Shit. My fingers tremble as I struggle to maintain my composure. Nicole has always been the baby of the family. I hate the thought of something being wrong with her. “Baby girl, you’ve got to take care of yourself. You can’t forget to eat when you’re working.”
“That’s probably it. I called Leah at lunch and didn’t have time to go to the cafeteria.” She leans up and shifts her weight.
The doctor knocks on the edge of the door. “Ma’am, I’m Dr. Davenport.” He steps inside and partially closes the door. “Tell me what happened.”
Nicole relays the events to the doctor. He listens and nods. “Well, the good news is, you’re fine.”
Thank God.
“Okay.” She scrunches her face as if she’s trying to understand what he’s saying.
But, why did she pass out? That doesn’t make sense.
“You’re dehydrated, low on potassium, and need to remember to rest and get plenty of fluids.” Dr. Davenport writes in her chart.
“Is that it?” I frown. “Why did she pass out?”
“Dehydration, lack of rest, and…” The gray-haired doctor gives her a pointed stare. “You’re pregnant.”
“How?” My mouth drops open. What the fuck? Don’t be stupid. You know damn well how women get pregnant. But Nicole was told when she was younger, she couldn’t have children. Looks like doctors don’t know everything. “Fuck, never mind.”
The doctor tells her the discharge instructions and leaves.
“Trey.” She grabs my hand and smiles. “Holy hell. I’m having a baby.”
“Yeah. Fuck. That’s what the doctor said.” I shake my head. “But you said you couldn’t get pregnant.” I bit my bottom lip and hug her. Shit. I didn’t even know she was seeing anyone. Where in the hell have, I been? “Baby girl, we’ll figure everything out.”
“I can’t believe it,” she whispered in my ear.
After several seconds, I release her. When someone else knocks on the door, I turn.
“Ms. Collins.” The doctor’s hand rests next to the metal frame of the doorway.
“Hey, Lucas.”
My eyes narrow as Nicole smiles at the man. Is this the father? I study him. He’s older, but decent looking. For a dude. I can easily see my sister being attracted to him.
“I met Jenna in the parking lot. She said you passed out. Are you doing okay now?” He straightens his shoulders.
“I’m fine.” Nicole’s eyes dart to mine. “Trey, this is Lucas Underwood. Lucas, this is – “
“Nice to meet you, Trey.” Lucas steps forward and sticks out his hand.
“You also.” I grasp his hand and eye him from head to toe. “How do you know, Nic?”
“We work together.” Lucas’ eyes narrow, and he squeezes tighter onto my hand.
My lips pull into a firm line. Then, I drop Lucas’ grip and stand back. “Doctor?”
“Surgeon. Thoracic surgeon.”
“Humph. Impressive.” I slap my hands on my hips and square off toward Lucas. He’s giving off a vibe I’m not happy with.
She rolls her eyes. “Seriously, are you two going to whip out your dicks and measure them?”
I grab my stomach and laugh. “Good one, Nic.”
He grits his teeth together. “It’s good to see you’re feeling better. I’ll go.”