The Little Cancer Soldier
Chapter 6: The Bond
That night, Noah, Kurt, and Blaine were all in Liza Marie's hospital room. When Blaine says, "Puck, I know about Liza Marie's plan, Z texted me earlier about it. I think she is trying to be strong for you more than us."
Noah looks at Liza Marie as he says, "I know she has a crush on me, Blaine. She told me the day I gave her my blood. The thing is, I love her, too. I know, she's your daughter, man, but since all this started. I don't know, man. I was thinking what if that was Beth at first. Then I don't know, it was like I was losing Finn all over again. I know she is just a kid, man, but I meant it when I said she's my best friend. I lost Finn, I am not losing her too." After Noah says this, Liza Marie's heart monitor went off and they saw her nose was bleeding. Then the nurse that drew her blood runs in, followed by some other nurses.
Noah just stood in the doorway watching as they tried to stabilize Liza Marie. The moment she was stabilized. Noah takes her hands into his and sheds a tear as he sings Keep Holding On.
(Puck)
You're not alone, together, we stand
I'll be by your side, you know, I'll take your hand.
When it gets cold, and it feels like the end
There's no place to go, you know. I won't give in.
(Ah, Ah) No, I won't give in (Ah, Ah-Ah)
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth, so
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close, and it comes to an end.
With you by my side, I will fight and defend.
(Ah, Ah) I'll fight and defend (Ah, Ah-Ah) Yeah, Yeah
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth, so
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Hear me when I say when I say "I believe"
Nothing's gonna change nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh-Ah-Ah (Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah)
La-Da-Da-Da, La-Da-Da-Da, La-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth, so
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
(Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah) Keep holding on
(Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah) Keep holding on
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth, so
Keep holding on (Keep holding on)
'Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through-Ooh-Ooh
Then Blaine and Kurt come in, followed by Quinn. As they see Noah asleep in Liza Marie's bed as he holds her in his arms. They also noticed he had shaved his head again and had a cancer ribbon tattoo on his chest.
As Beth comes in Quinn says, "Don't Beth. The last thing Liza Marie needs is to see you and Blaine fighting again. We tried to keep all of this from Puck and her, but she knows something is up. Now, do Liza Marie a favor and leave. I don't care if Puck has replaced you with Liza Marie. That little girl keeps him going and we all know it. Plus, he keeps her going. She has almost died in the last three days and wanted to give up before Puck came in." Beth mumbles, "Whatever." And leaves as Burt and Carole walk in.
When Noah and Liza Marie wake up an hour later. They see Burt reading a newspaper and Blaine asleep on the couch in the room. Then Kurt comes out of the bathroom, avoiding any eye contact with them. Then Liza Marie hits her tray table and writes in her notebook, "I knew it! I'm dying! I wondered why Auntie Tana sung that song to me! I don't want to die!"
Noah looks at the others and yells, "You guys might have given up on her, but I'm not! Mr. H didn't give up on Kurt's mom! I am not willing to give up on Liza Marie! She will live and grow up to be whatever she wants to be! By the way, I heard what Quinn said! I am not replacing Beth with Liza Marie and she is not replacing Blaine with me! Yeah, I love her, but she has a dad and like I told her. I'm just her friend! Okay?"
Then Liza Marie starts to cry before Burt says, "Puck, this is different..." Which makes Liza Marie cry more.
Noah just holds Liza Marie as he says, "I don't care what you say, Mr. H! I believe she will live and I will do whatever it takes to see her grow up and do whatever she wants!" Then he rubs Liza Marie's back as everybody but Blaine leaves the room.
Blaine then says to Noah, "I haven't given up on her Puck. I want her to live just as much as you do. My daughter loves and needs you. You are her hero and the best thing for her." Then Blaine kisses Liza Marie's forehead before saying, "Burt thinks you'll be just like he was when you have another daughter."
Then they hear Quinn yell, "Come on, Mr. H, really! You know he'll be ten times worse than you were and I might be the one having a heart attack!"
Liza Marie giggles weakly before saying, "I hope I'm alive to see that. I mean, alive to see you acting like G' Pa Burt, not Queenie having a heart attack." Which makes Noah and Blaine chuckle and whisper, "Me too, Liza Marie, me too."
Chapter 7 will be up soon