Chapter 9: The Difficult Task
George and Izzie's house – their bedroom – George and Izzie are lying in bed talking to each other– May 19th, 2010 – 7 a.m.
"I am nervous about today Izzie" George says with a worried look.
"Why are you nervous today George?" Izzie asks.
"I want to tell my mother tonight at the dinner about what I learned about my father but I am worried that it will upset her too much" George says.
"I think that she will be happy to hear more memories about your father because it will remind of what kind of person he was George" Izzie says.
"That's true. It is hard to talk to her about my father ever since he passed away" George says.
"That is understandable George but I will be there with you when you tell her what we learned about your father all those months ago" Izzie says.
"That is enough about me. I cannot wait to go to our doctor's appointment today to see how Harry and Hope are doing" George says.
"I hope that we see them move on the ultrasound" Izzie says smiling.
"I am so lucky to have you in my life Izzie O'Malley" George says.
"I feel the same way about you George O'Malley" Izzie says.
"Let's get ready and start the day" George says and then they get out of bed to start the day.
Three hours later - Dr. Wilson's office– Izzie is lying on the examination table and George is holding Izzie's hand – Dr. Wilson has just finished putting the gel on Izzie's stomach and is doing an ultrasound to see how well Harry and Hope are doing.
"How are the babies Dr. Wilson?" Izzie asks.
"They are developing at a healthy rate" Dr. Wilson says.
"That is such a relief" Izzie says.
"How has your health been seen I last saw you?" Dr. Wilson asks Izzie.
"The morning sickness was bad for about a week but I have been feeling well for a while now" Izzie says.
"That is good to hear but you may get the occasional morning sickness even though you are in your second trimester" Dr. Wilson says.
"Thank you for telling me that" Izzie says.
"Is there anything we should expect?" George asks.
"The babies will start kicking more but I am sure that is something that you will enjoy more as it will make the pregnancy feel more real" Dr. Wilson says.
"They have started kicking but I am excited that they will be kicking more" Izzie says.
"When would you like us to schedule our next appointment?" George asks.
"I would like to see you in two weeks" Dr. Wilson says.
"Thank you for all of your help Dr. Wilson" Izzie says.
"No problem at all. I will see you in two weeks" Dr. Wilson says.
Eight hours later – George and Izzie's house – The dining room – George, Izzie and Louise have just started eating their dinner.
"How did your doctor's appointment go today?" Louise asks George and Izzie.
"It went very well. Our doctor told us to expect for the babies to start kicking more as my pregnancy continues" Izzie says smiling.
"That is great news" Louise says.
"What's wrong George?" Izzie says noticing that George has not said anything throughout the entire meal.
"I am fine Izzie. There is something that I need to tell you Mom" George says.
"What do you need to tell me?" Louise asks.
"Izzie and I learned how great Dad was when we were on our honeymoon in Ireland" George says.
"What did you learn about him George?" Louise asks.
"My cousin Andrew told me how he was there for him after his father abandoned him" George says.
"I remember that. Your father called Andrew every few days to see how he was" Louise says.
"It was one of the most memorable days of our honeymoon because we were able to see how great of a man he was" Izzie says.
"Your father was a great man George. I am sure that you are going to be a great father to your children as he was to you and your brothers" Louise says.
"That means a lot to me" George says.
"Let's talk more about those beautiful babies" Louise says smiling.
"I like that idea" George says.
"We want to be very involved in their lives Louise" Izzie says.
"Thank you" Louise says.
"Can you visit us again soon?" Izzie asks.
"I will come over very soon" Louise says.
George and Izzie's house – George and Izzie are lying in bed talking to – 9 p.m.
"Today went so well" George says.
"I know how worried you were George but I know that your mother appreciated remembering how great your father was" Izzie says.
"How about we go up to my family's cabin next week?" George asks.
"That is a great idea George" Izzie says.
"We could have a picnic in the house and talk about our babies when we are there" George says.
"I love that idea George" Izzie says.
"I am happy that we can be there for each other" George says.
"We will always be there for each other because we will never leave each other's side for too long" Izzie says smiling.
"That is so true Izzie" George says.
"I am so excited about our visit to your family's cabin next week" Izzie says yawning.
"It will be nice to have some time alone" George says yawning.
"I love you so much George" Izzie says.
"I love you so much Izzie" George says and then they kiss passionately on the lips.
They pull away from the kiss and smile at each other. They fall asleep wrapped up in each other's arms. George faced one of his greatest fears by telling his mother about his father but he did it and he feels better knowing that his mother can relive some of the memories that she told him. It helped George and his mother become closer because it helped them just how great Harold O'Malley was. This would not have been possible if Izzie had not been beside him telling him that it would be all right to tell his mother about what he had learned about his father. You can be there for someone by just being there beside them supporting them and telling them that it will be all right. George and Izzie will always be there for each other because they know as long as they love and support each other then there is nothing that they cannot achieve as long as you stand by each other no matter what.