Twisted Deceptions- 34
"Baby Makes Three"
Melony awoke groggy and feeling much like she had drank a gallon of tequila. The nurse rushed over, took her vitals, and handed her a cup of ice chips. "I'm sorry Hun; we have to run some more tests before you can have any liquids."
"My husband?" Mel managed to get out before the oxygen mask was placed back over her face.
"He's in surgery I believe. I can go check and as soon as he's awake we will bring him in."
"Surgery?" She asked as she tried to sit up on the bed but laid back down as the dizziness overcame her.
"Now don't you worry. He was shot in the shoulder and the doctors want to remove the bullet mainly due to his line of work. With all the activity Mr. Benoit does, they are worried about it shifting and causing more damage than necessary. But the surgery is pretty minor."
She nodded and closed her eyes praying that Chris would be ok.
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Mel awoke some hours later to find Chris lying beside her. His gray eyes staring at her. "Chris!" She was stopped short of saying anything else as his lips carefully came crashing down on hers in a passionate kiss.
Mel smiled at him. "How's your shoulder?"
He waved her off. "Fine. Don't worry about me."
"What's with all these wires and machines. God Mel, what did he do to you?"
She placed a hand gently on his face as the tears begin to fall. "Nothing Chris, just these rope burns, I'm severely dehydrated and...."
He cut her off and wrapped his one good arm around her shoulders willing her to rest her head on his chest. "I'll kill that son-of-a-bitch! Baby I will never let you out of my sight again. I'm so sorry."
She buried her head in his chest and clutched at his neck. "I don't want to ever leave your arms."
"I'm so sorry baby. I'm sorry." He whispered in her ear as he rocked her back and forth.
She cried tears of joy and relief. "Chris, there's something I have to tell you."
"Shh, it can wait. I just want you to rest. We have all the time in the world to talk." He rested his head against hers.
"But Chris..."
"No buts. Just let me enjoy having you in my arms again. Baby I can't even comprehend all that's happened the past few days." He stroked her hair softly which seemed to send her into a complete relaxed mode and before you know it they were both asleep. Her head resting comfortably on his chest and his head on top of her with his working arm wrapped protectively around her.
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Moments later the doctor entered the room and cleared his throat waking them both. Mr. Benoit, as you know we did an extensive surgery to remove the bullet from your shoulder, which has left you with limited mobility. However, with extensive rehab I expect a full recovery within three months.
Now, Mrs. Benoit, we want to keep you over night to monitor your fluid intake and make sure you are properly hydrated. The rope burns on your wrist will heal with the proper care but will leave a nasty scar unless you opt for a skin graph. We did one ultrasound and the baby looks fine. The heartbeat is stable and the fluid measurements check out. We were worried about your blood pressure for a minute but everything looks good. We would like to do another ultrasound tomorrow just to make sure. But so far everything looks ok with you and the baby." The doctor closed his chart. "Any questions?"
"Baby?" Chris questioned.
She choked back tears. "That's what I was trying to tell you Chris. I'm pregnant!"
Chris gazed at her in astonishment. "You're pregnant?"
She nodded her head. "I thought I was when I bought the home pregnancy test I gave to you with the intention of taking it that night. But I had another one in my purse that I took while they had me."
Chris buried his head in her neck and pulled her close. She could feel the tears through her gown as she rubbed the back of his head. "Baby, it's ok. We are her together now."
"All this time you were carrying my baby and that bastard put you both in danger." She could see the rage in his eyes and feel the hate building inside him.
"It's over Chris. Let's just concentrate on us and this wonderful news." She pleaded with him. He scooted down in her bed to let his head gently rest on her stomach. His tears poured freely and his body rocked with sobs. She knew it was best to let him be as her own eyes welled with tears.
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Early the next morning the nurse came to get Melony for her ultrasound. Even with only the use of one arm Chris insisted on helping her into the wheelchair and wheeling her down the hall despite her protests of him needing to rest.
"I really wish you wouldn't be so stubborn Chris. You should be resting and taking it easy. You did just have surgery after all."
"Surgery or not, nothing could keep me from seeing my baby for the first time."
The nurse held the door open and helped Mel get up on the table. It would be a few minutes before the ultrasound technician came in. Mel lay back on the table while Chris rubbed her stomach and whispered encouraging words to the baby. "Chris, I'm scared."
"Don't worry baby. I'm right here with you and I can promise you everything is going to be ok." He kissed her forehead tenderly.
"Hello, I'm Alexandra Nolen. Are you ready to see the baby?" She smiled warmly and started up the ultrasound before squeezing the cold gel onto Melony's stomach. She squeezed Chris's hand and he gave her a reassuring squeeze back.
"Yes we are beyond ready."
"Are you hoping for a boy or girl?" Ms. Nolen asked.
Mel looked up to Chris who smiled at Mel. "As long as it's healthy we don't care." He said more so for Mel than the tech.
"Ok, let's have a look."
Ms. Nolen ran the probe over her stomach and hit a few buttons on the keyboard before turning to Mel and Chris. "Would you like to know the sex?"
Mel turned to Chris. "It's up to you baby."
"Is the baby ok?"
"From what I can see the baby is growing and there is the heart beat, which is just right." She pointed out all the parts of the baby before asking them again. "Would you like to know?"
Mel looked at Chris one more before nodding her head. "Yes."