AS I HAVE SAID MANY TIMES BEFORE, I KNOW the symptoms of Breast Cancer, and pretty much most of the ones I'm using are NOT any of those symptoms. Yes, chemo only causes people to lose their hair, BUT as I've said before, I'm twitching everything around to make my story more dramatic, thank you. (I'm not mad, just making sure everyone reads it this time, lol)
Jeremy Shane, Ameha Kay, FobFan, AODiva1979, Cprizzle, BlueRoses1212, VictoriousForever10, LittleMissVictorious, Jadiee, Demi909Lovato: Thank you guys for reviewing. I'm feeling somewhat better. I've lost my voice so I'm using sign-language, so people can understand me. Lol. Disneyland was so fun. Pluto hugged me so hard I felt like he damaged my spinal cord. My younger brothers learned how to be "Jedi Knights" or whatever their called. Nathaniel was able to go on a few small rides. We both had our faces painted. Nathaniel didn't cry one time. It was fun :)
Bucket List
Digidestend Angel
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Chapter Twelve
There Will Be A Day With No More Pain
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Dear Diary,
Yes, yes, I was able to ride an Elephant! It was so scary, yet so life-fulfilling at the same time! I couldn't stop screaming or squealing, but Beck kept his arms around my waist, which made me feel safe.
Beck's dad called and said he had a surprise for me, but he refused to tell us what it was. He said for everyone to head to Seaworld, where they will tell us what's going to happen. Beck asked his dad if it had anything to do with the Bucket List, and his dad just said that we'll have to find out.
Ooh, I love surprises!
My head has been hurting really bad though. I've been getting dizzy spells and I sometimes want to throw-up, but I try to hide it. I think the others see it, but I'm glad they aren't saying anything.
Sincerely, Caterina Valentine
November 5th
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Andre's POV
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Okay, personally, I don't think Cat can handle another day full of excitement and business. She's looking pale and sickly, not to mention she has to stop and catch her breath and regain herself every few minutes when we're walking long distances. This morning, we were all walking along the beach, and Cat almost lost her balance, so Beck carried her on his back the rest of the way. I hate to admit this, but I'm scared. I want Cat to be healthy and well. But then again, I can't get EVERYTHING that I want.
"Alright, who's ready to go?" Beck asks as he steps back into the hotel room. We're hanging out in the girls' room as we wait for Jade and Tori to finish doing their hair. Cat is already done, since she can't do TOO much for her hair is still thin and fragile. Cat's wearing a long sleeve shirt, short-shorts, and sandals. She has a thin scarf on, but it's wrapped over her head, so it can protect her scalp from the sun…not to mention she's trying to hide the small bald spot. She's so ashamed of it, but I told her it's barely noticeable. It's about an inch big…but Cat's always been proud of her hair.
Cat looks up from her spot on the floor next to her suitcase. "Where are we going today?"
It's only 9:30, but time is of the essence right now.
Beck smiles. "Seaworld. My dad outdid himself for you again, Cat. I'm not telling you what's going to happen today though."
Cat pouts. "Okay." Cat stands up slowly, I see her legs shaking, and grabs her bra from the suitcase, going to the bathroom to put it on.
I know it's strange for us being comfortable about Cat walking around without a bra in front of us when we're behind closed doors, but after discovering that wearing a bra hurts her, we told her when it's just us, she can take it off. Again, I don't want her in pain. If she ever straight up told ME that something hurt her, I want to do anything possible to make that not happen. I can't see her hurting, I really can't.
When she's done, we go downstairs and get into Jade's truck that seats everyone decently. We get a parking spot after 15 minutes of trying to find one so Cat doesn't have to walk far, and we go up to the ticket booth. "How many?"
"Actually, I was told all I have to do is say who we are and we can go in." Beck said.
"Name?" The exhausted woman says.
"Beck Oliver."
"Hold on." She grabs her walky talky. "Jon, we have a Beck Oliver here."
"Send him in!" An excited voice says.
