So now that Bella has gotten the bad news, what happens. I appreciate all the reviews that I have gotten. This chapter is from Edward's PoV and I was really excited about writing it.
*I do not own any of the Twilight Characters. They all belong to Stephanie Meyers*
Chapter 6When we find ourselves in a new place, surrounded by new people, we try our hardest to make sure that we make a good lasting impression. When you're good at your job, everyone seeks you out to help when they are at a loss. Usually, that would be a great thing, but what do you do when the person you are sought to help is someone that a loved one cares for dearly? This is the position that I am in right now.
Being Edward Cullen, MD, one of the best in my field of Oncology, I get sought after a lot. Getting the position as head of Oncology at UoS, was a something my father had hoped for and something I was proud to obtain. Working with my father, who was my mentor and best friend growing up, was a dream come true.
When my father called me last night and asked me to assist with a 5 year old's cardiac shunt, I was more than happy to lend a hand. Little did I know that I would end up becoming a doctor to one of the residents here at UoS, and that resident being Bella Swan, my father's protégé.
When my father introduced my sister Alice and I to Dr. Bella Swan, I could see why my father was so fond of her. Bella Swan was a committed doctor who loved her patients. She laughed at my father when he thought that someone was beating on her, and then tried to explain with as much nonchalance as possible. It was easy to tell that she did not like being the center of attention and it was clear that she didn't like having a fuss made over her.
When my father asked me to check her out, due to her few frequent dizzy spells the last few days, I agreed. I didn't think I would come across anything seriously wrong with her, after she explained to me her lack of eating. While doing my exam, I did not seem to see anything that seemed to put point to any severe damage or illness, but still ordered a CT and blood tests for safety precautions.
Once the CT test came back negative of any brain injuries I was pretty sure that there would be nothing wrong with her blood test results. When Alice approached me worry crowding her face, I was not expecting her to tell me about Bella's bruising.
Alice told me that there were bruises covering her entire arm, and as soon as she stuck Bella with the needle her skin around the area began bruising. This somewhat worried me because with the fast amount of bruising that should take at least a day or two to appear, there has to be some underlying cause for it.
I watched Bella as she began crying, Alice being her support system. I noticed Carlisle getting out of his chair and walking over to Bella. As soon as Carlisle reached her and put his arms around her, Bella lost all strength that she had left. She collapsed in my father's arms and for the first time, I saw the girl in her that my father had told us about over the past 2 years.
FLASHBACK (2 years earlier)
"So we have a new resident that started working today." My father said as he walked into the house.
My mother had invited me over for dinner, and there was no way I was able to pass up a home cooked meal by my mother.
"Really honey, what's her name?" My mother asked walking out of the kitchen with a stack of plates in her hand.
"Bella Swan, she's works in pediatrics. Seems to have lots of potential." My father said taking of his jacket and sitting down at the dinning room table.
"That's great honey. With you there to guide her, I'm sure she'll be great." My mother said, sitting down next to my father
END FLASHBACK
FLASHBACK (1 year earlier)
"Edward, I really think that you should think about taking the position at UoS. We could really use someone of your caliber working there." My father said to me coming out of the back door.
"Dad, I'll think about it. Trust me, I'm considering it. Just have to see what's going on at Northwestern." I said tanking the beer out of his hands.
I took a sip and turned to him as he said, "So, remember me telling you about that resident Bella Swan."
"Yeah Dad, you said she seemed to have great potential." I said glad we were off the topic of my potential employment at UoS.
"Yeah she's great. I think you'd like her." He said smiling at me, taking a drink of his beer.
"Dad…." I said, a warning tone in my voice.
"I'm just saying Edward, she is really good. She is great with the kids and everyone there loves her." Carlisle said, grinning from ear to ear.
"Well, maybe I'll meet her someday, but don't go thinking that anything's going to happen." I said looking at my father sternly, knowing what was going through his head.
END FLASHBACK
When I took the job at UoS, I knew my father was excited. I was too. Working with my father had been a long time dream that was finally coming true.
FLASHBACK
"I'm so glad you decided to take the position at UoS. It will be great working with you." My father said proudly.
"Yes, and it means we'll get to see you more often, which I couldn't be happier about." My mother said, smiling at me.
"Well, I can't wait to start Dad. It seems like a great place to work and I know that UoS has a great oncology program." I said settling back on the couch in my parents living room.
"They are great, and I hope that we can get together sometimes for lunch. I would love for you to meet Bella." My father said, with a wink.
"Dad, don't start." I sighed, knowing what direction his train of thoughts were going.
"Son. Don't talk to me in that tone. I just meant that it would be great for you to meet her because of how great of a doctor she is. More than likely you guys will be working on cases together, and knowing each other before hand will be great for the both of you." My dad said, trying to steer me away from my earlier suspicions.
END FLASHBACK
I hadn't had the chance to meet Bella until today. Who would have thought that my meeting her was going to have such a large impact on her life.
