Chapter 3
*~~* Authoress Note: I have done a lot of research on the proceedures of surrogacy and what the mother can and cannot do while pregnant. Lucy is going to tell Kevin about what she can and cannot do and it might get into detail. Information is correct as of 3/12/99 the day that this chapter was written. *~~*
--Kevin's Shocking Confession--
APRIL 2, 1993
Lucy is at her apartment above the Outback and is getting ready for Kevin to come over and pick her up. She is wearing one of the new pretty, loose-fitting dresses that she bought earlier that day. She is wearing her favorite one, it is the lightest shade of pink that anyone has ever seen. She has her hair pulled up in a ponytail and tied it with a pink and white polka-dot scrunchie. She was trying a new look and she had to admit that she liked what she saw.
(The doorbell rings)
LUCY: Hi, Kevin! Right on time. Ya ready?
KEVIN: Yup! Let's go.
MARIO'S ITALIAN BISTRO
Lucy and Kevin are sitting in a secluded corner of the bistro and waiting for their orders. Lucy cannot wait any longer, she has to tell Kevin what Alan told her about making love while she was serving as surrogate mother.
LUCY: Um..Kevin...I have to explain something to you about this arrangement. But I have to know something first. Do you have feelings for me?
KEVIN: I concider you my friend if that is what you mean.
LUCY: Okay. However, if in fact we become more than friends while I am still pregnant there are a few rules that we have to follow. Now, Alan told me that I cannot, under any situation, make love with any man while I am carrying Dom and Scotty's baby. He said that if there was ever a need for a paternity test that there might be a problem. Are you okay with that Kevin?
KEVIN: Lucy, I have absolutely no problem what so ever with that. In fact since we are on an honesty streak here, can I admit something to you?
LUCY: Always.
KEVIN: Okay. Well when we first met yesterday in the cafeteria at the hospital, I was captivated by you. I wanted to tell you how I felt but since you were so upset I did not want to add to that. What I am trying to say is that I have found myself thinking about you in ways that a doctor should not be thinking about his patients. I am falling in love with you Lucy Coe.
LUCY: Oh my God!
PORT CHARLES MEMORIAL PARK
8:30 pm
APRIL 2, 1993
LUCY: When you said that you were falling for me did you mean it or were you just trying to make me feel good?
KEVIN: Oh I meant it.
LUCY: Thought so. And uh just so you know doc I find you irresistable! could I possibly kiss you to show you how irresistable I find you?
KEVIN: By all means. I thought you would never ask. Kevin pulls her to him and as their lips touch they feel the heat that they feel for each other skyrocket and they kiss passionately. Then they continue arms around each other back to Lucy's place and they kiss good night. Lucy and Kevin are overwhelmed but not intirely surpised about what just happened. Ahh! C'est Amor! Ain't it great?!
Chapter 4
DOMINIQUE'S ROOM
APRIL 3, 1993
8:00 am
Dom had not been sleeping well and she had not been eating. It broke Scotty's heart to look at her, so thin, pale, helpless. She was letting the disease get the better of her. He had to talk her out of it.
SCOTTY: Honey. You have to fight this thing. Please for me and the baby and Lucy. I want this baby to see you before you die. Please fight this.
DOMINIQUE: Scotty. I could fight this until I am blue in the face, but it is not going to do me any good. I have come to terms that I have cancer and that I do not have much longer to live. I know that I am not going to see my baby being born but at least I know that you will not be alone. I am fighting as hard as I can. You have to believe that. I love you Scotty and I always will. After the baby is born I want you to raise the baby with Lucy as if it were hers.
SCOTTY: I am sorry, I really believe you are fighting this but I feel this close to loosing you. I am not ready to loose you yet. I will NEVER be ready to loose you. I love you Dom and I will always love you.
GENERAL HOSPITAL COFFEE SHOPPE
APRIL 3, 1993
10:30 am
LUCY: Hey pal. How's she doing? I really hope that she beats this thing. Not only for our sake but for the sake of...(she pauses and puts his hand on her abdomen). I do not know what I am going to do without her.
