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And irl just lies there, curled up in a sweaty little ball, co around her

She barely has the strength to answer their questions

“Where were you tonight?”

“My brother’s wedding reception”

“Did you consume alcohol?”

“One glass of wine”

“Are you pregnant? Or is there a chance you could be pregnant?”

“I’in”

“How long have you had this pain?”

“A week or so”

She’s had this pain for a week and didn’t tell anyone about it?

If I weren’t so daht be tempted to spank her stubborn ass

“Milo,” she whispers, and I step toward her and grasp her petite hand in mine

“I’ht here, kid”

“I’ently brush h her hair

“I proood hands”

Fuck, it better be okay I couldn’t survive if so happened to you

“S-stay withbrown eyes of hers latch on to mine

My heart clenches and I have the sudden urge to lean down and kiss her lips, but I s it back and findanywhere”

A man steps into the room and introduces himself as Dr Scott Shepard

“I’ to take a look, okay?” he softly instructs, and Maybe nods “But I need you to lie flat on your back I know it’s not going to be comfortable, but it’s important”

Maybe groans but does as she’s told, turning onto her back

More pain contorts her face, but she forces herself to breathe through it

And Dr Shepard gently feels around on her abdomen until he apparently finds what he needs

“Carrie” He grabs the attention of the nurse standing at the foot of Maybe’s bed “Go ahead and let the OR teaet an ultrasound machine in here”

The OR team?