Chapter 2
Kenzi checked the time on her iphone, she was meeting Lauren for food or lunch break as the doc called their meetings. She was very very nervous and wanted to talk to Lauren, she wanted Laurens confidence concerning medical issues and her reassurance that there was nothing wrong with her, that she is fine.
Lauren was getting her tests just before their meeting, the last 3 months or so she was feeling tired and under the weather. She was afraid the war left scars on her body, some secret illness that she can't get over. After the war she and Lauren had become very close. Helping each other cope with the aftermath of living a different life, getting used to living among their peers again. And then Dan came and he made her life easier, she didn't need to hide behind her jokes, she didn't need to watch couples kissing while sitting in a bar, she didn't need to drink herself to bed (even though she was still doing that with Dan now lol). "Come on Doc, where are you?
Kenzi said that to herself just like Lauren opened the door of their favorite eatery, it was Laurens choice. Close to campus but with a certain sense of a quiet classy restaurant.
'Hi, sorry I was late, I had to stay a bit more because students have so many questions, and then I had to go back to my office to check my schedule because I have to give two speeches this weekend and I don't want"
"Doc! Kenzi almost yelled! Can you shut the fuck up please? Lauren looked shocked, "Shhhhh don't use that language here" Kenzi smiled 'I would never stop embarrassing you lol. Now did you get my tests? I am dying here"
Lauren smiled, Kenzi was like a younger sister, so full of life. She was a bright light and things are getting better and better for her "Yes I got your tests.
So what's up Doc? Lauren got serious and looked down, Come on Doc, you can treat me, you can treat everything, I know that. Lauren got more serious "Sorry Kenzi but I can't treat what you are having, that's away from my medical education and I don't think I would be allowed to! Kenzi started to worry, Lauren was a miracle maker, and she was the best doctor of the New World. Tell me Lauren, what's wrong with me? I can't take it, Kenzi said in a dramatic way. Lauren opened her big bag and got the results out. Then smiled broadly "You are having a baby" Lauren dragged Kenzis face close and kissed her cheeks. I'm going to be a godmother Lauren said to herself.
Kenzi was shocked and for the first time in her life probably since she was 1 day old, she was speechless. Lauren hugged her, still smiling. "How did that happen Kenzi asked? Lauren got a bit serious "I hope the traditional way? With Dan? Kenzi said of course with Dan, I mean we were protected when we were fucking, Lauren got her serious doctory face again and explained to her best friend that these things can happen even when you get protection. Then, as if Kenzi just heard what Lauren said earlier, she touched her belly and smiled. "I'm going to be a mum? Lauren hugged her best friend again, yes, you are, the best and craziest mum. You have to tell Dan, I bet he would love the news.
"Yes, Kenzi said, and Bo too. After that, they both got a bit silent, and the waiter came. Lauren ordered her usual while she advised Kenzi to try and eat healthier.
Their lunch finished pretty quick, Kenzi thought. Driving back to the apartment /office she shared with Dan, she remembered again the way Lauren would look down and away when Bos name was mentioned. That's how it was with the doctor, she could lock back to herself in a second. Especially when it was about Bo. They said their goodbyes and left. She stopped there for a minute, watching dr Hot pants walk away, with her big professor bag and her gazelle figure.
'Damn I hate big bags so much, why cant I use my laptop bag instead? Lauren opened her door after searching for her keys for about 5 minutes. 'No Rex, stay down, stay down. I don't even know why I got a dog.' Rex, the German Shepherd she saved one night from sure death runs inside her living room after jumping on her. This dog must be the only creature in my life that loves me unconditionally, she smiles as she sees him laying on the couch.
The silence breaks when her phone rings. Its Kenzi, and Lauren avoids to answer, she remembers their talk earlier in the day. No, I don't want to talk right now. I want to drink a glass of wine and rest. Lauren takes her place next to her dog on the couch and close her eyes. Her mind fills with memories, memories of a dark haired woman teasing her, smiling at her, making love to her, lying to her, cheating on her. Lauren opens her eyes, Bo. She doesn't want to think about Bo. She feels bitter and angry at how things ended. Her science, that's what she is staying loyal to. Her science never let her down. Lauren gets up and walks towards the stairs, Rex follows behind her. Time to sleep, she has to be up early tomorrow.