Leonie feels like her head might explode. Before she can think things through, she crosses the room and shoves David off of Avery. Frantically, she begins digging through the medical kit.
"I don't buy it," Leonie says, "Taking a pulse is not an accurate way to determine pregnancy. Take the pregnancy test out."
Leonie's frantic move doesn't frighten Avery. She gives David a grateful look and feels a weight easing from her chest.
"Is David helping me?" Avery wonders, "I deliberately disclosed my torment to him because I know he's loyal to Evan. I was hoping he'd help me, but I never expected that he'd go this far for me. Though this is only a makeshift plan, it's a good one. David must know that pregnancy is the only thing that can change Francis Howel's mind. The only downside is explaining that it was all a lie to Evan when he comes back—he'll be so disappointed."