"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."
--Albert Schweitzer

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[In Jeff's point of view ]

I gulped as the doctor neared us, something about his sleek grey eyes terrified me.

He had a quick look at all of us, unsurprisingly not bothered by our haunted eyes, before taking a long gaze at the white sheets pinned to his note pad.

With my heart beat increasing every second that crossed us, all I could do was squeeze my own fingers between my palm and hope that all my negative thoughts were proven wrong.

Unable to wait for him to give out the information, Mr. Reginald slowly voiced all of our questions.

"How is she Doctor?"

The doctor looked at him, a gentle smile lurking on his lips.

"By God's grace, she's fine now. Be thankful you made it here on time, a few more minutes delay and it might've been out of our control."

I closed my eyes, relief hitting my nerves like the peaceful waves of the bright sea.

"Is she awake?" Adobi asked, "Can we go see her?"

"She is conscious and comfortable now, but she's asleep." The doctor told the hopeful little eyes. "Don't worry, you can go meet her later."

"Thank you, Doctor." Mr. Reginald shook his hand, his pale face finally showing some color.

"Don't thank me, it's all the lord." He pointed at the chapel, smiling.

"However, Mr. Reginald," he paused a moment before continuing. "I'm afraid her pregnancy is at risk. The rest of her pregnancy months will require close attention and medication."

"Pregnancy?!" We all questioned.

The doctor raised his eye brows, perplexed. "You mean didn't know? She's a few months pregnant now and what she did could have harmed the innocent baby." he explained.

My heart raced when the news hit my ears.

I turned my attention to Mr Reginald immediately. His face was washed blank with confusion, like his brain cells couldn't turn fast enough to take in the information slammed on us.

My lips curved into a weak smile as the doctor decided to take his leave.

"D-Do you think this is why she," I looked at Mr. Reginald, his voice breaking as tears clouded his eyes. "She tried to kill herself?"

Adobi slowly placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Mr. Reginald___" she consoled him.

"__Stupid! Idiot girl!" He muttered as a tear crawled down his cheeks.

"How dare she think this would make me love her any less than I already do!"

Adobi hugged the old man as she tried to hide her face.
"It's going to be fine Mr. Reginald, everything is going to be fine. Both of them are safe now."

My heart melted with how broken Mr. Reginald seemed with the news of Sav's pregnancy. I was overwhelmed with questions.

Was that my baby in there? Could it be- could that be my blood? How was I going to Mr. Reginald, How would he receive the news?
Was I ready to be a father?

My mind trailed back to the hospital as I struggled to find answers to these questions.

A nurse came to us and said something to Adobi, who smiled and thanked her before turning to us.

"She's awake, we can go in." She said as the corners of her mouth quirked up.

Mr. Reginald spared no second to enter after the Adobi gave us the news. After spending sometime in there, he finally came out. I went in right after him.

Seeing the room Sav was in, I immediately understood why people took flowers to hospital rooms.

Despite our technological lives there was something in our natures as humans that required natural beauty as part of the healing process.

I sat beside her and held her hand. I was happy to feel her heart beat through her hand. The last time I held her hand, she was almost dead.

I kissed over her forehead and whispered "I love you Sav."

"Jeff___" She murmured with a weak voice.

"__shusshhh. Don't try talking please." I stopped her.

The door opened then Adobi walked right in. She looked over at where Sav lay. Her experience dulled up.

"What the hell were you thinking Sav?"
She hissed.

"Not now Adobi."
I stood up gesticulating to her to go out with me.

"Have some rest cherry. We will go back to you soon." I said and we both walked outside.

"What is it Jeff?"

"You have to calm down Adobi. We have to be circumspect with what we say around her. She tried to commit suicide and we don't know what made her to do that. We have to make sure she's okay both physically and mentally before we talk about it with her." I requested.

"OK... OK I hear." she sighed "So do you plan to tell her father about your relationship and that you might be the father of that baby she is carrying?"

She managed to ask the question I was running away from all along.

"I don't know how I'd tell him and I'm not sure how he will take the news but__"

"___but you would have to find a way to tell him before he finds out about it himself." she cut in.

I stood there for a while and took everything she said in.

"Alright. I will go outside and see if I will find him. I will tell him about it." I agreed and headed out.

"You can do this." I muttered as I walked towards him not knowing what to expect.

What happens next?
Find out in next episode.

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~I had this song 👇 on repeat all the time I worked on this episode.
I realized this song might have a connection with this episode.

🎶 How would you feel by Ed Sheeran 🎶

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coTpiePjl2M

Enjoy! And watch the video carefully.

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