Chapter 24

*Claire POV*

I awake early the next morning, a blood test is done to ensure the infection is over. I have to remain on antibiotics for an extra 3 days so that the doctors can be sure I have fully recovered.

Unsurprisingly, everyone turns up at 9 am as soon as visiting starts. The glasshouse gang and my parents celebrate as the doctor confirms I am going home. No-one really notices my silence. I'm happy to go home but scared for chemo. Plus it's weird to celebrate recovering from an infection when I still had cancer. Hospitals to me was always a place to get better, diseases were short-term and usually caused by an injury. Or in Morganville by vampires. But this was new, this was long term and scary as hell.

Shane's arm stayed around me for the whole morning. He even had brought a notepad to write down doctor's instructions and medical appointments. I was glad as my head was swimming with information. Around 1 pm Eve, Michael and my parents went for lunch while Shane and I packed my stuff. The nurse brought me my medications to take home and discharge papers. They removed my cannula and wished me the best of luck. Given the small size of Morganville hospital, I suspected I would see them again. Shane had rung Eve to tell them we were ready to go. A few minutes later, my bed area was full of my family, grabbing my bag and getting ready setting off. I realised my dad wasn't there, Eve tells me he has gone to get the car to the front of the hospital. I'm glad that the walk would be a little shorter.

I was surprised by how weak I was, needing to lean against Shane as we walked. I had refused the offer of a wheelchair. I regretted it a little but was glad to be able to walk. I figured I shouldn't turn down opportunities to do things I may be unable to in a few weeks. Shane helps me into the back of the car while Michael and my dad pack the car. Eve hugs me which seems a little extreme given we will be meeting back at my house.e Shane holds my hand on the over the side of the car, with my parents in the front with Dad driving and Mum in the passenger seat. I happily listen to my parent's conversation, feeling flashbacks to being a child.

As the car parked in front of my house, I feel a rush of excitement. It was my first time in almost two weeks and I had forgotten how much I loved it. This time Mum helped me out the car and into the house while the men follow carrying my bags. I'm assisted to the sofa, sat so I can see out the window. Excitement again peaks as Eve and Michael's car pull up outside. I wave at Eve as she climbs out the car.

For a few exhausting yet lovely hours, everyone stays. They chit-chat and laugh, fuss Claire and fetch everything she needs. However, by 3 pm I'm falling asleep on the sofa. Mum gently wakes me to tell me she is ready to go. I stand slowly, gently leaning on mum. At the door, I swap to leaning against Shane, who kisses my head and pulls me in. Together, the glasshouse gang wave off my parents. I'm helped back to the sofa by Eve so Shane can go to the toilet. Back on the sofa, I fall asleep curled on Eve's lap. As I'm drifting off, I hear the tv being turned on.

The next thing I know, Shane is waking me for my tablets. I'm given soup for some tea so to line my stomach with the tablets. Eve and Michael leave, promising to see me tomorrow. Finally, I'm helped to bed by more husband. And then, I get to sleep in the warm and safe in his strong arms. That night, if ignored the hospital and the cancer and the pending chemo, it was perfect.

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