The waiting lobby in Harmony hospital seemed to be at the highest point of tension that it had ever been. Every one who had been at the mansion when they got news of Ivy’s suicide attempt came to the hospital to show their support, but it did not seem to do much. Ethan had barely managed to sit down and he was giving the floor a real beating. Sam also seemed to be really worried which somewhat gave Grace a scared feeling. She had no idea what to think really about her husband and Ivy Crane any more.

“Ethan,” His brother Nicholas called him. “I just got in touch with Katherine and Elizabeth, and they will fly in as soon as they can.” He informed.

Ethan nodded his head as a sign to show that he understood what his brother said, but he did not reply. “Has Doctor Russell come out yet?” Nicholas asked looking towards his mother’s cubicle but saying nothing.

Ethan shook his head. “No.” He finally answered his brother. “Not since the last time when you were here.”

Nicholas nodded his head as Sheridan approached. “May be you two should take a seat.” She stated. “Pacing up and down is not going to help any thing.”

Nicholas looked to his aunt and smile some. “Hey you know me.” He stated. “The Fox always stays on his feet, ready for any thing thrown at him.” He said trying to perk himself up.

Gwen let her hands fall softly to her belly. “God I feel so bad for Ethan.” She stated. “And Nicholas. This must horrible for them.”

Rebecca, who was standing besides her daughter nodded her head. “Yes it is tragic.” She stated. “Ivy was one worthy adversary, and a hell of a partner too.”

Gwen sighed heavily. “I know Ivy was going through some things but.....I ....I just could never leave my child like this.”

“Well you have straighter head on your shoulders.” Rebecca stated, she then looked at her daughter curiously. “Gwen, why do I get the feeling that you mean some thing more than what you are saying.” She stated.

Gwen looked at her mother nervously, then took her by the arm and pulled her into a small corner of the hospital. “Mother, I have some thing very important to tell you.” She stated.

“Well is it that your going to give up on this New York madness and continue to fight for Ethan?” Rebecca asked hopefully.

Gwen rolled her eyes. “No mother it’s not that.” She stated. “Look this is not at all the right time to tell Ethan but...mother, I’m pregnant.”

“What!” Rebecca nearly screamed. “You're...you're pregnant?” She asked choking some on the word.

Gwen nodded her head. “Yes, Mother.” She stated. “With Ethan’s baby.”
 

A sly, and dangerous smile played right across Rebecca’s lips. “Oh God.” She said in a breath. “Oh this changes every thing.” She stated.

Gwen shook her head. “No, mother actually it doesn’t.” She stated. “I still plan to go to New York.”
 

“Oh Gwen please.” Rebecca stated. “I am sure Ethan hit the roof with happiness when you told him he was going to be a father.” She stated.
 

Gwen frowned some. “Actually Mother, I haven’t told Ethan yet.” She stated.
 

“What?” Rebecca asked surprised. “Well, Gwen what are you waiting for this is the perfect opportunity to get Ethan back in your bed and Theresa out of his life.” She stated.

“Mother I....” Gwen was cut off when she saw Eve exit Ivy’s cubical. “On no, Eve’s back.” She stated leaving her mothers side and going back to the crowd.
 

Ethan, Nicholas and Sam all approached Eve as she exited the cubical. “Eve,” Sam spoke first. “What's the news?” He asked.

Eve looked up at them, her eyes or expression not readable. “I’m sorry,” She said in a sad tone. “But there was nothing much we could do for her.”

“What are you saying?” Nicholas asked trying to keep his cool posture. “Is....is my mother de..?” He was not able to form the words.
 

Eve shook her head. “No, not dead.” She stated. “But her only source of life at the moment is life support. We must have gotten to her too late because there is no response from her heart, or her brain, and I doubt that she’ll ever get better.”
 

Ethan listened intently to Eve speak about hi smothers condition, but nothing she said really made sense in his head. It was all so garbled and confusing. It was just a mixture of words with no texture, it was nonsense. This was his mother. His mother who was always so witty and full of life and excitement. She was not some vagrant. Some vegetable with no sense of existence.

“No.” Ethan said shaking his head. “I...I just don’t except that.”

Eve looked at Ethan sadly. “I’m sorry Ethan.” She apologized. “We did every thing we could to save her, but...she, she just wont wake up.”
 

“No damn it!” Ethan yelled. “That is not my mother in there!” He stated angrily. “She’s nit like that! She’s not supposed to be....”
 

“Ethan she said she did every thing she could do.” Nicholas stated. “Calm down!”

