Page 70 of One Hollywood Sunset

‘You just think what?’ She stopped getting dressed and stared at him.

‘I think you’ve got a lot on your mind at the moment.’

‘And?’

‘And I think you need a break. You need some time away. Time away from everything.’

‘What I need is for everybody to get off my back and leave me alone.’ She rushed to dress and then let out a breath and locked eyes with Nicholas. ‘Look, I just want to get home. Can we go home? Can we talk about this later? Please,’ she begged.

‘I’d rather you saw the doctor first.’

‘He probably isn’t going to tell me anything you haven’t told me already.’

‘Why don’t I go and speak to him? I’ll see if he’s happy for you to go. Then maybe we can call in tomorrow and he can check you over then.’

Freya nodded.

‘OK, I won’t be a minute.’ He left the room.

She put her hands to her temples. Her head was bursting and she was still feeling panicked, but she wasn’t going to admit that. She couldn’t stand spending one more moment in the hospital.

A couple of minutes passed by and then Dr Stone entered the room, closing the door behind him.

‘Do I need to sign forms? Here, I have a pen.’ She reached into her bag and produced a ballpoint.

‘Freya, I think you know what I want to talk to you about.’ His voice couldn’t have been more serious.

‘I feel fine. I’m a little tired, but fine, honestly.’ She forced a smile.

‘I’d really like you to have a scan. I’m becoming convinced your pregnancy might be contributing to the severity of your blood pressure and the fainting. We really need to check on the baby.’

‘Can I go home please?’

‘I’m afraid ignoring the issue isn’t going to make it go away.’

‘There’s no issue to ignore.’ She raised her eyes to meet Dr Stone’s.

‘Then have the scan. Set my mind at rest.’

‘No.’

‘What are you afraid of?’

‘Excuse me?’

‘What are you afraid of?’ the doctor repeated.

‘I’m afraid that at any moment, Julie Andrews is going to appear and you’re both going to re-enact a rooftop scene,’ Freya answered.

‘Freya, I don’t think you realise the seriousness of the situation. Your baby could be in danger.’

‘This is ridiculous. You can’t keep me here, I’m leaving.’ She got up and headed for the door.

‘Then you leave me with no choice. I’m going to have to tell Nick.’

‘Hello? Hippocratic oath! Mean anything to you?’

‘I will not allow you to put your child in danger, Hippocratic oath or not. That would go against everything I believe in. And I really don’t think you’d deliberately put your baby at risk.’

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