Just to say thank you again for everyone's support, it does mean a lot. I'm going back to school tomorrow and I have a lot of exams coming up, so I don't know how much I'll be updating in the next few weeks. But I'll try my best.
Chapter 12
The doctor came around quickly and examined Lily. Rachel was surprised that the doctor came so quickly, usually it takes ages for the doctor to come. Rachel soon found out why.
"Just like the nurse suspected, Lily does have appendicitis. We're going to have to operate immediately because there is a risk that they're going to burst. We don't want to panic you, or Lily but we need you to understand how important it is that Lily has this operation as soon as possible." The doctor explained
Rachel felt a big wave of concern hit her. She remembered when she had had her appendix out as a child. They had never mentioned anything to her that there was a risk of hers bursting. What did that mean Rachel thought to herself? Was Lily going to be okay? What if her appendix burst before she gets to the operating theatre?
"What's going on Mummy?" Lily asked in a very scared tone
Rachel explained what was going to happen to Lily, and told her she'd be with her up until she went to sleep, and that she'd be there as soon as she woke up. With the Eddie arrived with the girls. They all rushed over to Lily and gave her a big hug. Rachel explained what was going on to them, and then the nurses started to get Lily prepped for her operation.
"Mum, can I go to the cinema with Bolton tonight?" Phoebe asked
"I don't know Phoebe. I really need to concentrate on Lily. She's having an operation, in case you'd forgotten?" Rachel replied
"Well why don't I stay at your house tonight, I'll sleep on the sofa. You're going to have to stay here with Lily so someone needs to keep an eye on the girls. I'll make sure she gets home at a sensible time Rach, I promise." Eddie said
Rachel was unsure to begin with. But then realised that that would be the best option. Phoebe thought Eddie had only done it because he wanted to be in her good books, but she appreciated what he had just said.
"I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea. But you don't have to sleep in the sofa, you can go in the spare bedroom. But I want you home before 10 Phoebe."Thanks Eddie.
"Yes Mum" Phoebe replied
Phoebe was so excited. She was so excited when Bolton had asked her out, but she was just worried that her Mum would say no. But now she faced an even bigger problem, what was she going to wear?
Eddie went and got a coffee for Rachel and then he and the girls said their final goodbyes to Rachel and Lily, and then left. Lily got taken down to theatre with Rachel by her side holding her hand. They tried to put Lily to sleep by inserting a tube into Lily's hand, to put the general anaesthetic through. Even though they used numbing cream, Lily wasn't having it. In the end they had to put her to sleep using gas first. Because Lily was sitting on Rachel's lap, Rachel was nearly put to sleep as well. Once Lily had gone to sleep they then put the tube into her for other things, like pain relief. The nurse put Lily onto the bed, Rachel kissed her forehead and then they took her though to the operating theatre.
Rachel was so worried about Lily. She was sure that she was going to be fine, but she couldn't help but worry. She decided to go and get something to eat but she didn't really eat any of it. Then she returned to wait for Lily. After a while, although it seemed like forever for Rachel, she saw Lily being wheeled out into recovery. Lily was still asleep, which Rachel was thankful for as she promised Lily she would be there when she woke up.
Rachel went over to the bed and help Lily's hand. After a while Lily began to stir. Rachel felt Lily's grasp tighten. Rachel bent over and started to kiss Lily to bits. This made Lily giggle a bit, she always liked it when Rachel pretended to eat her.
Back at the house Phoebe had just arrived home with Bolton, and to Eddie's surprise half an hour early.
"Hi Eddie. Is it OK if Bolton comes in for a bit please?"
Eddie was unsure of what Rachel would think of this, but he couldn't really say no soon as it wasn't hit house.
"Yeah sure, but not for too long."
"OK, we'll be in my room." Phoebe said
Eddie was sure Rachel wouldn't like this. But Phoebe and Bolton were gone before Eddie could say anything.
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