Reunion

Nine days have passed. Ever since, Chilli was diagnosed with cancer. While she started to grow Tumors on her Stomach. They weren't that big, or noticable. Bandit visited her every day. He didn't bring the girls, Because of the risk of her having an angry mood swing. She did have them, sometimes. But she wasn't as aggressive. And he calmed her down, by being nice and gentle towards her. She was slowly gaining weight, Bandit made sure to bring her food everyday. When she tried to eat it, it would burn her throat. But she tries her best to at least eat half of it. While eating the food, Bandit always encouraged her to eat. His cheering made her swallow the food easier.

It was early in the morning, Bandit was gonna visit Chilli later in the afternoon with his brother, Trixie, Bluey, Bingo, and their cousins. But right now, Her father Mort, And sister Brandy,decided to visit her today. Brandy was a bit hesitant to see her but her father insisted on it. They parked in the hospital parking lot and walked to the entrance.

"Thanks for driving me today Brandy. I would have done it myself. But you know my Thumbs have not been the same". Said Mort.

Mort was a retired army veteran. He was a red heeler with Bushy Hair and a Beard. He always wore a green Hat with him. He might be old but he is still active. And moving around, even though he had Heartworm.

"It's alright dad, I'm just glad to see Chilli today. It took me a while to come here, Because Bandit said she had mood swings. And none of them were too bad. But her Angry mood swings were the worst".

Brandy was also a red heeler. With a Bit of white on her body. She looked more like her mum. And had one large red spot on her back.

They walked to the building And asked the front office to see Chilli Heeler. After they were confirmed to be relatives. They both got on the Elevator to Floor six where Chilli was located. In room four hundred and five.

Aw don't worry Brandy I doubt she will say anything bad to you. Your her sister, what could you have done wrong? He said putting his Paw on her Shoulder.

"Heh yeah your, Right Dad" She said nervously

"Still though, I'm sad that she has cancer this early in her life. None of our family ever had it. But Bandit has been taking good care of her. I always knew he was a good husband towards her". Said Mort

"He said that he's gonna visit her later today, With his Brother. And this time he's gonna bring Bluey and Bingo". She said

"He never brought them before"?

No, He said he couldn't bring them here. Because Chilli was saying some bad things towards both of them. Before she was put in the hospital. And he didn't want the girls to hate their own mum. So he gave the girls time to understand that she was sick.

"Even then, Why would they hate Chilli? She has never done anything wrong to them….Did she"? Questioned Mort

………..

"Well Bandit was never specific. On what Chilli said. But I doubt it's anything too bad". She said,

The Elevator reached Floor six. They got off, And headed to Chilli's Room. Where they saw Shaun, The Gray and Black German Shepherd waiting for them at the Door.

"Hello there mate, you must be Shaun. Bandit told us about you. Thanks for taking care of my daughter for me". Mort offered him a handshake

"It's not my first time, Nor will it be my last. It's just what I'm paid to do. Just be sure you know what to say. Because even though she's been alright for a few days doesn't mean she can't change. Be careful". Shaun said emotionless

Shaun left them and went to his office. To get some paperwork done.

……………..

"Guess Bandit was right, He really is an emotionless Bastard" Said Mort

They two Heelers went inside the room, Where Chilli was located. She was sleeping right now. But she was looking a lot better, Her fur was starting to return to its normal color. Even though it was just a little. And she wasn't as skinny before. But she still looked malnourished. Brandy touched her hand to try and wake her up.

Chilli moved a little bit, But she woke up to her sister Brandy. She was glad to see her sister. She then looked to the right and also saw her dad.

"Hey there sis, How are you feeling"? Brandy asked.

"B-Brandy, Dad, It's so good to see you two". Chilli said, lifting her head up.

Brandy gave Chilli a long hug. Their dad joined in, they stood there for a good while. Chilli started to cry a bit. But she made sure they didn't hear her. She didn't want the hug to end, But It did.

Brandy had some tears in her eyes. Seeing her own sister like this made her feel horrible. She always loved her little sister. Ever since they were young pups.

Mort wasn't crying, But he was still depressed on the idea that he would get to live longer than his daughter. In his mind he wishes that he could have switched spots with Chilli. And have cancer, Instead of her.

