Chapter Nine

“TAWNY!!” a voice screamed in her ear.

She woke up startled.

“He’s okay!” the voice said.

“What?” she asked confused at the situation. “Justin?”

“A hospital in Nevada just called. Wade’s alive.” Justin said practically jumping up and down on the bed.

“Wade? He’s okay? Oh my God.” Tawny said putting her hand over her mouth.

Justin nodded and pulled her to him in a hug. Tawny eyes began to tear up.

“Hey! You’re supposed to be happy.” He said.

“Oh, Justin. You have no idea how happy I am.” She said smiling.

“It’s good to see you smile again.” Justin said.

“It’s good to have a reason to smile again.” Tawny replied.

Later that day….

“Yes. I see. Oh, good. Thank you doctor. Can I talk to him?” Tawny asked into the phone.

“Tawn?” Wade asked.

“Oh Wade. Thank God you’re okay honey.” Tawny said.

“Don’t worry about me. How are you and Kaylee?” he asked.

“Don’t worry about you? Are you crazy?” she asked.

Wade laughed. “I’ll be home in two days, I’m perfectly fine.”

“Well, not for long. When you get home I’m going to beat you up for scaring me to death.” She told him.

“A beating I’d be more than willing to take.” He said.

Tawny smiled. “I love you.”

“I love you too baby. See you soon.” He told her.

“Okay, bye.” She said hanging up the phone.

“Well?” Emma asked.

“He’s fine. He just has a few scrapes and bruises. Thank God. It could have been a lot worse. He’s really lucky.” Tawny said.

“When’s he coming home?” Justin asked.

“In two days.” Tawny replied.

“Did you tell him?” Justin asked.

Tawny shook her head. “That can be his welcome home present.”

Emma looked confused. “Tell him what?”

“Tawny’s pregnant.” Justin said.

Tawny rolled her eyes. “Thanks Justin. Knew I could count on you to keep a secret.”

“You’re pregnant?!” Emma exclaimed. “When are you due?”

“April.” Tawny said.

“But that’s when the wedding is going to be.” Emma said.

Tawny shrugged. “Sorry Em. I’ll tell the baby to wait.”

“Thank you. I’d appreciate that.” Emma said.

“She’s serious you know.” Justin said.

“Shut up Timby!” Emma said.

“Ohhh…old school nicknames!” Tawny exclaimed smiling.

Everything was going to be okay.

Chapter 10