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you have a lot to talk about.”
    When the door closed, David stood up.  He remained silent and that scared Rose.
    Rose said, “David. The doctor doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It’s impossible.”
    “To think for a moment I was feeling sorry for you being in all of that pain.”
    Rose started to whine. “David the doctor is lying.”
    “Rose for once in your life, tell the truth. I’m tired of pretending anyway. I’m moving on. You will be hearing from my attorney.”
    Rose felt like her world was coming to an end. “We can work this out. Let me explain. You weren’t touching me and a woman has her needs. He didn’t mean anything to me. He was an occasional screw. We used protection, so I don’t know how this happened.”
    David shook his head from side to side and said, “You’re pathetic. You always have an excuse. This incident was a wake up call. I can’t take this anymore.  My stuff will be gone by the time you get home from the hospital.”
    Rose tried to get up out of the bed, but the IV in her arm, reminded her that she shouldn’t. “David. Please don’t leave.  What about the media? You’re going to make me look like a fool. Can’t we talk about this when I get out?”
    David walked to the door and said, “I’m all talked out.”
    “How am I supposed to get home? I have nobody.”
    “I’ll call your sister.”
    Rose stiffened up and said, “Don’t call her. I’ll find somebody. I can ask Carmen.”
    “Whatever.  It’s your choice.  I can’t say it was nice knowing you, but I will say this.  I hope you get everything you deserve.”
    David walked out the door.  Rose closed her eyes, leaned back in the bed and allowed the medicine to put her to sleep. When she woke up, she was disoriented. It dawned on her that she was alone in a hospital room.
     
    ***
    Why do these things keep happening to me?  Who can I call? I don’t trust too many people.  The last thing I need is for this to get out to the media.  Hmm. I guess I should call the baby’s daddy, but the nurses will be curious to why he’s picking me up instead of my husband. I have no choice. I have to call Carmen.
    ***
     
    Carmen answered, “Hello.”
    “Carmen, it’s me.”
    “Hi. I was going to call you on Monday. Your interview with Channel magazine will be on the stands tomorrow.”
    Rose sat on the phone in silence. She had forgotten about her interview. Now when news got out about the end of her marriage, she was going to be the laughing stock of Hollywood.
    “Rose, are you still there?”
    “Yes. I have a lot on my mind.  I need a huge favor.”
    “You name it.”
    “I need you to come pick me up from Doctor’s General Hospital tomorrow.”
    Carmen with concern in her voice asked, “What’s wrong? What happened?”
    Rose, embarrassed by her situation, said, “David can’t pick me up. The doctor said I need to stay overnight for observation. He plans to release me in the morning so I need a ride home.”
    “You still didn’t answer my question. Why are you in the hospital?” Carmen asked.
    “I had a miscarriage.”
    “You what? Why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant? It explains why you’ve put on those extra pounds. Why didn’t you tell me? I should have been the first to know, well after David of course.”
    Rose tried not to sound frustrated when she said, “Carmen calm down. I just found out myself. I had no idea I was pregnant. Just promise me you’ll be here.”
    “I’ll be there bright and early.  Get some rest and I’ll see you in the morning.”
    “Thanks. Bye.”
    The medication took its toll again on her and Rose fell into a deep sleep. The next morning, Carmen arrived just as Dr. Phillips signed the release papers. Carmen rushed to Roses side and hugged her.  Rose felt relieved to have Carmen there.
    “How you holding up kid?” Carmen asked.
    “I’m okay. Just ready to go,” Rose responded.
    As Carmen gathered Rose’s things, she turned and said, “I