Chapter 45 *A Quaint Hotel - Vermont* I can't believe our time went by so fast, "Beth said as she placed the suitcase on the bed next to Chris's."We will have more times like this I promise you... just not with a guy coming through the door like a battering ram." "Yes, I can definitely live without that," she said laughing. "Beth sit down for a second I have something for you." "Chris you have already given me so much,"she said. "Sit," he replied pointing to the edge of the bed. "Yes, sir," she replied laughing. He placed a small box in her hand tied with a pretty red bow. "Go ahead and open it," he said laughing and she eagerly tore the paper off to reveal a picture frame with a picture inside. "The Y2J snowman," she exclaimed looking up at him. "This way you can take it home with you and keep it forever even when it's ninety some degrees," he said. "Thank you," she said softly moving to place a gentle kiss on his lips. "You’re very welcome," he replied pulling her closer. "Mmm.........Beth our plane leaves in twenty minutes," he said, moaning as her hand started working it's way down his body. "It only takes ten to get to the airport," she replied, leading him over to the bed. Chapter 46 *Somewhere in Miami* Rock walked into the living room to find her sitting on the couch watching TV. "Good morning beautiful," he said smiling. "Hi did you sleep well?" "Yes, I sure did ...I was thinking we could head out and grab some breakfast before Al and I take off to go work out?" "Umm I don't think so I'm really not feeling all that great," she replied, and he was next to her immediately."Are you okay? Do I need to call your doctor?" "No, you don't have to call my doctor. I think I just have a small touch of a virus or something?" "Well, maybe I should stay here and..........." "Rock go work out. I will be fine. I will sit right here and watch TV." "Okay..........I will leave all my numbers right here by the couch.” "Okay," she said smiling at him. They had been gone for about ten minutes when she started to feel hungry. Deciding to make herself some toast she got up and immediately had to grab on to the couch as a wave of dizziness overtook her. After she had made the toast she headed into the bedroom to grab another blanket. It took only a moment but a piece of the oversized blanket was on the floor and before she could grab onto something another wave of dizziness came over her and she started to slide to the floor smacking her head against the night stand before she finally hit the floor -- unconscious. Chapter 47 *Somewhere in Miami* It was almost four hours later before they decided to head back. "Angela?" Rock called heading into the living room only to find the TV still on but Angela was no where to be found. "Angela................honey where are you?" he called heading into the bedroom. "Al..................call an ambulance" *Miami General Hospital* "Why didn't I make her go with me?" he said as they waited for the doctor to finish examining her. "Rock you didn't know............" "There was so much ...........what if she lost the baby?" "She is not going to lose that baby," Al pointed out reaching for another magazine. "How can you sit there and read a magazine when she is in there fighting for her life and our child?" "Rock sit down before I lay the smackdown on you," Al said almost glaring at him. "I just............I don't want anything to happen to her," he said sitting down next to Al who was watching a nurse walk toward the exam area. "Why won't that doctor come out here?" he asked. "Maybe he's not done examining her?" he pointed out waving at the nurse who had smiled at him. The doctor came out of the area glancing around the room. "Doctor my girlfriend....Angela how is she?" "Mr. Johnson let's go over here where we can talk privately." "What's wrong doctor...........she's okay right..........and our baby......if she loses that baby it will..........she won't ever recover." "Mr. Johnson............Angela is still unconscious and well she has lost a lot of blood either from something when she fell or maybe from a lot of excess stress that just wasn't helping the baby............" "It's my fault," he said sinking down into the chair, and looking out the window. "Dr. how is Angela?" "Al asked. "If she keeps on the way she is...........I don't expect her to make it through the night." Chapter 48 *Miami General Hospital* "May not make..............what kind of sick joke is that?" Rock asked looking up at the doctor."It's not a joke Mr. Johnson............the next twenty-four hours are very critical to both her and the baby..........if you will excuse me I have other patients to see." "Of course doctor," Al said. "I have to go see her," he said starting for the room. "Maybe she needs to rest?" Al pointed out."Maybe you need to sit down and shut up?" Rock replied hotly. "Look pal I was the one who helped you orchestrate this little kidnap plan so I don't suggest you tick me off got that?" "Yeah whatever," he replied moving toward the nurses desk. "Excuse me I need to see my girlfriend...........Angela........." "I'm sorry sir the doctor left strict instructions for her to be left alone for a while so she can get some rest." "Get some rest.......she's in a coma how much more rest can she get?" "Sir please just calm down and I will check with the doctor as to when she can have visitors." She had just picked up the phone when the announcement for the code blue came over the speakers. "Angela!" he screamed racing for the door only to be pulled back by a security guard. "Back up or I take you to the big house..............let the people help her," he said moving aside so the doctors could get through. "Come on Rock," Al said from behind them. "Take him and get some coffee or something," the guard suggested. "I am not going anywhere not until I know for sure my baby is okay and she is going to be okay." About ten minutes later a doctor appeared. "He looks too old to be practicing medicine," Al said as he came nearer but Rock just ignored him. "Dr. My girlfriend....." "I'm sorry sir............we did all we could..............it was just too late." Chapter 49 *Miami General Hospital * "Too.........too late," rock said and Al moved to grab him just before he passed out. "Dr. may we see her.............just for a moment so he can............." "Say good-bye? of course," the doctor replied "She's in room four." "Al please.........go in there with me." "Don't you think you have some phone calls to make?" he asked. "Why should I? She turned her back