Hi, how's it going? I'm sorry it's been a while, but now I have a little more free time on my hands, so hopefully I'll be able to update my stories more often.
Thank you all for reading and your comments! I hope you all enjoy chapter four!
Falling Apart: Chapter 4
"Teddy, I need you to be honest with me. When was the last time you ate anything?" asked Arizona, blue eyes softening with compassion.
"Um, yesterday morning… none of it really stayed down," replied Teddy. "I'm fine, though. Really. It's probably just the flu or something, you know?"
"Teddy. We're doctors; I know there's something major going on with you right now. Please talk to me. I'm here for you, always. You know that, right?"
Teddy sighed nervously. "I know that, but it's not fair for me to push my problems on you. I can't be a burden…"
"I'll always help you with whatever you need. I want to help you, but you need to let me in, okay?"
Silence settled between the two women.
Suddenly, Teddy looked Arizona in the eyes and confirmed her friend's suspicions, admitting, "I have anorexia. Most likely depression, too."
Teddy broke eye contact with Arizona, embarrassed by her confession. She was furious with herself. Why in the world did I just say that? I'm an idiot, a complete idiot! thought Teddy.
Before she knew it her resolve crumbled into a million little pieces.
"Oh god!" she wailed.
"C'mere, Sweetie. I've got you," soothed Arizona. She gently encircled her arms around the frail blonde. She was relieved that her friend accepted the physical contact instead of pushing her away.
For an hour they sat there, Arizona comforting her wailing colleague.
As soon as Teddy's cries ceased, Arizona began to talk to her. "This is nothing to feel ashamed of Teddy, you did nothing wrong. What you're feeling, well, those feelings can be worked through. You're going to get better. I can't promise that it won't take a lot of work, but I have faith in you; you can do this. And you won't be alone, I'll be with you every step of the way, Callie too. We'll get through this together. I'll take you to the hospital, we can get you some h-"
"No."
It was almost inaudible, it was so softly spoken. Arizona wasn't even sure she heard right.
"But Ted-"
"I said no."
A little louder now. Teddy spoke loudly and forcefully enough to convey to the pediatrician that she did not need help.
Arizona was completely baffled by now. Letting out a shaky breath she composed herself and gave her friend one of her famous Robbins smiles, hoping her dimples would do the trick. "Teddy, c'mon, we should get you to the hospital. You'll be fine, let's go."
"I SAID NO!" the cardiothoracic surgeon yelled, shaking her head in refusal. "Just leave, Arizona. You're not needed here."
Arizona fought to keep her tears at bay. She walked over to where Teddy's keys sat on an end table, retrieved the apartment key, and continued toward the door.
"Call me when you're ready to face all this," Arizona pleaded, voice breaking.
Teddy broke down once again after the departure of her friend and the slammed door.
Sorry, I know this chapter was short, but I just thought it seemed best this way.
Thank you for reading!
