Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 71: Inconclusive

"I got the test results back on your blood test Jules. But I don't think your going to like it."

Juliet all but ripped the piece of offending paper from David's hand and read the results it entailed.

"Inconclusive? Do the lab techs down in the lab at the university know how to properly test a blood sample? So what does that mean? Are these my children I'm carrying, or do they belong to Angela and General Stevenson?"

David shook his head and sat down next to Juliet on the couch in her living room.

"I told them to look for specific genetic markers. I can get another sample from you and test it again. But I don't know how long it would take to get it back."

Sitting back, Juliet tried to process what she was hearing.

"David, I'm giving birth next month, do you think they will have the results back before then?"

Nodding, she placed a hand over her enormous belly and sighed.

"I want to do what's best for them. But I keep going over and over in my head what exactly is best for them? Do I keep them? Do I give them to that couple? They aren't going to be so easy to give up."

David took Juliet's hand and squeezed it.

"I will make sure you are taken care of. These babies will come into the world as safely as possible. I'll make sure of it. You have my word."

Juliet hadn't felt this unsure about something since before she'd left Ed. This was a big decision for her. A frantic kick erupted from her belly, making her come back to reality.

"I won't let anyone take you two away from me."

David sighed and squeezed Juliet's hand again.

"Until those blood test results come back again Juliet; I'm not so sure about that."

Juliet was adamant and very stubborn.

"But I'm their mother!"

Shaking his head no, David tried to remain objective about the unique situation that Juliet was in.

"That's just it Jules, you don't know that. You could be their mother, or Angela could be their mother. Your just giving birth to them. Doesn't mean they are your children."

Swallowing, Juliet kept her hands over her belly and looked down at it.

"David, you don't know how hard this decision is for me. Having a living and breathing, moving being growing inside of you."

David sat and listened, he'd seen her at her most vulnerable. But this was a different kind of vulnerable for her.

"No. But I do remember how hard it was keeping Hayley a secret from Doctor Burke. Everyone in the lab suspected, but never said a thing. They were afraid. I still don't know how the both of us pulled it off."

He knew he had to be patient with her. Any little thing lately set her off. She was either agitated and wound-up, or worried. But she had every right to be. Ed was after her, and she was his guinea pig.

"David, I have a favor to ask of you; can you stay until after these two are born? I could really use your help. James has been a wonderful help, along with Mayra, Hayley and Cara. They all help out."

David was more than concerned about Juliet. He was worried. Juliet had always called him a worry-wart. Even when she was pregnant with Hayley. Every little hiccup and he was
there. James was right though, the way those two acted, it was as if they were married.

"It's alright to ask for help Jules. I know you like to do things yourself, but right now its best if you let everyone help you out. Don't worry. We'll get to the bottom of this. Just because those blood test results were inconclusive, doesn't mean we won't find anything. You have my word Jules."

Juliet still had a bad feeling about this. But in her gut, she knew these boys were hers.

To Be Continued...