Chapter 11:
Bo was stunned. Matthew seemed to have matured some in the short time he'd been away. Good. He had a lot to learn if he planned to be a father and provider for his family. His son was 17 years old and growing up WAY TOO FAST!

"There's been no update", Bo responded.
"You two should head home. I'll stay here," Matthew suggested.
"We're not going anywhere. Destiny's felt like family for years. Honestly, I'd hoped you two would get closer but I never guessed like this!" Nora rubbed the back of her neck.
Matthew smiled "I know Mom, it's taken a while and that's on me, but I swear I love her. It's not like we planned any of this. It just happened" he wrung his hands together.
Bo shook his head "No, I for one don't get how my 17 year old son has sex with his best friend and impregnates her. I didn't even know you and Destiny started dating!"
"Gee Dad can this wait? It's weird enough talking about it with you guys; I definitely don't want to with Destiny's grandparents in the room" Matthew whispered.
"You owe us ALL an explanation, including how this accident occurred." Bo hissed; Nora placed her hand on his arm attempting to calm him.

Shaun entered the room looking pale and drained.
Shaun's mom ran up to him "Shaun baby, how is Destiny?"
Shaun looked at her with red rimmed eyes "Not good Ma. The doctors say she has a long road to recovery ahead. She's stable now but they couldn't give her painkillers so" Shaun's voice broke "they gave her an extra strength epidural; to induce a...a coma."
"Oh my Lord, my poor baby!" Mrs. Evans broke down.
Shaun hugged his Mom, "Cmon Mom & Dad I'll take you to go see her."
Matthew walked up to them "Shaun can I come too?"
Shaun didn't even look at Matthew when he turned to address Bo and Nora "I don't want him anywhere near her or the rest of my family. He's not welcome here."
Matthew was stunned, he could only watch as the Evans' left to see HIS girlfriend and THEIR baby.
Nora and Bo wrapped their son in a group hug "just give him time, he'll come around."
"Does that sound like he's going to come around? He hates my guts. Can't say I blame him, I hate myself too. She's in a coma because of me! I should have just let Nate and Dani crash into that tractor trailer...I never should've swerved."
Bo put his commissioner hat on "Wait Nate and Dani caused you to get into this accident? Tell us exactly what happened."
After Matthew filled them in Bo & Nora started listing all of the charges they were prepared to charge Nate & Dani with, Nora finishing off with "and leaving the scene of a crime. They didn't even come here to see if Destiny and Matthew LIVED OR DIED!"
"Nate knows what I did. If you start pressing charges so will he. l'll handle both of them once I make sure Des & and our baby are okay."
Matthew turned around to face his parents, "I'LL MAKE THEM WISH THEY NEVER STEPPED FOOT IN LLANVIEW."
Bo and Nora looked at each other "All we ask is that you think this through and make the best decision possible son" Bo stressed.
Matthew could see that look in their eyes again, the same one they had when they realized he was a murderer. They'll never be able to just see their son anymore, he regretted that.
"I'm gonna go see Destiny, I'll see you in a few" Matthew said walking out of the cream colored lounge.
"...but Shaun said," Nora began,
"I'll find a way." Matthew interrupted.

Matthew went to the nurses lounge in the ER and inquired on Destiny's whereabouts. He hoped Shaun didn't get a chance to ban him from visiting her, like his Mom said, he was just hurting.
"Evans you said?" the nurse questioned.
Matthew read her name tag, "Yes, Mrs. Jenkins."
"She's in the recovery unit right now. It's on the 8th floor. You have to be family to see her" Nurse Jenkins replied.
"I'm her boyfriend and just found out she's pregnant with my baby, does that qualify?" he could see her pondering whether or not to help him, "please I have to see her" he pleaded.
"I really shouldn't be doing this" she mumbled to herself as she went to her computer and printed something out.
She handed him a laminated pass "You didn't get this from me."
Matthew's face lit up "Thanks so much Nurse Jenkins."

He rushed down the hall to the elevator pushing button 8 repeatedly. I'm coming Des, I'm coming.
He stepped off of the elevator to an eerily quiet ward compared to the hustle and bustle downstairs. Even the decor was different gray and taupe compared to the white and cream below.
He looked at the directions on the wall then at his pass. She was in room 816, that's to the right. As he approached he began to hear voices.
"Shaun when was the last time you had a decent meal? It's noon, you're no good to Destiny like this. We'll get something to eat at the Buenos Dias Cafe then come back here ok?" Mr. Evans suggested.
"I don't want to leave her alone Dad" Shaun hesitated.
"She won't be alone. I'll stay." The Evans whipped around to see Matthew in the doorway.
"I see you don't listen well" Shaun approached him menacingly.
"Look Shaun she's MY girlfriend and that's my baby. I LOVE THEM BOTH! I won't be kept from them" Matthew assured. He remained in the doorway for the small room couldn't fit one more person.
GRRRROOWWWL.
Someone's stomach growled loud enough for everyone to hear over the beeps of the monitors.
"Fine, don't you upset her" Shaun warned.
"Thank you" Matthew said stepping aside so they could exit. When he turned around he finally saw her for the first time in almost 12 hours.
He gasped "Oh Destiny..."
Her head was bandaged and her hair splayed across the pillow. Her face had cuts along the right side and a long stitch emerged below gauze and tape on her neck. Her arm was still in a sling, this time there was also a cast from the elbow down.
Matthew kissed her softly on the lips tears streaming down his cheeks. "I am so sorry" he whispered grabbing her left hand with his right.
He gently placed the other on her stomach, "Destiny you're pregnant; that explains why you got sick earlier." He stroked her belly back and forth, "Hi little baby I'm your daddy. Help your Momma get better soon ok?"
Matthew sat down "Destiny I'll be right here by your side, everyday. I love you and our baby growing inside you, I won't ever leave you" he promised.
He stared at the monitors trying to decipher her condition to no avail. Eventually, he found himself fighting to keep his eyes open, the monitors lulling him to sleep.