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By linda simpson
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Chelsea knew from the distinctive knock, it was Ben, her ever so handsome, charming Ben.
He pushed his way in. “Are you alright Chels? Why aren't you answering your mobile?”
“I just wanted more time to think.”
“Are we alone?” He drew her to him. She relaxed a little in his strong arms.
“Yes. Jen and Liz are at Uni. I've got a free afternoon.”
“Good then we can talk.” He pulled away, suddenly tense.
“Why do you need more time to think. I can't understand why you're hesitating. I've given you the money. You know who to call. Now just do it.”
“But I'm not sure it's the right thing.”
“What do you mean you're not sure Chelsea? I thought we'd already discussed it and you'd agreed this was the best solution.”
Ben's clenched fists showed his frustration.
“Yes I know Ben, but I've been doing some more thinking and to 'just do it' is not so easy for me.”
“Look, we've been over all the points before. To have a child now will wreck your plans and our plans. It'll be years until you can get the degree you want. All our friends will be out partying or going overseas and we'll be stuck with a child. It's just not on. I'm not ready to be a father. If you don't do it I'm leaving you, then you'll be on your own. I've done all I'm going to. When you've made the appointment let me know and I'll drive you.”
“Ben you just don't underst…” The door slammed. His car screeched down the driveway.
In the silence Chelsea sank to the floor sobbing. She was dismayed at Ben's outburst and couldn't bare to think of life without him. She gently patted her stomach. It was barely noticeable that a new life was growing. She then realised, on her own she would have to find different accommodation. A baby wouldn't fit into the crammed flat and would disturb her friends' studying. She couldn't go home. Her mum and dad would be devastated that their daughter, raised in a Christian home, had fallen pregnant. The new life at college and Ben had gradually taken priority over her faith. There was no one else to turn to. What Ben had said made sense. A baby would wreck all their plans. Lots of other girls had abortions and seemed Ok.
After she calmed down, Chelsea, her heart thumping, dialed the number and made an appointment for Friday. She would have the have the weekend to recuperate while the Jen & Liz were away visiting friends.
Ben true to his word drove her to the surgery. He was back to his normal self now she'd made the
appointment.
“You'll see it's for the best Chels.” he said squeezing her hand before she left the car. She managed a nervous smile.
After the paperwork was filled in, Chelsea didn't have to wait long.
Everything seemed very rushed. The doctor barely acknowledged her. He was too busy at the end of the bed getting instruments ready while the nurse put her legs in stirrups.
“Just a little prick in your arm dear and it will be over in no time” said the nurse.
Chelsea awoke to “All went well” and was allowed to leave after a rest. She slept on the back seat most of the way home. When Ben asked how she felt she replied “Empty.”
God saw Chelsea's future: her repentance, renewed faith and work for the pro-life movement. Her little one was safe in His kingdom and his short hidden life on earth was not wasted.
In this instance, it would prove to be a catalyst for good.
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Doctor Jones, thankful his exhausting 'afternoon 'sideline' was over, reminded Nurse Grant
“Nurse prepare the equipment for sterilization and put the waste in the yellow container ready for correct disposal asap. By the way, what was the last patient's name?”
“Chelsea Ballamore” she replied.
”Let me see her details.”
Dr. Jones turned pale.
“Oh no! What have I done?”
He ran into the toilet and vomited violently.
“Nurse, may God forgive me.” he said clinging to the door frame “I have just aborted my great-grandchild.”
Gerald Jones never returned to his 'afternoon sideline'.
He eventually experienced the overwhelming forgiveness of God and became a gifted surgeon operating on unborn babies.
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Red ink: there were some editing errors that took away from the overall flow of the story. I also think it would have flowed better to have both futures of the characters included at the end, rather than going forward in Chelsea's life, then back in time to the doctors view after the abortion, then forward in time for his life.