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Hi, everyone. So here is the next chapter. I can't tell you when I'll be able to post the next one cause I'm back at college tomorrow... :( . This year is the hardest you can imagine and it's my second and last chance to do what I want to do so i can't mess it up. It explains that the next chapters might come a lot later. Sorry. Plus I haven't any holidays till christmas, and in french medschool the holidays aren't real holidays it's a study time to prepare the contest so I really won't have a lot of time for me this year. But I'll try my best to keep writing a bit.
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Chapter 16
Mel and Jim quickly looked at each other. As the doctor approached the bed, Jim got up to shake the hand that the doctor had hold for him.
-Hi, I'm Doctor Williams, I'm the on-call gynecologist today.
-Jim Clancy, said Jim, my wife Melinda, he added while turning his look over Mel with a smile.
-Hi Doctor, said Mel with a little voice.
-So, Dr Lumley told me you've had some health troubles and that it scares you for your baby safety. Mel and Jim both nodded so Doctor Williams went on. How far along are you?, he asked to Mel.
Mel looked at Jim, and thought a little, they had had their mind completely occupied by the news itself that they hadn't even thought about that kind of thing. So she wasn't sure about what to answer.
-Well, I made a test a couple of weeks ago cause I had late, as the test was positive we made a blood test to be sure. But... I don't know exactly how far I am.
-It's ok, I'll be able to tell you with the ultrasound, told the Doctor with a reassuring smile, I'm going to get the machine then, It's just outside.
Mel let out a sigh and looked at Jim intensely. The doctor noticed that they both felt uncomfortable.
-Is it because I'm a man?, he asked.
-Sorry?, both Mel and Jim replied.
-Are you not at ease because I'm a man? I can get you a woman but it's going to take longer.
-Oh. No, It doesn't bother me, said Mel.
-Ah... Then it's because I'm black...
-Oh my god! No! I'm so sorry if we made you feel this way. It really has nothing to do with this. I can even tell you that the person I loved and still love the most after Jim was black. Really, it's not you. I guess we very stressed out since we've never been through all this and we may tend to worry a bit too much. I'm sorry again.
-We're sorry, corrected Jim, we don't want you to feel unwelcome here in any way, he finished with a warm smile.
Dr Williams felt reassured. He shook his head with an embarrassed smile.
-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have judged you so badly. You seem like really nice persons and I act like a fool...
-Let's forget about it then, proposed Jim.
They all nodded.
-So I should go on quickly, if I understand well.
-Please, said Mel.
So the man left the room to get the echo machine.
-Jim? I know you're not going to like this but I have to ask you. What if something is wrong?, seeing Jim trying to make her stop she added; I really need to know how you will feel.
-Mel... Of course I'll be devastated, you know how much I want to have this baby with you. But I also told you that the most important for me is for you to be in good health, Ok? How would you feel?, he added after Mel nodded.
-I really can't tell you now... I think I'll be devastated too. It's been only a few weeks but it feels amazing and I don't want to lose this.
Jim hugged Mel, he couldn't find anything else to tell her than they'll know soon...
Dr Williams came back just as they pulled away. He came on the opposite side of Jim and put the machine 'on'. He then asked Mel to roll up her top and after she did the man put some cold gel on Mel's stomach. And for the third time in a couple of hours Mel got asked:
-Ready?
Except this time it was for Mel as well as for Jim. They both nodded so the doctor took the probe and started to make it run on Mel's stomach. She was holding tightly Jim's hand crossing their fingers. Their looks were going from looking in each other's eyes to staring at the screen, waiting for anything to appear on it. When the doctor finally stopped in a precise place, all Mel and Jim could see were some kind of circles some darker than others. As the man wasn't saying anything after being at the same place for about a minute, Mel tried to ask what was on the screen, but the doctor made her stop with a hand sign.
-Here it is, he finally said while turning a button.
And at this very moment, a very soft, quick but regular sound started to spread in the room.
Melinda couldn't talk, Jim managed to say:
-Oh my god... Is this...?
-Yes, this is your baby's heartbeats, said Dr Williams with a huge smile lighting up his face.
-This is... amazing... I can't believe it, said Mel before her tears made her unable to talk.
Jim wasn't crying yet but seeing the tears in his eyes it was only a matter of time. He hold Mel's hand even tighter and kept it close to him after kissing it. After listening a bit more this wonderful sound, Jim went back on earth.
-So, does this mean our baby is fine?, he asked half-worried half-already relieved.
-With what I have seen and heard so far, your baby is perfectly fine, you seem to be around seven weeks pregnant seeing the stage of development and everything looks good, you can stop worry for the moment.
-For the moment?, asked Mel quickly turning her look back on the doctor.
-Yes... I have enough experience to know that it is impossible for parents-to-be not to worry. That's why I said this, explained Dr Williams with a joking smile. Ok so I think my job is over here, I'll just advise you to do another ultrasound with your own gynecologist when you'll be home, in about a week if possible.
-Sure, we'll do, said Jim. Thank you Dr.
-Yes, thank you so much! You can't imagine how relieved we are, added Mel.
The man laughed.
-Maybe I can't imagine it but I do see a good illustration here, he said. I'm going to let you enjoy now.
-Ok, thanks, they both replied.
He had already cleaned up and put the machine away so after having filled Mel's chart, Dr Williams left the couple.
As soon as the doctor had left the room, Mel started to cry again.
-This is overwhelming... Oh my god Jim! Can you believe it?
-It's really amazing. I'm so glad everything is fine, Jim answered while sitting on the bed facing Mel.
-Now we just have to make sure it says that way, said Mel looking deeply in Jim's eyes.
-Yeah, that's why I'm going to stick to you every second from now on, said Jim smiling at her.
-Works for me, answered Mel smiling back. I'm so happy and I love you so much, Jim.
-I love you too, Mel, a lot.
They kissed passionately, enjoying this time after what might be their best moment together. Suddenly Mel pulled away, she had a scared look.
-Mel. What's wrong?
-I don't know, I feel weird all of a sudden.
-Like 'ghost weird'?, asked Jim. But we're in a hospital, it seems logical for you to feel this way, he added after Mel nodded.
-I know, I've been having this feeling since we got here. But it's getting stronger now...
-You ok?
-Yeah, I'm fine.
A moment after Jim saw that Mel seemed to feel better rather quickly.
-Is he gone, asked Jim referring to the possible ghost that made Mel feel this strong feeling.
-No, but Timothy arrived, explained Mel.
-Oh! Let Jim out obviously surprised.
They weren't expecting him, not now, not here.
-Do you want me to leave?, asked Jim.
Mel looked by the door, where was standing the little boy. Timothy shook his head, so Melinda turned back to Jim.
-No, you can stay, she told him taking his hand in hers.
-Ok, said Jim relieved not to have to leave her alone in this moment.
-Timothy?, started Mel, how are you?
-Better than you apparently, replied the boy in a little voice. Why are you in a hospital?
-Oh, I'm ok. I've been sick a little but I'm fine. Is there something you want to tell me, or do you need something, asked Mel.
She wasn't sure about what to expect. Why was he here? How things went with Gabriel? Did he needed her help after all?