Chapter Five
Gotta Tell You
All of a sudden the phone rings.
Tristan picks it up.
"I need you to come in for your monthly check-up Tristan" the doctor replies.
"Alright Dr, Kishi" Tristan says.
"I'll see you soon" Dr. Kishi replies.
Dr. Kishi and Tristan hang up their phones.
Serena turns on the CD player.
It's on disc 4 which is Planet Pop 5.
Serena turns it to song 17.
"The song A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson starts to play.
"Why did have to put this song on?" Tristan asks.
"I like this song daddy" Serena answers.
"Well this song happens to be mine and your mother's special song so I really don't want to listen to it right know Serena" Tristan says.
Serena turns off the CD player.
"I'm sorry daddy" Serena replies.
"That's okay Serena" Tristan says.
"I'm hungry daddy" Serena replies.
"Can you make something for breakfast Leah?" Tristan asks.
"I can do that but may I ask why you want me to make something" Leah answers.
"I'm going to head over to the hospital" Tristan says.
"See ya later daddy" Serena replies.
Tristan gives Serena a hug and kiss good-bye.
Tristan walks over to the coat rack, he takes his black leather jacket and walks through the door to hospital.
"Come with me Tristan" Dr. Kishi says.
Tristan and Dr. Kishi go into a little room
Dr. Kishi checks out Tristan.
"How I am I doing?" Tristan asks.
"I found something out just now" Dr. Kishi answers.
"What did you find out?" Tristan asks.
"You have asthma" Dr. Kishi answers.
"Oh no it's back" Tristan says.
"Did you know about this?" Dr. Kishi asks.
"Yeah I did but it's been along time since I had any problem with it" Tristan answers.
"How long was it Tristan?" Dr. Kishi asks.
"I was about 6 years old when it last give me problems" Tristan answers.
"Do you still have a inhaler?" Dr. Kishi asks.
"No, I throw it out after my asthma stop giving me a problems" Tristan answers.
Dr. Kishi leaves the room.
A few minutes later Dr. Kishi returns with a inhaler for Tristan.
"Here is a new inhaler for you and I think it would be a good idea for you to stay here till you get the hang of using it again" Dr. Kishi says.
"Can I make a phone call?" Tristan asks.
"Yeah you can Tristan" Dr. Kishi answers.
"Can you get me a phone book?" Tristan asks.
"Yeah I can do that so I'll be right back" Dr. Kishi answers.
"Thanks a lot Alfonzo" Tristan says.
"I do anything for friend" Alfonzo replies.
Alfonzo leaves the room again, he returns in two minutes and hands Tristan the phone book.
Tristan flips though the phone book to he comes to the listing for Malone, he looks down the isle for Leah or Jess.
"Err I can't find it" Tristan yells.
"What are you looking for? Alfonzo asks.
I'm looking for the number of my new neighbors because that's where Serena is right now and I just wanted to let her know that I'm going in the hospital for a few days" Tristan answers.
"What is your new neighbors names?" Alfonzo asks.
"Their names are Leah and Jess Malone" Tristan answers.
Alfonzo take the phone book from Tristan and flips to S.
Alfonzo finds a listing for Kaleigh Leah Malone Serenity.
"I found it Tristan" Alfonzo says.
"Where did you find it?" Tristan asks.
"I found it under S" Alfonzo answers.
"Why would Leah's number be under S when he name starts with M?" Tristan asks.
Alfonzo has met Kaleigh a few times.
The most recent was a month ago and Kaleigh told him under no circumstances was he to tell Tristan that she was alive.
"Uh.. It's under her mother's maiden name" Alfonzo answers.
"What is the number Alfonzo? Tristan asks.
"Leah's phone number is 367-2847" Alfonzo answers.
Tristan dials Leah's number.
Leah picks after the second ring.
"This is Leah Malone" Leah says.
"Hi, Leah it's Tristan" Tristan replies.
"Are you still at the hospital?" Leah asks.
"Yes I am" Tristan answers.
"When are you coming home?" Leah asks.
"I won't be home for a few days" Tristan answers.
"Why are you staying in?" Leah asks.
"When I was little I had asthma and it's come back so Dr. Kishi wants to keep me in until "I get the hang of using a inhaler again after it's being along time since I've used one" Tristan answers.
"Well at least you will be monitor" Leah says.
"Can you look after Serena for me please?" Tristan asks.
"Yeah sure I can" Leah answers.
"Thanks a million Leah" Tristan says.
"I might come and visit sometime while you in so I can tell you my secret that's if you still want to know it" Leah replies.
"Yeah I still want to Leah" Tristan says.
"Well I better let you go know see ya soon" Leah replies.
"Bye Leah" Tristan says.
"See ya around Tristan" Leah replies.
