Sunday, January 31, 2016

Friend in Need (Photo Story)

Previously in Incognito, Deirdre made Robyn aware of her predicament. She went on to explain that she had an insane idea that would require Robyn's help.



So, tell me the plan. (Robyn)
I need to disappear for a while. (Deirdre)


Okay, that’s easy enough. I can help you get out of Dollton without attracting the attention of the goons Walter has keeping tabs on you. Where will you go? (Robyn)


I don’t know yet…somewhere far from Walter and his thugs. I’ll leave before my pregnancy starts to show, and I’ll come back after the baby’s born. I’m in negotiations with PS Records right now. I’ll tell them I’m taking time off to write some new material, and that I’ll be ready to record in the fall. I’ll work it into the deal somehow. (Deirdre)


But, when you show up with an infant, won’t Walter be suspicious? (Robyn)
I’m planning to put the baby up for adoption. (Deirdre)


That’s a very good idea, I think. You can skip town before anyone knows you’re pregnant, have the baby, and then come back. No one will be the wiser. (Robyn)


That’s the plan, and this is where I need your help. (Deirdre)
Sure. Do you want me to help you find an adoption agency or a family to take the baby? (Robyn)


No… I want you to adopt the baby. (Deirdre)


What?! Dee, you can’t be serious. (Robyn)
I am. Robyn, I’ve thought about it, and I can’t imagine trusting my baby to the care of strangers. Plus, I want to be able to help raise my child…without Walter’s interference. (Deirdre)


I don’t…I mean I’m not sure how… (Robyn)
Just, tell me you’ll think about it, please. I don’t know what else to do. (Deirdre)


Robyn hugs her best friend.




Four weeks later, Deirdre waits to see the doctor at her first prenatal appointment.

Good morning! I’m Dr. Jenn Lopez. (Dr. Lopez)
Hi. (Deirdre)
Will the baby’s father be joining us for this appointment? (Dr. Lopez)
No. It’s okay to get started. (Deirdre)


Alright then. I’ve looked over your medical history and vitals. Everything looks good.  I see you listed your last menstrual period along with a date of conception. That makes dating your pregnancy much easier. (Dr. Lopez)

Dr. Lopez consults her due date wheel.

You’re almost 8 weeks pregnant, which puts your due date at August 17th. So, how are you feeling? (Dr. Lopez)


Well, I was feeling great until a couple of weeks ago when I started feeling nauseous around lunch time and dinner time every day. (Deirdre)
That’s just a little morning sickness… a misnomer since it can strike at any time of day or night. It’s normal and usually subsides by the 12th week. Before you leave, I’ll give you a handout of suggestions to help you through it. (Dr. Lopez)

Dr.  Lopez chats with Deirdre about precautions to take and things to do to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

If you haven’t already started taking a prenatal vitamin, then you should begin right away. Do you have any questions for me? (Dr. Lopez)


Just one- how long before my pregnancy starts to show? (Deirdre)


Well, every mother is different. Since this is your first baby, you might not look pregnant until your 20th week. You have a small frame, though, so you could show sooner. Why do you ask? (Dr. Lopez)
I’m an entertainer, and just wondered how long before I needed to trade in my slinky dresses for a maternity wardrobe. (Deirdre, lying)


I see. Well, the important thing is that you gain the recommended 25-35 pounds during your pregnancy. Try not to worry too much about your dress size, and just focus on delivering a healthy-sized baby. (Dr. Lopez, assuming Deirdre is worried about weight gain)

Well, if there’s nothing else, then I’ll get the nurse to join us so I can do your exam. After that, she’ll draw blood for the blood work we discussed earlier. (Dr. Lopez)

Thanks for reading!

20 comments:

  1. Bam! I just fell on the floor. Lol! Oh, no Deirdre is pregnant by that fool! This is getting very interesting. He is definitely going to become a bigger fool if he EVER finds this out. Great story telling Jewell! I love it! Looking forward to reading about more about Deirdre's pregnancy.

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    1. LOL, your comments just cracked me up! No doubt Walter's foolishness will reach a whole new level if he learns of Deirdre's pregnancy.

