in, he told Stephanie and Matt everything including the miscarriage. After the doctor left the couple to think about everything, Matt looked over at Stephanie.

"Did you know that you were pregnant again?" Matt asked.

"No. I had no idea." Stephanie answered with tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry baby. I'm not upset." Matt responded.

Later that afternoon, Brendon was released into Matt's care and he brought him down to see Stephanie. Brendon cuddled up to his mother and fell asleep. Once Stephanie was able to help the police identify the car the ran her off the road, she was released from the hospital.

After getting home, Matt helped Stephanie into the living room while Jeff brought Brendon inside. Gilbert offered to stay with Matt and Stephanie until her leg was properly healed. Matt took Brendon up to his room and put him in bed while he got the rest of Stephanie's things from the car.

That weekend was Skye's birthday party. Stephanie had finally gotten the hang of her crutches and managed to get in and out of the car with minimal help from Matt. Stephanie took a seat on the couch and remained there for most of the party.

As the weeks passed, Stephanie's leg healed nicely and her cast was removed. After attending a few physical therapy sessions, Stephanie was back to walking normal. Brendon was happy to have his mommy back normal and Matt was happy that Stephanie was feeling better.

One night after Brendon was put to bed and Stephanie and Matt were in the living room watching a movie, the doorbell rang. Matt got up to answer the door while Stephanie paused the movie and followed him.

"Amy! What are you doing here?" Matt asked in shock.

"I came by a few weeks ago hoping to see you, but she told me that you weren't here. Congratulations on your son. He looks just like you." Amy answered.

"I didn't know you came by. I was in Florida with my brother. So why are you here? I really have nothing to say to you." Matt asked again.

"I wanted to make amends with you." Amy answered.

"You want to make amends with me after all that you put me through? I don't think so. Good-bye Amy." Matt responded as he closed the door.

"Fine. But maybe you should ask her about what really happened during her car accident." Amy stated as she walked away.

"Steph, what is she talking about?" Matt asked.

"I have no idea. I think I need to call the officer in charge of the incident report." Stephanie answered.

After talking to the police officer, Stephanie and Matt found out that the accident was no accident at all. The person who ran her off the road had been identified by a witness. It was Stephanie's ex-boyfriend Andrew.

According to Andrew's statement, he was morbidly upset to see her having a family with another man that he wanted to destroy her and her family. Stephanie stated that she wanted to press charges against him and therefore he would remain in jail for 6-8 years.

Once all the drama had subsided, Stephanie and Matt were able to enjoy the holiday season. Matt hosted his annual Christmas Bash and New Years Party. Stephanie had mostly forgotten about her miscarriage after the accident and went on to enjoy being Brendon's mommy.

The first of the year came and one by one every member of the Hardy Family came down with the flu. Once Stephanie got it, she was in bed for almost a week. Matt was becoming very concerned about her and wanted her to see a doctor.

"Honey please go see a doctor." Matt told Stephanie.

"I don't need a doctor to tell me that I am sick. I already know that." Stephanie responded.

"But you have been sick longer than anyone else. I just don't want it to be anything else." Matt told her.

"Alright. Make me an appointment and I will go." Stephanie stated.

"That's better." Matt responded.

Matt was able to schedule a doctor's appointment for Stephanie for that afternoon. Jeff and Beth agreed to watch Brendon for them. Matt drove Stephanie to the medical clinic and they were taken back to an exam room right away.

"I feel like crap." Stephanie stated as she sat there.

"I know. That's why we're here. I'm just worried about you baby." Matt responded as he held her close to him.

"Hello Stephanie, Matt. I hear you are not feeling to well. How long have you felt this way?" the doctor asked as she walked into the room.

"Almost 2 weeks." Stephanie answered.

"Ok. Well, let's go ahead and do an overall exam and go from there. Have you been nauseous at all?" the doctor asked.

"Ok. Yes I've barely been able to keep anything down." Stephanie answered.

"Ok. Matt, I will need you to step out into the hall while I do the exam." the doctor stated.

Once the exam was over, Stephanie sat up and Matt was allowed back into the room. The doctor sent everything down to the lab and put a rush on it. While Matt and Stephanie waited for the doctor to come back into the room, Matt's phone beeped.

What's going on Bro? JNH

Not sure yet. MMH

Ok. Let us know. By the way, Beth wants to invite you both as well as dad and her parent to dinner. JNH

Ok. We'll talk more when we get there. The doctor is back. MMH

"Ok. I am going to prescribe you some anti-nausea pills as well as a multi-vitamin. Stephanie, when was the first day of your last cycle?" the doctor asked.

"About 2 months ago." Stephanie answered. "Do you think that I'm pregnant?"

"I'm not 100% sure. I am still waiting on the lab results. I will know before 5pm and I will call you either way." the doctor stated.

"Ok. Thank you doctor." Stephanie stated.

After leaving the clinic, Matt and Stephanie headed to the pharmacy and then to Jeff and Beth's house. As they pulled up to the house, Stephanie's phone rang. It was the doctor's office calling with the results to her lab work.