She opens the small gate. "Just stand by the ponies in front and my manager will be right with you."
We all nod and thank her, walking in, only my Lil' Red is skipping. Cat gasps at the large, fenced field and theirs about 3-4 ponies right there. She runs up and slowly goes to pet their nose. Before I can tell her to be careful, the pony leans into her touch. Who am I kidding? Why was I worried? Everyone loves Cat. Who would hurt Cat? No one. Oh wait…there is one thing that has the nerve to hurt her. Cancer.
After a few minutes, a man comes up to us, out of breath. "Sorry for the wait! MY name is Jon Miller. I'm the manager on duty right now, and a good friend of Mr. Oliver."
Beck nods and shakes his hand. "Hi, I'm Beck. This is my girlfriend, Cat. My friends: Jade, Andre, Tori, and Robbie. My dad said-"
"Yes, yes, I already spoke to your father." Jon says. This guy is really hyper and it's bugging me. "Come now, let's get Miss Valentine set up."
Cat looks surprised, but excited. "What am I going to be doing?"
"Well, you see, we have a dolphin show today, so you guys picked a great weekend to come down here to San Diego!" Jon explains, taking Cat's hand and motioning for the rest of us to follow. "We thought that it would be great was for you to be in the show. You would get to help the trainer do tricks and better yet, SWIM with the dolphin!"
Cat gasps and looks to Beck. "That's on my Bucket List!"
Beck nods and smiles. "That's right, girl."
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Before the show, Cat and the rest of us get suited up. Yes, we do too. Apparently, they want us to help out so Cat doesn't freak out before the show starts. I'm alright with that. I'll do anything to help out my Lil' Red, since I feel like I haven't done anything to comfort her or help her. The thing is…I don't know how.
"Thank God, my camera is waterproof too." Tori tells us as she's trying to get her camera ready to take pictures of Cat and the dolphin.
"Okay, Cat, we're going to swim with Lucky here so he can get to know you, alright?" Catherine, the dolphin trainer, tells Cat in a motherly voice.
Cat squeals and nods. After giving the dolphin some treats and petting her, Cat gets on Lucky's fin and suddenly they're going around the large tank. Cat's screaming, but not out of fear. She's smiling and squealing, telling Lucky "faster, faster" so I know she's alright. I see my friends crying, and that's when I realize, I'm crying too. I'm surprised Tori is still taking pictures, considering she probably can't see with how much she's crying right now. Why can't we keep Cat this happy and out of pain ALL the time?
No, my REAL question is: Why Can't We Keep Her?
After a minute, Lucky brings Cat back to the shallow side. I help Cat stand up right. "Was that fun, Lil' Red?" She has to kind of lean on me because I see her legs are wobbly.
Cat catches her breath. "Yes!"
Since she had to take off her scarf, I see the bald spot on the top of her head. It hurts me deep inside. Is this really happening to her?
"Hey, Cat, let me tell you a secret about Lucky here." Catherine says, motioning for Cat to pet Lucky again. "Lucky is dying of a tumor."
Cat gasps. "Oh my God, Lucky's dying just like I am?"
Does she have to say it like that?
Catherine nods. "That's why I thought Lucky would be a good one for you to meet today. You two have something so heart-aching in common and it's a bond you both have created. Lucky has never let anyone swim with her."
Now the rest of us gasp. "You put her with a dolphin that has never really let a person interact with them!" Beck gets angry.
Catherine looks unfazed by Beck's anger. "Yes. When I heard Cat's story, I just knew that she and Lucky would hit it off. And they did."
Cat gave Lucky a kiss on the nose and leans onto her nose. We all lose our shock and anger, touched by the sentimental moment Cat is sharing with her new friend.
"Don't worry, Lucky." I hear her tell the dying dolphin. "We'll be in Heaven together. I'll be your first friend there, and you can be mine."
I have to walk away before I break down into tears.
Next Chapter: Stand In The Rain, Stand Your Ground (Cat's POV)
