Welcome To The Family (Second HeartBeat A7X Sequel)

26 Doctors

.::. FFW A Week .::.

I sat nervously picking at the skin to the side of my nails. I hated the Doctors. I had been sick for weeks with no explanation as to why. Matt, true to his word, booked me an appointment a few days after we had arrived back from our holiday. He came along to the appointment with me, and now we were just waiting for my name to be called.

We got back from DisneyWorld about a week ago and I had been staying with Zacky for a few nights, which was nice, but I missed my baby girl far too much, so tonight I was heading back home.

'Miss Emma Jones' A female voice called from the reception, I looked over to her 'Dr Wilson will see you in her office now' I smiled and made my way towards the office that was down the hall. I looked behind me a few time to ensure that Matt was still following me, he was.

'You will be fine' He smiled, as I knocked on the door and entered.

'Hello Miss Jones' Dr Wilson said with a friendly smile, she was a Doctor I had seen before after my ordeal with Karl so she knew my health history. 'Why don't you and your boyfriend take a seat.' I blushed like crazy.

'Oh no this isn't my boyfriend, he's just a friend he is here for moral support' I smiled, and she nodded.

'Ok so Miss Jones, what seems to be the matter?' Dr Wilson asked, as we both took a seat.

'Well for the past few weeks, I've been feeling nauseous, as well as actually being sick.'

'Hmm, well I've read through your notes before you came in and it could be to do with the stress of your ordeal. Any other symptoms you have noticed?'

'Erm, Maybe slight weight gain, but I put that down to me actually starting to eat again properly.'

'How has your menstrual cycle been?' I blushed again, I looked over at Matt, he didn't seem embarrassed and he just gave a soft smile.

'I haven't had one since the incident' I said looking down at my nails.

'Well again, that could be down to the stress. Did we get you to do a pregnancy test after the incident?' She mumbled as she looked through her notes.

'No, as it was too soon to tell.' My mind began to race as soon as she mentioned the word pregnancy, which was one thing that hadn't crossed my mind at all.

'I think the best step forward is to get you to do a pregnancy test now, while you are here, and also we will take some blood to run a few tests, as I don't want to prescribe you anything for depression or stress while we are still not sure if it could be pregnancy. If you will excuse me a few minutes, I will just go and get you a test and also the bits I need to take your bloods.' She explained before leaving the room.

'Matt, now I'm terrified' I told him honestly as I placed my head in both of my hands.

'Hey, we are all going to be here for you no matter what, you know that right.'

We sat in silence, waiting for the Doctor to return. It seemed like she had been gone ages, which was a bag thing as I was trying to keep my mind clear, and that was easier said than done.

'Ok Miss Jones' Dr Wilson said from the doorway making me jump 'If I can give you this pot and ask you to go to the lavatory and do a urine sample for me, then we can get the test done' She smiled as she passed me the pot and pointed down the hallway showing me where the toilets were.

As I walked towards them, the thought of ditching and running out of the Doctors surgery crossed my mind. I took a deep breath. I had to do this.

Once I had managed to partially fill the little pot I made my way back to Dr Wilson's office, and passed her the pot. She then proceeded to dip the pregnancy test strip into the pot. I had to mentally keep telling myself to breath; otherwise I would have turned blue and passed out. While we waited for the results of the test strip, I had my bloods taken. It hurt at the best of times, but now I was nervous it felt like I was getting stung by millions of bees. Finally after she filled two little tubes with blood, she gave me a band aid to stick on the wound to stop the bleeding. She then moved back to her desk, and picked up the test strip.

'Well, it seems that we have an answer.' I nervously glanced over to Matt, who was waiting for the Doctor to give us the results. 'It's Positive. Miss Jones you are pregnant, and from what you have told me, I would put you at about 15 weeks.' My jaw hit the floor, and tears stung at my eyes, threatening to spill all down my face, that would have meant it was Karl's baby. 'Now, I know the circumstances of the pregnancy are not ideal, and I want you to know that, as the pregnancy is still in the early stages, you do have options open to you. What I would advise is you go home and think things over. I will give you some advice leaflets about your options, and we will schedule you another appointment for the end of the week. Ok?' She looked over at me. I couldn't answer I was in a serious state of shock even though I already knew which option I was going to take. I simply nodded.

.::. Back Home .::.

'Mommy!' Alexia screamed as I walked through the front door. She came running up to me as fast as she could before launching herself into my open arms. I couldn't help but break down into tears, as I held her close to me. '

'Mommy has missed you so much baby. I hope you have been a good girl for Daddy and Uncle Johnny.' I wiped away my tears, as I pushed her away to look into her smiling face.

'Of course she has. She has been spoilt rotten.' Brian said as he came through the doorway and into the entrance hall where I was stood. He smiled at me. 'So how did it go?'

'Erm honestly. Well I don't know. Can you call the gang and get everybody together please?' I asked as I passed Brian and headed up to my room with Alexia.

'Rex baby, Mommy has something to ask you.' I said to Alexia as I picked her up and placed her on the bed, sitting next to her. 'How would you feel if I told you that you were going to have a little brother or sister?' Alexia's eyes suddenly lit up as she let out a small squeal and jumped up and hugged me.

'Really Mommy?'

'Yes baby. You are going to have a little baby to look after soon. But I need you to be very quiet about it for now, just until everybody gets here, and then we can tell everybody ok?' She nodded like crazy with the biggest smile on her face.

Eventually when everyone had arrived, we made our way back down the stairs. I felt so ill, literally I felt like my stomach was being ripped out of my throat. Everybody was sat quietly in the lounge area. Matt gave me a small nod and smile as I entered.

'Emz you ok hunny, Brian told us to hurry here' Steph said breaking the silence.

I sighed, it was now or never.

'Well, as you all know I've just got back from the doctors' State the obvious why don't I. 'Before I say anything I just want to say that I have mixed emotions about how I actually feel at the moment, and my mind is already set so please don't try to make me change it' They all nodded, looking to one and other concern written over their faces,

'Sis, it's ok you can tell us anything.'

'Ok. I'm pregnant.' I immediately see both Zacky and Brians eyes light up expectantly. 'And its Karl's'