SCOTTY: I cannot believe she asked you to do this for us Luce. Are you alright? You look like you have been on an emotional roller coaster ride. What is up?
LUCY: Scotty. Kevin is falling in love with me.
SCOTTY: What makes you say that?
LUCY (as if it were obvious): Well, because he told me and there is this teeny, tiny event that happened to confirm those feelings...and mine. Scotty...Kevin and I had our first PASSIONATE kiss last night. Believe me it was not planned. I was taken by surprise. I love him too, he is my heart!
DOMINIQUE'S ROOM
DOMINIQUE: Thank you for coming to see me Kevin. I need to talk to you about Luce. As you know, she has not had much luck in the pregnancy department. She is worried, terrified about doing this for me. It is the last thing Luce needs to think about right now. I was thinkin' that maybe you could guide her through this both emotionally and psychologically. It would mean the world to me if you would.
KEVIN: Sure thing. Can I tell you something? I am IN LOVE with Luce. I have been since we met two days ago. It was love at first sight or should it be "first spill"? Anyway we were walking in the park and she said that she loved me too. We shared our first kiss last night. Don't worry she explained to me that we cannot make love until she has your baby. Thank you for leading me to her.
DOMINIQUE: I did not do anything. YOU did all the work yourself Kevin. I could see the chemestry between you the other day. If you love her prove it to her! Be there for her. Help her. Guide her! But I must ask that you be patient with her. Once you know Luce like I do, she is a handful. But she is worth it don'tcha think?
KEVIN: Oh, yeah very much so!
Chapter 5
KEVIN'S OFFICE
12:45 pm
APRIL 4, 1993
Lucy and Kevin are eating lunch in his office. She does not want to leave the hospital until she knows that Dominique is okay. She and Kevin were setting up their next date when the phone rang on Kevin's desk.
KEVIN: Dr. Collins.
SCOTTY: Kevin? Is Luce with you? I need to speak with her...please.
KEVIN: Hold on..Luce it's for you.
LUCY: Thanks Doc. Hello? This is Lucy.
SCOTTY: Luce, it's me. Um...I need you to come to Dominique's room pronto! Something is seriously wrong. Bring Kevin with you. Hurry!
LUCY: Okay be right there. Ta.
KEVIN: Let's go.
DOMINIQUE'S ROOM
1:24 pm
APRIL 4, 1993
Dominique is living the last few moments of her life. She knows this and is not scared. She is content with what is about to happen. Scotty on the other hand, is not willing to give up so easily. But sadly there is nothing he can do.
DOMINIQUE: Scotty..sweetie...this is it. I am only going to live a few more minutes. I wish you would not carry on like that. It would mean a lot to me if you would let this happen. It is inevitable anyway. If you are afraid of loosing me, don't be! I will never leave you. (she puts her hand on his heart). I will always be inside your heart. I will also be in our baby. I wish I did not have to go but God has called me to Heaven and I have to obey Him. My suffering has gotten too great anyway. I love you. I always will even in death.
Scotty is about to say something but just then Lucy walks in the room with Kevin in tow.
LUCY: What is up? Something is not right here. What is it. Tell me!
SCOTTY: Luce. Dominique is about to leave us. She wanted to say goodbye to you and the baby and Kevin.
LUCY: No. Dominique you HAVE to continue to fight this thing. PLEASE! You are my first true friend. You never judged me when I did wrong. I love you Dominique I need you.
DOMINIQUE: Luce...I am sorry...but I have been called home to Heaven...(to her baby)..Sweet baby of mine. I love you. This is your mommy. I just want you to know that I love you and will always be watching over you. (to Lucy)..take care of my baby, for me Luce. Love it like it was your own. I love you Lucy.
LUCY: I will you know that. I love you too.
Suddenly there is a long beeping noise and Kevin goes to the heart monitor and tells everyone that Dominique Margot Taub-Baldwin has died. Lucy gets lightheaded and cries in Kevin's arms.
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