"What you mean Ruby isn't here?" Weiss snapped.

"She just ran off. I guess she got a taxi…" Roman said.

He had given her his car keys.

"Ugh! I help she's not going back to her bed! Her stuff isn't done in the dryer yet and it stunk so bad."

"Let her go. She's dealing with a lot."

Rhea had filled them on everything that happened with Penny at Comic Con. It made some sense Ruby would be all upset. She had bonded with the older woman so fast. Ruby was very sensitive and no one had died in their family, so the experience was so new for her.

"Excuse me."

Weiss looked up first to see a nurse standing there with a smile.

"Yang Xiao Long is awake. She's asking to see her family."

Everyone made their way to Yang's room trying to stay calm. Everyone was equally affected and even Rhea was upset she had gotten so sick over a medical equipment malfunction. She had a bigger room so everyone managed to get inside without too many problems. Her looked puffy with an angry red color to it but other than that she looked fine.

"Yang...how are you feeling?" Summer asked stepping forward.

"I'm sore. I have a slight fever still but it should come down in a few days."

Yang looked at everyone and saw her sister wasn't there.

"Is Ruby ok?" she asked looking worried.

"She had do something," Roman said with a smile.

"Oh."

Yang gave a small smile, "As long as she's out of bed that's all that matters."

Everyone hung with her all though lunch until almost dinner time. Everyone left one by one leaving behind Roman and Blake. The three of them sat in an uncomfortable silence. It was strange considering he spent a few days living with them but he felt weird being in that room.

Roman didn't know where he stood with them.

"I'll pay back your dad."

Blake jumped in her seat a little bit.

"No."

Yang raised an eyebrow, "I heard your dad even though I was pretty out of it."

Roman shifted in his seat.

"I don't care what he thinks. This was a personal choice of mine. I know you were seriously sick and I wasn't going to watch you die when there was something I could do about it."

"Die?" Blake asked.

"I take it you didn't tell her then?" Yang said seeing the shocked look on her wife's face.

"N-no."

Yang sighed.

"I was so sick I was close to death because my fever kept climbing. If it wasn't for Weiss leaving to check on Ruby and Roman carrying me to the car and taking me here... I wouldn't be here. I know I'm stubborn but I didn't want everyone worrying. I was worried about Ruby. I know she has to hurt a lot."

Blake got up from her seat and threw her arms around Roman. He jumped. He never expected her to hug him.

"If you ever need anything let us know. I'm here for you. So is Yang. I owe you everything and then some. Thank you so much Roman. I mean that."

"It was nothing."

Blake pulled away some, "You really are family. I guess that makes you our big brother now."

Roman's face turned dark red and he was speechless.

"No reason to be embarrassed. It's nice of you to do all those things though."

"Well... Thanks."

"Go see Ruby. I know you two haven't seen each other much," Yang said with a smile.

"I'll see you two later then."

Roman headed out of the room pulling his phone out. He closed the door behind him and he was gone.

"I got seriously lucky."

"What do you mean?" Blake asked.

Yang looked down into her lap.

"The lady said that even though I was deathly ill, the hospital would be putting out too much money trying to save me. This isn't a super big hospital like in the other parts of Vale. They ran my insurance but it would only cover me until I was stable."

The color drained from Blake's face.

"I want to put back the money and pay Rhea back. I know that sounds stupid but... It seems his dad isn't too fond of us at all and that Ruby is just spending his money left and right."

"I'm ok with that," Blake said with a smile.

X

X

Yang woke up a few hours later to her hospital door opening. She sat up and rubbed her eyes with her one good hand. Once her vision was back to normal she saw who it was.

"What the hell are you doing?" she snapped.

"I um... heard you were sick," Adam said looking slightly ashamed and holding a small bouquet of flowers.

"Yea."

"I know you wouldn't have been sick if it wasn't for me."

"You can have a seat."

Adam grabbed one of the plastic chairs by the door.

"If you're here to cause problems, you might want to leave. I can still hit pretty hard."

Adam laughed, "I have to say for a girl you hit pretty hard."

Yang grinned and settled against her pillows.

"What can I help you with?" she asked.

Adam handed her the small white daisies and she took them. She inhaled deeply.

"They smell really good."

"I wasn't sure what to get you... Are you... are you ok?" he asked.

Yang shrugged slightly, "It would be a lot better if I never got sick in the first place but it was the company's fault I'm here. My other arm had some severe defects. I found out thirty other people who received the arm parts didn't make it. I got lucky."

