Lesley's transplant

Lesley's transplant Chpter 4

Rick sighed when turning around as Monica wanted to talk to him. Still not forgiving her with how she hurt him all those years ago he about bit his tongue because the only thing he was interested in was to make sure Lesley and the twins were doing okay after earlier that morning.

" Monica, now's not a good time. Lesley was just admitted for observation and we've had a very close call. I don't think there's anything right now to discuss." Rick replied and walked away to check on Lesley

" Jessie, is it just me or has Rick really had one of those days?" Monica got out.

" Well what do you expect of him.... Lesley had to be admitted nearly 5 months into her pregnancy nearly losing the baby I would think anyone would be alittle uptight from that"Jessie replied simply

" Well hopefully she doesn't lose the baby.... I think she'd suffered enough of losing things or those who mean to her...." 

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Rick sat right beside Lesley while she was asleep. He couldn't help but watch and smile because it's not just that everything was okay but to see that Lesley was able to sleep without having anymore contractions helped ease his mind.

After a few hours, Lesley started to wake up as Rick had started to doze off and she reached to take his hand.

" Les.... I'm right here.... Is there something you need me to get you?" Rick asked and moved a strand out from her face

" Rick, you really should go get some sleep..... I'm really okay and the contractions have stopped..... Jessie is gonna be here to stay with me as always... Me and the baby will be alright" Lesley replied softly 

" Lesley there's something I was looking to tell you just as soon as I thought you were stable enough...." 

" I don't like the sound of that..... What.... What is wrong.... Is it the baby?.... Rick what is it" Lesley started to panic... Fearing that there was something really wrong

" Lesley you need to calm down..... I didn't mean to frighten you... You and the babies are doing just fine....." Rick got out hoping to ease Lesley's fear.

" But you said..... Wait.... Did you say what I think I heard you say....?" Lesley looked towards Rick 

" I was just as surprised as you are when Dana had said the same to me" Rick replied with a smile when she looked at him. “ You're gonna be okay Lesley you and the twins both will be alright.” 

Lesley stared at Rick for a good moment but started to smile because she realized what that really meant. And she couldn't help but feel the relief that nothing was wrong... And then felt an overwhelming feeling to know that she was carrying not just one but she was carrying twins.... But she also knew that means it could become a higher risk pregnancy and that terrified her.

“ Hey you are gonna be fine... Because I'm not gonna let anything happen to you. I know I'm gonna probably end up as a jerk some of the time but if being a jerk helps keep you off your feet and in bed, I guess I'm gonna have to cross the bridge when I need to.” 

“ Rick calm down.... I'm fine, the twins are fine... And I'm gonna be out of here soon where we can go home and have some time alone. And for the record, you will not have to be a jerk... I know what I have to do and it means bed rest like Dana said.” 

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Over the next couple of weeks, Rick made sure Lesley was taken care of and she stayed in bed while he had to be at the hospital on an emergency... 

" Comfortable?" Rick whispered 

" I'm ok.... I'm just tired."

" Well if you need anything you have Alice call me.... I love you " Rick replied and bent down to give her a kiss before he went to leave the house.