Chapter 18- Some forgive, others hold on to every heartbreak
Dex felt sick as he walked away from April's hospital room. It had only then hit him that he and April would never get back together. And then there was the... Dex couldn't even bring himself to think the word. He couldn't bear to think of her and him together. Dex was forced to stop his striding when he bumped into someone. When he looked up he saw that it was Casey and Ruby entering the hospital . "Hey Dex. Have you been to see April? How's she doing?" Ruby wondered concernedly. Dex gritted his teeth. "Why don't you ask her yourself?" he half shouted.
"Woah, are you alright mate?" Casey wondered, slightly taken aback by his friend's reaction. Dex shook his head. "No I am not alright. "Do you know who's up there at her bedside?"
Casey frowned. "Bianca, Liam and judging by your mood at the moment, my brother." Dex nodded. "And do you know why he's there?" he wondered angrily. Ruby and Casey exchanged glances and said nothing.
Dex stared at his friends in disbelief. "You two knew what he did to her? What your brother did to my April?"
Casey sighed. "She's not your girl anymore mate." he said. He really did feel for Dex. "How did you find out?" "My father was just up there doing an ultrasound on her. I can't believe this! I can't believe she didn't tell me herself!"
"She's scared Dex. She was hardly just going to announce to everyone in town that she's pregnant." Ruby told him.
That wasn't any comfort to him. "What the hell is she doing with your brother?" Dex shouted. "Listen mate, I know it was a shock for all of us but my brother loves April. More than anyone else. I didn't want to admit it at first but Heath's different around April. She loves him too. They're having a baby together. It's out of your control Dex." Casey told his best friend sympathetically.
Ruby nodded. "She's under enough stress at the moment as it is. Please don't confront her about this. Let April come to you if that's what she wants." "Whatever. I'll let you two go visit the mother-to-be." Dex said sullenly and walked away. Ruby and Casey exchanged weary glances. They both knew how much Dex had his heart set on getting back together with April. This recent revelation would take a long time for him to come to terms with.
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"Guys, can I talk to Bianca alone for a few minutes?" April wondered.
Heath nodded. "Of course. Me and Liam are going to get some coffee, do you want anything?" he asked April and Bianca. They both silently shook their heads and Heath and Liam left the room. The silenced lingered for a moment. "Bianca, I-" April began but her sister cut her off. Bianca sat by April's side. "I'm sorry April. I can't even how scary all of this has been especially having to tell people. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. It's just that you have so much potential, I find it so hard to accept that that's going to take the backseat now." she told her sister truthfully. April frowned. "It's only taking the backseat for now. At the moment my baby- mine and Heath's baby- is so much more important. I know it's going to be hard Bianca. I'm not under any illusion that it isn't, but I have to have faith that things will turn out okay in the end." tears began to fill April's eyes, "I just really need my big sister now." Bianca pulled her sister into her arms. She was beginning to get emotional aswell. "I'm here April. You don't have to worry. I going to be with you every step of the way from here on in. No matter what happens." she released April so she could look at her properly. "And you better get better soon because we still have to get you a bridesmaid dress." Bianca told her.
April smiled. "You still want me to be your maid of honour?" Bianca nodded. "Of course! Remember what happened the last time I didn't have you in my wedding party? I fully intend on getting married this time. And let it be known to Heath that if he turns up at my wedding wearing boardshorts and carrying a surfboard, I will kill him. It doesn't make a difference that we're getting married on the beach, if he shows up wearing his usual attire, I'm holding you responsible!" she chuckled.
April arched an eyebrow. "I'm surprised that he's even invited." Bianca shrugged. "Well he's your boyfriend and father of my future niece or nephew."
"I thought you were dead set against us being together?" April was surprised that her sister had seemed to change her mind.
Bianca nodded. "Oh I was. Something that Irene said might have changed my view." she smiled. "And what I saw today really helped. You were right, Heath was never like that with me. He really does love you... and don't you dare say I told you so!"
April chuckled. She couldn't resist. "I told you so. So are we okay?" she wondered.
Bianca smiled. "Yeah we're okay. But only as long as you let me come to your next doctor's appointment!" "You were here today." April reminded her. Bianca waved that off. "Yeah but it's not the same." April laughed and smiled. "Alright then. You can come to them all if you want. But you have to put up with Heath." The older Scott smiled. "I'm sure I can handle that." ******************
Heath and Liam returned from the cafeteria only to see Bianca and April laughing and smiling together. Heath smiled, satisfied by the sight. "I knew they would work it out." Liam nodded in agreement. "Bianca's been clutching at straws for the past few days. I knew that she wouldn't be able to stay mad at April for much longer." "Yeah, lets just hope it lasts. I don't think April could do this without Bianca. Even with me." Heath admitted. "Bianca was more of a mother to April than her actual mother ever was. I think the worst part is over now. We can all just go from here." Heath nodded. "Here's hoping."