Primordial Earth: Book 6 (The Extinction Series - A Prehistoric, Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi Thriller) by Baileigh Higgins

Author:Baileigh Higgins [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2021-05-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13 - Kat

“Congratulations. You’re pregnant,” Doctor Bloomberg said in his signature baritone.

His gray eyes twinkled at her from beneath bushy white eyebrows, and she was reminded once again of Father Christmas. The way his shirt bulged over his rotund belly and the soft white beard that rested on his chest completed the picture.

“That’s impossible,” she said, unable to believe her ears.

“Oh, it’s entirely possible,” Dr. Bloomberg assured her. “You’re still young enough to bear children, plus you’re strong and healthy.”

Kat lay on her back, staring at the ceiling. Her mind was a blur, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. No. It can’t be. “Dr. Bloomberg. You don’t understand. I can’t have children I… I… the other doctor, he…”

“He hurt you, didn’t he? He probably wasn’t even an actual doctor, just a hack pulled off the street to perform a butcher’s job,” Dr. Bloomberg said, his cheeks reddening with anger.

Unfortunately, it had the opposite effect, giving him a jolly look instead. “This is why doctors need to apply for a license. So that those without one can be jailed for their wrongdoings,” he blustered. “Look at you, my dear. He could’ve killed you!”

“How did you know?” she asked, bitter tears stinging her eyelids.

“I saw the scarring. It’s old, but it’s there,” Dr. Bloomberg said, reaching out to squeeze her hand.

“Doesn’t that prevent me from having children? That’s what the midwife said when she examined me afterward.”

“She was wrong, my dear. She made a mistake. It happens,” Dr. Bloomberg said.

“She was wrong?” Kat said with a mixture of wonder and fear. “I’m pregnant?”

“Eleven weeks, my dear, and everything looks good so far,” Dr. Bloomberg said. “The pregnancy is progressing exactly the way it should.”

Kat blinked. “I can’t believe it. I’m going to have a baby.”

“Indeed, you are. A big, strong healthy baby, if I have anything to do with it.” Dr. Bloomberg patted her hand and stood up. “I’ll give you a few moments to yourself.”

He exited the exam room, leaving her alone with her emotions. Kat felt like she was about to explode with joy. She’d never even allowed herself to dream of the possibility. But, now it was a reality. I’m going to be a mom!

Kat bolted upright and jumped off the bed. She got dressed with haste, her hands shaking with excitement. I need to find Callum. I have to tell him the news.

She washed and disinfected her hands before donning her gloves and mask. The plastic overcoat she wore crackled when she moved. Even here, in Dr. Bloomberg’s private offices, caution prevailed.

She glanced around the exam room, marveling at how normal it seemed. It was neat and quiet. A far cry from the rest of the infirmary.

Kat was glad she’d thought of creating a separate space for those not afflicted by the Red Flux. A place where pregnant women, sick children, and the accident-prone could get treated without being exposed to the deadly disease.

At her orders, Dr. Bloomberg was assigned to the task along with a couple of nurses and orderlies to assist him.

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