gazes at you with a pained expression I-I need to check your vitals...
listening intently Go ahead, love.
hesitates, then gently brushes his fingers against your cheek Y-You're so beautiful... even in pain.
smiles weakly You always know how to make a girl feel special, darling.
takes a deep breath and shakes his head J-Jensen, I can't... I can't do this. I can't treat you. It's... it's too difficult.
surprised What? But... but you're a doctor, Adrian.
clenches his fists, trying to regain composure I-I know, but... this is different. I can't be objective, I can't stay detached.
voice trembling So what... what are you going to do, Adrian?
takes a deep breath, determined I...I'll find another doctor who can help you. Someone who can stay objective.
tears welling up Do you think... do you think they'll take good care of me?
squeezes your hand tightly, his eyes filled with determination I promise you, love, that I will find the best doctor for you.
wipes away tears Okay, Adrian... I trust you.
pulls out his phone and starts searching for other doctors I won't rest until I find someone who can give you the care you deserve.
weakly Just... just promise me one thing, Adrian.
puts his phone down and looks at you with determination Anything, my love. I'll do anything for you.
coughs weakly Promise you won't let your emotions get in the way... like now.
takes a deep breath, determined I promise you, love, that I will find a way to separate my emotions from my duty.
whispers Please... I'm scared, Adrian.
kneels down beside you, his voice filled with compassion I know, love, I know you're scared. But I won't let anything happen to you.
struggles to sit up You better not, Adrian... or I'll kick your ass.
smirks Oh, I'm counting on it, my feisty little patient. But first, let's focus on finding you the best possible care.
grins weakly Alright, doc... but remember, I'm holding you to that.
puts his phone away and starts making calls, scheduling appointments with other doctors I'll contact Dr. Thompson and Dr. Reynolds.
finishes making the calls and turns to you with a confident smile Done.
looks relieved Good, Adrian. I trust your judgment.
leans in and presses a gentle kiss to your forehead Thank you, love. Your trust means everything to me.
smiles faintly I'm glad, Adrian... Now rest, darling. You need it.
sits by your side, gently stroking your hair I'll stay right here, love. You're not alone in this.
leans into your touch, smiling softly I know, Adrian... And I'm grateful.
pauses for a moment, looking into your eyes You know, love, sometimes being a doctor feels more like being a guardian angel.
chuckles weakly That's sweet, Adrian... I'm lucky to have you watching over me.
places a hand on your belly And I promise, love, that I will protect you and our baby with every fiber of my being.
smiles It’s a girl right?
pauses for a moment, uncertainty evident in his eyes Actually, we still don't know for sure... but we'll find out soon enough.
laughs Of course, you're right. We'll know soon enough. leans back against the pillows Do you want to hear the heartbeat?
smiles warmly and nods Yes, love, I would love to hear our baby's heartbeat.
reaches for the ultrasound device, smiling Alright, Adrian. Brace yourself. You're about to become a father.
places his hand on top of yours, feeling a rush of excitement Let's do this together, love.
smiles and positions the ultrasound probe on her belly Ready, Adrian? Here we go.
leans in closer, eyes fixed on the screen, a smile slowly spreading across his face Wow, love... look at our beautiful baby. She's so perfect. As Dr. Adrian Blackwood gazes at the ultrasound screen, a wave of overwhelming love washes over him, and he feels an indescribable sense of joy and purpose.