"I don't know Gerald. I really don't know!" she said. "I'm confused, very confused."
Gerald hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Phoebe. I'll never leave your side. Tomorrow morning, we'll got to the doctor for you to be checked-up. But for now, you must eat healthy fruits, drink plenty of water and juices, and have enough rest."
"I'm scared, very much scared."
"Don't be scared. I'm going to stay here with you until you fall asleep. You need to rest now. Here, hold my hand. Sleep soundly, my sweet."
He held Phoebe's hand and sang to her his song for her. "...Nothing's gonna harm you, not while I'm around. Nothing's gonna harm you..."
One day, Arnold decided to stroll down the park where he used to bring Lila whenever they are on their date. He sat under the same shadow of the tree as he looked around him. He saw Helga sitting near the river. He walked up to her..
"Hey, how are you doing?" asked Arnold.
"Ah, it's you Arnold. We'll, I guess I'm better now compared to the last time we saw each other." Helga answered in a form of a joke, but seriously. "And you?" she continued.
"Hmm, well, like you, I'm trying to move on. I already forgave them both, but still, the pain is still there." He answered. "I'm better, I'm trying to be better."
There was a long pause.
"You want to go out sometimes?" Arnold asked. "I guess it would be faster to move on if we don't feel sorry for ourselves too much. Let's watch a movie, play basketball or goes swimming perhaps."
"Oh sure! That's a great idea! I like the idea of playing basketball, even though I don't know how."
"Don't worry. I'll teach you how. So, basketball?"
"Basketball it is!"
"What time should I pick you up?" he asked.
"Around 8:00 am tomorrow?"
"Ok then, be ready and I'll pick you up 8:00 am sharp."
"See you tomorrow."
"See you."
The next morning.
Knock... Knock... Knock...
"Good Morning, Helga!" Arnold greeted. "Are you ready?"
"You bet I am. Let's go?" she answered excitedly.
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"Phoebe, are you ready for your check-up?" asked Gerald.
"I think so. I'm really scared of what the results would be."
"Don't worry. Everything will turn out fine. Here, hold my hand. I'm just here no matter what happens. I won't leave you."
"Don't let go, Gerald. Don't let go."
"I wont. I promise."