"Can you tell Serena that I love her and that I said hi?" Tristan asks.
"I sure can Tristan" Leah answers.
Leah and Tristan hung up on each other.
Serena walks into the living room
"Who was that?" Serena asks.
"It was your father" Leah answers.
"Where is my father?" Serena asks.
"Tristan is still at that hospital" Leah answers.
"Why Leah?" Serena asks.
"When your dad was little he had asthma and it has come back so Dr. Kishi wants him to stay in for awhile until he gets the hang of using a inhaler again" Leah answers.
"Who is going to look after me?" Serena asks.
"I'm looking after you Serena" Leah answers.
It's now Saturday so Tristan has been in the hospital for three days.
Tristan is sitting with his head against the hospital looking at ceiling when Leah comes in.
"Hi Tristan" Leah says.
"What are you doing here?" Tristan asks.
"I told that I might come to visit you remember" Leah replies.
"Are you going to tell me your secret?" Tristan asks.
"Yeah that's why I am here" Leah answers.
"Well come out with it Leah" Tristan says.
You see I'm not" Leah beings to say.
The nurse walks in.
"Oh sorry I am interrupting something" the nurse says.
"No, it's okay" Leah replies.
"It is time for your inhaler" Tristan the nurse says.
"Alright I'm ready Dawn" Tristan replies.
"What is your last name? Leah asks looking at Dawn.
"My name is Dawn Syms" Dawn answers.
Dawn gives Tristan his inhaler.
Dr. Kishi walks into the room.
"Dawn I need you to attend to Hotaru Tomoe right now" Dr. Kishi says.
"Did you say Hotaru Tomoe?" Leah asks.
"Yes, I did" Dr. Kishi answers.
"I'll go took after Hotaru Tomoe and Dawn can stay here with Tristan" Leah says.
Dr. Kishi nods his head.
"Okay go ahead because we haven't had any luck with her" Dr. Kishi replies.
"Where is her room?" Leah asks.
"Hotaru's room is right next to this one" Dr. Kishi answers.
Leah walks to Hotaru's room.
"You're not Dawn" Hotaru yells.
"No, I'm not but you've got me so deal with it" Leah replies.
"I don't want you here" Mistress 9 screams.
"I'm not letting you take over Hotaru Tomoe's body" Leah says.
"How are you going to stop me?" Mistress 9 asks.
Leah turns into Queen Serenity.
"I'm Queen Serenity and demand that you Mistress 9 would leave Hotaru alone forever" Leah says.
"I don't want to be evil anymore so please help me Queen Serenity" Hotaru replies.
I summon all my power as Queen Serenity so Hotaru Tomoe can free from the evil of Mistress 9 who dwells inside her so evil go away and leaves Hotaru's body" Kaleigh says.
Mistress 9 screaming and leaves Hotaru's body.
"Thanks for saving me from Mistress 9" Hotaru replies.
"You're welcome Hotaru" Leah says.
Kaleigh turns back into Leah and walks next door to Tristan's room.
"Hi, Leah" Tristan replies.
"I think it's high time that I tell you my secret" Leah says.
"Yeah I would like to know what you're secret is" Tristan replies.
"Can you close your eyes please?" Leah asks.
Tristan closes his eyes.
Leah turns into Queen Serenity again.
"Can I look yet?" Tristan asks.
"Tristan Lee Nathan Serenity you can open your eyes" Kaleigh answers.
Tristan opens his eyes to see Kaleigh sitting next to him.
"Oh my gosh Kaleigh" Tristan says.
"Did you miss me Tristan?" Kaleigh asks.
"Yeah I did" Tristan answers.
Tristan pulls Kaleigh into his arms and kisses her passionately on the lips.
"Well I guess that's you're way of saying how much you've missed me" Kaleigh says.
"You got that right Kale" Tristan replies.
Dr. Kishi walks into the room.
"Hi, Dr. Kishi" Kaleigh replies.
"Hey Kaleigh" Dr. Kishi says.
"How you been Alfonzo?" Kaleigh asks.
"I've been great Kaleigh" Alfonzo answers.
"Can I go home now?" Tristan asks.
"Yeah you can go home" Alfonzo answers.
"That's great to hear because I miss my daughter terribly" Tristan says.
"Serena miss you terribly too" Kaleigh replies.
Kaleigh & Tristan walk back to Tristan's house.
Tristan takes his keys and opens the door.
Serena runs into Tristan's arms.
"Did you miss your father that much?" Kaleigh asks.
"Yeah I've really missed my father" Serena answers.
"I missed you too Serena" Tristan says.
"Can we go home now?" Serena asks.
"Yes, we can Serena Tristan says.
"I'll miss you Tris" Kaleigh whispers.
"I will come over lately Kale" Tristan whispers back.