Chapter nine: Everything Will Be Fine
In Providence: Hospital:
Allie had arrived back in Providence three days before, after spending about four hours with Mandy Moore three days before. Mandy had promised she'd come visit the next time she was in Providence which was going to be soon. Mandy was preparing to go on tour in a couple of weeks (this is a fictional tour not a real one) and Allie hoped she'd be able to go see her. Syd and Dr. Fron had admitted her to the hospital and put her in isolation as soon as the plane landed it felt like. Now the only people allowed in her room was Syd and Dr. Fron. Kyle wasn't allowed in which really sucked since he wasn't family. The bone marrow transplant was scheduled for Friday and it was Wednesday. Syd and Dr. Fron had explained the procedure to both Allie and Kyle explaining any risks that good occur.
"How ya doing kid?" Syd asked walking into the room. She had on a gown and a mask, she looked like she was ready to perfomr surgery.
"BOARD!!" Allie said rolling her eyes. "Why can't Kyle come visit me? This sucks."
"I know," Syd said as she checked Allie's IV. "But we don't want you getting any germs even a common cold can be deadly."
"Please you don't have to scare me to death," Allie said. Syd knew Allie was scared and she wished she could take away the pain.
"Sorry," Syd said. "I know you're board Al but pretty soon all of this will be all over."
"Do you think Mandy Moore will come visit me?" Allie asked.
"I think so," Syd said. "She said she would."
Kyle stood outside Allie's room desperately wanting to go in. She was his Jamie and the time apart from her had been difficult.
"Kyle," Syd said coming out of the room. She took down her mask. "I think it will be OK if you see Allie as long as you gown up. She really wants to see you."
"Thanks Syd," Kyle said. He quickly gowned up and went into the room. Allie was under a big plastic thing and she zipped it down.
"Hi," she said her head pearing out of the little window. "I'm sorry you weren't allowed to see me."
"But I can now," Kyle said reaching for her hand. "Just hang in there till Friday and then all of this will be all over."
"Maybe after this I can start a singing career," Allie said. "I've already stolen Mandy's song Only Hope. She sounds better on it then I do."
'Hey don't put yourself down," Kyle said. "You've got to stay positive."
"I'm trying but its hard Kyle really hard," Allie said. "Meeting Mandy Moore was the most exciting thing I've done since I got the cancer, plus going to LA but then I had to get sick while there."
"But we had such a good time," Kyle said. "It was the first time I'd seen you happy in months and I wanted to hold onto that. You're the first girl I've truely cared about even though you're a freshman."
"Please don't rub it in," Allie said.
Then the door opened and Syd walked back in. "Kyle we need to get you admitted so we can prep you for surgery."
"But the surgery isn't until Friday," Kyle said.
"I know but the patient has to be prepped at least twenty four hours before surgery. Don't worry I'll bring you back to see her soon."
"OK," Kyle said. He squeezed Allie's hand. "I'll see you soon."
"Thank you," Allie whispered. She closed the plastic thing around her and liad down staring up at the ceiling. Kyle and the Hansens were the best thing that had happend to her in a long time.
It was early Friday morning and Kyle was taken down to surgery at six in the morning. Allie had been up at five, wanting to see him before surgery but Syd had said that Dr. Fron and Dr. Baker needed to make sure everything was OK. The surgery took about an hour and at seven the bone marrow was inserted into Allie's IV.
"It will take about five hours," Syd explained.
Allie could feel the bone marrow seeping into her blood and down her body. She shivered at the thought. The drugs they'd been given her over the past week had made her sick and her hands and feet were swelling. The last time she'd seen Kyle she'd felt OK but now she felt awful and she just wanted Kyle's bone marrow in her. She slept most of the time, only awakening when Syd came to check her IV. After about a week of sleep and practically loss of everything Allie was well enough to sit up and have visitors. One of which was Kyle.
"How long have I been out of it?' Allie asked. "Is the bone marrow working?"
