Free New Beginnings by LaShawn Vasser

counting on that to be true.  I’m hoping that she wouldn’t want it exposed that Ryan was not only unfaithful to her but he also had an illegitimate daughter; a daughter who happens to be black.  His republican base would lose their minds.  From what I’ve read Alicia wants to move into that Governor’s mansion more than he does and Ryan is her ticket to getting there.”
    Jason didn’t like the fact that Vicky knew so m uch about this family.  Why she had kept up with them bothered him.   He didn’t like it one bit but he also reminded himself that she was his fiancé, she was pregnant with his baby, and Angel was fighting for her life.  He’d do whatever needed to be done to make sure she has the surgery she needs.  Pride be damned.  “Vicky, the Foxworthy’s can play real hardball.  If you threatened to go to the papers, they might be willing to take the risk.  They might be willing to gamble that no one would believe you.  If the people of Minnesota had to choose between a family that they’ve known for years versus someone their not familiar they might believe they could win that battle.  And, because you are not a public figure, they could create whatever type of character they wanted for you.  They would start a smear campaign like you’ve never seen before.” 
    Vicky looked crushed.  “I didn’t think of that.  I mean, I thought once I prove d paternity… wouldn’t that be enough to force their hand?”
    Jason shook his head.  “Unfortunately, no.  They can buy the results that they want from the paternity test and we don’t have time for that.”
    “Then, what am I going to do? Jason, he has to be the donor!”
    “And he will.  You r plan is not unworkable.  It’s just…incomplete.  We might be able to make it work but you’re going to have to trust me.  You’ll need to use the Rutherford family name.  She needs to know that you have the full weight of our family behind you.”
    She was more nervous than ever now.  She didn’t want to have to drag the Rutherford family into this but, would if it would get her the results she needed.  “Jason, I can’t say the honorable thing and tell you not to get involved because...” Vicky buried her head inside his chest.  “I can’t lose Angel.  It would break me.”
    “Vicky , in my heart you and Angel are already Rutherfords.  There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you or her so there’s no need for you to ask.  As your man, I’m going to do everything I can to fix this situation.”
    Jason sat and just held her for a few moments until she could control her tears .  “You okay?”
    “Yes.”
    “Good because we don’t have any more time to waste.  It’s time you called her.”  Jason handed Vicky his cell phone.  Vicky pulled out Ryan’s business card and dialed the number on the back.  Jason held Vicky the entire time.
    “Hello, Mrs . Carter?  This is Vicky Martin, you don’t know who I am yet but I need to talk to you.”
    “This is Mrs. Carter? I’m sorry do I know you?”
“No.  You don’t.  However, we both have a common interest in senator, Ryan Carter.”
    “And exactly what interest might that be Ms. Martin ?”
    Vicky took a deep breath “I don’t really know how to say this so I will just say it.  I have a daughter that is in need of a very important surgery.   Without it, she will die.  However, she has an extremely rare blood type and before they can perform the procedure she will need a blood transfusion…..from her father.  He is a match.  I’m calling you because I need Ryan to donate that blood…..for our daughter.”
    Alicia was standing next to her bed when Vicky dropped that bit of information.  She had to sit down and make sure she’d heard her correctly. “Ms. Martin , are you trying to tell me that Ryan is the father of your child?”
    “Yes, I am.  Ryan doesn’t have much time to help her.  He will need to be here in Atlanta within the next few hours