Ch.5
The month of January flew by and Sabrina's belly was growing. There was a noticeable bump now. She would be four months in a couple of weeks and she couldn't believe how time flew by. She was happy because she knew she was entering her 2nd trimester and hoped the morning sickness and mood swings would go away. Sabrina knew she would have to say something to Patrick soon. To Sabrina, it felt like people were already starting to notice even though she started wearing baggy tops to cover her growing belly. "Girl, you're just being paranoid. If anything people think you're losing weight. Those new scrub tops are so unflattering you your body." Felix said one night after working when she brought up the subject. Sabrina gave him a look. "Whatever, that's the least of my problems. I have something to tell you and you might not like it Felix. I just want you to listen to me before you jump down my throat about it ok?" She asked. "Let me get a glass of wine then before you break my heart." Felix replied dramatically. She was expecting him to act like this. She waited until he got settled. "Ok, I know that we talked about moving out together but I think you should keep the apartment for yourself and I should move out and get a place of my own." Felix made a face and Sabrina had to refrain from laughing at him. "It's time for me to be on my own Felix." She explained. "But we're family. Who's going to help you with the twins? Who am I going to come home to and talk to after dealing with Epiphany or Brad's lying behind all day?" Felix rambled. "Felix!" She shouted to get his attention. She grabbed his hand. "We'll always be family, that will never change but I need to stand on own two feet. And I found a place that's not far from here so you can visit whenever you want and vice versa. We'll still have each other but we'll just have our own space now. This is just something that I have to do Fe and I want you to support me on this." She said reassuringly. Deep down inside, Felix understood where Sabrina was coming from but he still couldn't help but feel a little sad. "I support you Bri always." He replied back finally. "But I'm staying with you for the first couple of months to help out with my god-babies." Sabrina laughed and hugged. "Deal." She responded. "And you have to show me this house you're talking about." Felix said. "Whatever you want Fe." The next day when Sabrina got on her shift, there was a note waiting for her by Carlos. He wanted to meet with her. Sabrina had been avoiding him completely after he showed up to the apartment shot because of the mob war he was involved in with the Jerome's and Sonny Corinthos. She remembered how adamant Patrick was that Carlos stay away from her and Emma because of his affiliations with the mob and she understood now. Although she still believed that Carlos would never hurt her, she could not take any chances being around him now more than ever. She would not put her children at risk by being associated with Carlos. "Hey Sabrina, do you want to have lunch with me later? I have something I want to ask you." Lucas said interrupting her thoughts. "Hey Lucas, yea sure, I would love too." Sabrina replied back. They both received their assignments for the day and began their shift. When lunch came around Lucas linked his arm with Sabrina's when he found her waiting by the elevator for him. "Hey, ready to go?" Sabrina asked. "Yes, I am. How are you doing?" He asked once they were on the elevator. "I'm ok. I told Felix about me getting my own place. He's not too fond of the idea but he's supporting me anyway. We're going to look at the place this tomorrow, you wanna come?" Sabrina asked him. "Yea sure, thanks for inviting me." Lucas responded. "No problem. They arrived at the cafeteria, got their lunch, and sat down. "So what did you want to talk to me about Lucas?" Sabrina asked. Lucas took a deep breath before answering. "Felix." He whispered. Sabrina smiled sweetly, a little too sweet for Lucas. "What?" He asked with a confused look. "Nothing, what about Felix?" She said slyly. "I like him… as more than friends." He confessed. "Ok what's the problem?" She asked. "I know that Felix isn't with anyone but that Brad guy is always in his face. It's like just when I think I can make a move, I see Felix with Brad. Did something happen between them?" Lucas asked. "Brad liked Felix and at first he thought that Brad was a lying sleaze until Brad started to show Felix that he had somewhat of a human side. But Brad's secrets continuously kept coming out and ruining any chance of them starting any relationship. Felix wants nothing to do with him but Brad is very persistent. I think you should go for it with Felix. He definitely deserves someone who's going to be honest, fun, friendly, and might I say hot. You know someone like you." Sabrina winked at Lucas which caused him to blush. "You think so Sabrina?" Lucas asked unsurely. "Yes, I believe you two can be great together. Go for it." Sabrina said enthusiastically. She glanced up and saw Felix heading their way. "Here he comes now." She whispered. Felix placed his tray on the table and sighed. "Please tell me you two are having a better day than I am." Felix announced as he buried his face in his hands. "It's just a couple of more hours Fe." Sabrina rubbed his shoulders comfortingly. "How are you and the babies Bri?" He asked suddenly. "We're fine and I'm going to leave now." Sabrina said locking eyes with Lucas knowingly. "But I just got here Bri." Felix said. "I know, but I have something I need to do before my break is over so I'll see you guys later." She said hurriedly. "Ok, later." He said as they watch her leave in a rush. He shrugged his shoulders. "It's just me and you now." Felix said to Lucas. Lucas smiled shyly in response.
