Supporting Love

Chapter 3

Roman was upset to no end that Skylar had just up and left but he also could tell that she was hurting, he laid back on their bed after cleaning up the mess that Skylar had made by throwing a glass vase against the wall in anger. Roman was upset and scared for his own sister he didn't know what to think but knew she was making the right choice. Casey was waking up more and got up and used the bathroom and went to find a sweatshirt and slip it on but couldn't find the one she wanted. After looking through everything she realized that it was gone, all of Seth's things were gone.

"Rome" Casey said from his bedroom door.

"What is it Case?" Roman asked as he sat up in bed.

"Seth left me." Casey said

"When did that happen?" Roman asked

"Sometime today while we were gone. Where is Skylar?" Casey asked

"She left and probably headed to St. Louis. I don't have the energy to fight for things right now. I'm more focused on you right now. I love her. I want to take you somewhere." Roman said

Casey looked at Roman and smiled. "Just where do you plan on taking me?" Roman couldn't help but smile at his sister he loved her so much. Sure he couldn't stand her when she was born but his love had grown and she loved him as well even though he drove her up the wall sometimes. "Where to Rome?"

"Italy for a week." Roman said "I know we have to be back by Saturday as you go into the hospital on Sunday." Casey threw her arms around her brother's neck and hugged him tight.

"When do we leave?" Casey asked

"How soon can you pack?" Roman asked her. Casey got up and started to pack right away. Casey threw together some outfits and soon was packed. Roman packed quickly as well and soon they were headed to the airport and sitting on a flight to Italy.

While they were in the air Skylar was landing in St. Louis and headed to her house that she never sold. She needed time to think. By the time she pulled up into her drive Randy was walking over.

"Hey you what brings you to cold St. Louis?" Randy asked as he helped her out of her car and hugged her.

"I left. I couldn't do it anymore." Skylar said as they walked into the house. Skylar sat down on the couch and propped her leg up.

"What do you mean by that Skylar?" Randy asked

"I left them in Pensacola that is what it means Randy." Skylar said. Randy sighed and sat down beside her and could tell that something was on her mind.

"What is going on?" Randy asked

"Casey has breast cancer. I can't work due to my leg right now." Skylar said

"Oh god. What stage of breast cancer does Casey have?" Randy asked this shook him up even more as his own wife had cancer a few years ago and now Landi and very healthy. Casey and Skylar had taken time away from their jobs and helped them out when they could. "Then why aren't you there supporting her? I can see why you can't work sweetie."

"I am walking away from her before I end up watching her die Randy. Stage 1 almost stage 2 and Roman can find someone else." Skylar said standing up and walking away from Randy before the tears were sliding down her face.

"Is she having surgery to remove the cancer cells or what?" Randy asked

"She is having surgery doing a double mastectomy and having reconstruction done right away." Skylar said

"Then why aren't you there to support her?" Randy asked he was confused to why she wasn't there.

"I told you why Randy. I can't stand to see her slip from me." Skylar said

"She wont if she has surgery and they are able to remove everything. You and Casey were here when Landi and I went through her cancer and you can do the same thing." Randy pointed out.

"I don't want to Randy and please leave I just need to be alone." Skylar said

"I know you are hurting as well Sky but you have to be there for them as well." Randy said

"Not if we're not together anymore I don't." Skylar said

"Did you break up with both of them?"

"Yes." Skylar said as her voice catches.

"Sky babe please don't do that. They love you. You and Casey whipped my ass into shape when Landi had cancer and we are stronger than ever she is healthy remember that?" Randy asked. Skylar just nodded her head in agreement. "You can still go and make things right honey." Skylar stayed quiet her back to Randy. "I love you Sky but you are so damn stubborn it's not good." Then took his leave, Randy knew he would check on her later tomorrow.

The week passed quickly Casey and Roman were having fun in Italy she was relaxed for once, yes she was nervous like there was no tomorrow about Monday but she was ready to have this behind her. It was close to 8pm when Casey and Roman walked into the house. Roman knew she was tired and helped her up to her room and she dashed for the bathroom and started to get sick right away. Roman decided to call Scott to see if he could help with Casey he knew that flying and her migraines didn't go well together. Scott headed over he was worried Casey and also Skylar but he knew his sister was in St. Louis he was still worried. Roman picked up Casey and carried her to her bed and helped her get comfy when Scott arrived.

