Gabby's POV

"We have to get her to a hospital. This isn't right." I said, standing up again.

Matt nodded, "You and Brett take her in the ambo. I'll tell Chief what's going on."

"Sounds good." I said. "Naia, sweetie, we're going to get you to Med now. It'll be better soon." Naia didn't move, in fact, she didn't even seem like she had heard me. I picked her up, blankets and all, and walked out towards the ambo. Brett opened the back doors for me and I carefully got in before laying Naia down on the stretcher.

Brett gave me a weak smile before shutting the doors closed and going around to the front to drive. I heard the engine start before the ambo pulled out of the apparatus floor.

"What do we have?" Maggie asked as Brett and I rolled in Naia.

"This is Naia. Twelve years old. She had the flu but then took a turn. Her fever was at 104.2 last we checked, she's confused, shivering, and she says that it hurts everywhere. She's breathing pretty fast. HR 120." Brett said.

Maggie nodded, "Alright, you're going to treatment 1. Dr. Manning!"

We rolled Naia into the room and Brett helped me lay her on the bed.

"What's wrong?" Dr. Manning asked and I repeated what Brett had just told Maggie.

While Dr. Manning was examining Naia, my phone dinged, signalling I had a text message and I saw that it was Matt.

Chief's getting you a replacement for this shift. Keep us updated.

Will do

"Chief got a replacement for me just for this shift." I told Brett and she nodded.

"I'm off then. Keep me updated!" Brett said and I gave her a thumbs up before she left.

I sat down in the chair next to the bed and took Naia's hand into mind. It was freezing cold.

"Is something wrong?" I asked, worried.

Dr. Manning bit her lip. "From her symptoms, it sounds like Naia has sepsis."

Sepsis.

"Isn't that really serious though? I thought she had the flu." I said.

Dr. Manning nodded, "She probably does have the flu. Sepsis is probably a complication. I'll have to run some tests to confirm if that's okay."

"Of course." I said, "Will she be okay?"

"It all depends how severe the sepsis is." Dr. Manning said. "I'll be back to collect some blood in just a moment."

When Dr. Manning left, I picked up my phone to give Matt an update.

They think Naia has sepsis and are going to do some tests to be sure.

Matt didn't respond right away and I saw that he hadn't even read it. They were most likely on a call.

Sighing, I leaned back in the chair and waited.

"The bad news is that Naia does have sepsis." Dr. Manning said. "The good news is that with antibiotics and fluids, she'll most likely make a full recovery."

I let out a sigh of relief. "That's amazing."

Dr. Manning smiled. "I'll get her started on antibiotics right away. April, start and IV."

"Where am I?" A groggy voice asked. I smiled at Naia who was looking around, clearly confused.

"You got sick honey. You're in the hospital." I told her. From the corner of my eye, I saw April and Dr. Manning smiling.

Naia mumbled something that I couldn't hear. "Sorry, what did you say?" I asked.

"My homework, did you bring my homework?" Naia asked, trying to sit up. She gave up and laid back down but still kept an eye open to show she was still waiting for an answer.

Dr. Manning laughed, "I don't think you'll be doing homework any time soon."

"But, the science." I could tell Naia was struggling to stay awake. "And the math, the essay."

I shook my head, "No, your health is more important."

Finally, Naia's tired body gave in and she nodded before falling back asleep.

"I'll check on her in a bit." Dr. Manning said and I thanked her before she left.

I quickly texted Matt an update before tossing my phone aside. There wasn't much to do besides watch and wait.

So that's what I did.

"Hey! How is she?" Shay's boisterous voice asked. I guess they had just dropped off a victim and came to check in on us.

I quickly shushed her before pointing at a sleeping Naia. "She's sleeping."

"Oops! Sorry." Shay whispered and I smiled at her.

"Did you catch a good call?" I asked.

Foster chuckled, "You bet. Some drunk guy. He'll be okay besides having a nasty hangover."

I laughed. "As bad as some of the ones Stella's had?"

"Worse." Shay said and making us all giggle.

Beside us, Naia stirred and we stopped. "Am I dreaming?" She asked. "Is that Shay? And Foster?"

"You bet kiddo!" Shay said. "How you feeling?"

Naia made a face. "Awful."

"Yeah, sepsis takes a toll on your body." Foster said, nodding.

Naia paused for a moment. "Do I have sepsis?"

I nodded, "Dr. Manning says you should make a full recovery though."

"That's how Ellie's biological mom died." Naia whispered. I barely heard her but I did.

None of us knew what to say.

"Not sure the full details but she developed sepsis and when she died, Ellie's dad couldn't see Ellie everyday so he put her in foster care." Naia mumbled, she was starting to drift off again.

When she had fallen asleep, I looked over at Foster and Shay and we exchanged sad looks.

"Well, we should probably head back." Foster said and Shay nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, see you soon!" I said, and waved as they left.

Shay waved back, "Keep us updated."

"Sure thing."