Sabrina was out of breath when she reached the roof. She took deep breaths to calm her racing heart. She smiled at the thought of Lucas and Felix being together. She knew that Felix would be happy with someone like Lucas who is a genuinely good person. "What do you think my babies? Do you think Uncle Felix would be happy with Lucas?" She asked her belly. She placed her hands on her belly when she felt the babies move. Sabrina gasped with happiness. She started to feel flutters a couple of days ago but nothing like this. "Oh my God. Did you just talk back to your mommy?" She asked excitedly to belly. She felt several kicks in response. Sabrina was filled with joy as she felt her twins move for the first time. It made it even more real that they would be here soon and she couldn't wait. The moment was interrupted when Carlos found her. "Sabrina, there you are! I've been looking for you. I tried the nurse's station but they said you went on break. I decided to try my luck with the roof and here you are." Sabrina gasped as she turned around to see Carlos. He put both his hands up. "I'm sorry; I shouldn't have snuck up on you like that. I'm just happy to see you. You've been avoiding me Sabrina." Carlos stood in front of her now. Sabrina felt tense now that he was around her. "I have something to say to you Carlos. I want you to stay away from me completely. You lied to me about not being a part of the 'business' with Julian Jerome. It was very clear when you showed up with a bullet wound at my apartment as to what type of business you're involved in and I want no part of it and I want no part of you! What we had is over and I need you to respect that." Sabrina declared. "Sabrina please, I told you that Sonny kidnapped me. He shot me. Please, you have to give us a chance. The time is right. It'll be better than before. Please give us a chance." He pleaded. "No Carlos. I'm not changing my mind about this. You are a danger to anyone who gets close to you. I want no part of that. You need to move on without me." Sabrina affirmed. Carlos grasped her by the elbows firmly now. "I won't let anything happen to you, please Sabrina. Just give me a chance." She heard the desperation in his voice and didn't like it. "Let go of me Carlos!" She yelled but he kept pleading. "Let go of me!" She yelled again. Before she even knew what was happening, she was released and she saw Patrick shove Carlos away from her and punch him in the face. "I told you to stay away from her! And now you're putting your hands on her. I told you what I would do if you ever came near her again!" Patrick bellowed with rage. Sabrina saw Carlos recovering and getting ready to hit Patrick. She stepped in front of Patrick. "Get out of the way Sabrina! That's the second time you've hit me doc, I promise you there won't be a third time!" He shouted angrily. "You don't touch her Carlos! Ever!" Patrick yelled back. Sabrina held onto his arm. "You need to leave Carlos!" Sabrina shouted. Carlos looked at her. "Please let's talk about this Sabrina." He tried again. "I'm done talking Carlos. It's over. Please respect my wishes. Don't make me involve the PCPD because I will." Sabrina stated firmly. A look of shock crossed his face when she said that. He glared at Patrick before he left. "This is isn't over!" Carlos shouted. Sabrina released Patrick and squatted down and clutched her stomach as she tried to calm her nerves. She felt the twins kick and she sighed in relief. She felt Patrick get to her level and rubbed her back comfortingly. "Are you ok Sabrina?" He finally asked after a long silence. When he saw that she was ready to stand back up, he grabbed her arms and pulled her up with him. "I'm ok." She whispered shakily. She stepped away from. "I'll leave; I just want to make sure you're ok." He stated when he noticed the distance between them. "You don't have to leave. Thank you for defending me but don't do it again. You could've gotten hurt Patrick. You have your family to think of. You have-" And she stopped herself before she blurted about the twins. "I have what Sabrina?" He asked confused. "You have your job to consider. You're a doctor. You don't bring harm to people. Don't ever let Carlos bring you to do that again." She scolded. Patrick smirked now. "Are you concerned about me Nurse Santiago?" He teased. Sabrina attempted to glare at him which caused him to chuckle now. "I'm glad you find this funny Patrick." She leaned on the ledge to hide her belly from him. She felt self-conscious now. "I'm sorry, it's not funny. When I saw him grabbing you the way he was, I just reacted. He has no right to touch you unwillingly. I heard you yell at him to let go of you. That made it even worse." Patrick defended himself. He felt a rage he never felt when he saw him holding her against her will. He doesn't know what would've happened if Sabrina wasn't standing in between them. "Thanks, I guess." She whispered. He felt her withdraw herself from him. "I told you, I would always be here whenever you needed me and I meant it." He whispered back. Sabrina sighed. They stayed quiet until she heard Patrick say "Come on, let's head on inside. I don't feel comfortable leaving you out here by yourself after what just happened." He encouraged. Sabrina nodded and followed him back into the hospital. That night, Sabrina told Felix about the incident with her and Carlos and how Patrick stepped. Felix was livid and was glad that Patrick stepped in when he did. Felix mood changed to happy when Sabrina also told him about the babies moving. "They're little blessings." Felix whispered when he felt it for his self.
