A Second Chance at Love

Raina's POV

Mike went down the hall to Ryan and sent Kris to my room. He wanted to check on him and make sure he was ok. He was going to be a very good dad one day.

Kris came in with a popsicle he swindled out of the nurses for me. “I figured you didn’t eat lunch. Mike said you were taking Ry to the doctor’s office when it happened. How are you feeling now?” I gave him a forced smile.

“I have a headache, I’m in shock and scared to death about how he is gonna react. “ I babbled.

The confused look on his face told me that Mike hadn't said anything to him yet. “Rainy come on now, it was an accident, I don’t think there is much more of an explanation than that” he reasoned.

“Kris, it was most definitely an accident- a major, life changing one--- with only one explanation.”

He threw up his hands in confusion. “I’m lost Rainy.”

I pulled the ultrasound picture off the table and flung it at him. It was clearly labeled with “A” and “B”. “Wait, so you are pregnant? What the hell is “A” and “B”--- oh uh wow -nevermind.”

He jumped on the bed and gave me a hug. He reached for my stomach with his hand and I smacked it away. “Really Kris? You can’t tell yet, I didn’t even know.”

He just kept staring at the picture. He suddenly looked up and yelled “You guys are gonna have six kids, jesus Rainy.” He cracked up. I threw the popsicle at him as Mike sauntered back into the room. “I hope its two more boys” Kris yelled running from the room.

Mike rolled his eyes and yelled down the hall “Kris it’s still a secret. Do not tell anyone.” I groaned realizing half the team would know by tonight. I prayed Danny would find out from me.

Mike spent the next hour trying to convince me that Danny would be ok with it. All I could think was how hectic our lives already were. I couldn’t imagine throwing two more children into the mix. I wasn’t sure how the boys would react either. Mike offered to stay with me while I told him. I let him know I had to do it myself. I was scared to death but knew I had to do it right away.

Claude ended up coming in after a while with the girl he was visiting. He introduced her as Megan, a NYU student. She was beautiful. Danny had just called Mike saying he would be here in ten minutes. I begged Claude to go relieve Kris so him and Mike could go eat. “Claude , seriously, Ryan needs company and the doctor’s may check Kris into the psych ward."

He left and went down the hall. Mike gave me a kiss on the cheek. “Call me Raina, and breathe, it will all be ok.”

Danny walked into the room a few minutes later. “Are you ok, how is Ryan? What are the doctor’s telling you?"

“Danny slow down.” I couldn’t help it. The tears slid down my cheeks as I tried to maintain my composure.

“Raina, it’s just a car. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow. As long as you and Ryan are ok, we will deal with the rest of it.” I couldn’t help it. I sobbed and threw my head in my hands.

He looked really confused. I took a deep breath. “We need to talk. Ryan and I are both fine. I have a mild concussion and Ryan has some bruises. The doctors did a few tests when I came into the emergency room unconscious. I reached over and handed him the picture. He stared at it for a minute rubbing his hand through his hair.

“How far along are you?” He asked, quietly.

I looked up at him. “About 9 weeks ” I answered, tears sliding down my cheeks.

“Raina, why are you so upset? Please tell me you didn’t sleep with Jordan that weekend.” I looked up at him and shook my head.


Danny’s POV

I rushed to her room as soon as I got into the hospital. She look intact but distraught. I tried to reason with her. I told her I’d buy her a new car tomorrow. I couldn't figure out why she was freaking out so badly. From what I understood Ryan was perfectly fine.

She handed the picture to me and barely could look me in the eyes. I saw what it said, understood what it meant. I actually even started to smile. She never even noticed. I knew she could have gotten pregnant at any time. We weren’t exactly careful and the pill isn’t 100% effective. I learned at least that in health class. I was still trying to figure out why she was having a meltdown.

It smacked me in the face when she told me how far a long she was. I had to think there was only one reason she would be so upset. I asked her the question I prayed she had been honest about.

Notes

:) Poor Danny, he gotta be freaking out.