Chapter 10:

Nathan and Chloe were going up fast, they were turning 2 next month. Owen was happy for his kids, they were pretty bright and sharp for their age. He was dropping them off to the daycare when Dr. Karter paged him. He froze in his path. He was to meet him today to discuss Cristina's case but that was later. "This can't be good", he said to himself. He kissed them goodbye and made his way to Dr. Karter's office.

Cristina has not been feeling well for the past few weeks now. So Owen was worried.

"Dr. Karter", he lightly knocked on his door and went inside "you paged me".

"Well hello Dr. Hunt. Come have seat".

"Actually I wanted to you about Cristina". He told Owen, as he settles in a chair. Dr. Webber, Dr. Bailey and Derek were also there. Dr. Webber and Dr. Bailey have been assisting Dr. Karter on Cristina's case, so he knew why they were there. But Derek being there meant that something was wrong. Owen took a deep breath as if trying to prepare himself and asked

"So what is it Dr. Karter".

"I am afraid it is not what you want to hear Dr. Hunt. But I have no other option but to tell you".

"I am afraid but Cristina has stopped responding to our treatment". Owen knew exactly what that meant.

"So we can try something, we can make a different plan"

"Dr. Hunt, we have tried everything that we could. It's not working. We can't help her anymore.".

"What do mean? What are you saying".

"I am saying that there is nothing more that we can do here and there is no point of keeping her locked up here, she wants to go home".

"So you are telling me that I should take her home, give up on her". He was shaking, with both grief and anger.

"Owen calm down". Derek tried to calm him down. He handed him a glass of water which he refused.

"No one is asking you to give up on her Dr. Hunt". Dr. Karter said.

"I am a doctor, I exactly know what it means Dr. Karter. I myself have told many family to take their loved ones home".

"Hunt we all knew that this day would come". Dr. Webber tried to console him

"Not so soon Richard. My kids are not even 2. She is their mother. They need their mother. I need my wife. We can't just give up on her like that. It's Cristina we are talking for God Sake's. She is your baby Dr. Bailey, please say something here". He turned towards Dr. Bailey, who wasn't saying anything.

"We have done all we could Owen. I know this is hard. But that's all we can do for her now. Take her home. Let her sleep in her home, in her own bed, with her kids. Give her some time to enjoy her kids, let her play with them. Let's make these days as easy and comfortable for her as we can". Dr. Bailey replied.

"No" and with that he walked out of the room slamming the door behind him.

Cristina knew that Owen was to meet Dr. Karter today and she knew how that meeting would go, after all she was still a doctor. She was waiting for him but he didn't show up till late at night.

"Hey, I missed you today". She told him as he reached her bed and laid down her, hugging her.

She didn't say anything for while, she just focused on comforting him.

"Owen take me home. Don't let me die here"

"Cristina..."

"Owen, listen to me. I want to go home. I want to sleep in my own bed. I want to sleep in your t-shirts. I want to play with our kids. I want to put them to sleep. Tell them bedtime stories. I want to sleep with our kids in our bed together. Celebrate their birthday at home. I want to buy them presents.I Want to sit in a bubble bath with them. I want to wake up next to you in our bed. I want to have soapy shower sex with you. I want you to wash my hair. I want to make love to my husband. I want to be your wife again. Please Owen. I want to go home. Please take me home". She begged him.

"Ok".

After a week Owen took her home.