Chapter 4

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Over the next month Maggie dedicated herself to trying to save her son's life. She tried to put on a brave face for Ishmael, but he could tell he might not survive much longer. It helped when Miranda visited, that really lifted Ishmael's spirits. Maggie was grateful to Bianca for these playdates, she remembered why she had fallen in love with Bianca in the first place. She knew things between them had ended awkwardly. After Maggie cheated, Bianca couldn't trust her anymore, they didn't see each other for eight years. When she came back, she had hoped to avoid her ex-girlfriend, knew she had to concentrate mainly on Ishmael's health. But it was exhausting , always fearing the worst, never having any fun for herself. One night, Maggie got a text from Bianca. It said they needed to talk, and they had to talk on the roof of the hospital. Ishmael was asleep in his room, and an orderly promised to page Maggie if there were any developments. When Maggie got there Bianca was wearing a dress, and had set up a nice dinner table for the two of them.

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Maggie: What's this?

Bianca: Dinner. I figured you have to eat, and you could use a night off.

Maggie: Thanks but, I really should be near Ishmael.

Bianca: He's asleep from his medications by now, and you're literally less than five minutes away if you're needed. I know how dedicated you are to your son, but you are exhausted. I know from experience, if you don't take a few moments to yourself when you can, you're heading for a nervous breakdown and that won't do Ishmael any good.

Maggie: You do have a valid point, I've told patients the same thing. Is this a date?

Bianca: No, I would never take advantage of you in this state. But I have a dress for you, so that for one evening you can put on a nice dress, eat some good food, and have some pleasant conversation with an old friend.

Maggie: I'd like that.

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Maggie put on the dress that Bianca gave her and they had dinner together. It was nice to be able to have adult conversations with an old friend. Their relationship hadn't ended on the best of terms, but it definitely had it's good moments. Maggie had stood by Bianca when she was keeping her first pregnancy a secret from the world, and Bianca helped Maggie get out of a bad relationship with Jonathan, probably saved her life. Bianca was right when she said that Maggie needed a night off, but it seemed they wouldn't get a whole night. The orderly paged Maggie, there was an incident with Ishmael. Maggie rushed downstairs without even saying what was wrong to Bianca. Bianca understood exactly why Maggie left like that, she would have done the same if there was a problem with Miranda or Gabby. Fearing the worst Bianca followed Maggie. The two women just held hands and watched nervously while the doctors worked on Ishmael, and they prayed. It seemed that their prayers were answered, Ishmael was fine, for now. Bianca waited while the other doctors spoke with Maggie. When they were done Maggie went to Ishmael's room, wanted to be there when her son woke up. Bianca went in to make sure they were both okay. Bianca knew Maggie wouldn't be her best after this incident, so she braced herself that Maggie might be angry and vowed not to take it personally.

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Bianca: Everything okay?

Maggie: He's stable, for now. I've tried to find a cure, but even David can't find one. He might have had his lisence taken away but he's still the smartest doctor I've ever know. Even he can't find a cure to save his family. It's weird, Ishmael can only be saved if he gets a transplant, but that means some other child will die. So either I lose my child, or some other family loses theirs. I shouldn't have left his side. If he had died, and I wasn't their, I never would have forgiven myself. I appreciate what you tried to do for me, but I can't allow myself to be distracted again.