bra and panties, but she didn’t have the strength. He picked her up and carried her out to his truck.
“I can walk, you know.”
“Yes, but it’s been so long since I’ve touched you. I’m taking advantage of your situation.”
She giggled slightly. “Oh, it hurts to laugh. Please stop.”
“Anything you need, I’m here for you.” He started his truck.
She had no doubt he was there for her for anything. She’d much rather be seeing him again on better terms, but this would do for now. Looking over at him, she was glad he came when he had. Otherwise, she knew she would have passed out by the toilet for God knows how long.
An hour later, Molly was in a room at the hospital with an IV hooked up to her. The doctors had drawn blood and were now running some tests. Luke was sitting in a chair near her in the room, watching TV. He hadn’t said much since they’d gotten here, but just knowing he was there was enough for her. She was thankful he’d shown up this morning and hadn’t stayed away from her any longer.
“Luke.”
“Yes, are you OK? Do you need something?” He jumped from his seat to her side.
She smiled. “I missed you.”
“That’s music to my ears. I’ve missed you too. And so has Sammy. He’s been dying to come by and see you.”
“Thank God you two didn’t. I’d hate to get him sick. Whatever this bug is, it’s really knocked me out.”
“With everything going on, you probably wore yourself out.”
She nodded and then reached for his hand. “I wanted to call you so many times. But I had to get my feelings sorted out first. Do you understand?”
Luke squeezed her hand. “Not fully, but we have time to work this all out. I just hope like hell you’ve got your feelings sorted out now. I don’t think I can be away from you any longer.”
“I have. I want you in my life.”
“That’s a huge relief. For a while now, I thought things were over.” He leaned closer to her. “I’d kiss you right now, but seeing as though you’re in the hospital for some mystery stomach bug, I think it’s best I wait until you’re better.” He kissed her palm.
“Probably best.”
“Do you mind if I step out for a moment? I had a call from work and I need to check in with them.”
“Oh, yeah, go. I’m fine here.” She released his hand, and he went through the door.
She let out a long, overdue sigh. This morning she was the weakest she had been yet. And the doctors said it was good he’d gotten her here. She was very dehydrated, as she had suspected. They were running a few tests to check some things, but felt confident that she could go home this afternoon. If it was only a stomach bug, they suspected it was sticking around a little longer from all the stress she’d been under. A few more days of rest and she’d be good as new—she hoped.
The door opened and the nurse who had been helping her came in, followed by a doctor.
“How are you feeling, Molly?” The doctor was looking at her file and then closed the folder.
“Better actually. Can I take this IV home with me?” She laughed lightly.
“Well, your test results came back in.” The doctor set the folder on the table at the end of the bed.
“OK, what are they?” She was nervous from the way the doctor and nurse were looking at her. Were they about to tell her she had some strange disease they’d never seen before? But that wouldn’t explain the nurse’s wide grin.
“There is no other way to tell you this.” He cleared his throat. “You’re pregnant.”
“What?” Had she heard him right? “I think you have someone else’s chart. I told you guys when I came in that I couldn’t be pregnant. I can’t have kids.”
The doctor picked up the chart again and looked it over a moment. He shrugged. “When was your last menstrual cycle?”
She stared at him. She never really kept up with it, but she usually circled the date in her calendar each month so she knew when to carry extra pads. “Can you hand me my purse?”
The nurse grabbed it from the chair and handed it to her. Molly scrolled through the calendar and saw she was late. “I’m two weeks late. But I don’t understand. I’ve been to fertility doctors and everything. My ex-husband and I tried for over a