"It better," Kyle said. He still had to wear a gown and he looked like a surgeon. Allie tried to hold back laughs every time he came into the room. He took her hand with hhis own gloved one. "I'm not losing you again."
"You didn't lose me the first time," Allie said with a smile.
"You had some infection," Kyle siad. "But Dr. Fron and Dr. Baker licked it, you're going to be just fine."
"I want to get out of here," Allie moaned. "I don't want to be sick whne Mandy comes to see me."
"You really think she's going to come," Kyle asked. "She probably doesn't even remember you."
"She does too," Allie siad. "She promised me Kyle."
Syd was waiting outside Allie's room letting Kyle and Allie have some alone time when her cell phone rang. Syd dug it out of her purse and put it to her ear.
"syd Hansen," Syd said.
"Dr. Hansen this is Mandy," Mandy Moore said. 'Mandy Moore."
"Uh..hi...wait how did you get my number?" Syd asked the teen.
"Don't be mad but Allie gave it to me," Mandy explained. 'Because she knew she was going to be in the hospital. How is she?"
"Well the transplant was successful but she developed an infection so she's going to have to stay here a few days longer. Are you in Providence?"
"No but I'm fixing to be in abot a week," Mandy said. "Would it be all right if I come see her Dr. Hansen? I've been promoting the awareness of cancer at my shows and telling I have a friend who is going through it. Don't worry I didn't mention Allie's name or anything like that I would never do that."
"That's very sweet," Syd said. "I'll tell her you called. She's visiting with Kyle now and she's still in isolation."
"I understand," Mandy said. "Will you call or email me and tell me how she is."
"Sure," Syd said and hung up. She laughed and quickly gowned up. She walked into Allie's room. "How ya doing kiddo?"
"OK," Allie said.
"You'll never guess who just called me on my cell phone," Syd said as she checked Allie's IV. "Mandy Moore. Gee i wonder how she got my cell phoe number."
Allie looked down and then at Syd. "I knda gave it to her so she could see how i was doing. I'm sorry I didn't tell you Syd but I didn't give it to anyone else I swear just her and hse promised she'd keep it to herself."
"Its OK Al," Syd said holding up a hand. "Its actually amazing she still remembers you, most stars don't remember fans they meet."
"I spent four hours with the girl," Allie said. "We sang together."
"True," Syd said. "Well she said she's going to be in Providence in about a week and she really wants to see you. She's been promoting your story at her shows."
Allie's eyes went wide. "Really?"
"Yes but she hasn't been using you by name. Sorry kiddo you're not famous yet."
"But you will be," Kyle said.
Syd gave him a look.
"OK I'll shut up now."
A week later Allie was moved out of Isolation and into a "Normal" room. She was sitting in a chair beside the window when the door opened.
"Allie there is someone here to see you," Syd said. She motioned for Mandy to come in.
"Hi," Mandy said. She came over and gave Allie a hug.
"I was hoping you'd come," Allie siad. "Are you here for a concert."
"Yes," Mandy replied. "I have two shows and then I leave for LA day after tomorrow."
"I can't come," Allie said looking down. "I wanted to so bad."
"Its going to be broadcasted live," Mandy said. "The reason I wanted to come see you was becasue I kind of did a sneaky thing the first time I met you."
"Mandy Moore sneaky?" Allie asked wide eyed. Even though Mandy Moore was a huge famous pop star to Allie it felt as if she'd known Mandy for years.
"Yes even Mandy Moore can be sneaky," Mandy said laughing. "When we were singing together I secretly tape recorded it and gave it to my manager. He really liked it and wants you to sing with me to help promote cancer."
Allie couldn't believe it. "Are you serious? Like go on tour with you?"
"Yes," Mandy said. "Just a small tour though, only for like a month and only to certain cities. I told John, my manager about your situation and about Kyle and he thinks it would be a good idea for you to share your story with the rest of the world."
"This so so cool," Allie said. She was practically exploding with energy.
