EDITOR'S NOTE: Although "You're Not Alone" is a work of fanfiction, it is based on a true story. I have the Hepatitis C virus, and the message of the fanfic is that those who are stricken with Hepatitis are not alone. There are millions who have this virus and don't even know it. Even though there is no cure, there are medications and treatments that can keep it in control, keep it in remission. This is basically a "what if" situation in this fanfic, an alternate universe so to speak, and how Lita and Raye deal with this. This is not a sequel to my last fic, "If She Waited Any Longer" (another based on a true story fic), but it does mention the surgery Molly had in that fic.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE - CHAPTER 1 - "Fearful Situation"
Lita walked through the park carrying a bag of groceries. She looked rather fatigued and walked slowly. She came across a bench and proceeds to sit down. Amy and Molly strolls toward the direct where Lita rests.
"Hey, guys", greets Lita in a drained tone.
"Oh, hello, Lita", greets Amy, "just coming back from the store?"
"Oh, yeah, I was. Tonight's dinner", answers Lita as she wipes the sweat from her brow, "I'm just taking a rest".
Molly gets a closer look at Lita's face. "Um, Lita, are you sure you're OK?", she asks, "you look kind of flushed".
Amy also gets a closer look. "Come to think of it, Molly's right, you do look flushed. We've noticed that you've been lethargic as of late", she notes, "also, you haven't been as energetic as usual".
"Oh, I think I've been coming down with some sort of the flu, or something like it", answers Lita, "my joints have been aching, been getting headaches, and I've been feeling so winded lately".
"Have you went to see the doctor about this?", wonders Amy, "this may sound a bit serious".
"Well, I'm supposed to go back tomorrow morning to have blood work done", says Lita, "the doctor noticed my skin was a bit jaundiced".
"Oh, dear Lord", exclaims Molly, "I hope you're not suffering from gallstones like I had".
"I don't know. I hope not", wonders Lita, "I remember that, Molly. You were really in bad shape, but I'm glad you pulled through".
"You really should have it done, Lita", says a concerned Amy, "at least you will have an idea what's wrong with you".
"I really appreciate the concern for me, guys", nods Lita.
"If you'd like, we could go with you tomorrow for moral support", offers Molly.
"It's OK, Molly", smiles Lita, "I appreciate the thought. I'll be fine. Thanks anyway, though".
"Well, Lita, that's what friends are for", nods Amy.
"It's a shame I have to fast for 12 hours before having it done", says Lita, "so I'll have to pig out beforehand".
"But you are allowed to have water and black coffee", says Amy, "but no solid foods for 12 hours".
"Yeah, I think I can deal with water for 12 hours", nods Lita.
3 days later....................At Amy's house.......................
The phone rings and Amy picks up the reciver to answer it. "Hello, Anderson residence", she greets.
"A-A-Amy?", stammers Lita, her voice cracked.
"Lita?", wonders a surprised Amy, "how did it go? What were the results of the blood work?"
"Is Molly with you?", asks Lita.
"Yes, she is", answers Amy, "she's with me right now".
"Good. I need the both of you to come with to the hospital today", asks Lita in a troubled tone, "I have to see a liver specialist".
"Is something wrong with your liver?", asks Amy.
"Remember the doctor who removed Molly's gallbladder?", asks Lita.
"Yes, yes I do remember", says Amy.
"Well, she's the liver specialist i'm seeing today", says Lita, "she wants to talk to me about having a biopsy done".
"Biopsy??", exclaims Amy.
"It's possible that I may have Hepatitis", confesses Lita, "but which one, I'm not sure".
"Hepatitis?", exclaims Amy, "dear God, Lita. How did you get it, did they say?"
"That's what I'm going to find out today", replies Lita, "I don't feel good about this, Amy".
"I'm sure things will work out, once they determine the seriousness of the illness", assures Amy, "who's taking you to the hospital?"
"Ken is", replies Lita, " he's driving me down. I could have him pick you and Molly up at your house".
"That would be fine, Lita", answers Amy.
"Great, we'll see you in a few", says Lita.
"Alright, we'll see you. Bye bye", says Amy, then she puts the receiver down.
"What is it, Amy?", wonders Molly, "what's up with Lita?"
"Lita wants us to come to the hospital with her", replies Amy, "she has to see a liver specialist".
"What's wrong with her?", asks Molly.
"She mentioned something about Hepatitis", answers Amy, "she believes she may have it".
"Oh, dear God!", shrieks a horrified Molly, "that's terrible. How did she get it? How serious is it?"
"I know there are three kinds of Hepatitis", explains Amy, "Lita mentioned something about a biopsy she needs to have done to determine the seriousness of her condition".
"Aw, poor Lita", whines Molly, "we should go with her. She needs her friends now at a time like this".
"That's right, Molly", agrees Amy, "we will be with her. Ken is picking us up on the way to the hospital".
TO BE CONTINUED...................................................