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  2. I never thought about adoption being an option. How is her best friend going to react? Looking forward to more

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    1. Thanks for your comment, simsgrl. It will be interesting to see what Robyn says once she gets over her shock. Deirdre's plan is not nearly as simple as she seems to think.

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  3. Wow! That is a lot to ask of Robyn. Probably a big strain. What if Robyn want to raise the baby with certain values and Deidre gets in the way, still saying she's the mother? I see drama written all over that. Plus, that's a lot of responsibility to ask her to take on. Can't wait to see what happens.

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    1. Right you are, Janainah. Deidre's plan is not nearly as simple as she seems to think. It's a lot to ask, and I don't know that she's even considered the fact that she and her best friend might disagree on matters concerning the baby.

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  4. Hi Jewell, this reminded me sooo much of Loretta Young! But at least Clark Gable was not a sociopath....LOL
    Great story!

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    1. Oh my goodness...you're right! I was not familiar with the story of Young/Gable/Lewis and had to Google it. Here I was thinking I'd concocted some impossibly dramatic scenario, and it's already happened in real life! It's true what they say- fact is stranger than fiction. The addition of a sociopath in my version should make for some interesting plot twists, though. LOL

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  5. So many things went through my head with this story. I know Deidre thinks she is doing the right thing. We always do, but the one thing people tend to forget when it comes to babies, is that they grow up to be adults and they are always affected by the choices we make. Adoption is great for some kids, but a lot of adopted kids have MAJOR problems dealing with abandonment. And how can she deny that child a relationship with the father. Walter may be a psychopath with her, but he might be a fabulous father. It's not about her and it's not about Walter, at this point, it's about the child. If she is choosing to bring the child into the world, choose to raise the child the best way she can. Her career is not worth the mental well being of that child. She can do both. I'm stepping down off my soap box now.

    One more thing....having her friend adopt the baby puts them both at risk of being heart broken. I have never had my own baby, but I can't imagine seeing my baby on a regular basis and having them call someone else mommy. What on earth is she thinking? There are other ways to deal with the Walter issue. She needs to find a better way.

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    1. I just love when you get on your soap box, Vanessa! You are always a voice of reason when it comes to the kids, and you made many valid points. Desperation has clouded Deirdre's judgment. She has convinced herself that this plan is a simple one, when it is anything but that. Don't worry, though. This story is far from over, and down the road you will find an ally who feels the same as you and tries to change Deirdre's mind. What I don't know is whether her mind can be changed or not.

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  6. Oh my! That is a lot for Robyn to take on... It makes for a great plot twist, but I wouldn't violently object to a dramatic turn of events in which Walter gets killed.

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    1. "I wouldn't violently object to a dramatic turn of events in which Walter gets killed." LOL! I love this comment so much that I can't seem to stop reading it again and again.

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  7. This part is very interesting. I can imagine how time it take you to write and to share with us. Thank you so much for this story.

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    1. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Shasarignis.

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  8. Hello from Spain: hilarious story. I like outfits they are wearing. Nice photos. Keep in touch

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  9. There is something wrong with Diedre. She's almost as loopy as Walter. First she ignores all those signs about him and now she wants to endanger her friend -- who warned her repeatedly -- by having Robyn hide a psychopath's baby in plain sight?! If I was Robyn I'd be like, "Heck no!"

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    1. I think Diedre is just desperate- Walter seemed so nice to her at first, and I don't think anyone would expect it to escalate that much. I agree that her plan is massively flawed, though. She would probably be better off having a closed adoption or moving out of state to raise the baby. Unfortunately, Walter has a lot of money and many will overlook his bad behavior, which furthers her predicament.

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    2. @Muff- I think what's wrong with Deirdre is that desperation has completely clouded her judgment. She loved Walter too much to think he would ever actually hurt her...until he did. Everything in her life has spiraled out of control. She just doesn't know what to do at this point. I had to laugh out loud at "hide a psychopath's baby in plain sight". Robyn should say, "no" for a number of reasons but she would rather help her friend through this. Maybe she'll think of a safer alternative.

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    3. @Maggie- Right you are! Deirdre is desperate. She was head over heels in love with Walter and never imagined things could spiral out of control so fast. That cockamamie plan is evidence that she's not thinking straight. I hope her friend can help her find an alternative that she can live with.

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