"I'm sorry."

Yang made a face and looked out the hospital room window.

"I can forgive you for hitting me because I don't see it as a big deal but I couldn't forgive you for hurting her."

Adam looked down at the floor.

"I can understand why Blake loves you so much. You worry about her and you do take care of her. I heard you were trying to become a lawyer and her business was booming. She looks happy."

Yang smiled and gripped the flowers tightly.

"I haven't told her that infection destroyed my ability to have children. Some of my other organs received some damage too but it's not like what my uterus is like."

"That um... sucks."

Yang looked at him and laughed.

"They had said I had some unseen issues with it before which caused it to become a big target for infection. It wouldn't matter too much but we did want kids."

"There's always other ways. Atlas is improving medical care dramatically and most people are willing to test things out there. You might want to look into it some time."

"Thanks for trying to make me feel better."

"I'm trying but babies aren't my thing," Adam said and Yang laughed.

Yang and Adam talked for a while until one of the nurses came in and checked on Yang. Her temperature was hanging around one hundred one but it was a lot better than it was. The nurse left and returned with heavy duty antibiotics then left again. Adam left and came back with food from the cafeteria. He had handed Yang a big turkey sandwich, cheese crackers and some sprite.

"Was your new arm expensive?"

Yang nodded, "Yea. Somehow Rhea had decided to take it upon herself to pay for everything. She's so sweet, it's unreal that Roman came from a woman like her."

"So the rumors are true huh? You're sister is really dating him?"

Yang nodded.

"That's a shame honestly. She's pretty hot."

"Watch yourself. I can kick your ass."

Adam laughed nervously.

"Anyways... I did see him a few times around town."

"Um, yea?"

"The three times I've seen him he was being watched by some dark skinned chick with green hair. He didn't seem to be hanging out with her or anything but more like she was watching him."

Yang made a face.

"Hm... that's odd. Hit me up on Facebook if it keeps happening and I'll look into it. He is rich as hell, maybe it's a fan girl?"

"Maybe. I don't remember ever seeing her. She seems so weird though. She wasn't very good at hiding that she was watching him."

Yang shrugged, "I'll keep that in mind."

X

X

"Hey sis!"

Ruby sat down in the chair by Yang's bed.

"I brought you some Olive Garden bread sticks. I know you haven't had any in a while."

The blonde laughed as she took the bag, "I do miss them."

Ruby handed her the foam container with pasta.

"How are you feelin? I know you're probably tired of people asking you that by now."

"I feel fine actually."

They talked for a little while and Ruby helped her sister with eating the pasta. The city outside the window was bright dimming out the stars in the sky. Ruby had decided to drive herself after giving Roman the good news she had. He was excited for her but now she wanted to tell Yang and also apologize to her.

"Are you ok though?" Yang asked.

Ruby gave her a sad smile, "I am fine. Lilac sent me some pictures of Penny's funereal. They had some bright red roses that were from me on her casket. It was pretty though. The casket was white with lime green flowers painted on the sides. Penny had told me loved flowers and I guess Lilac went ahead and painted them on."

"That's sweet of her. Sisters will do anything for each other."

"Yea."

"You look like you wanna tell me something," Yang said, "It's written all over your face."

Ruby smiled.

"There's a few things actually."

"Really? Are you... pregnant?" Yang asked almost feeling excited.

"You have to have sex for that Yang! No!"

Yang laughed, "Still? You two are killing me!"

"Shut up."

"Well! Tell me the news!"

"I was thinking a lot and I know I haven't been really interested in much of anything but... I wanted to become a medical oncologist."

Yang looked extremely surprised.

"Really?"

Ruby shifted in her seat and played with her dress a little bit.

"Is that... not ok?"

"No! It's great! I never ever thought you would follow Mom. I find it so strange but you are smart enough for it. I'm behind you all the way!"

Ruby smiled, "Thank you. I already applied for financial help and I start in a few months."

"I'll help wherever I can!"

"Well... I think I have everything covered. I was going to ask if it was ok to sell the house? I don't like it because it's so big and I'm by myself."

Yang looked surprised, "Wow... look at all the stuff you've been thinking about."

"I know..."

"Where are you moving to then? Have you looked at places?"

Ruby's face turned bright red.

"What?"

"I asked Roman if I could move in with him."

Yang sat up more and stared at her.

"W-was that wrong to ask?" Ruby asked becoming embarrassed.

"N-no! Oh my god Ruby! What did he say?!"

Ruby grinned, "He said yes."