Chapter 20
I walked into Jamie's room, and the doctor was talking to Jamie's mom. She had a happy, but concerned look on her face. I was going to step out, but she gave me a look that meant I could stay I nodded and walked back into the room. The doctor turned around to see what she was looking at, but didn't see I was there.
"Oh, sorry doctor, I thought I heard something," Jamie's mom said.
"It's fine, shall we continue?" He asked.
"Sure," she said with a smile.
"Well, it is safe to say Jamie will be just fine, but on the other hand he has mentioned getting the eye surgery we talked about," he said.
"He did...he wants to go through with it?" She asked.
"Yes, he really wants to have the surgery done," he said.
"Jamie, is this true...do you really want to go through with the surgery?" she asked, looking over at Jamie.
"Yes mom...I do," Jamie said.
"Honey, remember we discussed how dangerous it is? What if it is not a success? You could...die," She said.
"I know mom...I know how dangerous it is, but I want to take the risk. I don't want to be blind the rest of my life. I just don't see how that is living," Jamie said.
"Alright, honey...we will do the surgery," she said.
"Well, I have some good news and some bad news," the doctor said.
"What is the good news?" Jamie asked.
"We can do the surgery, but the bad news is we can't do it for another 11 months," he said.
"What...11 months?" Jamie's mom said.
"Why?" Jamie asked.
"Well, we can't do it until you are completely blind we can't do it," he said.
"Why is that?" Jamie's mom asked
"It has to do with how the disease works. If we do it before the process is over, then there is a chance it will start over again," he said.
"Oh, I see," she said.
"Also, you do realise that you will have to take special eye drops everyday for the rest of your life?" He asked, looking over at Jamie.
"Okay...I know I want to do this still," Jamie said.
"Alright, let me get the paperwork for your mom," he said, walking out of the room.
"Thank you mom...for letting me do this," Jamie said.
"Your welcome honey, I found out some good news anyway that I was going to tell you," she said.
"I got new health insurance and it will cover most of the costs," she said.
"Oh mom, that is great," he said, hugging her tightly.
I walked towards the bed, Jamie looked over at me and smiled. He had such a warming smile that a tear rolled down my face. I was happy, but also afraid that he could not make it. I gave him a big hug as tight as I could.
"Jack...Jack, you're hurting me," he said in between breaths.
"Oh, sorry kiddo," I said chuckling.
"It's fine, I am just glad that you are here now," he said.
"I will always be here, until you can come home," I said with a smirk.
"Thanks, so did you hear?" He asked.
"Yep, you are going through with the surgery," I said.
"Hey Jack, are you concerned?" he asked.
"A little, but I know you will be fine," I said.
Jamie had looked at me and looked at me. Looking to see what my real emotions were, but he couldn't read me clearly. I wasn't always the easiest person to read.
"Well, that's good," he said while smiling.
To be honest I didn't really know my true emotions. I didn't know if I was scared, happy, or sad; maybe I was a combination of them all.
"Jamie, there's something I need to tell you," I said.
"What is it Jack?" He said, in a concerned tone.
"Oh, it's nothing like that kiddo. I just wanted to tell you that you are very special to me," I said with a smile.
"Thanks Jack, but I already knew that," he said with a chuckle.
"I know, I just haven't ever said it to you," I said.
"Gosh Jack, another eleven months till the surgery. That seems so long from now," he said.
"I know, but that time will fly by...and I will be here to help you through it," I said.
The guardians walked back into the room. They were all smiling and looked happy. Tooth was especially happy, and she flew up to me quickly.
"Jack we heard the news!" She said, excited.
"What news exactly?" I asked.
"The news about Jamie," she said.
"Oh, that he is going through with the eye surgery," I said.
"We'll be here to support you and Jamie, whenever we can," North said.
"What do you mean?" I asked, curiously.
"We heard you Jack, about you getting Jaime through the long 11 months. We are going to let you stay in Burgess for the next ll months," North said, with a jolly smile.
"Wait...what? Wouldn't you need me at the pole?" I asked.
"Hey, we've gone over 300 years without your help. I think we can go 11 months without it," North said.
"I don't know what to say," I said, in shock.
"You don't have to say anything Jack...just enjoy the time with Jamie," North said.
"Thanks you guys," I said with a tear rolling down my face.
Tooth gave me a big hug, then they all gathered around me in a group hug. Jamie jumped out of the bed and ran over to join us. Jamie's mom watched, a single tear ran down her face. All of my friends were in front of me, all except one, Victoria.