Friends With Benefits

Chapter 32

Chapter 32- Cutting Connections

~Jake's P.O.V.~

Lin's hands were cold as we sat on the chairs provided for us.

"You alright?" I asked.

It was a stupid question. I knew something was awfully wrong with Lin.

She nodded her head.

For years of knowing her, I was aware when she lies. But right now, I didn't push any further.

She was nervous, I know it. This was her first time to face the media. And right now, we were facing a ton.

"Hey, guys. Sorry we kept you waiting. Gabe was being late as ever," Trent started.

I snickered as the crowd laughed.

Before I could say another come back, Lin's hand gripped my arm. It was painful. I was about to say something but then I noticed the pain in her face.

"Ahh!" she screamed.

My eyes grew wide as her grip grew tighter and tighter. Her other hand was holding her baby bump. And I knew what was happening.

"Lin?"

Teats flooded her eyes as she threw her head backwards. Another scream escaped her lips. I didn't know what I was doing, all I knew was that I had her by arms.

"Call an ambulance!" I heard Luke yell.

"You'll be fine," I whispered to her, but I knew it was also to reassure myself.

As I held her in my arms, I felt a hot liquid. I looked down and saw that there was blood on her legs.

My heartbeat increased.

My baby.

"Shit. Luke, we have to take her by ourselves."

-*-*-*-

We were seated in the waiting room. No one talked. I was nervous, both for Lin and my child. I couldn't bare loosing one of them, or worse, both of them.

I shook my head at the sudden thought of both of them dying.

No. Stop it, Jake!

I placed my head in my hands as I released a groan.

What the hell is happening in there?

A felt a hand on my shoulder, but I didn't bother to look who it was. All I could think about was Lin and our unborn child.

Please, let this be some false alarm.

"Mr. Grey?"

I lifted my head up immediately. In front of me was a doctor in a scrub suit. Instantly I was on my feet.

"Is my wife and child okay?" I asked.

The doctor's expression made me crumble. Something was definitely wrong.

"Your wife's condition is now stable," she said.

I was relieved. She was okay.

"And my baby?"

The doctor pursed her lips into a thin line.

My heart thumped in my chest painfully.

"I'm sorry, but we couldn't save the baby."

-*-*-*-

I was sat at the far corner of the room. I had my eyes on her. Her slow breathing confirmed that she was still asleep. The chair beside her bed was empty but I couldn't get myself to sit beside her.