Lila stares at the stick in horror. Two lines. Oh god. She puked again. After she was done, she went and lied down on Bruce's bed. She needed to see a doctor. She already knew, the symptoms were there. She was just hoping it was just a flu. What was she going to do? Hearing Bruce's footsteps, she quickly got up and hid the stick. No way she was telling Bruce. Not yet. Not till she got back from New York.
"Where's my favorite socialite? There she is. Damn. Everyday, you get more beautiful." Bruce walks in with a huge bouquet of orchids. Nothing but the best for Lila.
Lila smiles weakly. Usually flowers would cheer her up, especially orchids, but Bruce can walk in with the Hope Diamond and Lila's mood won't change. Seeing Lila's face, Bruce asked what's wrong.
"Nothing. I'm just feeling sick. You know from a few weeks ago? I feel fine now."
"Oh honey. Want me to call a doctor? Dr. Wilson can be here in fifteen minutes."
Lila shakes her head no. Former fatty Robin Wilson is now a well respected family doctor. After graduation, attended Yale and after graduating, doubled up her credits and became a doctor. She now lives in Los Angeles owning her own practice. She and Bruce were actually friendly, despite disliking each other all through their school years.
"Sure? Okay. But if you change your mind, I can text her for a house call."
"Thanks." She kissed Bruce as he handed her the flowers. She needed to call someone. Her mom Grace? No. She was somewhere in Europe with her dad. Wherever they were, cell service was scarce. Jessica? Cara? Maybe. But Jess was rarely home. Cara was dealing with a lot of stress, with the trail. Hmm. Wait, there was one person who would understand.
Lila shakily dialed the number that was in the phone book.
"Hello? Hi. I like to make an appointment with Dr. Rollins please. Thank you."
Two days later she was back in Sweet Valley. She told a disappointed Bruce, she needed to be home. Now sitting in the waiting room, she looked around at the patients that were waiting. There was a heavily pregnant woman there reading a magazine. There was Six Hanson trying to wrangle her son and daughter who were trying to crawl on the furniture. She looked down at herself. It was still too early, but she'll be showing soon. Or not. She had a few days to decide. Good thing she was rich. A private clinic can take care of Lila's problem. No muss, no fuss.
"Miss Fowler?" The nurse says. Lila got up and followed her. Now waiting on the chair, she needed to pee. But the nurse said she needed to pee in a cup. She closed her eyes. She had a major deal going on. Thia problem of hers will damper her plans. Hearing the door open, she got up and greeted Enid.
"Enid or Alex? Or do you go by Dr Rollins."
"Eh, doesn't matter. I go by Enid for professional sakes. But at home I go with Alex."
"How's Noah?" Lila asks asking about Alex's husband, her boyfriend she met on a crisis line while at SVU.
"He's fine. He is seeing new patients now. I don't understand why he closed his own practice, yeah the psychiatry hospital needed him, but he had a good thing going."
"Well, after what happened with the psychopath William White back in university, can you blame him? He just wants to avoid another tragedy."
"True. But I will miss the prestige. Plus the money. God, I feel shallow. No offense."
"None taken. Besides, there is two doctors in the family. Your parents must proud."
"They are. So how can I help you?"
"I think I'm pregnant."
An hour later Lila was sitting in her Mercedes. She was seven weeks along. She had a limited time to decide. She didn't know what to do. Alex gave her some pamphlets, as well as a phone number for a abortion clinic. Lila always wanted a family, but the timing was awful. She didn't know what to do.
Meanwhile Bruce was staring at the stick. He was going to be a father. He didn't know if he wanted to laugh or cry. He already bought a ring, he had it custom made in Switzerland. Mrs. Lila Patman. Along with baby Patman. He quickly dialed his phone and ordered dinner. He was going to be a dad. He ordered the staff to throw together a party. Lila was going to be so happy.
