OK I have been promising this twist in the book for ages. Well, this was part of it. Shit happens to anyone. Feedback welcome. Love Billie
“He will be alright won’t he?” Tally turned tearful eyes on the stranger. It was then she noticed the person beside her who had been supporting her this whole time was a female paramedic. Tally finally allowed her to lead her to the back of another ambulance. Positioned further back than the one that had taken Ryan. Tally looked down the road where the ambulance that was carrying Ryan had gone.“I can’t tell you, honey. I was with you the whole time. I can’t tell you anything about his condition. That’s for the doctors at the hospital to determine. But we’re doing everything we can to give him the best chance,” the female paramedic reassured Tally. Another paramedic joined them. Tally thought he must be the other one assigned to this ambulance.Tally sat down on the back of the ambulance, feeling exhaustion wash over her. The paramedics began to assess her, checking her vital signs. Then checked her out for seat belt injuries. They asked her questions about her well-being, Tally answer
Tally sat down in the hospital cafeteria the next day. Ryan’s parents were with him now. Tally had been released from hospital early hours this morning. She had sat with Ryan all night, joining his parents in their vigil, watching over Ryan.They had taken turns reading to him and talking. Even though he was in a drug-induced coma. To help reduce the swelling on his brain. The police had been to see her last night, but Ryan's parents had chased them off, telling them now wasn’t the time to interview her. She had been tired.She hadn’t told Ryan’s parents of her pregnancy. She couldn’t, not now. Deep down, Tally knew that eventually she would have to share the news of their baby. But for now, she chose to prioritize Ryan’s well-being and recovery. She hoped that when the time was right, they would understand her decision to keep this secret and would embrace the new life growing within her.Tally glanced at her tea, which was gradually cooling on the table in front of her.“Do you mind
Tally made her way back to Ryan’s room. She sat down with Brenda on the lounge chair near the window. Paul was reading to Ryan by his bedside. She couldn’t help but reflect on Noah’s cold response to her call. Granted, he hadn’t known it was her. But for him to answer the phone like that, thinking it was his wife, April. Tally pushed those thoughts aside for now, reminding herself that her priority was to be there for Ryan and support him in any way she could.Just as Tally was bringing herself back to the present, Noah entered the hospital room, his face filled with worry and concern. Tally could see the tension in his eyes, and she knew that he was deeply affected by the news of Ryan’s accident.Noah rushed to Tally’s side, embracing her tightly. “Thank you for letting me know, Tally,” he whispered, his voice filled with genuine concern. “Is there any update on Ryan’s condition?”Tally shook her head, her voice trembling slightly. “Not yet, Noah. The doctors are doing everything they
Tally’s heart stopped. He didn’t know her? She felt a wave of panic crash over her as she processed Ryan’s words. How could he not recognize her? They were married, shared a life together, and she was pregnant with their child. She tried to hide her hurt and confusion, desperately searching for an explanation.“I’m Tally, your wife,” she managed to say, her voice trembling.Ryan’s brow furrowed in confusion, his eyes filled with a look she couldn’t determine. “I’m sorry, I just... I don’t remember… you.”Tally could feel tears welling up in her eyes again, but she fought to hold them back. She couldn’t break down now, not when Ryan needed her the most. She reached out and gently caressed his cheek, but he turned his head away from her hand.“It’s okay, Ryan. I should have thought.” She whispered, her voice cracking. “I’ll go get your doctor. The doctors will help us.”Brenda, who had been standing silently by their side, chimed in with a reassuring smile. “That’s right, Ryan. Tally is
Tally woke alone in a hospital bed. Confused and disoriented, she looked around the sterile hospital room. Then it all came back to her, the events leading up to her fainting spell. “Oh, my god. Please god, please don’t let it be a miscarriage.” The life inside her had been the one thing she could hold on to right now.As she lay there, the weight of the situation settled heavily on her shoulders once again. The thought of Ryan not remembering her, and now their unborn child, was almost unbearable. She felt a mix of fear, sadness, and hopelessness wash over her.Suddenly, the door to her room opened, and Doctor Monroe walked in. His calm presence brought a small sense of relief to Tally. He greeted her with a warm smile and sat down beside her bed.“How are you feeling?” he asked, concern evident in his voice.Tally answered honestly. “I’m scared.”The doctor nodded empathetically. “I won’t keep you waiting. Your baby is fine. But you are under a lot of stress and I would like you to s
Tally shifted towards the door and placed her bag on the chair. She then returned to his bed, feeling his eyes fixed on her every move.“What do you want to know?” Tally asked. Then, remembering, she added. “Nothing too personal until I speak to Dr. Monroe or Dr. Clark.”“Ashley didn’t mind sharing her views on our relationship,” Ryan let her know.Tally, even more angry, snorted. “Yeah, I’m sure. Let me guess. I’m a gold digger that tricked you into bed and used a pregnancy to get you to marry me?”When she saw his eyes reflect sorrow, Tally stopped remembering he still believed Ashley’s baby had been his. He still carried the weight of the miscarriage. But Tally was even more sure now that Ryan wasn’t the father. Also, she was playing into Ashley’s story. Because it was the theory she had accused Tally of the day she had married Ryan.Ryan eyed her. “She told me you faked the pregnancy, then faked the subsequent miscarriage? But I had already married you.”Why that little bitch. Tall
Ryan sat in the hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the door through which Tally had just exited the room. She hadn’t even bothered to turn around when he had called her name, instead muttering “Asshole” under her breath as she left. If she was attempting to impress him or prove Ashley’s claims false, she was failing miserably and doing a piss-poor job. A wry smile tugged at one corner of his mouth. He didn’t know if she was playing a smart game or not.Just as he anticipated his wife’s return, the door swung open. But it wasn’t Tally standing there. Instead, a hospital employee entered, carrying his less-than-appetizing lunch. Despite being in a private room, the quality of the hospital food sucked. The lady placed it on his table. “Thank you.” He said as she turned to leave the room.If he was being honest with himself, he was a little disappointed that Tally had left. Ryan wondered if that was a point in her favor.Ryan absentmindedly touched the bandage on his head. The thing was, he d
As Tally arrived at the house, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of detachment. It no longer felt like her home, but rather Ryan’s. She entered the quiet house and immediately went to take a long, soothing shower to wash away the stress of the day.After her shower, Tally laid down on the couch, feeling physically and emotionally drained. She closed her eyes and tried to clear her mind, but her phone buzzed with a message from Holly and Ethan, confirming they would see her in a few minutes.As Tally got up to let them in, her phone rang again. It was Ryan calling, but she ignored it. She wasn’t ready to confront him yet, still harboring resentment towards him for their current situation. She knew it wasn’t his fault but explain that to her feelings.Holly and Ethan arrived shortly after, bringing some much-needed energy and positivity into the house. They both hugged Tally before she walked them through to the kitchen. The food that they had brought smelled good.“How are you feeling,