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Tweak says, "Always"

Emma Dobbs (nurse_emma) wrote in my_rpg,
@ 2009-12-08 18:52:00

Who? Emma and Tim
When? Tuesday evening
Where? Emma's flat
What? Tim comes over to see Emma, who is at home not feeling well
Rating? TBD

Emma was curled up on the couch, sipping tea and listening to Christmas carols on her wireless radio while she read Witch Weekly. She'd left work just before lunch, feeling achy and nauseous. Just what she didn't need - the flu. Deciding that she just needed rest and a little relaxation and she would be fine.

Later that evening, she wasn't running a fever but she felt like she was going to be sick and she couldn't get warm. Maybe telling Tim to stop by wasn't the best idea. When she heard the buzzer, she waved her wand and buzzed him up then rose and crossed the room, her blanket wrapped around her when she opened the door to see him. Great, she thought, the first time he was seeing her after their fight and she looked like death

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	nurse_emma 2009-12-11 12:58 am UTC (link)
	Emma closed her eyes, just listening to his soothing voice. "What?" she asked, peering over at him. "That's quite a... personal question, Tim," she pointed out. Then her brain caught up with his and she sat up a little straighter. "No..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blenkinsop 2009-12-11 01:01 am UTC (link)
	Tim's mouth went dry with panic. There were times they'd... and without... He shook his head a little, trying to put it on straight. "We should get you a test, just to make sure." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-11 01:03 am UTC (link)
	She covered her mouth, trying to hide the shock. "No, no... really..." she breathed, throwing back the blanket. "Tim... no, I couldn't be... it's too early I had it.. it was... well..." Oh, but Emma couldn't remember her last period. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

blenkinsop
2009-12-11 01:15 am UTC (link)

Tim watched her fluster. He was staring at her, thinking about what on Earth they would do if she was pregnant. He would do the right thing, of course, and... well...

He'd bite the bullet, admit he loved her, and try to make things work. If she'd have him after all of this.

"We should get you a test." He repeated. "Do you want me to run out and get one?" He wasn't an obstetrics Healer, he didn't know those kinds of charms. He was thinking of a muggle "pee stick" test.

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nurse_emma
2009-12-11 01:21 am UTC (link)

He was so calm about it - then again, he wasn't the one who might be pregnant. She knew she had tears in her eyes. "Maybe you should..." Emma whispered. "Oh... Tim, I'm scared. I... I don't want you to.. to think that I did this on purpose," she blurted out. Emma liked soap operas, and women on those shows did that to hold onto their men.

She reached out and took his hand. "I meant what I said that day in your office and, I was so upset and so scared of losing you... I'm so sorry for what I did," she cried. Emma was terrified now.

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blenkinsop
2009-12-11 02:28 pm UTC (link)

Tim let go of her hand and scooted closer to her to wrap his arms around her. She was in pain, and it wrenched his heart out of his chest. He hated this, he hated knowing that he'd hurt her--even though he would never have done it on purpose. "It's all right. Please don't cry." He ran his hand up and down her back, forcing her closer against him in the embrace.

"I'm not going anywhere. We'll be okay."

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nurse_emma
2009-12-11 09:10 pm UTC (link)

She wrapped her arms arounhd his back, holding him tight as he hugged her close. The thought that she might be pregnant never crossed her mind - and she was a nurse! How careless had they been? A few passionate moments and... now this?

She cried on his shoulder for a few long moments then turned her head, taking a breath. "This is so silly... I'm panicking before I even know anything..."

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blenkinsop
2009-12-11 10:13 pm UTC (link)

He simply held her close against him. It was surprising how natural it felt, how wonderful. A part of him, though he was terrified, was actually a little excited.

"It's all right. You're not feeling well, it's hitting you hard. Let me run out and get that test, all right? And then you can take it, and we'll view the results together." He pulled back while he was speaking and ran his hand over her hair--brushing it from her face.

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nurse_emma
2009-12-11 10:22 pm UTC (link)

Emma opened her mouth to tell him that she'd missed him so much, but she stopped and nodded a little, closing her eyes when he brushed her hair back. "OK," she nodded, "it's probably a good idea... OK, I'll wait here," she said softly.

This wasn't happening. She wasn't even twenty-one and she might be pregnant? How did this happen? she wondered, laying back on the couch when he left. She tried to keep from throwing up at the idea, but if she was going to be be a mum, she would want Tim by her side...

