Chapter 13 “Mind, Body and Soul”
The blood drained from Lucky's face.
He felt like he wasn't even there, like he was floating above, watching what was
taking place.
< HIV? >
“Lucky?” Laura's tearful face was contorted with worry, anger, and most of all
concern.
“Sit down, honey,” she instructed and led Lucky to a chair.
< I'm HIV Positive? >
Lucky fell into the chair like dead weight, his eyes never leaving Veronica's
face. His lower lip trembled, but that was the only sign of responsiveness.
“Can you hear me, Cowboy?” Luke said, and went to kneel in front of Lucky. He
grabbed Lucky's chin and made the unfocused eyes draw on him. “Lucky?” Luke said
again, louder this time.
< I'm going to die. >
Liz rubbed Lucky's back, not sure how to comfort him. What could be he thinking?
< I'm going to die. >
“I'm going to die?” Lucky whispered.
“No. No. You probably don't have it.” Luke said, his voice betraying his fear.
Veronica watched all the commotion, feeling extremely guilty, and embarrassed.
Lucky watched the emotions play on Veronica's face and got angry again.
< Is she enjoying this? >
“Are you enjoying this?!?” Lucky screamed, getting to his feet. “Are you? Is
this what you wanted?”
“No…” Veronica sobbed.
She turned to walk away, but Luke stopped her. Tears rolled down his face,
feeling his son's pain, and his own anger. “You’re not going anywhere. Ruby,
please call the police.”
“All ready done, Luke. I'll go wait for them.” Ruby said and excused herself.
“I'll go with her.” Bobbie said, giving Lucky a comforting hug, and left.
< Need to get out of here. >
“I… I…” Lucky stammered. He spun around and bolted for the kitchen, Liz close at
his heels.
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“Lucky?” Liz called, and looked around. Lucky wasn't anywhere to be found.
A sniffle tipped her off and she kneeled down so she could see Lucky under the
table.
“Are you ok?”
< No. >
“Yeah.”
“Don't lie to me, Lucky.”
Lucky broke down, choking on his sobs, letting everything that has been pent up
out. Liz scooted closer and pulled him into a hug, letting Lucky cry on her
shoulder.
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“How could you?” Laura asked, disgusted and angry.
Veronica sobbed into her hands, unable to give an answer.
“Don't worry darlin',” Luke said, “She will tell all in front of a judge.”
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Later that Night: Spencer Home.
The Spencer family sat around the table, discussing the events of the day.
“Bubba says Lucky will have to come in tomorrow after the HIV test to ID
Veronica,” Luke sighed.
“I know, I don't think he will be ready for that,” Laura commented sadly,
wishing there was something she could do for her son.
“As if the test won't be hard enough.”
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