William's Blood by S S Bazinet

Author:S S Bazinet [Bazinet, S S]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781937279059
Publisher: Renata Press
Published: 2015-05-14T22:00:00+00:00

Thirty-Three

IT WAS STILL early morning as Kevin walked up the stairs, carrying a plate of saltines and a mug of tea. When he got to the bedroom door, he paused and gave Carol as hopeful a smile as he could manage. It was hard not to let his true feelings show. In spite of their happy honeymoon, Carol was on a downward spiral, and he didn’t know how to help her.

“You didn’t have to take the day off,” Carol said as she sat up and smoothed out the covers.

Kevin put the mug and saltines on the nightstand. “I wanted to. I wanted to take care of my two favorite people in the world.”

“I’ll be fine. It’s just a little stomach bug again.”

He sat down on the bed and pushed back a stray lock of blond hair that was hanging over Carol’s eyes. Her face was anxious and drawn. “I’m worried about you. You look so tired.”

“It’s this bug. I thought I was over it, but—”

“Honey, maybe it’s not a bug.”

“What?”

“You know . . . when we were in Paris . . . that one time—”

“No, I don’t think I’m pregnant. My periods are always a little off. That’s all.”

He reached out and took her hand in his and kissed it. “If you are pregnant, I’d be thrilled. Little Ariel would have a sister or brother. Wouldn’t that be great?”

“I guess so.” Carol avoided his eyes as she took back her hand. She smoothed out the covers again.

“You don’t want another child?”

“That’s not the point. I love the idea of a bigger family. It’s just that the doctor I saw the other day has already wanted to put me on meds. I think that means I’m a mess, not fit to be a mother to Ariel, much less to another child.”

“That’s not true. I bet this guy puts everybody on meds. Pills are standard issue nowadays. What were they prescribed for?”

“I guess they’re for stress and depression. That’s what I told him I was experiencing.”

“Have you started taking them?”

Carol shook her head. “Just in case, I didn’t want to take a chance.”

Kevin scowled. “I know I haven’t been there like I should have been, but I’m here now. And I’ll take off the next month if I have to. I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you know that I love you. Just tell me that you won’t give up on us or our family.”

“I’m trying. I really am,” she said as she stared down at the flowered quilt. A tear made its way down her cheek and dropped on the bedding.

Kevin fingered the moist spot, trying to find something to say that would help. “I have faith in us. You have to try to have some faith too. What do you say to that?”

“Oh no, I think I’m going to be sick!” Carol gestured him back as she started to get out of bed.

Kevin moved aside quickly, giving her a clear path as she sprinted to the bathroom. For a moment, he stood in place, not knowing what to do next.

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