I watched my father comfort her and a part of me wanted to be there to do the same.
"Where did that feeling just come from?" I asked myself, confused at my emotions.
As I heard Bella's sobs begin to subside, I looked at her and said, "I'm sorry Bella. I can't imagine what must be going through your head right now. I think that if we get treatment started right away, we have a pretty good chance of having caught it early and can nip in the butt."
Bella looked at me with her red rimmed and tear filled eyes and just nodded her head. I was unsure of what to say and sat there quietly for a few moments before I blurted out, "If you'd feel more comfortable having someone else as your doctor I completely understand."
Bella's eyes jerked to me and spoke for the first time.
"Are you the best here in your field?"
"I believe so." I said quietly, not sure what she was getting at.
She looked at Alice and asked her the same question. Alice nodded her head and then she turned to my father.
"Bella, you know I love you like my own. If there were a hundred doctors to choose from and my son was among them, I would pick him, and I'm not just saying that because he's my son." Carlisle said without hesitation.
Bella turned back to me and said, "Okay Dr. Cullen, where do we go from here."
I looked at her and got up from my seat. I walked over to sit in front of her and said, "Bella, the first course of action will be to get you checked in. We're going to have to run some more tests to find out how far and severe the leukemia is. Once we've got that figured out, we can figure out how to fight it."
Bella nodded her head and then looked at my father, "Carlisle. What about my patients?"
This shocked me. Here is this young woman, just diagnosed with leukemia, a possibly a very rare form at that and she was worried about her patients. She seemed to put others before her all the time.
Carlisle gently patted her hand and said, "Don't you worry about them Bella. I will personally handle your cases. I will make sure to keep you up to date on them and let you know if anything happens."
Bella nodded, satisfied with the answer and then said, "Edward, how soon till I have to get checked in to the hospital?"
I looked at her and said truthfully, "Honestly Bella, my professional opinion would be no later than tonight. I know you have some things that you need to clear up prior to checking in and I want you to be able to take care of those. I do not want to waste anymore time finding out what exactly it is we're dealing with."
Once again Bella nodded her head and turned back to Carlisle.
"Carlisle, I'd like to talk to Cynthia and her parents. I would like to let them know what is going on and explain why I won't be there when their daughter gets a new heart." She said, trying to remain stoic but one could hear the anguish in her voice.
Carlisle nodded his head and we all watched as Bella stood up and walked to the doors before turning around to look at me and said, "Edward, I will be ready for checking at 6 tonight. Will that be fine?"
I nodded my head to let her know that would be fine and then watched as she turned and left the room.
I turned to my father and saw the sorrow that filled his eyes.
"Dad, I know how much you care about her. I promise that I will do everything that I can to get her through this." I said trying to reassure my old man.
"I know Son. Thank you. Bella has just had a really hard life, and has no one that can be there with her through this. I would love more than anything to be there through her chemotherapy and radiation treatments if she'll need them, but with taking on her patients, I won't have much time." My father said, shaking his head dejectedly.
I looked down at the ground, my heart breaking more for Bella, when Alice spoke up.
"Dad, Edward. What do you guys think about letting me take some time off. I know that I'm supposed to be on your staff Edward, but I think, under the circumstance, you can give me some time off to be there for Bella. It just doesn't seem right that she doesn't have anyone to help her through this. I know I don't know her very well, but she seems like a really awesome girl and I think that we could be really good friends, and to me it seems that right now, she could use a friend more than anything."
My father and I looked at each other, and for some reason, right at this moment, I couldn't love my sister more.
"Alice, you're a genius and I would be more than happy to give you some time off, paid." I said, smiling at my sister.
My dad hugged my sister and said, "Thank you Honey. I think that's a great idea. I just want to warn you. Bella will probably we reluctant to take you up on your offer at first but just stick with and she'll be more appreciative."
"Dad, I wouldn't expect anything less with the reason to why our friendship will evolve. I just agree with you and don't think that Bella should be alone through this. It'll be helpful to have someone there with her, not just to be her friend, but also to take care of her when she is too weak to." My sister said, encouragingly.
I smiled at my sister and then looked at my father, "Dad, I'm gonna go and get the paperwork started for her submission. I'll let you know once everything has been taken care of."
"Okay Son. And thank you again. I never thought that bringing you in on a case for a simple shunt, would lead to something this severe. I know it may sound bad, but I'm glad that you were the one to find this. At least I know she's in the best hands possible." My father said standing and giving me a hug.
"I'll see you guys in a little bit." I said returning my father and then heading out of the door.
As I was walking down the hallway towards the elevators, to head to the admissions office, I thought back on all the times my father talked about Bella to our family and how in a way, she had become an honorary member.
At that moment I knew, I would do everything within my power to help her fight this disease and give her, her life back.
Sorry for the late update. I'm in the process of getting everything cleaned for a move and am so busy I can't think straight.
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