on Angela just because she followed her heart." "Rock...........she is still Angela's friend." "She doesn't need or deserve to be called you got that?" he replied walking away. Slowly he walked over to the phones, making sure Rock couldn't see him. Dialing Beth's cell phone number he waited for her to pick it up."Beth.............hi it's me Al. Umm I've got some really bad news.........................there was an accident and we are here at the hospital here in Miami........Beth...............Angela didn't make it. I know you guys weren't exactly seeing eye to eye over Rock but she did still think of you as a friend .........well I really despise these dang voice mail things......we’re at Miami General Hospital............." Slowly he hung up the wondering if once she got the message what would Beth do, and if she did show up while Rock was still there? Would they need more ER space? Chapter 50 *Chris's summer house - Miami Florida* They walked in and Chris immediately pulled her into his arms. "That had to be the longest plane ride I have ever been on." "Oh come now I am sure it wasn't that bad," Beth pointed out laughing. "Oh yeah I just now got the sucker out of my hair.""Let me check my messages and then I will help you fix your hair,"she replied reaching for her phone. “Chrissssssssssss!" He came running into the room as soon as he heard her scream. "What is it ....what's wrong?" "Angela............accident..................she's gone............we have to go I have to ...........please?" "Sure let's go," he said as she was already racing for the car. Dwayne was just getting ready to go in and see her when he heard them come into the hospital. Glancing toward them he watched Beth heading straight towards him. "You murderer," she cried lunging at him. "Beth stop," he said grabbing her arms. "Let go...........you killed my best friend.................I knew Angela was making the biggest mistake of her life and it cost her her life." "Are you talking about Angela Ratliff?" They all turned to see a middle aged doctor coming towards them. "Yes we are.............we would like to see her one more time before they take her to the morgue." "The morgue? My dear I don't know what you have been taught but people who are alive do not go to the morgue." Chapter 51 *Miami General Hospital* "What kind of Bates motel place are you running here?" Rock asked. "Excuse me?" the doctor said. "A little while ago this doctor who looked older then dirt came out here and said that she didn't make it...?" "That would be Dr. Samron," he said shaking his head. "I am terribly sorry but there was a mix up with the charts, and he gave you some news that was meant for another family." "Then why is he still practicing medicine if he can't tell the difference?" Beth asked just as Rock raced through the door. "Angela...............we are getting you out of here coma or no coma." "Rock.....I'm in here,"she called and he came into the room to find her sitting up in bed. "You came out of the coma," he said moving to sit next to her. "Yeah...a little while ago we’re both fine.........the doctor checked the baby out and everything is fine." "I love you," he cried pulling her against him. "I love you too," she replied feeling his tears dampen her hospital gown. "You’re really okay?" he asked laying a hand on her stomach. "Both of you are okay?" "Yes, baby we’re fine," "Rock............if you still have that ring..........would you put it back on my finger?" "As soon as we get home honey I promise," he said, has they both heard the door open. "Can we come in?" Chapter 52 *Miami General Hospital* "Beth.........." she said."I'm glad you’re okay." "Thank you............." she began. "Angela I did a lot of thinking on the way here and well, can we go back to being friends?" "I would like that.....but that means you have to realize i love Rock and he's going to be a part of my life...........forever." Rocky walked over to Beth kneeling in front of her chair. "I know what I did to you was...........horrible and please believe me if I could take it back I would........but I don't think you’re that vicious of a person ..............Beth, I make her happy and I will try my best not to ever make her cry again..............I want to be your friend. I know I have no right to ask this.but can we start over as friends?" Beth turned to see Angela crying softly. "Please Beth.........I want us to all be friends again.............give him another chance?" She thought for a moment before turning to glare at him. "I am telling you this one time so listen good..........you hurt her again...........and I will make sure they never find your body." "I only want to make her happy and I think we both know what that is" he replied. "Are you guys friends again?" she asked hopefully. "Well, Beth?" he asked. After a while she glanced over at Angela smiling "Yes we’re friends again.........but he has been warned." Chapter 53 *Dwayne and Angela's home - Miami Florida - 7 months later* "Rock I put her pink socks out on the dresser she is not wearing those socks with that outfit." "Not even if she wants them like that?" he asked. "Rock... Beth and Chris are going to be here with the baby in twenty minutes go put those pink socks on........now." "Yes mommy," he said taking the baby back into the nursery. She was just finishing straightening the house when there was a knock at the door. "They’re here," she cried. "I'll go get the door... you calm down," he said laughing. "Let me have the baby." "What.... you think I can't hold her and answer the door at the same time?" "Rock.........." she began and he immediately handed her the baby. "Go see mommy Alexis," he said laughing as he opened the door. "Hi," he said as Chris and Beth came into the house setting the baby carrier on the table. "Oh he is just so precious," Angela said reaching in to tickle the baby's chin. "What's his name?" Rock asked. "Christopher Douglas," Beth said glancing at Angela. "May I?" "Sure," she replied placing the baby in her arms. "What's her name?" Chris asked. "Alexis Elizabeth," Angela replied glancing at Beth. "Did you?" she asked. "Yes, we both decided on it,"she replied as Beth moved to hug both of them. "Thank you," she said. "I suggested it," Rock said and they all laughed. "I'm really glad we’re all back together so to speak," Angela said. “And I just.........I hope we don't ever go through anything like that again""Not if I can help it," Rocky said because I don't plan on losing you and some of the best friends a guy can have." |