"Hey man how is she?" Scott asked

"Not good she is worried and scared." Roman said

"I can understand that. Where is Seth?" Scott asked

"Fucker bailed on her." Roman said and shook his head.

"I will stay here tonight and just hold her." Scott said

"Thanks for coming. I'm headed to my room. If you need anything wake me up." Roman said

"I will I know my way around the house don't worry about that. I'm here for Casey I still love her." Scott said. Roman just smiled and knew that Scott would always take care of her. Scott headed in and took care of Casey and laid down with her.

Randy headed over to check on Skylar and had text Roman earlier in the week and had let him know that Skylar was at her house. Roman asked him to keep an eye on her. Randy hoped that Skylar wouldn't shut him out. Skylar had barely eaten or slept for that matter. She was thinking about Roman and Casey, but more Roman than anything else. She loved Casey but she wanted more out of life and that was Roman and a family.

Randy rang the doorbell and was kinda shocked when Skylar answered the door and smiled at one of his best friends. "Come eat with us tonight."

"Randy I wont be much company at all." Skylar said quietly.

"We love you anyways Skylar just come with me and enjoy our company." Randy said

"Fine since you wont give up." Skylar said and grabbed her purse and phone. Randy hugged her and they walked over to his house. Landi hugged Skylar and soon the three were sitting down for supper till there was a loud cry from upstairs. Randy got up and headed up to check on their son Logan.

"How are you Skylar?" Landi asked

"Tired and worried. Who is crying?" Skylar asked

"That is our son Logan. He is only 4 weeks old." Landi said as Randy walked back into the kitchen with Logan in his arms. "Did he wake up?"

"Let me see Randy." Skylar said and Randy placed Logan into her arms and she held the infant and had tears in her eyes. "Logan is so cute."

"Thank you. We love him." Landi said with a smile on her face. She could see the tears in Skylar's eyes and knew that she was fighting her own emotions and knew that she was going to go and head back to Pensacola but didn't know when. That night when Skylar headed home she was worried about her and Roman more than she was about her and Casey. She loved both but her love for Roman was stronger than her love for Casey.

**txt to Skylar* Hey you** SBA

**Hey** SKJ**

**You okay?** SBA

**Yes** SKJ

**Sure. I know you better than that. Also Dr Hannah Jackson is the best for Casey. She is in good hands with her. How's your leg feeling?** SBA

**Doing okay** SKJ

**Don't shut Case out she needs you too as does Roman** SBA

**She has Seth** SKJ

**Don't be so sure of that** SBA

**What do you mean by that Scott?** SKJ

**Don't worry about it. Just wanted to say that I love you and will talk to you later. Hope to see you soon. I love you sis** SBA

**Love you too big bro** SKJ

As Skylar headed to bed that night she made up her mind to go back to Pensacola that next day and stay with her parents but didn't want them to tell anyone. After booking her flight she headed to bed as her flight was at 4am and that put her into Pensacola around 7am which was an hour before Casey went back for surgery which was scheduled for 8am.

Casey was nervous about surgery sure she was having a double mastectomy and reconstruction right away. Casey didn't know what to think about being under for nearly 8 hours. But she knew that after surgery was done she would be okay. Casey was finally taken back for surgery and Dr. Jackson told Roman and Scott both that a nurse would come out with update every few hours and give them both updates.

Patricia and Sika were there trying to keep Roman calm but so far it wasn't working too well. He was just pacing the floor of the surgical waiting room and if he wasn't pacing Scott was pacing. Scott's parents were there to give support as well. Julie was a doctor and practiced in with Dr. Jackson but didn't like to do major surgeries like this. Matt his dad was also a doctor but a clinical therapist in a local clinic. The parents remained close after Scott and Casey decided to split and were more than thrilled when Skylar started dating Roman.

It was nearly 2 hours into surgery both Roman and Scott were pacing and both Sika and Matt had told them to stop but so far the two boys weren't listening to their dad's at all.

"Roman." A nurse called out. Roman's head popped up and he walked over to the nurse.

"How is Casey doing?" Roman asked Scott standing beside him.

