The City of Astan [2]

Ethan

Rose comes out and I stand, keeping my grip on both of Whitney's hands.

"We're headed out for a while," I announce, "You're welcome to what's ever leftover."

Whit

I nod and start walking out, arms wrapped around my stomach.

Ethan

I grab my keys from the counter and follow Whitney, wrapping an arm around her once I catch up.

Rose

"Right." I said

I go into the fridge and begin to raid it though, grabbing ham, cheese, bread and manionesse. Then grab two sodas and head back into the room and begin to make some sandwtichs.

Whit

We get to the doctor and I check us in, sighing.

Ethan

I stick by Whitney's side, holding her hand.

Whit

They call us and I take a deep breath, leading us into the room.

Ethan

I follow and sit at Whitney's side, not letting go of her hand.

Whit

The doctor puts on ultrasound and does the thing with my stomach, looking for the embryo. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, him freezing as he looks at me, "I'm so sorry...but, I can't find it. I'm afraid..."

I tune everything else out and let myself break into tears.

Ethan

I blink back my own emotion and move to sit at Whitney's side, pulling her into a hug, "S'okay, Whit. We'll get through this."

Whit

I shake my head and keep crying, "No..."

Ethan

I wipe my eyes and then hers, "Yes, Whit. I promise. We'll be okay. We can still have a child. We'll try again."

Whit

I study him before burying my face in his neck, arms wrapped around my stomach.

Ethan

I tighten my grip around her and take a deep breath to calm myself, "I promise, Whit."

Whit

I don't say anything and just calm myself, not knowing whatelse to do.