Chapter 3: Listen

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ROC

I was sitting in Nique's hospital room for what seemed like forever, when finally the doctor came back.

Roc: How is she?

Doctor: She's fine...she's gonna wake up with one hell of a headache though. Here's some meds.

Roc: Well what happened? Why'd she just fall out like that?

Doctor: She's under a lot of stress. Need I remind you, stress is not good for the her or the baby.

Roc: Well is the baby ok?

Doctor: The baby is...fine. For now.

Roc: For now? What do you mean for now?

Doctor: If this continues, there's a chance she may go into early labor. A little too early. So I suggest she stay on bed rest for a couple weeks. As little stress as possible, no heavy lifting, and stay away from spicy foods.

Roc: Will she wake up soon?

Doctor: She should've been up a while ago, she must be tired.

Nique: *groans* Where am I?

Doctor: I'm your Doctor. Remember me, Dr. Kennel.

Nique: Yes, you're my OB/GYN. But why am I here?

Doctor: You should probably ask your husband that. Anyway, you're free to go when you come to. And remember, no stress! *leaves*

Nique: Oh my god.

Roc: You ok?

Nique: No, my head is killing me.

Roc: Take these. *hands her the meds* Ready to go?

Nique: *takes them* Yes.
We left the hospital and by the time we got home, she was wide awake.

Roc: What are you stressed about?

Nique: Huh?

Roc: What are you so stressed about?

Nique: Why it doesn't matter anyway?

Roc: Because I'm worried about you and the baby. I know we been going through some shit, but I ain't know you was gonna end up in the hospital.

Nique: I'm fine. Thanks.

Roc: Zonnique, damn how hard are gonna make this for me?

Nique: I'm going to take a shower. *goes upstairs*

Roc: Zonnique! *goes upstairs*

Nique: *in the shower*

Roc: *goes in the bathroom* Zonnique!

Nique: Why can't you just let this go?

Roc: Because I care! I know, ok I've been a asshole lately. But sometimes you just do shit that makes me mad, aight? Sometimes I say shit and I don't mean it, but I'm sorry.

Nique: *gets out the shower* Can we just do this in the morning? *gets dressed*

Roc: *sighs* Ok, goodnight.

Nique: Night.

BRE

I woke up from a long night with Jacob and felt his arms wrapped around me. I lightly picked them up and tried to get out of bed, only to be pulled back in by his strong arms.

Jacob: Don't leave.

He let out a tired groan and turned me around to face him.

Bre: Are you for real this time?

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