Chapter 14

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Davey and Dominic waited for what felt like an eternity for someone, anyone to come out and tell them what was going on. They looked up when they heard footsteps and Dominic's face fell when he saw Sheila walking towards them.

"Dominic…Davey, how's Sam?"

"Like you care." Dominic said bitterly.

"That's enough lad…we don't know yet Sheila, the Doctor's still in there with her."

"What are you doing here anyway?" Dominic asked.

"I wanted to come down and make sure you were okay."

"Me, I'm not the one lying in there in pain am I…Sam is. You could at least pretend to give a damn about her."

"I don't regret what I said Dominic, what she did was wrong."

"She wasn't the only one there that night…"

"No but she was the adult, the one who should have known better but as usual she was too drunk to think straight."

"Yeah she was drunk, she was also really upset over Peter Odell and she needed comfort and it just so happens that it was me who was there and I don't regret any of it Sheila."

"Dominic, why can't you see that you're just so young to be having a baby, especially with someone like Sam."

"What do you mean someone like Sam?"

"Dominic the woman's twice your age…you deserve better."

"Look, I know this isn't my place Sheila but the lad's clearly made his mind up and to be honest I think you're being a bit unfair to Sam."

"Stay out of this Davey, will you. This is a family thing."

"Don't have a go at him just because you're angry at me." Dominic yelled.

"I'm not angry at you Dominic, I'm angry at…"

"Sam right, you are unbelievable. Clearly there's no talking you and I…."

"Mr Sneddon."

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They all stopped talking and looked up to see the Doctor who had been attending to Sam standing in front of them.

"Oh hi, Dr?"

"Dr Simons, I'm sorry I asked you to leave the room earlier but your Wife was…"

"Oh, Sam isn't my Wife, she's my Boss...my friend."

"Oh I see, I'm sorry."

"No it's alright."

"Then the baby's Father is..?"

"That would be me."

Dr Simons stared at Dominic, a slight look of shock displayed on his face.

"I see, right well…."

"Is Sam okay, is the baby okay?"

"They're both fine, Sam was experiencing Braxton hicks. She appears to be extremely stressed out at the moment which isn't good for Sam or the baby. What she needs right now is bed rest. I'd like her to stay in overnight just to be safe but she can go home tomorrow."

"Can we see her?"

"You are free to see her but you do understand what I just said, don't you?"

"He understands Doctor and we'll look after her."

The Doctor left as Dominic took a seat and held his face in his hands.

"Thank god she's alright." He said quietly.

"Sam's a tough one."

"Would you mind if I went in first Sneddon?" He asked.

"It's your right, I'll wait here."

"I'll wait too." Sheila added.

Dominic just looked between them and walked towards Sam's room. When he went in, he found Sam lying on her side, a tissue in her hand as she quickly dried away the tears when she realised Dominic was in the room, He came to stand beside her bed and sat down and watched her with concern.

"Don't look at me like that Dominic." She said, a little harshly.

"Sorry but I was worried, you okay?"

"I am now, the Doctor said I just need to rest."

"I'm sorry about all the stuff Sheila said to you this morning."

"She had every right too, we knew she wouldn't take it well."

"Yeah but she shouldn't have slapped you, she was the reason your clients left, wasn't she?"

"Having my private life thrown around for everyone to see wasn't exactly urging them towards our Estate, no."

"Sorry…"

"Will you just stop apologising for god sake, I'm fine alright and all I really want to do right now is sleep…so if you don't mind."

"Sure I'll go, look after yourself yeah."

"Of course."

Dominic got up and tried to kiss her cheek but she turned away from him so he headed to the door. Davey and Sheila looked up and saw the hurt on his face when he came out.

"Dominic, are you okay?" Sheila asked.

"Why the hell wouldn't I be."

"I only asked."

"What ever, I'm going home. No doubt Sam will want to see you Sneddon."

They both watched as Dominic marched out of the Hospital.

"I should go after him." Sheila said.

"Yeah, I'll stay with Sam, off you go."

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To Be Continued…