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The Dove

I'm about to lose my mind

You've been gone for so long,

I'm running out of time

I need a doctor, call me a doctor

I need a doctor, doctor to bring me back to life

I Need A Doctor

By: Eminem Ft. Dr. Dre & Skylar Grey

-Chapter 2-

The day finally arrived.

Elli was certainly worried for Trent as he did nothing but engrossed himself with coffee to keep himself up for three straight days. Yes, he actually adhered to his own word, as he did nothing but spent most of his days inside the library or his nights hauled up into his room. The only time he'd stop was when he feels the need to eat, go to the bathroom and meet his patients, which is almost a never and found himself thankful for.

"Are you sure you're okay, Doctor?" She asked as she took a peek on him inside his office. His face definitely shows his fatigue as dark circles were now evident on his eyes, whilst his hands still held on to his mug of coffee. As much as he disliked splurging himself with this unhealthy type of lifestyle, he knows that he has too. It wasn't a matter of choice to him. It was a matter of dedication to his job, Jack and his brother, Alex. He knows what kind of responsibility that he's about to get and he can't afford to make a mistake on this one.

It's not that his regular patients were the least important; it just happens that this is a case that he didn't know what to expect. He read books all about neurological, cardiac, respiratory diseases, and even cancer. Somehow he was thankful for the mind he inherited from his parents, as he can still remember everything he learned from medical school and found himself to be still familiar with all the fundamentals.

"Should have slept at least last night, Doctor. Now, look at you? What will I do if you collapse due to fatigue? How can we take care of her." Elli stated with a worried voice and expression as she finally stand before him in front of his desk. Her hands slammed the table lightly, hoping that this non-verbal show of her worry for him would get through him. Even if her heart now flutters for the Doctor's new friend, it doesn't remove the fact that she still cares for him.

The Doctor just sighed.

"I'm sorry, Elli. I didn't mean to worry you. Tonight, I promise to sleep once I see how things will be from now on." Trent uttered with his usual placid tone, as his eyes traveled towards the nearby ward, which is just in front of his office only separated by curtains.

For the first time, the ward was actually filled with two beds aside from the bed where you do the check-ups. It actually looked like a real ward for once. Trent found himself standing as he slowly paced himself towards the ward, specifically the bed beside the window.

'It's not a room. But, I hope this fits her needs.' He thought as he smoothed the blanket with his free hand. He marveled at the looks of the ward. For the first time, he will actually accommodate a patient that will stay in the clinic, a permanent patient to add. It wasn't the usual overnights or a patient staying for a week or two after a pregnancy event. It was a permanent. He certainly doesn't know how long that will be; will it be until she eventually gets transferred back in the city or forever until she dies? Trent may not know her yet, but it's not a reason that he'd want her to stay here until her deathbed.

Although, right now his heart is full of mixed emotions…

Excitement?

Nervousness?

He certainly doesn't know what to feel. So far, he's nervous because he doesn't know how he'll handle her, he doesn't know what kind of condition she has, her state, and her disease. He doesn't know if he can handle her well as how Alex expected he would. At the same time, he somehow felt excited to he finally gets to meet the sister from Jack's tales. But, the excitement just felt so wrong and so out of place.

It was hard.

But, he can't turn away now and run. Whatever happens from now on all he can say is, 'whatever the goddess' will is, I'll leave it all to her.'

Knock Knock Knock

The door sounded. Trent just simply looked back at his nurse, who was just staring at him intently. There were no words stated but the brunette just nodded back to him as she went and answered the door.

Like the Doctor, after hearing the news herself, she could somehow relate to how Trent is currently feeling right now. Somehow, she feels excited to finally meet one of Jack's relative, and the fact that she might acquire a new friend herself. Due to work, she never really gets to hang out with the rest of the bachelorettes in town, so having a person having the same gender during work made her feel elated. But, at the same time, she felt bad about the arrival, since of course the reason as to why she's coming to Mineral Town wasn't to give her company, rather because she has to. It's because she's weak and she's dying, and the thoughts of that just can't help but make her feel sad. Now even she can relate to Jack and understood what he meant. It's like she also wants to be happy for the arrival of his sister, but felt sad for the reason behind it.

She touched the door knob carefully as she twisted it, now trying to crack up a smile on her round face she immediately tried to shrug off all the negative emotions. Her mind was just looking forward for the best, and instead tried to concentrate on her feelings of excitement and let her mind wander and imagine. As questions such as: 'What would Jack's sister be like?', 'Is she as cheerful and friendly as Jack?', and 'Is she beautiful as just how handsome Jack is?'

