A/N: Hi everyone, I'd just like to take the time to apologize for my long absence. There've been many things going on lately such as testing, travel, hospital stays, etc. within about the past two months. I know it's not an excuse, and I'm truly sorry. I have not stopped writing any of my stories, and I hope you all will still find enjoyment in reading them. Thank you for your patience as well as reading this.

~FanFicCrazy16

The following day Teddy woke up in the midafternoon, her stomach clenching in hunger. An excruciating headache took hold and her heart seemed to pound in her chest. Deep breaths, she thought to herself. You're okay.

After untangling herself from her heap of blankets, Teddy turned off the space heater beside her bed. Shuffling over to her closet she rummaged through articles of clothing. The doctor changed into thick sweatpants, a turtleneck with a hoodie layered over it, wool socks, and a thin headband to keep her ears warm.

She slowly but surely made her way into the kitchen, but instead of grabbing food, she sipped at a glass of water. She ignored the rumbles in the pit of her stomach, an angry monster bellowing from deep within a cave.

Just as the surgeon sat down on one of the stools in the breakfast nook, a fist pounded on the door.

"Teddy? It's me, Arizona!"

Teddy felt like she was a spinning top. She was so weak due to malnourishment and dehydration, yet she felt that she deserved to suffer. After all, she hadn't been there for Henry, instead operating on another patient. In a way, he died alone. She could care less if her anorexia harmed her body or was fatal.

"Teddy! Come on, open up… Please! We really need to talk. You can't just keep ignoring everyone. We all care about you!" Teddy heard Arizona release a desperate sigh. "I know you're home… I'm not leaving until I see you."

Knowing how stubborn the peppy pediatric surgeon was, Teddy unfolded herself from the stool, put her glass in the sink, and thought about letting her friend in. Truth be told, she didn't want to shut her friends out, but by doing so, she wouldn't be as much of a burden to them. They shouldn't have to deal with her pain and sorrow. It wouldn't be fair to them.

"If you don't open up this door in the next thirty seconds, I'll break it down! I'm really concerned, Teddy!"

She wouldn't dare, thought Teddy. Then again…

Thinking about her options, Teddy sighed in defeat and made her way to the door. Arizona Robbins was just preparing to break down the barrier as the door in front of her swung open.

Arizona looked at the woman made of skin and bones standing awkwardly in the entryway. Gasping in shock before she could stop herself, she realized that the woman was her best friend and colleague.

"Oh my gosh, Teddy… what happened?"

As always, thank you for reading!