"But you have to get better first," Mandy warned. "That's the most important thing. The tour will start up in about a month and I'll fly you down to LA like two weeks before so we can practice. John is talking to Syd right now."
"Can she go with me?" Allie asked hopefully.
"They're discussing that right now," Mandy said. "I'm so glad you're doing better."
"Believe me I'm doing better than better," Allie said smiling. She gave Mandy a hug. "Thank you so much for coming by. Do you have to go rehearse?"
"Yes," Mandy said. She stood up. "The concert is going to be on NBC at eight."
"I won't miss it," Allie said smiling. She was beaming.
'So I guess Mandy told you the news," Syd said coming into the room followed by Mandy's manager John. "And I'm coming with you."
"Awesome," Allie said.
"Hi Allie I'm John Mandy's manager," John said.
"Please to meet you," Allie said shaking hands with him.
"You have an amazing voice," John said. "I know Mandy shouldn't of recorded you without your permission and we had a talk about that but you have a real gift."
"Thank you," Allie said smiling.
"I also understand you were Jamie Sullivan in your school production?" John asked.
"Yes, I was," Allie said. "My boyfriend Kyle was Landon. He's coming later. I'm sorry you had to meet me when I look so crummy and stuck in the hospital."
"You look fine," Mandy said.
"Mandy its almost time for your rehearsal," John said. "It was very nice meeting you Allie. I'll be calling in the next few weeks to make the arrangements."
"Well I'm out of school in a month so..." Allie said. "It shouldn't be a problem."
"Great!" John said. "Well I have to get Mandy to her rehearsal since she insisted on take a cab over here."
Mandy gave her manager an evil stare. "Bye Allie I'll come by and see you before i leave and I'll wave to you tonight."
"OK," Allie said. She watched Mandy walk out of the room and smiled to herself. This was going to be the best month of her life.
To Be continued
Hi everyone,
This was the last chapter of this story but there will be another one coming. Allie will tour with Mandy Moore and the two become close. Please r/r and no flames please.
In Providence: Hospital:
Allie had arrived back in Providence three days before, after spending about four hours with Mandy Moore three days before. Mandy had promised she'd come visit the next time she was in Providence which was going to be soon. Mandy was preparing to go on tour in a couple of weeks (this is a fictional tour not a real one) and Allie hoped she'd be able to go see her. Syd and Dr. Fron had admitted her to the hospital and put her in isolation as soon as the plane landed it felt like. Now the only people allowed in her room was Syd and Dr. Fron. Kyle wasn't allowed in which really sucked since he wasn't family. The bone marrow transplant was scheduled for Friday and it was Wednesday. Syd and Dr. Fron had explained the procedure to both Allie and Kyle explaining any risks that good occur.
"How ya doing kid?" Syd asked walking into the room. She had on a gown and a mask, she looked like she was ready to perfomr surgery.
"BOARD!!" Allie said rolling her eyes. "Why can't Kyle come visit me? This sucks."
"I know," Syd said as she checked Allie's IV. "But we don't want you getting any germs even a common cold can be deadly."
"Please you don't have to scare me to death," Allie said. Syd knew Allie was scared and she wished she could take away the pain.
"Sorry," Syd said. "I know you're board Al but pretty soon all of this will be all over."
"Do you think Mandy Moore will come visit me?" Allie asked.
"I think so," Syd said. "She said she would."
Kyle stood outside Allie's room desperately wanting to go in. She was his Jamie and the time apart from her had been difficult.
"Kyle," Syd said coming out of the room. She took down her mask. "I think it will be OK if you see Allie as long as you gown up. She really wants to see you."
"Thanks Syd," Kyle said. He quickly gowned up and went into the room. Allie was under a big plastic thing and she zipped it down.
"Hi," she said her head pearing out of the little window. "I'm sorry you weren't allowed to see me."
"But I can now," Kyle said reaching for her hand. "Just hang in there till Friday and then all of this will be all over."
