Don't Rock the Boat
Chapter 9
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The next day was a Saturday morning and Brooke had her doctor's appointment. Brooke and Lucas were both very anxious.
Sitting in the car, Brooke started to get annoyed, "Damnit, Lucas- you drive slower than a snail."
"I'm just being careful."
"Just get us there, please. I'm really nervous."
"I know. I am, too."
"Do you think I'm going to have to stay on bedrest forever?" Brooke complains.
"I don't know. But the doctor knows what's best for you and the baby, so you have to do what he says."
Brooke smiles, "Yes, sir."
Lucas pulls into the parking lot and Brooke becomes giddy, "We're here! We're here!", she claps.
Lucas laughs, and then parks the car. The couple gets out and enters the office.
As soon as the nurse sees them come inside, she escorts them to an empty room.
The doctor comes in shortly after, "How is everyone feeling?" the doctor asks.
"We're all very antsy. Including the baby. She's been kicking since we got here."
"Alright. Brooke, have you been feeling a lot of pressure lately?"
"A little. Should I be?"
"I was hoping she would've dropped by now. But I'll check. Now, lay down please."
Brooke does so, and the doctor examines her.
"I'm surprised you haven't been feeling a lot more pressure. You're already a little more than two centimeters dilated", the doctor announces as he gestures to Brooke that she should roll her shirt up for an ultrasound.
"What does that mean?" Lucas asks.
"The cervix has to open to let the baby out. Once at 10 centimeters, delivery is the next step. So, for Brooke to be two centimeters dilated is excellent progress."
Brooke smiles, "Awesome."
The doctor begins the ultrasound, "So, yes- she has dropped. She looks great", the doctor finishes up the ultrasound.
"So, what does this all mean?" Brooke asks, impatiently.
"It's just a matter of days. She'll still be premature, but she's fully developed so it should be fine."
"Days?" Brooke is stunned and looks at Lucas, "Did he just say days!"
Lucas nods in disbelief, "Yeah, he said days."
The doctor laughs, "If you begin feeling contractions, give me a call and I'll head over and meet you at the hospital right away."
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The couple leaves the office and heads to Karen's Café where they would be having lunch with their crew. Brooke and Lucas were last to arrive and everyone was anxious for news.
Haley jumps up to hug Brooke, "So!"
Brooke and Lucas sit down and Lucas gestures to Brooke that she could share their news with their friends.
"The doctor says that I should be going into labor in a matter of days", Brooke smiles widely.
Everyone congratulates the pair.
"Are you going to tell us her name any time soon?" Nathan asks.
"Nope. Not until she graces us with her presence No one knows but Lucas and I."
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That's Chapter 9. I know it's really short, but the next chapter after this one is the last that I have written up. The last time I actually wrote in this story was probably April. I'll start writing again, though, so as to not have a huge delay in chapters like this summer. Please review!