"Wow, I have to give it up to Patrick for standing up for you like that. I would've done the same thing. Carlos should've never grabbed you like that." Lucas stated when Sabrina retold the story of what happened yesterday with her and Carlos to Lucas. The three of them were visiting the place that Sabrina liked and she fell in love with it the moment she saw it. She especially loved that the house came with a big backyard and she just imagined her kids playing. "So what do you guys think? Isn't it beautiful? We'll have to get some paint and new furniture but I like it." Sabrina rambled as she looked around. "I like it." Lucas voiced. "This place can definitely be turned into a wonderful home for you and the twins." He said with a smile. "Felix?" She looked at him. He smiled at her. "It's definitely the place. Well it will be after we're done decorating. But no seriously, if you love it, then I love it." Felix said. So Sabrina closed on the house and started packing up her things from the apartment. She and Felix went shopping for paint and new furniture for her new home. Things were moving faster than Sabrina could ever imagine. "I'm going to tell Patrick about the babies soon." Sabrina blurted out to Felix and Lucas one night during dinner. "Well, we support you Sabrina." Lucas replied reassuringly. Felix nodded in agreement and smiled at her. The following day, Robin dropped Emma off for a visit. "Are you guys moving?" Robin asked. "Uh no, just me. This is one of my fresh starts for the New Year. "Can I come over to visit you in your new home Sabrina?" Emma asked excitedly. "Of course you can sweetie. I would love that." Sabrina stated to the little girl. "What time should I drop Emma off later?" Sabrina asked Robin. "Patrick might pick her up. If anything we'll call you." Robin explained. "Ok then." Robin kissed Emma goodbye and left. It was the first time Robin saw Sabrina's relationship with her daughter. She could finally see what made her so attractive to Patrick and Emma. She was sweet and loved Emma like her own. Their relationship seemed so easy, like they were in their own world. Robin felt the jealousy creep in. She also noticed how beautiful Sabrina was. It seemed like she was glowing with happiness. Patrick saw how distracted Robin seemed when he caught up to her at the hospital. "Robin, are you ok? You seem out if it?" He asked her. "Oh it's nothing. I'm just thinking about one of my patient's lab results." She lied. Patrick wasn't convinced but he let it go. "Did Emma get to Sabrina's ok?" He asked. "Uh yea. Did you know that Sabrina was moving out of her apartment with Felix?" Robin asked. A looked of shock crossed Patrick's face. "No, I didn't." He finally replied. "Yea, when we got there, I saw a lot of packed boxes. She said she needed a fresh start." Robin continued. "Well…good for her, I guess." Patrick stated still confused. "Anyway, are we still having dinner together before we pick up Emma?" Patrick asked. "Oh Patrick, I forgot about that. I'm taking an overnight shift tonight. I'm helping Dr. Chen on this research her started. I'm sorry." Robin apologized. Patrick was disappointed but he nodded in understanding. "It's ok; I guess Emma will be my date for the night." Patrick said. Robin reached up to kiss him and left. Patrick saw Felix coming around the corner and called out to him. "Hey Felix, what's up?" "Well, I might've finally found a great person to be with." Felix noticed that Patrick was about to ask for more information and said "Sorry doc, I have to tell Sabrina about it first. I heard she's the one who encouraged it in the first place." Felix excitedly said. "Speaking of Sabrina?" Patrick started. "I heard that she's moving out. Any idea why that is? She loves living with you." Patrick said. "Sabrina wants her own space. She wants a new beginning. Although I'm sad to see her go, I'm supporting my girl." Felix explained. "You've always been a great friend to her and to me Felix. I hope that we can still be friends even after everything." Patrick addressed. Felix sighed. "I have to admit, I was angry with you at first because Sabrina was hurt. But no matter what has happened, you've always treated Sabrina right and I appreciate that. I especially appreciate that you helped her with Carlos the other day. That man just doesn't know when to quit." Felix responded. Patrick stuck out his hand. "Does this mean that we're cool?" Patrick asked. Felix grasped his hand and shook. "We're cool as long as you don't hurt Sabrina again." Felix smiled. Patrick didn't understand but he nodded and smiled at Felix. Felix met up with Sabrina at lunch and told her about him and Lucas. "He asked me out Bri! Can you believe it?' Felix said excitedly. "Of course I can. You're an awesome catch! Lucas is lucky to be dating you Felix. When's the big date?" Sabrina asked. "We don't know. He's going to call me later so we can figure out when we're both off. The year is starting off right Bri. Who knows, maybe you'll find someone new." Felix suggested. "I don't think so. I'm swearing off men for a while. The only relationship that I will be focusing on is the ones with kids." Sabrina said. "I can understand that Bri." He replied. Felix went back to talking about him and Lucas and Sabrina couldn't be happier that her friend was happy.