"Maybe after this I can start a singing career," Allie said. "I've already stolen Mandy's song Only Hope. She sounds better on it then I do."
'Hey don't put yourself down," Kyle said. "You've got to stay positive."
"I'm trying but its hard Kyle really hard," Allie said. "Meeting Mandy Moore was the most exciting thing I've done since I got the cancer, plus going to LA but then I had to get sick while there."
"But we had such a good time," Kyle said. "It was the first time I'd seen you happy in months and I wanted to hold onto that. You're the first girl I've truely cared about even though you're a freshman."
"Please don't rub it in," Allie said.
Then the door opened and Syd walked back in. "Kyle we need to get you admitted so we can prep you for surgery."
"But the surgery isn't until Friday," Kyle said.
"I know but the patient has to be prepped at least twenty four hours before surgery. Don't worry I'll bring you back to see her soon."
"OK," Kyle said. He squeezed Allie's hand. "I'll see you soon."
"Thank you," Allie whispered. She closed the plastic thing around her and liad down staring up at the ceiling. Kyle and the Hansens were the best thing that had happend to her in a long time.
It was early Friday morning and Kyle was taken down to surgery at six in the morning. Allie had been up at five, wanting to see him before surgery but Syd had said that Dr. Fron and Dr. Baker needed to make sure everything was OK. The surgery took about an hour and at seven the bone marrow was inserted into Allie's IV.
"It will take about five hours," Syd explained.
Allie could feel the bone marrow seeping into her blood and down her body. She shivered at the thought. The drugs they'd been given her over the past week had made her sick and her hands and feet were swelling. The last time she'd seen Kyle she'd felt OK but now she felt awful and she just wanted Kyle's bone marrow in her. She slept most of the time, only awakening when Syd came to check her IV. After about a week of sleep and practically loss of everything Allie was well enough to sit up and have visitors. One of which was Kyle.
"How long have I been out of it?' Allie asked. "Is the bone marrow working?"
"It better," Kyle said. He still had to wear a gown and he looked like a surgeon. Allie tried to hold back laughs every time he came into the room. He took her hand with hhis own gloved one. "I'm not losing you again."
"You didn't lose me the first time," Allie said with a smile.
"You had some infection," Kyle siad. "But Dr. Fron and Dr. Baker licked it, you're going to be just fine."
"I want to get out of here," Allie moaned. "I don't want to be sick whne Mandy comes to see me."
"You really think she's going to come," Kyle asked. "She probably doesn't even remember you."
"She does too," Allie siad. "She promised me Kyle."
Syd was waiting outside Allie's room letting Kyle and Allie have some alone time when her cell phone rang. Syd dug it out of her purse and put it to her ear.
"syd Hansen," Syd said.
"Dr. Hansen this is Mandy," Mandy Moore said. 'Mandy Moore."
"Uh..hi...wait how did you get my number?" Syd asked the teen.
"Don't be mad but Allie gave it to me," Mandy explained. 'Because she knew she was going to be in the hospital. How is she?"
"Well the transplant was successful but she developed an infection so she's going to have to stay here a few days longer. Are you in Providence?"
"No but I'm fixing to be in abot a week," Mandy said. "Would it be all right if I come see her Dr. Hansen? I've been promoting the awareness of cancer at my shows and telling I have a friend who is going through it. Don't worry I didn't mention Allie's name or anything like that I would never do that."
"That's very sweet," Syd said. "I'll tell her you called. She's visiting with Kyle now and she's still in isolation."
"I understand," Mandy said. "Will you call or email me and tell me how she is."
"Sure," Syd said and hung up. She laughed and quickly gowned up. She walked into Allie's room. "How ya doing kiddo?"
"OK," Allie said.
"You'll never guess who just called me on my cell phone," Syd said as she checked Allie's IV. "Mandy Moore. Gee i wonder how she got my cell phoe number."
