"So what can we do?" Cheyenne shakily asks. Her joyful hug had turned to one of a death grip as if she was holding herself together just because her hands were buried in his shirt.
The doctor looked apologetic as he spoke with care. "We will have to do a cesarean section during surgery or induce her labor now." Rose let out a hollow gasp and took the seat I had been in. I reach a hand down and rest it on her shoulder for support. Cheyenne at some point had buried her head into Scott as his blank expression stayed on the doctor.
Then a thought pops into my head and I can not keep myself quiet. "Wouldn't inducing her cause her body to labor and risk putting her stability at risk?" Cheyenne now looks up at me from her spot under her safety place. Her expression is not one of disgust this time which surprises me. It is one that finally sees that I care about Lottie, that I care about all of the people I rescue. Well maybe not Mike but we don't have to go there right now.
"That is something to consider but I think that she can handle the induction. This decision will be on Cheyenne who is next of kin and it can be a hefty one. This will affect how she has children in the future. The cesarean section is safer but it will not allow her to have a baby any other way after that. An induction is a little more risky but will allow her to have the chance to have a vaginal birth in the future." The doctor lays out everything in the big decision that would affect Lottie for the rest of her life.
The doctor now seems uncomfortable as silence seeps around us. "Can you give us a few minutes to think about it?" I ask since no one else is. He nods but warns that if we are doing the induction that we need to do it soon. I give a small smile and walk him out of the room. I then turn to Cheyenne who looks like all the color from her face has drained. "I can leave now if you are uncomfortable." I state giving her the control.
She looks at me, she really looks at me, in a way that feels like she sees my soul. "Can you stay?" I immediately nod and take my hand off of the door handle. I can't believe that the girl who acts as if she hates my guts is actually allowing me to stay.
"Ok I need everyone's help on this decision. What should we do?"
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Cheyenne Flint
No one makes a move to speak. I know they are probably trying to let me make the decision but I can't. I can't do this alone. I look over to Rose who hasn't stopped crying since the doctor told us that CJ had lost the baby. Vince is near the door, big eyes waiting for someone to tell him what to do or how to help. He irks me in more ways that I can count but him being here makes me feel like I have less pressure on myself. I know he will have an unbiased opinion on how I should proceed. I take another deep breath in through my nose so the smell of Scott can calm me. It does help.
Scott gives me a reassuring squeeze before a soft kiss is planted on my head. "I think we should do the induction." PrimRose speaks.
"Alright, that's a start. Why do you think we should do that?" I jump on the opportunity to have some other opinion. I want to do the cesarean section but I can't help wanting someone to talk me out of it.
Rose sniffles before continuing "We should do it because it gives her the option and the doctor said she can handle it." I nod and consider what she has given me. Scott nods as well which makes me think he agrees.
"What do you two think?" My voice cracks unexpectedly and a tear that I didn't know was there fell. Scott pulls me closer to him and rotates my body so he can hug from behind.
Vince is the one to go first, "I agree with Rose. She is strong enough to make it." I have no chance to get Scott's opinion when the doctor comes in again.
"We need the decision now. I'm sorry I can't give you more time." The doctor apologies. I look at the doctor still conflicting with myself on what to do. What would CJ do if our roles were reversed? Would she be doing the same thing? Then a fanning breath comes across my neck accompanied with a whisper that seals the deal. "Whatever you decide is exactly what CJ wants you to do, Gracie. Do what you feel is right."
I take a deep breath and make eye contact with the doctor.
"We are going to do the induction."
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According to his memory
RomanceCJ Flint has spent all her life running from her father and his cruel ways. At 16 she took her younger sister, Cheyenne, and ran away. Now at the age of 23 she finds herself in the big city just waiting for the other shoe to drop as she begins to fe...
