Crossroads {Discontinued}

Chapter 11

Robert rushed to her and hugged her and Liam tightly. Ada squealed and hugged Liam. "Oh honey!!! A baby!" Liam grinned and glanced at Robert hugging Alex, "Actually.." Robert pulled away, concerned. "What?"

"It's twins." Alex laughed and patted her belly, "I'm eleven weeks." Robert gaped at Alex, "Twins?!" He grinned and threw his arms around his son and daughter-in-law. Ada grinned and hugged Liam. She smiled coldly at Alex, "Congratulations Alexandra." Alex winced and squeezed Liam's hand, "Thank you Ada." She murmured and hurried back upstairs, tears clouding her chocolate eyes. Liam turned to his mom, hands on hips. "Mother!" Exasperated, he ran after Alex. "Baby..baby wait." Alex whirled around, tears spilling down her cheeks, "What?! I swear I've never been so stressed..ah!" Alex cried out and held her stomach. Rushing to the bathroom, she sat on the toilet. Shakily pulling her underwear down, she screamed. Liam burst through the door, "What's wrong?" He glanced down at Alex's underwear, "Oh no." He lifted Alex up and ran down the stairs, past his parents. "Dad, drive us to the hospital please. Alex is bleeding." Dan grabbed his keys and threw the front doors open for Liam. When they got to the hospital, Liam ran to the desk, pushing Alex in a wheelchair, "My wife is bleeding. She's 11 weeks pregnant with twins. I need a doctor stat." The nurse raised a brow, "I'm sorry sir.." Liam interrupted, "Dr. Liam Peterson. My wife needs a doctor." He insisted. The nurse pursed her lips then nodded, "Alright. Follow me." She led them to a room and brought in a doctor. "I'm sorry sir, but we're going to have to take your wife. Please wait in the waiting room." The nurse gently pushed Liam away while the doctor started examining and testing Alex. Liam pushed the nurse slightly, "I'm a doctor, I know what my wife needs. Our babies.. Please!" He looked at her with a wild expression as he saw Alex writhe on the bed and watched her cry out. The nurse pushed on his chest, "Sir, please wait in the waiting room..your wife and babies are in good hands." She turned him slowly and Liam sighed, hurrying to the waiting room. He sank on the chair and covered his eyes, tears sliding down his cheeks. He felt a hand on his shoulder and wiping his eyes, looked up. Rob patted his shoulder, "How is she, son?" Liam looked down and tears filled his eyes, "She might lose the babies..I could lose her.." He choked up, rubbing his eyes. Ada covered her mouth in horror and sank on the chair. Liam's shoulders shook and Robert hugged his son.

Finally, a doctor appeared, "Dr. Peterson? She's awake." Liam rushed past the doctor and into Alex's room. He saw his wife and the tears flowed. He climbed on the bed beside her and laid his head on her chest. Alex smiled slightly and stroked his hair, "Baby..I'm ok." The doctor cleared her throat. "Mr. and Mrs. Peterson..I'm so sorry, but you lost one of the babies.. The other twin is very healthy still and quite safe. Mrs. Peterson, I'm recommending bed rest for the rest of this trimester...I'm so sorry for your loss." Alex nodded, tears sliding down her pale cheeks. Liam looked up and sat up, pulling her closer. Alex laid her head on Liam and sobbed, shoulders shaking. "It's all my fault!" She gulped and broke into more sobs. Liam stroked her hair, "No Baby..don't say that! We still have one baby and it isn't your fault...God knows what's best." Alex pulled away, fire in her eyes. "God? God doesn't care what we're going through! He allowed our baby to die on purpose!" Liam choked and sighed, "He doesn't and you know it..he loves us and I love you. I'm so glad you are okay." Tears pooled in his eyes and he looked away. Alex softened, pulling his face towards her. Leaning forwards painfully, she kissed him, "I love you too Liam." She sighed, laid down and turned away, tears flowing down her cheeks. Liam stood and went around the bed, cupping Alex's cheek, "You don't have to do this alone Babe..I'm here.. We lost the baby..us..together..please don't shut me out." Alex glanced up and into Liam's eyes, a concerned grey. She gulped back a sob, covering her mouth, "Oh Liam!" She broke down and threw her arms around his neck. Liam crawled into the bed and held her close, both crying. Alex rubbed her face in his chest, "I'm so sorry...please don't let go." She choked out and squeezed him closer. Liam sighed, "I'll never let you go Honey..not now, not ever." Alex hugged him close and sighed. Slowly, she fell asleep and Liam stood, going to the waiting room. Robert rose when he saw his son, "Well?"

"We lost a baby.." He murmured and sat down. Ada and Kimberly gasped. Liam glanced up quickly, "Why are you here Kimberly? To cause my wife more stress?" Kimberly gasped in horror, walking to Liam. "Oh no! Liam darling you know that! We had unfinished business.." She ran a long nail across his cheek, leaning closer, "Your wife..just..complicates things a little." She gave him a seductive smile and stroked his cheek. The entire family turned at a sharp intake of breath. Liam looked up and went pale when he saw the nurse pushing Alex towards them. He winced at the pain her eyes and stood, "Alex..." She lifted a hand and opened her mouth. Shaking her head, she whispered to the nurse, who in turn, took her back to her room. Robert rubbed his forehead, while Ada looked on gleefully.

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