Allie looked down and then at Syd. "I knda gave it to her so she could see how i was doing. I'm sorry I didn't tell you Syd but I didn't give it to anyone else I swear just her and hse promised she'd keep it to herself."
"Its OK Al," Syd said holding up a hand. "Its actually amazing she still remembers you, most stars don't remember fans they meet."
"I spent four hours with the girl," Allie said. "We sang together."
"True," Syd said. "Well she said she's going to be in Providence in about a week and she really wants to see you. She's been promoting your story at her shows."
Allie's eyes went wide. "Really?"
"Yes but she hasn't been using you by name. Sorry kiddo you're not famous yet."
"But you will be," Kyle said.
Syd gave him a look.
"OK I'll shut up now."
A week later Allie was moved out of Isolation and into a "Normal" room. She was sitting in a chair beside the window when the door opened.
"Allie there is someone here to see you," Syd said. She motioned for Mandy to come in.
"Hi," Mandy said. She came over and gave Allie a hug.
"I was hoping you'd come," Allie siad. "Are you here for a concert."
"Yes," Mandy replied. "I have two shows and then I leave for LA day after tomorrow."
"I can't come," Allie said looking down. "I wanted to so bad."
"Its going to be broadcasted live," Mandy said. "The reason I wanted to come see you was becasue I kind of did a sneaky thing the first time I met you."
"Mandy Moore sneaky?" Allie asked wide eyed. Even though Mandy Moore was a huge famous pop star to Allie it felt as if she'd known Mandy for years.
"Yes even Mandy Moore can be sneaky," Mandy said laughing. "When we were singing together I secretly tape recorded it and gave it to my manager. He really liked it and wants you to sing with me to help promote cancer."
Allie couldn't believe it. "Are you serious? Like go on tour with you?"
"Yes," Mandy said. "Just a small tour though, only for like a month and only to certain cities. I told John, my manager about your situation and about Kyle and he thinks it would be a good idea for you to share your story with the rest of the world."
"This so so cool," Allie said. She was practically exploding with energy.
"But you have to get better first," Mandy warned. "That's the most important thing. The tour will start up in about a month and I'll fly you down to LA like two weeks before so we can practice. John is talking to Syd right now."
"Can she go with me?" Allie asked hopefully.
"They're discussing that right now," Mandy said. "I'm so glad you're doing better."
"Believe me I'm doing better than better," Allie said smiling. She gave Mandy a hug. "Thank you so much for coming by. Do you have to go rehearse?"
"Yes," Mandy said. She stood up. "The concert is going to be on NBC at eight."
"I won't miss it," Allie said smiling. She was beaming.
'So I guess Mandy told you the news," Syd said coming into the room followed by Mandy's manager John. "And I'm coming with you."
"Awesome," Allie said.
"Hi Allie I'm John Mandy's manager," John said.
"Please to meet you," Allie said shaking hands with him.
"You have an amazing voice," John said. "I know Mandy shouldn't of recorded you without your permission and we had a talk about that but you have a real gift."
"Thank you," Allie said smiling.
"I also understand you were Jamie Sullivan in your school production?" John asked.
"Yes, I was," Allie said. "My boyfriend Kyle was Landon. He's coming later. I'm sorry you had to meet me when I look so crummy and stuck in the hospital."
"You look fine," Mandy said.
"Mandy its almost time for your rehearsal," John said. "It was very nice meeting you Allie. I'll be calling in the next few weeks to make the arrangements."
"Well I'm out of school in a month so..." Allie said. "It shouldn't be a problem."
"Great!" John said. "Well I have to get Mandy to her rehearsal since she insisted on take a cab over here."
Mandy gave her manager an evil stare. "Bye Allie I'll come by and see you before i leave and I'll wave to you tonight."
"OK," Allie said. She watched Mandy walk out of the room and smiled to herself. This was going to be the best month of her life.
To Be continued
Hi everyone,
This was the last chapter of this story but there will be another one coming. Allie will tour with Mandy Moore and the two become close. Please r/r and no flames please.
