Death vs. Immortality
Chapter 2: Tests.
I was on the sofa with Nessie asleep on my lap when Carlisle returned. Edward saw the panic in my
eyes and quickly took her from me. I blurred as I darted over to Carlisle before he could even put his bag down. His beautiful face, which was normally so happy, was creased with worry. "W-What is it, Carlisle, he's okay, right? I mean, it's just the flu, Edward said it was just the flu, and I don't -"
"Bella," Carlisle interrupted me softly, "I've sent your father over to the hospital. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't have the flu, but I can't say for sure, exactly what it is," he said. "Well, what, I mean, how serious is it?" I answered, a note of hysteria rising in my voice.
"I don't know Bella, dear. Don't worry though, he's in very good hands at the hospital, even if i do say so myself. I only came back to tell you, I'm going to go up there now, and I will personally treat him. We will find out what this is Bella," Carlisle said, as he put his hand on my shoulder.
Edward came over and wrapped his arms around my waist, and nuzzled my neck, "Do you want to go with Carlisle, Bella?" he asked. "Yes, I want to be there. What am I going to do? My dad!" I replied, as the air hitched in my throat, making it hard for me to breath.
"Do you want me to come?" Edward asked. Truthfully, I wanted, no - i needed him there, but Renesmee needed someone here with her, and I didn't like leaving her without both of us for too long, and I didn't know how long we would be up at the hospital.
"No, it's okay. Renesmee needs you here," I answered him softly. He spun me round so that I was facing him, and put his hand on my cheek. I leaned into him, and closed my eyes. "It will be okay Bella," he murmured to me, and if I wasn't mistaken, there was a double meaning to his words.
What if Charlie was really sick, with something untreatable? What would happen then? Would I be able to just stand by and watch him die, or would I make the choice to-. Urgh, I couldn't continue with that thought. I'll deal with that when, and if, we get to that point.
"Renesmee, come over here," I said to her as I held my arms out. She jumped into them and pressed her palm to my face. Charlie appeared in front of me, looking weak and frail, and I could tell she was worried and longing for him. "I know, I know", I whispered to her, soothing her, but at the same time trying very hard to stop myself from sobbing.
"Me and Grandpa are going to go to the hospital to make sure Pops is okay, but we'll be back soon, and I'll see you before you go to sleep", I told her. She made the effort to speak out loud, and said "Even if it's after my bedtime?". I took a deep breath and replied "Even if you have to stay up all night. Be good, I love you".
She gave me one last squeeze and jumped down. She walked over to the couch where she put her head down on a pillow and her shoulders began to shake. I leaned as if to follow, but Edward touched my shoulder and signalled that I should leave, as he went to comfort Nessie.
I wanted to do the same, to bury my face in Edward's chest and sob. I wanted to cry and worry and sob, but I knew I had to put on a brave face. Carlisle steered me towards the door, and we stepped out into the rain.
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