Second Chance Cowboy by Rhonda Lee Carver

Author:Rhonda Lee Carver [Carver, Rhonda Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.
Published: 2010-11-07T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Carly smoothed her hands down the legs of her jeans and looked at Dr. Maxwell across the sterile, white examination room. She usually hated coming to the doctor’s office, and wasn’t sure why, but this time she had personal motivation making it bearable.

“Tell me, Doc Maxwell. Is it safe for me to get pregnant?” The Doc eyed her through thick glasses while Carly waited for his answer.

The older man, seasoned in his medical knowledge, only hesitated a moment before answering. “The bruises are healing fine. You told me you’re no longer taking the pain medication that I prescribed. I don’t see any underlying condition that would interfere with a healthy pregnancy. Not physically. Your memory hasn’t returned.”

Smiling, she sent Chance, who sat silently next to her, a promising look.

Maxwell jotted down a few words in her file, shut it, and sat down on his swivel chair. His expression seemed pensive. “Carly, have you had any new memories pop up?”

Unease washed over her. “Everything’s a little vague. I have thoughts flash in my mind, but I can’t differentiate between real and fantasy. It’s frustrating. The explosions of thought are quick and confusing, dreamlike.”

He nodded and slid his glasses off. “Your memories are trying to work back into the conscious mind.”

“Her memory is coming back?” Chance shot forward and Carly glanced at him inquisitively. He’d been on edge all morning.

Maxwell hesitated before answering, “That’s what we’re hoping for.” He scratched his head, appearing to mull over his next words. “Are you serious in starting a family right away?”

Carly glanced at Chance then back at the doctor. “I know I’m sure.”

She wasn’t so certain Chance felt the same regarding anything. She’d hoped last night after their wonderful day together at The Riverwalk, they could have continued the intimacy in bed. When they arrived home, Chance excused himself for important business and didn’t come to bed until after she’d fallen asleep.

“I suggest to all my patients who are considering parenthood that it doesn’t hurt to be vigilant. I’ll write a lab order for a blood draw and a urine specimen. It’s a normal work-up to check for iron and glucose levels, but you’ll have to fast for twelve hours before the test. It wouldn’t hurt to start on prenatal vitamins. Once we get the results, I’ll have my nurse call you and set up an appointment so we can discuss where we go from here. I’d recommend using other means of birth control since you wish to not start on the Pill.” He swiveled around to say specifically to Chance, “The tests should come back within the week. In the meantime, relax.”

Carly tugged her hair behind her ear and moistened her lips. “Dr. Maxwell, when did I stop taking my prescription for the Pill?” Chance shifted in his seat against her.

The doctor opened her file, skimmed the information and nodded. “The last prescription I wrote for contraception was a year and a half ago.”

The ride back to the Swift Wind was quiet. When they arrived, Carly saw Lila’s red convertible and spotted her sitting on the porch.

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