Chapter 25

The next morning

“Great, your wound is healing perfectly. And the baby’s growth has improved tremendously, you are entering week 6. Keep looking after yourself and everything will go smoothly,” The doctor says.

Buttoning up her t-shirt, “Thanks, Dr Kenny,” She says.

“How well do you sleep?”

Her eyes lowered, then they flicker up to the doctor’s face, “Better I guess...”

“It won’t just disappear from one day to the next, you do know that, right?” Doctor Kenny tucks her hands in the pockets of her white coat.

Rose glares around the room as if it's the first time she has been there.

“Good, I think it’s time for me to go now, my ride is waiting for me.” She climbs off the hospital bed and the doctor gives her an approving grin and she barges out of the consultation room.