Chapter 3: Congratulations
Alexander let out a heavy sigh as the car sped towards the hospital where his father had been rushed. This was precisely why he had entrusted Tyron with handling the matter of his unexpected marriage.
Upon arrival, Alexander headed straight to the VIP room where he found Butler Ben.
"How is he?" Alexander asked, approaching his father's bedside where Rock Lancaster lay peacefully sleeping, attached to several machines that were beeping continuously."What happened?"
"He passed out suddenly while watching television, Xander," Butler Ben explained, using his old nickname. "He just finished undergoing a few tests and is currently resting. I've also informed William about this and he said he'll be arriving today, as soon as his plane lands."
Alexander nodded, pulling up a chair and sitting beside his father's bed. There was a terse silence as he gently and lovingly held his father's hand. He gazed at his father worriedly. He seemed weaker than before.
"I should talk to Dr. Lambert. This is the first time he passed out," Alexander began, but then a shaky cough interrupted him. A quick glance downward showed that his father was awake, staring at Alexander with his rheumy eyes.
"Father! Butler Ben - get Dr. Lambert!"
"No need, son," Rock Lancaster croaked out. He gestured for Alexander to help him sit up. "I'm just sleep-deprived because of you and William."
Alexander couldn't help but groan, knowing exactly where the conversation was headed next.
"If you and William would just settle down, I wouldn't be stressed every night, wondering when I'll have grandchildren!" Rock exclaimed in his usual dramatic antics.
"I thought you wanted us to find true love?" Alexander scoffed.