ROSE AFTER TITANIC
Chapter Eight

Rose was putting a roast in the oven when the doorbell rang.

"I will get it," Jack called from the living room.

"Okay," Rose replied.

"Come on in," Jack told Cal. "Do you want anything to drink?"

"No, thank you," Cal replied, taking off his coat.

"Rose and I have some news for you."

"What is it?"

"I will let Rose tell you. Rose, come here and tell Cal the good news."

"I am pregnant with twins," Rose replied.

"That is great news," Cal replied, hugging Jack and then Rose, who had come into the living room. "Well, I should be going,"

"Don't you want to stay?" Rose asked.

"No. You and Jack should celebrate alone. I will stop by in a few days."

"Okay. I will see you then." Rose hugged Cal.

"Bye," Cal called as he walked out the door.

*****

Rose was finishing making dinner when she climbed on the counter to get a bowl for a salad. She lost her balance and fell to the floor.

"Rose!" Jack called, running into the kitchen.

"Jack, I think I lost the babies," Rose sobbed.

"I will call the doctor. Just hang on."

Chapter Nine
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