"Where the hell is Cruz? Someone try his cell phone again" Boden was starting to get frustrated it had been an hour since Cruz told him he was on his way, he was coming from the academy having had the shift off to complete some training.
Antonio couldn't sit still; he was pacing back and forth like a caged tiger. Gabby was leaning on Matt just waiting, watching Antonio to make sure he didn't do anything stupid. And Kelly kept moving from seat to seat to keep close to Antonio to hold him back in case he lunged for Cruz when he walked through the door.
Cruz walked into the waiting room, he looked a little shell-shocked. "Where the hell have you been?" Antonio immediately got into his face, Kelly grabbed him from behind around the shoulders and Boden stepped in between the two.
"Sorry I went to check on her first and they kept asking me questions and to sign stuff, and I set down to wait for her test result and…"
"Who the hell gave you the right to keep us all back here?" Antonio interrupted him.
"Sylvie did" he knew he said the wrong thing as soon as it left his mouth. Antonio broke free from Severide and his fist made contact with Cruz's jaw. Gabby jumped in knowing Antonio wouldn't swing if she was in the way and Matt and Kelly grabbed both of Antonio's arms and pulled him to a chair.
"Sorry man, I didn't mean it like that" Cruz was trying to apologize.
"I don't wanna hear it, you tell those damn doctors that I'm the one they talk to or me and you are getting in the ring" Antonio was back up on his feet fighting to get away from Matt and Kelly.
"Look, I was coming in here to get you, she's not awake yet but her test results are back and I think you need to be in there when she does wake up." He was talking softer to Antonio hoping he would calm down because the last thing he wanted to do was fight Antonio, he knew he would lose.
"I'm fine, let me go, I won't hit him again," he said as he shrugged Matt and Kelly off. "What's wrong with her?" he asked, needing to know what he was walking into.
"Just go, you can update everyone after you talk to the doctors if you want, I'm leaving it up to you" After the doctors had given him the test results he knew he was the wrong person and told April that Antonio was the person who needed to be making these decisions.
Antonio made his way back to the ER and to Sylvie's room after promising everyone that he would be back with an update soon. He stood in the door way just taking in the scene, Sylvie lying in the bed hooked up to IV's and machines, she looked so peaceful but pained at the same time. She really could be just sleeping he thought.
"Antonio" April touched his back to get his attention, he turned to see April and Dr. Manning standing there.
"What's going on with her, Cruz said something about test results, just give it to me straight okay." Antonio didn't want any bullshit or to dance around the problem, he needed to know what it was and how they were going to fix it.
"Well first off, she's has iron deficiency anemia and her hemoglobin is only a 4, we are admitting her and she will need at least two blood transfusions and an iron infusion to try and bring it back up into normal range, that coupled with the fever is likely the cause of the fatigue and headaches, and why she isn't awake right now." Dr. Manning asked if he understood and he nodded.
"Secondly she has pneumonia which is causing the fever and the breathing issues and probably the pain in her side, we've started her on IV antibiotics and fluids to start to get that under control" Antonio kept nodding to show he understood.
"So is that all? When will she wake up?" he kept his eyes trained on Sylvie willing her to wake up.
"We're not sure when she will wake up, that's up to her now but more than likely in the next couple of hours, there is no neurological reason she isn't awake, so that is good." April moved to turn Antonio to face them.
"And lastly she's pregnant, the ultrasound put her about 22 weeks. I'm assuming you're the father?" Antonio just blinked at her, Sylvie wasn't pregnant, she couldn't be she took a test after the last time and it was negative and they haven't had sex since they had gotten back together.
"Are you sure?" he was shocked.
"Yes we're very sure, ultrasound and blood work confirmed it and judging by her symptoms, I want to diagnose her with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which is severe morning sickness, it would explain the vomiting and dehydration, lack of appetite, and weight loss she been experiencing."
He nodded his head, "But she took a pregnancy test 2 months ago and it was negative, how? You're telling me she's five and half months pregnant, this doesn't make any sense, and she doesn't even look five and a half months pregnant!" Antonio's voice was starting to rise, he started counting back in his head to confirm the dates and yeah the dates added up, right around Valentines day, they were together in February, he let out a breath of relief, he knew he was the father.
"She lost a lot of weight, the morning sickness hid the pregnancy and made it look like she was just sick. As for the pregnancy test, it was a false negative that can happen for a lot of different reasons. She should have came in for a blood test if she thought she was pregnant but we're past that now, we need to focus on getting her healthy and getting the baby healthy." She looked sympathetically at him; he looked like he was going to have a panic attack.
"Do you need me to get someone for you, Gabby maybe?" April asked. He shook his head, enough people knew Sylvie was pregnant before she did; she was the next one who needed to know.
"So what is the next step?" he asked the doctor as he grabbed the chair and dragged it over next to the bed and set down taking a hold of Sylvie's hand.
"Next we get her admitted up to the Maternity floor or possibly ICU, and get her transfusion started, then the iron infusion. We need to finish pushing fluids before we can start that, then we will deal with the baby but our first priority is to get Sylvie healthy. Sylvie very well may end up being on bed rest for the remainder of this pregnancy, the anemia and morning sickness are nothing to joke around with, just giving you fair warning." Antonio thanked Dr. Manning and April and let them know he would be right back; he needed to go update the others.
Antonio walked into the waiting room where the majority of the house was waiting, Squad had left to assist on a call but engine and truck were there. Gabby sprang to her feet when she saw Antonio
"How is she? Is she awake? What's wrong with her?" Gabby started shooting questions at him. Antonio took a deep breath trying to steady himself, his head was spinning and he felt like he was going to be sick.
"She has pneumonia, is dehydrated, and has iron deficiency anemia and low hemoglobin, she still hasn't woken up, they are going to admit her for fluids, antibiotics, an iron infusion, and blood transfusions." Antonio looked at Cruz and shot him a warning that he better keep his mouth closed, Cruz nodded at him that he understood.
"Do they have any clue how much longer she will be out?" Otis asked.
"At the moment, no, they said its up to her that it isn't neurological, she is just exhausted and sick."
Boden sighed in relief that it wasn't anything more serious. "Okay, Truck, Engine pack it up, Sylvie is going to be okay, Thank God, but we need to get back to the house and get the rigs sorted." He wanted to stay but knew there was nothing more they could do here.
"Kidd ride back with Dawson" Gabby gave him a bewildered look "I'm not leaving" she stated.
"Gabby go back to the house, I'm not letting anyone back until she wakes and don't get mad, it's not you, I just need you to respect my decision right now, can you do that? I'll tell her you were ready to box me over my decision if that makes you feel better." He smiled at her hoping she would just accept it and go back to the house. She stood up and walked towards him and looked at him for a second before she pulled him into a hug "Love you Tonio" he kissed her on the top of the head "Love you too sis".
"Tell her we're all thinking of her when she wakes up" Boden pulled Antonio into a hug.
