Ok, here is the next chapter...I'm still unsure of how I want this to go right now, so I left it where it is for a reason while I figure things out. Review and let me know what you think! Thanks to all of you who have been reading and reviewing! It's helping me out a lot! :D
I own nothing but the plot. Inception is all Christopher Nolan's.
"Mr. Giordano." A nurse came out to get Arthur. Arthur quickly stood up and shuffled over to the nurse, anxiety written all over his face.
"How's my wife?" Arthur asked not bothering gaining his composure. All he wanted to know if his family was all right.
"She's in critical condition, but she's stable." The nurse replied gravely.
"And the…the baby?" Arthur was almost afraid to ask.
The nurse looked at him sadly. "The baby is ok, but it may not make it."
Arthur forced down a sob, he couldn't let himself break down. He needed to be strong for Ariadne, especially if there was a good chance that their baby might not survive.
"Can I see her?" Arthur finally asked. The nurse nodded.
"This way. She's asleep right now, but when she wakes up I'm sure she'll want you to be there. If anything happens call us immediately. It could be her miscarrying." The nurse informed him.
Arthur nodded again, remorse slowly taking over. He walked into the small white room and his gaze fell on Ariadne's sleeping form. She looked extremely pale, and there was a bandage on her stomach. Arthur finally broke down. Loud sobs escaped his throat as he sat down next to Ariadne and gently picked up her hand, kissing it softly.
He felt her fingers twitch slightly and his head snapped up. Ariadne made a small noise before opening her eyes. She looked at Arthur weakly and flinched when she tried to move.
"Hey, careful. You don't need to move." Arthur told her softly. Ariadne blinked a few times and nodded. Her eyes widened as she remembered what happened and her gaze fell to her stomach.
"Arthur, the baby." Ariadne worriedly looked at Arthur, the question in her eyes.
"They say the baby might not make it." Arthur told her sadly. Ariadne bit her lip and let a small sob escape her. Cringing in pain, she gripped her stomach lightly. Arthur stood up and held her hand anxiously.
"Ari?"
"My stomach's sore." Ariadne told him. Arthur nodded and sat back down, still ready to get the nurse if he needed to.
"Where's everyone?" Ariadne asked, trying to take her mind off of the pain and the baby.
"Dom, Eames, Saito, and Yusuf took Brendan to the hotel for questioning." Arthur replied stoically. Ariadne looked down and frowned.
"Oh." Ariadne had wanted to talk to him, but now she wasn't too sure.
"I'm going to do some research on him. I think he's hiding something." Arthur told her, his face still expressionless.
"Arthur, don't. I don't want things to get even messier than they are." Ariadne pleaded softly.
"Ari, we're already in a big mess. If I don't do this, there's a high chance we'll be fugitives for the rest of our lives." Arthur told her, standing up just as his phone rang.
"Hello?" Arthur answered his phone and Ariadne watched curiously.
"Arthur." Dom's voice was heard through the earpiece.
"What's going on?" Arthur asked, alert.
"Brendan wants to see Ariadne."
"What? No! That's not happening." Arthur refused, stealing a glance at Ariadne, who was extremely pale and listening intently to Arthur's side of the conversation.
"Arthur, he has a right. At least ask Ariadne what she wants. It is her brother after all." Dom sighed, trying to reason with Arthur.
"No. No, I will not let him near her." Arthur refused, pacing around the room.
"Arthur." Ariadne small voice called out from behind him. "Let me talk to Dom."
Anger appeared on Arthur's face, but he nodded, handing her the phone.
"Dom?"
"Ariadne. How are you feeling?" Dom asked.
"Fine." Ariadne simply answered, a sharp pain in her stomach causing her to flinch and gasp.
"Ari?" Arthur rushed to her side.
"I'm fine." Ariadne panted. "Dom, what does Brendan want?"
"He wants to talk to you."
"Why?" She asked, still breathless.
"He didn't say. But think about it ok? He is family." Dom told her.
"Arthur thinks he's hiding something." Ariadne stated and heard Dom grunt on the other end.
