EricXTris

Couples:

EricXTris

LondonXCaleb

WillXChris

FourXMaddie

NatalieXAndrew (in first chap only.)

NatalieXMax (Implied)

UriahXMarlene

ZekeXShauna

OCC characters I own:

Kara

Jensin

London

Maddie

Mostly will be Tris's Prov

Follow me on

www. youtube merryandbrightproductions 7640?si=di58ceyrsRpbfLh2

www. Facebook ?id= 100083080323824

www. Instagram merryandbrightproductions?igsh= MXgwYXZjbGloc3dlag=

I woke up, early the next morning snuggled against Eric's chest. "Eric..." I tried to say but nothing came out. I frowned, I didn't like this. I kicked the back of his leg, as he said "Ow... What the actual heck Stiff?" He rolled over to look at me, as I pointed to my throat. "You can't speak?" I shook my head. "Okay, hang on honey." He sat up before saying "Open your mouth and let me take a look." I obeyed, as he took a look. "Okay, your throat is extremely red, and irritated... I'm going to call Marlene to come take a look. I don't like how red your throat looks." I nodded, as Eric picked up his phone and dialed Marlene's number.

"Hey, Mar, it's Eric... I need you to come check on Tris... I don't know what's wrong 100%, But she woke up, and apparently lost her voice... She kicked me to wake me, and when I checked her throat... It was red and irritated... I'm just worried about her and the baby... Okay... Okay... Sounds good, thanks. We'll stop by after breakfast." Eric hung up coming over to me. "Hey, so we're going to go get some breakfast, then meet Marlene in the infirmary, to check on you and baby. Okay?" I nodded, as he helped me into the wheelchair, before we went to the cafe. Eric helped me move to the bench after he got us breakfast.

"Hey Tris, how are you feeling this morning?" Max and Kara asked. I pointed to my throat and shook my head. Eric noticed and said "She lost her voice somehow. I'm not sure why. We're going to have Marlene check on her after breakfast. Here honey, some oatmeal, and some hot chocolate, just how you like it." I smiled gratefully, as he sat beside me. We ate breakfast, me staying quiet. After breakfast, He helped back into the wheelchair as Jason came over.

"Hey Coulters! What's happening?" He asked. Eric said "We're doing alright... Umm we both need to be home for the duration... I'm sorry man... and I do need to talk to you about something... Before the next leadership meeting..." Jensin smiled and said "You got it, and I've already got the okay from the other factions to have you and Tris on virtual attendance for the duration, due to medical problems, that have been slowly progressing during the pregnancy." I smiled wide and looked up to Eric, who smiled with relief. "Thank you! We owe you big time!" "No, not at all!" Jensin said, waving his hand dismissively. "Now go back home, and I'll bring some things by for you both, that you would need to work from home, and don't worry about a thing." "Seriously Jensin, you are the best!!! We don't deserve you on our team. You treat us so good!" Eric said, as Jensin smiled, and said "No worries. Now go get Tris checked out." Eric smiled as he got me to the infirmary. "Hey Eric, Hey Tris. How we doing?" Liza said. "Umm We have an emergency appointment with Marlene..." Eric explained, as I laid my head on his arm. "Alright... Ahh yes. I see you are right here. Nurse Jane! Can you please take these two to a room please, while they wait for Marlene? Take her vitals while you're at it!" Jane nodded and took us back. Once we were settled, she took my vitals and some blood for lab work. I looked to Eric, nervously. "Oh, Honey don't be afraid. It's going to be alright." He soothed. "Hey Eric! Tris! How are we feeling?" Marlene asked as she came in. I just shook my head and pointed to my throat. "She still hasn't said anything to me... or anyone... I'm worried... Could she have caught a virus or something that could of made her lose her voice??" Eric asked. Marlene said "It's possible, and most likely. We're waiting for her labs to come back, but has she been at Erudite general, or anywhere where she could've picked one up?" "Just to Amity yesterday... We had to use a wheel barrel, as we couldn't find anything to use as a wheelchair..."

