Onward we go! I love all the little guesses and theories in the reviews, and the awesome true to life stories too! I know I'm taking some creative liberties here, but to find out that there was really a guy who was in a persistent vegetative state and woke up suddenly was just awesome! As for Bella having the mental shield, I can't say for now because it'd be giving away future plot info lol. Ok, here's the next installment!

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Hear Me Chapter 9

The following day, Carlisle headed to the hospital for his normal shift, and immediately went to check on Bella. He had grown attached to her in the short time she had been his patient. He couldn't remember feeling a connection toward anyone like he had toward her, except for the one he had for Esme and Edward when they were his patients so long ago.

Upon arriving at Bella's room, Carlisle picked up Charlie Swan's scent inside and heard his beating heart. He also detected the faint scent of saltwater tears and could just sense that something was wrong.

Entering the room, he saw the red rimmed eyes on Charlie and immediately checked on Bella to make sure that nothing had happened while he was away for the morning hours.

"Dr. Cullen," Charlie nodded at him before looking away to wipe at his face.

"Chief Swan," Carlisle replied as he checked the readouts on the monitors.

"So..." Charlie started to speak but stopped abruptly. Carlisle could sense that there was something he wanted to say but didn't know what, so he decided to give him an opening.

"Is everything alright, Chief Swan?"

"Yes. No. I don't know. It's the damn insurance company. They called today and told me that I had a month to arrange for different care for Bella, but that they would no longer cover her hospital stay. They suggested hospice or a home nurse, but there isn't a hospice facility nearby and my house isn't feasible for the care she needs. I just...I don't want to lose my daughter, but I don't know what to do or how to help her," Charlie said, breaking down, and Carlisle truly felt for the man.

Even though his children were not biologically his, he knew the devastating time he had when each were going through their change, and that was only for a few days.

"I can't imagine what you are going through, but I can help you find some alternatives if you'd like," Carlisle suggested and Charlie looked up at him, fresh tears lining his lashes, and he smiled softly before nodding.

Carlisle told him he'd let him know when he got the information and exited the room, unsure of what he was going to be able to do for Bella, but compelled to do something for her.


Screw those insurance bitches! The Cullen's will save the day, right? See you tomorrow!