But her now bright eyes fell immediately in despondency, it laid on Trent's twin beside Jack, who was delicately supporting a petite, pale blond girl within his muscular arms. She didn't know what to do or what to say, as she just ushered them in. She was just speechless; she couldn't even be her usual self as she can't utter her usual warm greetings. She was supposed to be professional and used to this. But, now she can't even open her mouth.

Trent immediately followed Elli, and noticed her odd behavior. He was curious himself, but the moment he got a glimpse of what Elli saw he immediately understood. As his onyx eyes lay on the trio, he was also silent taking a few steps forward but still maintained his placid expression.

He's already a man of few words, yet as of the moment, he found himself speechless and now a man of no words. Alex stared through him with complete despondency, whilst he would often glance with those forlorn onyx eyes back to the girl being supported by his dear friend from time to time with each step taken inside the clinic. Jack was certainly careful at the same time firm as he supported her wait completely as he walked with her. But, what vexed him was the girl in Jack's arms.

The blond girl that Jack called Claire was beautiful indeed, beautiful like a doll, but lifeless as a doll. Her skin was so pale, her body was petite and she was so thin. Her eyes that stared right through him made chills run through his spine, it was so lifeless rather dead. It's like her soul were now inexistent.

Trent found himself walking in a faster pace as he immediately took the girl in his arms now and even carried her bridal style. He can no longer watch them, especially his brother and friend's pained expression. He just had to go there and break the tension, and immediately put them to ease, which he did as he carried her inside the ward and rested her on the bed. All he knows is by the looks of her state; she doesn't have the strength to walk on her own and as he assessed, her weight is congruent to her size. He was surprised for his own actions, but he also can't stand looking at her like that for long. With the way she looks, it's obvious that she can't stand for long after all and he just had to do it.

The girl didn't react nor did she opposed as she just lay their quietly with her eyes just staring at the ceiling. It was an awkward situation alright and he still can't find the words to say to her. Trent immediately turned to Elli, who followed him along with the two men behind her back.

"Elli, please look after her for a while and help her be accustomed to our ward." Trent requested as he motioned for the two boys to sit on the monoblocs in front of his desk, and then he himself sat on his chair.

The three remained silent for a while. It was awkward indeed and no one dared to break it. Somehow, Trent was thankful that he found out about it sooner sparing him the awful surprise.

"So, her name's Claire, right?" Trent finally spoke as it somehow snapped Alex back to reality as he placed the brown envelope in front of him.

"Yes, and here are all her medical records from back in the city. I guess, I don't need to do much introductions to do since you are already familiar with the patient's family I heard." Alex tried to utter with his usual cheerful tone as he smiled. But, he wasn't completely happy at all. For all his life as a Doctor, he has spent most of his time with Jack's sister as one of his first patients assigned to him by Doctor Hardy after his internship ended and got his license. He felt sad by the fact that he can't handle the assignment, much more that he can't help a person he considered his friend.

"Well, to summarize everything inside the envelope, Claire has a weak heart and also a weak immune system. Her state was chronic and hereditary, and it already escalated to the stage that her heart could no longer sustain her body. Thus, as much as possible she needs to be monitored 24/7, because she's currently prone to heart failure as of the moment. For this, since I know that this is a rural village, I also brought with me the equipment and medicines needed for her condition along with me. All of the payments, needed for her treatment will be directed to you now, which I have already dealt with before I came to Mineral Town." His smile was now inexistent as he stared at the tiles with complete sadness. "Please take care of her, Trent. I know that you're the best guy to help her."

Trent honestly didn't know what to say. Alex looked up too much on him as it somehow made him feel a little bit pressured. He doesn't know if he's up to Alex's expectations if he can actually help Claire or not.

"I also believe in you, Trent. Please help my sister." Jack uttered with a sad smile plastered on his slightly tanned features. It was certainly a big responsibility, and it was just now that he can finally grasp and feel the gravity of the situation. As of now, he may not know how to deal with it now, nor how he will be able to make a miracle, but prayed to the goddess to help him right now.

"I'll try my best. As a Doctor, I won't let you guys down."

And that's a wrap.

Sorry if the chapters are short =.= I usually make around 4k and above, but for some reason, The Dove is the only exception.

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To Nyamo: Glad to hear that you're loving it. I'll definitely keep on going! :D I hope that you like this new chapter! Please do look forward for more! TC.