For The Love Of Chéri (CHAPTERS 1-112 REWRITTEN)

Chapter 166 : Pillow Talk

In Lennon's infirmary room, Lennon was trying to read a Spanish newspaper, to improve on his vocabulary. He felt that as he wanted to live in Spain, he should familiarise himself more with the language.

The door opened and Dr.V walked in, with Suzanne behind him.

Lennon looked up and slowly smiled, "Suzy...."

"Lenn!" She said as she rushed over and threw her arms around his neck. She squeezed her eyes shut as she took in his familiar scent, which comforted her.

"How did you get up here without detection?!" Lennon asked.

"Dr.V helped me. He told them I was having a check up." Suzanne said.

Lennon hugged her, being careful for the drip going into his hand, "Oh my God, are you okay!? You were so upset on the yacht."

"I'm better now. I just feel all emotional, it must be the hormones." She said as she lifted her blouse to expose her stomach, which still looked completely unaffected by pregnancy, "I'm pregnant.." she announced with a smile.

"Yeah... Javier told me!" Lennon said with an emotional, and slightly glassy-eyed expression, as he placed his hand upon her stomach, "Welcome to the world, little one." He said above a whisper.

Suzanne placed her hand ontop of Lennon's, "Lena, is going to love a little brother or sister. I reckon that, if it's a girl, Hav will give her a Spanish name as I named Lena, but if it's a boy.. I will name him. But I am out of ideas.."

"I am certain you will think of something...peaceful, something calm, as this baby will be born into very troubled waters." Lennon said.

"Any ideas? I like foreign names.." Suzanne said.

"If it's a boy..." Lennon paused a moment, with his hand on her stomach, "River..."

Suzanne smiled, "River? That's beutiful. It's very calm..." Suzanne said quietly, "And very American sounding."

Lennon smiled back, "Well, that's my contribution to your names pool."

Suzanne sat on the bed and rested her head on Lennon's shoulder, "I miss you.."

"I miss you too, darlin'" Lennon said as he caressed her hair.

"I wished we lived together, like we did in the infirmary apartments." Suzanne said.

"To this day.. I wonder why we were both placed in the recovery apartments together. Maybe because we're both so unpopular. But... ain't 'ol Javier takin' good care of you?" Lennon asked.

"Well yeah.. he's a good man, and a great husband. He's teaching Lena Spanish, and takes care of us. Gets us clothes and food, and he gives me money whenever I need it. But, It's weird to think that the majority of his savings is the money that you paid him to marry me..." Suzanne said.

"Well, needs must, darlin'. We had to get you Spanish citizenship, and Hav is a good boy, and he cherishes you, so I think it's out well." Lennon said.

Dr.V walked back in, "I think you must leave now, Mrs Velazquez. I need to redress him."

"Will I see you later?" Lennon asked.

"Yes! But I can't come see you with any member of Spanish security about. They'll tell Javier and I'll get grief from him. He's told me flatly to stay away from you." Suzanne said.

Lennon looked down at the drip feed going into the vein on his hand, "He's...probably right, in the end. He's one of the few honest people around here..."

Suzanne just stared back at Lennon until she was distracted by Dr.V.

"Come on! I have to check your wounds and redress you!" Dr.V said to Lennon, before he turned to Suzanne, "The nurse will see you out.. "