Marlene smiled, sweetly, before saying "Alright. Well, I'm going to do an ultrasound and fetal doppler." I nodded, lifting my shirt, as she did an ultrasound. "Alright Baby Coulter looks perfect." I grinned, as Marlene checked my ears, and throat. "Whoa... Her throat is raw!" "Marlene? Her labs are in!" Jane said, as she entered, handing her the paperwork. Marlene glanced over it and gasped. "Oh my." She looked to me and Eric. "What's up Marlene? And don't sugar coat it." Eric asked. "She's got a bad infection, one that could be dangerous for the baby... I need to call Erudite for a consultation. I'll be right back." She stepped out, and I looked to Eric. "I know you're scared honey. I know, I can see it in your eyes. Don't worry." He kissed my head. When Marlene returned, she said "Okay, so we want you on strict bedrest, no getting up only to use the bathroom and to shower, but Eric has to be right there with you. No getting up to go to go anywhere. Eric, as her husband and caretaker, we need you home with her too, and virtual meetings attendance."

"What about the infection?" Eric asked. "Erudite General, is sending over the strongest pregnancy safe antibiotics, and I'll bring those to you right away. I'm also going to recommend hot tea or chocolate with honey, to help the sore throat." "But we don't have a stove or microwave." Eric replied. "I'll have Uriah and Zeke head over and set a full kitchen, for you." I nodded, and Eric said "Can I take her home now?" Marlene said "Yes. I'll be by soon, since it's noon go get some lunch at the cafe and bring it home. Tris, I know these can be uncomfortable, but can you please wear a mask to prevent getting anyone else sick." Eric looked to me as I put the mask on.

We went to the cafe to pick up some lunch before going to the apartment. "Alright, sweetheart." He sat the food on the bed, before lifting me up, and sitting me on the bed, before setting the food in front of me. "Now eat up." I started eating.

Jensin: Hey man, is now a good time to drop off everything?? How's Tris feeling???

Eric: Yeah, now's a good time. She's alright.

Jensin: I'm on my way.

Uriah: I am on my way too. I've picked up most of the things I need and will set up the kitchen for you.

Eric: thank you

Eric: Thanks Uriah. You're the best!

Eric kissed my head as we finished eating and he went to clean up. When he entered, he sat cbeside me and said "How we feeling now?" I shook my head. "Still crappy huh?" Eric said "I'm sorry honey... What can I do to help you?" I opened my arms, for him. "Let me guess..." He climbed into bed and wrapped an arm around the back of me, as I snuggled in. "Cuddles. I knew it." He whispered kissing my head. "Hey, what's wrong? You're hugging me super tight..." He looked to my eyes, as he said "I'm not going anywhere. I promise."

I smiled, loosening my grip. "Try and sleep honey. Rest will help you get back in tip top form." I nodded and fell asleep. When I woke I looked at the time, sitting up shocked. Eric came in, smiling. "Good afternoon my beautiful queen." He said, sitting beside me. "How you feeling?" I shook my head, causing him to frown. "I'm sorry... How about some hot tea??" I nodded, as he went to the kitchen. When he returned, he handed me a hot mug which I took and sipped. "Hey Mar." Eric said into the phone. "She's okay... I think... Wait WHAT?! How is that even possible!?" He stepped out of the room, but I could still hear him. "Well what are they going to do?! We NEED The medicine! Tris and I are worried this is going to get worse, before it gets better... I'm worried for the baby's sake... Yeah... Yeah.. Okay... Fine!!! We'll figure it out till they get us the antibiotics." He hung up and came over to me.

My eyebrow raised, as Eric sat beside me, his arm resting across my stomach. "We're going to have to wait a little bit longer for the antibiotics, but Marlene is working hard to get the antibiotics for us. Okay? But for now just what we've been doing." I nodded, scared. "I know what you need." He pulled out the fetal doppler, and I yanked up my shirt, as he put the wand on my belly. 'Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh.' filled the room but Eric frowned.

Eric: Hey Mar... The baby's heartbeat is dropping... Its at 110, right now, and dropping... I don't know what to do... I haven't told Tris, what's happening...

Marlene: Get her to Erudite NOW!

Without hesitation we got to Erudite.