Chapter 328: Being There As A Support
"Joe, I know you are distressed. But I’m here miles apart and there you are, calling me using my friend’s phone and not saying a word. I can’t even rush there as I please. So please gather your thoughts and tell me what is wrong with Rebecca. Don’t make me have a heart attack here. You called me, damn it!" Talia gritted her teeth and spoke in a deep voice. She felt like passing out.
"I’m sorry, Talia... I..." Joe took a deep breath. "She felt uncomfortable and then there were some cramps. She couldn’t handle it and fell on the floor, Talia. I almost died seeing her like that. I rushed her to the hospital and they did an ultrasound. They’re saying she is dilated already and needs a cervical suture... The baby’s just twenty weeks old... She wants to save the baby. I have no idea what I should do. She told me not to tell anyone and she can handle it herself but I’m scared..."
Joe went on with his explanation and Talia’s hand started to tremble. Not wanting to disturb Joe who was venting, she muted her end of the line and shouted for Mrs. Grey.
"Cervical Suture... What is it?" Talia asked the strict old lady who looked worried seeing the state of their young lady.
"It- It is... When the baby has grown enough and there is a chance for miscarriage, they suture the mouth of the uterus – the cervix, to keep the baby in until it can survive without the mother that is until the baby is at least twenty six weeks old. It is not that serious if it was pre-planned, but it was done in an emergency, there can be serious complications. Little Lady, why are you asking me this now?" Mrs. Grey was worried.
Talia felt her brain getting muddled. Joe was still speaking in the other end worried for his wife.
Miscarriage? Complications?
"Joe, Joe... Where is she?" Talia interjected Joe.
"She wanted to be alone. She did not want me to inform anyone and ... they are prepping her for surgery. I’m scared, Talia. I don’t know what to do. They made me sign a form and... I don’t care if- I just want my Becky safe. That’s enough for me."
Joe went silent at the other end and Talia could finish what he was thinking when he said ’I don’t care if’. He cares little about the child now and cares only for his wife, which is understandable from his side. He has a chance of other children with Rebecca, but there is only one Rebecca.
But as Rebecca’s friend, she knew Rebecca won’t be feeing the same. She probably is blaming herself for not being careful enough or worse. It is not good for her to be alone during this time. She might not want to face Joe, but she cannot be allowed to wallow in her thoughts.