Trouble in Paradise.

30. Hospital.

Chapter 30: Hospital.

"She leaked a small amount of amniotic fluid, but she's not in labor. There seems to be tear in the amniotic sack, but it's-" The doctor is interrupted by my mother.

"Is she going to have the baby right now?" My mother asks and I roll my eyes.

"I was getting there. The baby is fine for now, considering the fact that there's enough fluid in the amniotic sac to aid its growth. She'll be monitored for the next week to make sure that the sac is resealed. Naturally it should happen in twenty four to seventy two hours. When that happens, she'll be good to go." The doctor says and I groan.

"I have to stay in this hospital for a whole week?" I ask him and he nods.

"Ugh. I hate this." I complain.

"Well, you're doing this for the baby. You have no choice." My mother says.

"I'll have a nurse check up on you in two hours." The doctor says before he leaves.

"It's getting late, Marj. We need to get home." My father tells my mother.

"Yeah, mom. New York isn't safe at night and you know this. I have Zachary, I'll be fine." I assure her, rubbing her hand.

"I don't want to leave you." She says, tearing up.

"Nothing bad is going to happen. And besides it's a hospital. If something goes wrong they will fix it." I tell her.

"Alright." She says, kissing my forehead before she walks to my dad who is standing beside the door.

"Well, see you tomorrow." My dad says and I nod.

I wave them goodbye as they leave. Zachary gets in the hospital bed with me and he rubs my belly.

"It's gonna be okay." He whispers in my ear.

***

"I'm tired of this hospital food." I complain as Zachary feeds me.

"Just open your mouth, Vee." He says and I shake my head.

"I want a hamburger and fries. Oh, and a milkshake." I tell him.

"Fine, I'll get you what you want after you eat what's in this spoon." He says, holding the spoon filled with chicken noodle soup to my lips.

"Fine." I say, before I open my mouth. He feeds me and I swallow the disgusting soup.

"Good girl." He says, kissing my forehead.

The doctor walks into the room and I sit up right in the bed.

"There's good news, Miss Stone." He says and I anticipate his words.

"Apparently there isn't any tear in your amniotic sac. It was carelessness on our part. We read the signs wrong. My apologies. And since you haven't leaked any fluid since you got here, you are free to go. The baby is doing good and so are you." He says and I feel like getting out of this bed and giving him a big hug.

"Thank you." I say, letting out a sigh of relief. "Staying here was the worst. No offense." I tell him and he nods.

"When you're ready to go, you just head to the check in and sign some paperwork. The nurse will be here shortly to remove your catheter." He says before he walks out.

"This is the best. I'm so happy." I tell Zachary.

"Yeah, you look happy." Zachary tells her smiling.

The nurse comes in and starts removing the catheter. Once she is done I get out of the bed with Zachary's help and I change into my clothes. Zachary carries the bags as we walk towards the check in desk.