"So do we, we just don't know what."
"And you think I can get it out of him?" Ariadne asked skeptically.
"No. But he'll trust you more, he might be more open with you." Dom sighed.
"I don't know…" Ariadne trailed off.
"Just, think about it ok? And let Arthur dig up information on him. If there is something he's hiding, it's best if we know what it is."
"Ok." Ariadne answered quietly. She handed the phone back to Arthur.
"Dom. Bring my laptop." Arthur told him.
"Ok, I'll be there soon. I just have to check up on the kids and I'll head over."
Arthur closed the phone without saying goodbye and turned back to Ariadne. She was taking short breaths and holding her stomach.
"Ari?"
"I've never been shot before, and I don't plan on it again." Ariadne wheezed.
"Should I call a nurse?" Arthur urgently asked.
"No." Ariadne whimpered.
"I'm going to anyway." Arthur turned and pushed the nurse button and within minutes a nurse was in the room.
"What can I do for you?" The nurse gently asked Arthur and Ariadne.
"My wife's in a lot of pain, is there anything you can give her?" Arthur asked pleadingly.
"We can give her some painkillers. Would you like something to help you sleep too?" The nurse turned to Ariadne.
"No. I'm fine." Ariadne small voice replied. Arthur sighed and shook his head. She needed rest, but he knew that if she were worried she wouldn't want to sleep. The nurse nodded and gave her some painkillers and left.
"You really should sleep Ari." Arthur told her and sat down next to her again.
"I can't." Ariadne whispered.
"Because of the baby." Arthur stated. Ariadne's sad eyes looked up at him and she nodded slightly. "Ari, resting will only do you good. If you don't rest…"
"I can't Arthur. I'm afraid." Ariadne's lips quivered and silent tears trickled slowly down her face. Arthur's heart broke at that moment. He was just as afraid as she was, but he knew that both of them would take the loss of their child hard.
Arthur laid down on the bed next to her and carefully put his arm around her. Ariadne rested her head against his shoulder and began to cry. Arthur did his best to comfort her, and soon he broke down crying with her.
"It's going to be ok." Arthur whispered to her, kissing the top of her head and rubbing her arm.
"You don't know that." Ariadne sobbed. Arthur knew she was right, but he wanted to stay positive.
Just then Dom walked in, carrying Arthur's laptop, a change of clothes, and food.
"I brought you a change of clothes and food." Dom told Arthur giving them a sympathetic look.
"Thank you." Arthur turned to look at Dom and Dom walked over to the bed. Ariadne looked at Dom sadly.
"How are you really?" Dom asked quietly.
"Not too great." Ariadne admitted and Arthur kissed her.
"Is the..." Dom trailed off, almost afraid to ask.
"The baby's alright, but doctors say it might not make it." Arthur informed Dom and Ariadne hiccupped. Arthur tightened his grip on Ariadne and looked at Dom, worry written all over his features.
"How's Brendan?" Ariadne asked suddenly.
Both Dom and Arthur looked at her, their brows together.
"How about you get better and we'll discuss that." Dom suggested. He saw how delicate she was and realized that Brendan could wait to see her.
"Tell him I want to see him." Ariadne whispered. Arthur looked at her, shocked.
"Ari…"
"No, Arthur I want to see him. Before you guys go into his head."
Arthur sighed and nodded. "Ok."
"Thank you."
"I'll start my research soon." Arthur told Dom and Dom nodded.
"I'll give Brendan your message." Dom said over his shoulder as he walked out of the room.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Arthur asked Ariadne.
"Yes. I need answers Arthur." Ariadne told him, leaning against him and closing her eyes.
"Ok." Arthur whispered as she slowly fell asleep.
Alright, so I've been having mixed feelings about whether or not the baby should survive...so until I figure that out, I'm leaving it here...I'm so indecisive! AHH! Anyways, this is more of a filler, soon Brendan's past will all be found out and they will go inside his head...but for what? Review please! and let me know what you think about the baby and Brendan and Ariadne meeting!