My Blue Rose (Phantom of the Opera)

Chapter 24 - Chances

Carly's POV:

We were sitting in the doctor's office again and waiting for the results from the tests. It had been a week since the miscarriage and we were trying to keep ourselves calm. I was having more trouble than Erik. I guess I was more emotional than Erik. But than again he was used to keeping his emotions to himself. I knew he was hurting though. He had loved that baby almost more than I did. He wanted a son so badly and now that was taken away from him.

The doctor walked in and sat down opposite us. He opened a folder and started talking.

“Mr. and Mrs. Destler, I had some good news and some bad news. The good news is that you can still have children. The tests proved that. The bad news is that it is highly unlikely that you will ever carry a baby to full term.” I looked at Erik who said,

“Why can't she carry them to full term?” The doctor shrugged his shoulders.

“Well, something about how your genes joined causes problems. I understand that you, Mr. Destler, have some genetic issues.” Erik nodded. He hadn't ever showed his face and the doctor had agreed to it. “Well, that would have caused some of the problems. I believe that it is possible for you to carry children but it won't be easy and you will have to have a c-section. That is the only way.” I looked at Erik and nodded. I would have children no matter what I had to go through.

“In what month am I likely to miscarry.” The doctor sighed and said,

“Anywhere between the first and third. After that there is a high percentage that you can carry it. There might be complications with the child though.” I swallowed. I didn't care anything about that.

“What complications?”

“Deformities, mental problems, extreme allergies. It could be a variety of things.”

“Yes, Doctor. Thank you. If I become pregnant what should I do?”

“Come back here and we will run more tests. But I would be careful. It might cause problems for you as well.”

Erik and I returned home and we sat on the couch. I looked at the crackling fire and said,

“Erik, do you want to try again?” Erik took my hand and rubbed it gently. He finally said,

“Yes, I do. I would like a family but I can't run the risk of hurting you. He said that it might cause problems. I would instantly take you over children. I have you and I am perfectly content.” He leaned over and kissed my cheek. I smiled as I kissed him on the lips.

“So am I. But I want a family. Let's try again.”

One Month Later:

Carly's POV:

I looked down at the test and smiled. Erik and I had been trying and I was pregnant again. Erik walked into the bathroom,

“I was wondering if...” He trailed off as he saw the test in my hand. He walked over and took it from my hands. After looking it over, he said,

“Well, we have our wish. I only hope this one survives.” I smiled and hugged him tightly.

“Yes, and this one will survive. I'm not giving this one up. I will be a mother.” He smiled and kissed me soundly.

“You always were stubborn. When you want something you get it.” He kissed me again. We went to the doctor the next day and found out that everything was going amazing well considering my last pregnancy. There seemed to be no complications and the doctor was hopeful that I might carry this one to full term. He gave no promises but was considerably encouraged when it came to my progress. The best part when he told me that I was pregnant with twins.