Chapter 25: Dear Life
Dr. Jenkins looked at Sheridan and Luis and then looked down at the test results.
"So doctor, what are the results are we going to be parents?" Sheridan asked
as she squeezed Luis' hand harder. "Congratulations you two, you are going to have a baby." Luis pulled Sheridan into a hug and kissed her softly. He whispered in her
ear "I love you so much Sheridan." "I love you too Luis." Sheridan and Luis walked to their car hand in hand as they beamed with joy.
"I can't believe we are going to have a baby." "I told you Sheridan." "I am glad you were right Luis. We created a baby that is growing inside of me. I hope it has your eyes." "I'd rather it looked like you 'cause you're an angel." Sheridan started to cry and she pulled Luis in for a kiss. "Come on Sheridan let's go celebrate." "Where are you taking me Luis?" Sheridan asked. "You'll see when we get there." "Oh come on, can't you give me a hint" Sheridan begged. "You'll just have to wait and see Sheridan."
In the black convertible the two men were plotting how to take Sheridan away from her "friend." "We will have to kill her tonight. We cannot afford to waste any more time."
"Je sais, mais comment est-ce que..." (I know but how are..) "Ferme la bouche. Tu es un idiot." (Shut up. You are an idiot) As the two men argued Luis and Sheridan drove away.
Luis pulled up in front of their apartment. "Luis I thought you said you were taking me someplace special." "This is special you'll see." "Now close your eyes." "Luis" Sheridan whined. "Close your eyes Sheridan" Luis said. Sheridan closed her eyes and Luis opened the apartment door. He guided her into the bedroom. "Now open your eyes Sheridan" "Oh my God, it's beautiful Luis" Luis had hired some people to decorate the bedroom with candles and flowers.
There were red roses everywhere and lit candles in every corner of the room. Music was playing softly and the lights were down low. "I had a feeling you'd like your surprise." "But when did you do all this. I mean we were together all morning at the doctor's office." "I called a few people and they helped me out." As a song ended another one began. "May I have this dance Mrs. Lopez-Fitzgerald?" Luis asked. "Of course you can have this dance and every other dance for the rest of our lives." A new song started to play...
"When I'm lost in the rain
In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way.
When I'm scared, losing ground
When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around
and when I am down you're there, pushing me to the top
You're always there giving me all you've got
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you
When I lose the will to win
I just reach for you, and I can reach the sky again
I can do anything
'Cuz your love is so amazing
'Cuz your love inspires me
And when I need a friend, you're always on my side
Giving me faith, taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you
For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For that one who I can run to
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you
As the music ended Luis and Sheridan held each close. Luis decided to run
out and get some take out so they could eat. "Don't take to long Luis" Sheridan said.
"I will be home soon. Just relax and lie down for awhile." Luis ran to his car and drove off into the night.
The two men noticed Luis leaving and decided it was time to make their move. They went up to the apartment door and picked the lock. They slowly walked in and tried not to make a noise. Sheridan heard footsteps and said "Luis is that you. Did you forget your keys?" Suddenly, the two men entered her bedroom and one of the men pointed a gun
at Sheridan and said "Don't scream or will shoot. Just remain calm and do what we say."
Sheridan was panicking. Who were these men and what did they want with her
she thought. "Please don't hurt me. Take whatever you want, but please don't hurt me"
Sheridan cried. "Shut up" the man yelled. "We want you to answer a few questions for us" the other man said. "If you answer our questions no one will get hurt."
To Be Continued...
Preview for Chapter 26: What do the two men want with Sheridan? Will Luis
make it back in time to save Sheridan? Find out in Chapter 26: Big Mistake