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	blenkinsop 2009-12-11 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	Tim lifted her feet for her to help her lay back on the sofa, then conjured a throw blanket to lay over her. He turned on the spot and disapparated. Ten minutes later, there was a CRACK outside her front door, and a gentle knock before he turned the handle and pushed it open. He was carrying a small, brown paper bag, and his hair was littered with snow. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

nurse_emma
2009-12-11 10:37 pm UTC (link)

Emma rose from the couch, crossing her arms over her chest as she looked at him. Instinctively, unaware as well, she wrapped her arms around her middle, staring up at him. "What am I meant to do with it?" she asked, taking the bag from him.

She read the box that was inside, frowning. "Muggles are... strange," she mumbled, taking a breath. "Tim... I... I don't know what to say..."

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	blenkinsop 2009-12-11 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	Tim shook his head. "Just read the instructions. I'll be here when you're finished." He said, slipping his hands into his pockets. He had no idea what else to say or do. They needed to know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

nurse_emma
2009-12-11 10:57 pm UTC (link)

Emma was so shaky when she got into the bathroom that taking the test was ridiculously difficult. Once it was done, she cleaned up and left it sitting on the counter in the bathroom and wandered out into the front room where Tim was. Emma wanted to crawl under the covers and forget all about this - she'd wanted to see him so badly, but not like this.

"What... what will we do?" she whispered. Emma truly believed that he didn't want her anymore, that they were long over.

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	blenkinsop 2009-12-11 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't worry about that right now." Tim said, though he didn't know himself. He reached a hand out to her, to take hold of hers. He could only imagine how scared she must be, if he was so scared, too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-12 12:21 am UTC (link)
	"No, but this is right now," she insisted, turning her hand in his, lacing their fingers together. "We never talked about this.. when we were together," she choked out. It sounded so... in the past. "This was never... I mean, I'm only twenty... and..." Emma didn't know what else to say. "I miss you," she whispered. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blenkinsop 2009-12-12 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Tim sighed a rather deep sigh, holding tightly onto her hand. He wasn't ready for this, and he didn't want her to think he was only saying it because of the results of the test. He would wait. "I miss you, too." He admitted. "More than anything." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-12 01:20 am UTC (link)
	She let out a breath, laughing softly. "I thought... I mean, I know you're upset with me... I should have never said what I said about you and the nurse," Emma admitted. "You're such a nice person to everyone... the thought that you were flirting with her should have never crossed my mind." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blenkinsop 2009-12-12 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I suppose I shouldn't have been so friendly." He said, softly. "I want you to trust me. I'm yours, I don't want you to forget it." He added, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "When is the test finished?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

nurse_emma
2009-12-12 02:42 am UTC (link)

They were the words she'd missed for so many days. Emma had to keep herself from crying. "No... please, I don't want to be that girl that says you can't be friends with other girls... it's not fair," she said, stepping closer to him. "I was so immature and irrational... please forgive me," she whispered.

She shook her head, glancing at the clock over his shoulder. "Two more minutes, I think..."

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	blenkinsop 2009-12-12 02:51 am UTC (link)
	"Of course." Tim let go of her hand to lift both of his to cup her cheeks. His fingertips curled in her hair. "Let's just not make a habit out of hurting each other, all right?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-12 03:01 am UTC (link)
	She smiled, nodding as he held her. "I don't ever want to hurt you... you mean too much to me," she told him, holding her tongue with the 'L' word. She swallowed hard, trying to breathe. "Tim... the test. What... what if it's positive?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blenkinsop 2009-12-12 04:02 am UTC (link)
	"We'll figure it out." Tim said. He wasn't sure, to be honest. But he knew that he loved her, even if he wasn't ready to say it. "We'll take care of it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-12 04:42 am UTC (link)
	She was about to speak again, but she knew it was time. "I... I can't. You have to do it... or come with me to look..." Emma asked of him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	blenkinsop 2009-12-12 04:44 am UTC (link)
	Tim gave a nod. He squeezed her hand, and turned to lead her back toward the bathroom. This was it, this was the truth. They walked up to the sink together to look down at the stick. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nurse_emma 2009-12-12 04:48 am UTC (link)
	Emma quickly picked up the box and compared the symbols on the box to the one on her stick. "It's... negative," she breathed. For one brief moment, she'd wanted it to be positive. But, to her relief, it wasn't. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)