Summer In The City. CSI MIAMI FIC part 4

and the truth is..?

She had to know. Took all the files and went there, to the only person who could explain that to her.
"Excuse me. I need to see dr.Woods immediately."
"She's just finished.wait a moment. I'll page her,ok?
Your name is..."
"Courtney Walsh. "
"Please sit down, Miss Walsh."
Courtney just couldn't sit still there. When the door opened she came closer.
"I need to talk to you Dr Woods."
"Alexx. Come into my office."
Alexx sat down and asked-"how can I help you?"
"I..I found this." She lied down the files on the desk, the small file at the top. Alexx reached for the sheet of paper and looked at it closely
"Oh.. You didn't know...?"
"No. He didn't tell me. I found that by accident looking for the medical files from Tim's childhood. It just fell down...I didn't want to be nosy.."
"I know. But I also know he wanted to keep it for himself. "
"How...how long..?"
"He had its first symptoms back in Arizona, but it was connected with malnutrition and ... "
"And?"
"Alcohol."
"Alcohol??!!"
"It was a long time ago Courtney... And then his first real pain in the chest was just before he flew to New York to meet your brother- after he came back from hospital. I advised him not to fly but he went anyway. It could have killed him. I got him a pill and he survived the flight somehow. Now he's on constant medicines. "
"How...serious it is?" She handed her the sheet.
"Alexx went thru the writing."
"Well... Not so good. It's from one of the best cardiologists here in Miami. But I know he has it under control."
"What...what can I do?"
"Not mention him you've found this. He didn't want you to know."
"Why?"
"He was considering not marrying you because of that. Because he got this. Let him keep this secret, or tell him you know. But be prepared for his bad reaction. Arythmia can be kept in the deep drawer, if you take care of yourself well. Regular sleep, no stress, medicines, sport.
Oh yeah... Tim and no stress, no hard work... I threw some stones into his garden...baby, Andrew, all this connected with my leaving..."
"Courtney....life means nerves. The life now is no longer peaceful. He takes his medicines. I take care of his healthy living my own way and you should do it on yours. Not crying over him" she said looking at her wet cheeks "but keeping him alive and unaware of this knowledge. He needs to be sure he can provide all needed for a woman and a baby".
She sat heavily.
"Courtney... Stop worrying... A pregnant woman should be calm and relaxed, this pregnancy... This pregnancy is so...disturbed. I had it that way with my son. I was working so hard and getting nervous so often. I had problems with my husband, the ever- present quarrels....Brian was born small and premature. He cried a lot as a newborn, I couldn't sleep...colics, toothing...God. With my daughter I tried to remain calm and take everything easy. She was a really joyful baby. Cried a little and was sleeping a lot. Try this, Courtney, because you won't stand it then. Tim will be at work and you will cry over the baby, helpless, just like I was. And the baby..."
"...it's a girl Alexx. "
"Oh! Good;) "
"Why?"
"She will steal his heart, you'll see. Jeffrey was proud when Brian was born, but when Lisa was born, he got crazy at once. He was so...protective over her. Son is a pride of man,but a daughter is father's true love. You'll see."
"Alexx I wanted to ask you for something.That's why I actually wanted to see you before I found the files. We're flying to NY to my brother, as soon as Tim is ok, maybe we shouldn't -but this will be my last journey before the labour, and my brother Alexander still doesn't know about the baby. Andre-my sister in law, invited you and your husband to come too- she knows how much Tim cherishes you. So, I wanted to come with the invitation and instead came with this... I'm sorry."
"Don't worry, love. I'm honoured. But I need to know the exact day ok? Settle it with Tim and let me know. But before that- go home, put back the files and forget them. Let him and me handle it ok?"Courtney nodded and left.

Martinsson entered the room "Hey Speedle, long time client."
"Hi doc! I thought  you stopped working here! "
"No I was at the abroad contract. Just came back. And when the well known name popped on my screen I thought of visiting you. So- how are you?"
"Well- been better. But quite ok. When will you release me?"
"Not question for me- but I heard tomorrow. If all the samples came good."
"What can possibly go bad?"
"Speedle, come on... Spleen, heart disease, few fractures, low body mass, and now new ones...you could be unemployed and live on insurance..."
"Well, actually I didn't get any. "
"Are you insured????"
"Yeah. As a worker and I have one of my own "
"So why don't you send them your medical files copies? Quite a lot of money it is.."
"I will. Thanks. Never thought of that".
"Btw- how's life?"
"I came back to CSI Miami Dade. Work here again. Got my papers back. And , well...I got engaged."
"What? What kind of girl said yes to ya? " He laughed
"Crazy one" he smiled "and ... there's a baby on the way actually."
"Whoa... What a day. "
"Yeah. I'm gonna have a daughter in four months."
"Then surely get the insurance money- you'll need it. I know what I'm saying- I've got two daughters".
"Yeah thanks. "
"See you soon. Take care. "
"You too, doc."
Tomorrow- yeah it's fine time. He needed to call Courtney. Dialling her number was unnecessary as she's just stepped inside.
"Hi."
"Hi Court. I was just calling you. Dr Martinson told me that I'm going to be released tomorrow."
"Wow.great ! I talked to Andre. She's inviting us and Alexx Woods with her husband to visit them"
"Well....I don't know if Alexx..."
"I spoke to her. She can accompany us if we let her know earlier. Without her husband, cause he's out at the conference."
"Oh...ok. How's my girl?"
"She's fine. Kicks a bit, everyday harder. Soon you will be able to feel it. I got 1.5 kilo more. Have to stop eating so much."
"No...I like you with a bit more of body on yourself" he bent and touching her neck kissed her, surely not as a greeting. I miss you baby, next to me."
"Yeah"- she looked surprised - "me too... Come back soon."
"I will. Ready to pack. Did you make some place for me in your bedroom?"
"I did... You really want...I mean... You want us THAT way again?"
"Yeah. More than anything. I realized it yesterday- I want us back. Me and you. And Ava. I want you in my life, in my doings .... and in my bed. Or rather myself in yours. I want to rebuilt everything , Court. Start anew. And- if you take me again - marry you, as I promised. I want you to think about it once more and if you agree- wear the ring again. It's still waiting for you- in my drawers. Share the life with me.