I'll Give My Life for Her
By Rondabunny
Part 4
Remi had a long, hot night in the club and then she spent some time with a girl, whom she met at the dance floor. She has slept for two hours and she looked as a disaster when she came to the office.
"Oh, hello, the lost one", - House greeted his co-worker. Everyone in the room looked closely at Thirteen smelling a contra-argument in the air.
"I see ecstasy and martini weren't enough for you last night. By the way, how's the kid? You know, this high (he showed how high the girl is), blue-eyed, brown-haired girl in plaster, how you call her by the way?.. Ah, Yes, Roxanne."
"Go to hell, House and leave me alone. It's my problem. Mind your own business!" – she snapped back.
The doctors went back to the differential after this short harsh fight. The day went on without any accidents and Remi was ready to go home when House stopped her.
What's going on, Thirteen?
What do you mean? Nothing is going on.
You are falling again. Tired to be a mommy? Do you want to ruin your life and your sister's as well? Do you think it is worth it?
There is nothing valuable in this life.
Your symptoms started to show up.
How did you know?
Fidgety movements, shaky hands, fussiness. You know this better.
Yeah, I'm dying. It'll be better for me to die fast.
Do you think by destroying yourself you're helping Roxie?
House, I need her to hate me. I want to push her to the limit, I want to send her back to the orphanage. It'll be better for her than to see me dying.
If it's your decision, do as you wish.
He left Remi alone.
Two weeks were the most horrible weeks for Roxie. Remi yelled at her every day. She made her do all the household duties. She punished her for every trifle the girl made. Dr. Hadley always got home drunk. She behaved as a drug-addict but Roxie was always calm. The teenager did everything her sister asked even with one hand in the plaster. The more Remi yelled the better Roxie worked. The girl was always in control, she had never snapped back or argued. She wasn't bloody-minded at all.
This day was a very unusual one. Thirteen's phone rang.
Hello, is it Dr. Hadley?
Yes.
Would you, please, come to school and take Roxanne home.
What's happened?
She is expelled from school for the rest of the week.
Why?
There was a fight.
Is she all right?
Yes, would you come to take her?
Yes, sure.
Dr. Hadley came at the principal's office and found Roxie sitting on a chair. Her hair was a mess, her shirt was torn but she looked self-confident. Two boys were standing in front of the principal's table. They were apologizing. Both looked pale and their faces were decorated with bruises.
"Hello, I'm Remi Hadley, Roxie's sister. What's happened? Are you all right?" – she asked the girl.
"I'm fine," – she answered quietly.
"Dr. Hadley, thank you for coming. It was an accident today. Roxie bashed up these two, – he nodded at the boys, - now I understand that she was right. So, she's expelled only for today. It's our rules. Nick and Roy, I really need to talk to your parents. You won't leave the building until they come."
"Excuse me I need to know what has happened?" – Thirteen insisted.
"The boys accosted Roxanne. She beat them up. They apologized already but I'll talk seriously to their parents. I'm really sorry. It won't happen again. I'll take the situation under control," – he answered Thirteen.
"Come on, let's go," – Remi said. Roxanne got her bag and left the room.
They got in the car. Roxie took off her torn shirt. She was wearing a T-shirt under it, so it wasn't a great problem for the girl. Remi drove in silence. She watched Roxie in the rear-view mirror, the teenager looked exhausted.
Interesting.
What is so interesting? – Thirteen mimicked her sister.
You aren't yelling at me, it's unusual.
It's not your fault. It's me who had to notice.
To notice what?
That you are growing up.
So, what's the problem?
You obviously need a bra.
What?! – Roxie looked at herself.
If I were a boy I would certainly chase you, because you're becoming hot.
No, I'm not.
Yes, you are beautiful, no matter how baggy clothes you wear you look attractive. It's wonderful.
No, it's not.
Why?
I wanna be a smart one not a hot one.
You'll change your mind within a year or so, believe me.
Were you the hottest at your school?
Yeah, it wasn't my choice, though it was cool.
Where are we going?
To buy you a bra.
What about the hospital? Shouldn't you be at work?
No, I'm suspended for two days.
Why?
I nearly killed our patient, I mixed up the medicine. Thank God, Taub noticed.
Will they put you on trial?
What? No, I received a stern reprimand from Dr. House and Dr. Cuddy. I'm suspended. It will be registered in my file, that's all.
It's because you don't sleep at night and drink a lot.
No, Roxie, it's because I'm dying….
To be continued…