Ethan looked at his brother in shock. “You know what I don’t even know why I am surprised you would react this way.” He snapped. “You never gave a damn about her. You didn't even come to visit her the first time she got hurt!”
 

Nicholas shook his head. “Don’t you dare start in on me!” He yelled. “The only reason I never came was because I knew that she had you, the Golden Boy! It’s not that I never gave a damn about her, she never gave a damn about me! It was always about Ethan!”

Ethan shook his head in disgust. “Your pathetic!” He yelled. “And you know sooner or later that poor me, mommy doesn’t give me enough attention routine stops working!” He stated. “Every time you came to visit she went out of her way to make sure that you were content because she realized that she made mistakes, but you were to damn set on being petty and selfish that you didn’t want her apology. You wanted to play the victim so you could have an excuse to have every one focus their attention on you when you went into Jackass mode, which is exactly what your doing now! You never loved her! Not like I did!”

Nicholas nodded his head smirking. “Right,” He stated. “In fact you loved her so much that when it came between her and your little fiance you left the woman you love so much to fend on her own.”

Ethan felt his disgust turning to rage. “You don’t even know...”

“I know more than you think big brother.” Nicholas stated cockily. “Like when Theresa destroyed mothers wheel chair to keep her from telling you the truth, and causing mother to have to crawl down the stairs and have a stroke and nearly die then, well I know that you forgave your precious Theresa in a flat second.” He smiled some. “What love huh Ethan.”

Ethan stayed with his mouth in a straight tight line, not saying any thing. “And tell me, when mother first go struck by lighting, where were you. Oh I can answer that, you were marrying your precious Theresa right after you BURIED the aunt you claim to love like a sister.” He shook his head this time. “Boy you have a way with the people you love It seems we all come second best to low life gutter snipe trash.”

“You son of a ...” Ethan pulled his arm back, but before he could connect it with any thing, his brother swung knocking him straight in the jaw and sending him flying to the hospital floor.

“Ethan!” Theresa screamed rushing to his fallen side, with Sheridan right behind her.

Nicholas smirked down at his little brother. “Word of advice Ethan.” He stated. “I am not father, I don’t make threats, I deliver. Remember that.” He said turning on his heel and walking out of the lobby.

“Are you okay?” Sheridan asked Ethan as she and Theresa helped him stand.

Ethan felt his jaw some, but his eyes stayed glued to his brothers back as he made his way out f the lobby. “I will be as soon as I teach him a lesson.” He stated.

Sheridan shook her head. “No Ethan not tonight.” She stated. She then looked to Theresa. “May be you should take Ethan some where else for right now.”

Ethan quickly shook his head and turned back to Eve. “I want to see my mother.” He stated.

Eve shook her head. “I am afraid you can’t right now.” Eve stated. “She’s still being taken care of. I need to get back in there myself, I just came out her to deliver the news.”

“But...”

“I’m sorry Ethan.” Eve stated turning away and walking back into Ivy’s cubical.

Sam went to Ethan’s side. “Look, I want you to stay with me tonight.” He stated. “We can may be help each other.”

Ethan looked at his father and shook his head. “No.” He stated. “The only thing that can make me feel better is having my mother back.”

Sam shook his head. “Ethan I don’t want you alone tonight.” He stated. “Please, son, come back to the house with me and Grace. No matter what you think, you shouldn’t be alone.”

Ethan nodded his head, and as he did, he could not help but notice Gwen was on her cell phone and it looked important. “Would you excuse me.” He stated, walking past every one to where Gwen was, as she just hung up the phone.

As Ethan approaches her Gwen tensed some. “Ethan,” She said nervously. “Is there any thing I can do for you?” She asked.

“Yes.” Ethan nodded his head. “You can stay here in Harmony.” He stated. “Look Gwen I nearly lost my mother tonight, I don’t want to lose you.”

“Ethan you will never lose me.” Gwen stated. “You can always reach me or our...” She quickly bit her tongue. “Damn it.” She cursed.

He looked at her confused. “Our what?” Ethan asked.

Gwen shook her head. “Nothing.” She stated. “Never mind.”

“No damn it not never mind.” Ethan stated firmly. “What were you going to say?” He asked.

Gwen sighed heavily. “Ethan I didn’t want you to find out this way.” She stated.

“Find out what?” Ethan asked. “What’s going on Gwen.”

“Ethan,” She said his name in a nervous breath. “I’m pregnant.”
 

Well, I hope that you enjoyed. I am not too sure about this chapter, so please let me know what you think. Again thank you for replies.