A/N: Thank you guys. I guess I should tell you that this story is going to be some sort of therapy for me. My mom has been battling cancer since 05, Colorectal then it traveled to her lungs in 09, now my family just recently found out it went into her bones. My mom is still fighting.

OK, from next chapter and on there would be POVS.

Paula got up from behind her desk and sat next to the scared Ashley.

ASH: Don't sugar coat it.

Ever since Ashley showed up at Paula's office a month ago, the two became more friendlier towards each other. Paula took a few minutes to gather the words to say. If this was just a patient, she would know what to say but Ashley is not just a patient. Ashley Davies was Spencer's best friend and first love which Paula wouldn't accept the rebellious teen in her daughter's life at the time.

ASH: You're killing me here. Just tell me what is wrong with me.

Paula's doctor-mode finally kicked in.

P: OK, I've got the results from the sample that was taken two weeks ago and unfortunately it is Colorectal cancer.

Ashley just sat there, with a blank stare.

ASH: Doc, care to explain what the fuck Colorectal cancer is?

Paula noticed the old Ashley is making an appearance and she also knew from Spencer's explanation that Ashley uses her attitude to hide her feelings.

P: Colorectal cancer is a type of colon cancer. Basically you have a tumor here in your rectum and the actual medical term is Colorectal.

Ashley's eyes were focused on the spot of the intestinal picture where Paula says the tumor is. Paula decided to wait for the young brunette to digest the news before throwing options for treatment at her.

ASH: Is it curable? Or am I going to die soon?

Paula's heart literally broke at the second question.

P: Ashley please look at me.

ASH: Just answer the questions.

P: OK with treatment and the will to fight, there is high chance you can beat this.

Paula knew she shouldn't of said that like that but she felt Ashley already had a death sentence in her head. Ashley quickly stood up and started to pace.

ASH: My life is not worth to fight for.

P: Ashley Nicole Davies, you better not fucking GIVE UP. THIS PAST MONTH I HAD BEEN LYING TO MY DAUGHTER FOR YOU. LOOK YOU CAN BEAT THIS. I strongly believe if you do everything and I mean everything, you will upper your chances.

Tears finally escaped Ashley's eyes. Both women heard yelling outside of door.

SJ: SPENCER WAIT, YOUR MOM IS BUSY WITH A PATIENT. YOU CAN'T GO IN THERE YET.

SPENCE: DO I LOOK LIKE I CARE? SHE CANCELLED AGAIN.

Spencer opened the door, really to give her mom a piece of her mind. Blue eyes locked with brown eyes.

SJ: Sorry doctor but I tried to stop the crazy blonde.

P: It's ok Sarah. Can you close the door please?

Sarah looked between the patient and her fiance before she walked out. Paula felt sorry for Sarah but she was sort of relieved that her daughter saw Ashley.

SPENCE: You are mom's patient?

Ashley couldn't find the words to say. Spencer still takes her ability to speak.

ASH: I wish I could say no.

She literally fell apart. Before Paula could get to the crying brunette, Spencer got to her and held her like it was the most natural thing in the world. Paula watched as her daughter comforted the brunette.

SPENCE: Ash, please sit down and tell me how in the hell you have my mother as a doctor. She hasn't tried killing you yet?

Ashley actually laughed for the first time since she has been back in California.

P: HEY! I resent that.

She wasn't mad at all, in fact she was loving how her daughter was helping Ashley.

SPENCE: Sorry but we all know how you hated Ashley. So don't act offended. Seriously why are you her doctor? Only thing you know about is...

Something clicked in her head. She took a look at Ashley and then her mom then back to Ashley.

ASH: Spence, I got Colorectal cancer.