"She is doing great. They are working on her left breast now and so far the cancer is just contained in her breast and lymph nodes and they are being removed." The nurse stated

Roman sighed in relieve. They were taking the lymph nodes out anyways. "Thanks."

"You're most welcome I will be out with another update after a bit." She said and walked back off. Scott sighed even more he was happy that Casey was doing okay. Roman finally sat down and Patricia started to rub his back.

"I just want this to get behind her mom and she be okay." Roman said quietly.

"I know you do son. Casey is a fighter and she will be okay sweetie. Why don't you and Scott go downstairs and get something to eat. If the nurse comes back out I will call you." Patricia said. Roman just looked at his mom and didn't know what to do. "Go on Roman it will be okay."

"Scott let's go before they kick us out of the waiting room." Roman said and Scott just smiled he knew that Patricia was right when she said that Casey was a fighter. The two boys walked out of the waiting room. Both Patricia and Julie both sighed.

"I'm glad they listened for once Julie." Patricia said

"I am too. I know that Casey will be okay. Roman looks down." Julie said

"Julie he is down he is not only worried about Casey also Skylar he misses her plain and simple." Patricia said

"I know she missed him too. I talked to her last night on the phone but I don't know much other than that." Julie said. Patricia just nodded her head in agreement.

The next few hours passed quickly and the nurse was true to her word and gave updates every two hours. Casey was doing great and the doctors were getting ready to do the reconstruction. Roman was almost asleep as was Scott as neither slept the night before. Casey barely did. Scott laid down with her while Roman slept on a cot in the room. It was nearly 7 hours later when Dr. Jackson walked into the waiting room.

"Roman." Dr. Jackson said as she walked over to the group.

"How is she?" Roman asked

"She did great. The cancer was only in her breast and lymph nodes. She looks wonderful with the reconstruction, she chose the right size. Casey is in the clear, we are cancer free." Dr. Jackson said as she smiled at Roman who breathed a sigh of relief.

"That is wonderful news." Patricia said "How long will you be keeping our daughter?"

"It all depends on Casey how she does in the next few days. No more than four days." Dr. Jackson said

"When will she start physical therapy?" Sika asked

"Not for at least 4 weeks I want her to have her stitches out and her to be somewhat pain free when that starts as she will be in more pain then." Dr. Jackson said

"Can I stay up here tonight?" Scott asked

"Yes you can Scott. I know you care about her and I will make sure the nurse know you can care her as well." Dr. Jackson said "We just moved her to recovery Roman a nurse will come get you in about 30 minutes." Roman just nodded his head in agreement.

While they were all talking Skylar slipped back into recover and smiled at Casey and kissed her forehead. "hmm"

"Casey babe what is it?" Skylar asked quietly.

"Skylar is that you?" Casey asked

"Yes it's me. How are you feeling?" Skylar asked

"In a lot of pain it hurts like a bitch." Casey said

"I will go get your nurse." Skylar said and slipped out of the room and talked to Casey's nurse who came in to give her something for the pain. Skylar stepped out into the hall when Roman walked back.

"Skylar?" Roman asked quietly hoping it was her. Skylar looked up and ran over and into his arms. Roman held her close. "Please tell me your back."

Skylar just kissed him deeply and laid her head on his chest and cried. The nurse had also gotten Casey some heated blankets and to grab Scott. "Yes I am back Roman."

"Good because I missed you so much." Roman said quietly as they walked into Casey's recovery room where Scott was just sitting with Casey who had dozed back off. Roman kissed Casey's forehead and told her that their parents were there and would see her once she was in her room and Casey just nodded her head in agreement.

That night after talking with their families Casey was sleeping good against Scott she was happy that she was now cancer free. Roman and Skylar headed home and both were happy that Casey was now cancer free and that they were now back together.

The next day came quick for everyone Casey was starting to wake up and with Scott's help she was able to walk around the room a bit. Dr. Jackson had been into see she was pleased with the results. Dr. Jackson allowed Casey to change into a pair of yoga pants and a tank top.

Casey was flipping through channels when Skylar and Roman came up and as soon as they arrived the boys headed off to get something to eat and the girls were talking and decided that they would stop seeing each other that they wanted to be with the boys only. The night before when Casey had come too Scott had professed his love for her again and they were going to work on them again.

A/N: Yea Casey is Cancer free… What will happen next?

~Kinley Orton-Reigns