A new beginning

Life starts over again

She paced again" I am going to make a visit to see a Mr. Jake Hugh's, and it ain't gonna be a civil visit either."

As she waited for Megan to come down, she had to act fast. Megan came around the corner and walked in the room" Yes Annie?"

Annie nodded" we need to get a doctor, if my suspicions are correct we need one from the next town over."

Megan nodded" okay but Dr. Hudson is a good doctor why not get him?"

Annie shook her head" because if I am correct, Lizzie is going to have to disappear for a while."

Megan still didn't understand" Okay I can ride over there right now and get the town doctor if you would like?"

Annie nodded" Yes that would be good, and bring the midwife too."

Then it dawned on Megan" you think Lizzie is pregnant?"

Annie nodded" I think she is all the signs are there the morning sickness is the biggest sign."

Megan shook her head " oh poor Lizzie, what is she going to do?"

Annie shook her head" I don't know, but I will do what I can for her."

Megan hugged Annie" she is going to be devastated if she is."

Annie nodded" I know, but we will deal with that when we cross that bridge when we get there."

Megan grabbed her shawl " I will be as quick as I can, I will be back this afternoon with both of them."

Annie nodded" just be careful dear I don't want nothing to happen to you."

Megan smiled' I will be careful, just pray that I have swift wings to guide me there and back." Megan walked out the door as she tied her hat on, Annie watched as she rode down the drive towards New Market.

I didn't know what was going on, but something was. Megan left to go get the doctor, and Grandma was being secretive. I didn't like this feeling that something was going to happen. I don't think it is going to be something I will like, I wanted to just get this over with. I didn't like to be surprised when it came to the doctor.

I sat and ate my broth as I patiently waited for Megan to get back. It was hours later when she should up with two people, I assumed that one was the doctor and his wife. Why would he bring his wife? Maybe they thought that I had something that was contagious and didn't want to have it spread. I watched as they climbed out of the buggy, and followed Megan into the house. Annie nodded" Doctor, I am sure Megan has told you what is going on?"

He nodded" yes she filled us both in on the drive here, I am positive it is what you think it is."

Annie moaned" no it can't be she will be ruined."

Doctor Hastings nodded" I will give her a once over to confirm the diagnosis."

I didn't like what I was hearing, I must have something that is going to disfigure me. Then I heard another voice" I will assist the doctor, and decide the course of action." Annie nodded" she is upstairs in her room, I will take you to her." They followed Annie up the winding staircase to Lizzie's room. Annie nodded" she is right in there, I will open the door for you."

My door came open as I was standing by the window looking out. Annie looked at me" Honey this is Doctor Hastings and Mrs. Richardson, they have come to check on what is ailing you dear." I smiled" I sure hope it isn't to serious." I watched as my grandma closed the door and then the examination began.

Not long after they finished they both walked over to the corner of the room. They were talking in hushed tones, I couldn't make out what they were saying. Then Mrs. Richardson went to the door and motioned for grandma to come in. I sat on my bed and waited for the prognosis of what I had. As Grandma and Megan entered the room, the doctor began.

He shook his head" well we both agre, that your granddaughter is going to have a baby late spring." I couldn't believe my ears" what did you just say? I didn't quite catch that?" My grandma began to cry,

Megan consoled her" it will be okay, Annie we will have to be here for her now more than ever."

I shouted " Excuse me can someone please tell me what is wrong with me!" Mrs. Richardson came over to me and sat down, she begin to pat me on my back. She was very straight forward" dear you are going to have a baby late spring time, early summer."

I turned pale white and fainted dead away, My grandma screamed" LIZZIE!" She ran to my side and cried, Megan thanked the doctor and Mrs,Richardson, and made arrangements for them to take the buggy back to town.

I came to a little later, I saw my grandma sitting in a chair beside my bed. I stretched " I had a nightmare grandma, in this nightmare a doctor came to tell me I was having a baby." I smiled up at her" isn't that the craziest dream you have ever heard?

Annie looked at her granddaughter" Honey, it wasn't a dream you are really having Jake's baby."

I turned pale again" no I can't be, I don't have a husband because he isn't mine to have anymore."

Annie patted me on my shoulder" I know honey, we'll get through this as best as we can."

I moaned" why does God seem to be picking on me?"

Annie shook her head" he isn't dear, you played with fire and got burnt." I

looked at her" I am so sorry grandma and if you don't want me here I will leave."

Annie shook her head" you are staying right here, I love you and won't hear of you leaving."

I shook my head " but I will put shame on you if I stay."

Annie nodded" yes but I am willing to be here for you, besides it isn't your fault entirely."

I nodded" it wouldn't have happened if Jake wasn't so good looking and my soul mate."

Annie smiled" I am sure, but now we have to keep you healthy and the baby healthy."

I nodded" I know, I just don't want you mad at me Grandma."

Annie smiled' well I was at first but I have gotten over it, besides we're gonna give them old gossips something new to talk about."

I smiled" I don't want to be a burden on you, I will take care of my own baby."

Annie smiled' but honey you are going to be surrounded by loved ones who are going to want to help take care of this baby."

I nodded' I know but I want you to be proud of me not disappointed in me."

Annie smiled' you are a strong woman, and you have never disappointed me not once."

I nodded' yes I did when I got pregnant."

Annie nodded" yes for a moment, but I got over it real quick."

I hugged her " I love you Grandma, I am so happy to be here with you."

Annie started to cry" I am so happy you came." We hugged each other for a while before Megan came to find us for dinner

I was pacing the floor wondering if I should tell Jake or not. Half of me knew I should, but the other half didn't because of who he was married too. I wondered if he thought about me at least once since this happened. I hear that Amber is already showing, People say she is having twins. I knew better, it was because she was already pregnant for a bit before she could Set her plan in motion. I made up my mind I was going to tell him, I just needed to go over to his new job and tell him.

Definitely tomorrow I would go to town for some material and go and tell him. I hope this one time things would go well, and not the opposite effect. Megan and David had set a date, December 24, 1878. I was to be her maid of honor, and Jake is to be the best man.

I was asked how I felt about seeing Jake. I nodded" well we live in the same town so I am just gonna have to swallow my pride and just do it."

 Megan smiled' Thank you, David wanted to have his brother as his best man."

 I nodded " well that is way it is suppose to be, I can be in the same room as he is."

Jake was going to have his annoying wife with him there was not going to be the best part.of the celebration. She just got on everyone's nerves, but that is David's sister-in-law. I didn't have to stay for it all, besides I had the perfect excuse. " I am having a baby."