"Are you feeling any better Chilli," Mort said.

"Well the doctor said that, In two weeks I'm gonna have surgery in my head. So that they can take the tumor out". Chilli explained.

"But he also said I have a 70 percent chance of dying"

"Why do you have such a low possibility of living? Haven't you've been eating? Asked Brandy.

"I have, But he said that when a Dog gets older. The chances of surviving Tumors in the Brain. Always get lower". Chilli said rubbing her head

Brandy and Mort were surprised by the news. But Mort went up to Chilli and stood right in front of her.

"It's all up to you then Chilli, You have to be strong. You have two kids to take care of. You can't leave them like this Chilli". He said.

In some way Chilli felt as if she was being scolded. But even then, Her father is right. If she dies Bluey and Bingo would be motherless. Bandit will take care of them, But it won't be the same.

"OK Dad I'll be strong, But is ok if you bring me some water" Chilli pointed to the water bottle on the right side of the bed

"Of course Chilli" He grabbed the water bottle, And went to the door.

"Where's the nearest water fountain, Chilli". Mort asked

"It's down by the left hall, It's where Bandit normally gets it". She said,

"Alright I'll be back girls". Mort shut the door closed. leaving his daughters in the room.

Hey Chilli, how are the kids doing? Brandy asked

"They're doing ok, I haven't seen them in a while. But it gets real quiet here. And when it does All I can think about is them. It's just not the same, you know I feel...Empty". She said looking down

Well I can't wait to see them. And I heard that Bandit is gonna buy us all some food. He didn't say what it was, But i bet it's really good. Brandy said. Starting a conversation

Chilli was listening to Brandy, But when she said Bandit's name. Something triggered her mentally. She was getting a headache, And her pupils started to constrict. It gave her the same feeling she felt when she saw Bingo in the kitchen. Pure Anger.

"He also said he was gonna bring someone els-"

"Brandy" Chilli interrupted

"Yes Chilli" she said, noticing a change in Chilli's personality.

"Can you give me your hand, Brandy"

Chilli had her paw opened. Brandy hesitated for a second. But she complied and put her hand on her. Chilli gripped it, And held it. Nothing happened for a few seconds. It was making Brandy feel uncomfortable.

"You really think you're slick, sister. Do you think you get to talk about my Husband? Do you think you have the right to talk about my Children?

Brandy was confused, About what was happening to Chilli. Until she saw her face. Her Eyes were staring right at her. She looked in some way different.

Brandy then realized she was having a mood swing. She tried to take her hand away from her. But Chilli keeped on gripping her. She was abnormal strong for someone who has cancer.

"You stay away from Bandit, You stay away from Bluey. And you stay away from the little red shit. Even if I die, And you get near them. I will find a way to come back. And tear your ovaries out of your infected overused Vagina". Chilli said sternly

Brandy keeped on trying to get her hand away from Chilli. All Chilli did was dig her Claw in her arm. She was starting to bleed.

"Chilli stop hurting me, Your hurting me". Brandy cried.

She got her hand away from her sister eventually. But she fell on the ground, And looked at her cut. Chilli cut deep in her forearm. It was a long deep cut. She was bleeding profusely.

"You will always be, A worthless Bastard Brandy. Just like dad always said". Chilli wasn't wrong.

They both lost their mother to a crocodile, 7 years ago. Before bluey was born. Brandy was almost disowned by her own father. For not even trying to save her. She got up and ran to the door. Outside was Mort, Holding Chilli's Water Bottle. Brandy Just grabbed his Arm and ran inside of the Elevator down the Hall.

"Brandy what's going on. Why did you leave her R-"

"IT'S NOTHING DAD" She yelled frustrated at the situation.

Mort was a bit surprised by Brandy's yelling. He then looked at her wound on her arm. A long deep scar in her forearm.

"B-Brandy what happened to your Arm" he asked

……………..

"It's nothing dad…it's, it's nothing" She stuttered.

Brandy started to tear up. Mort didn't know what to say, But all he could guess was that she may have gotten cut in the room. But he doubted it was Chilli. Why would his own Daughter hurt her?

"Did Chilli cut you"?

Brandy wanted to tell him. But after what Chilli said, she did not want to talk about her. She just wanted to go home. She doesn't want to see, or even talk about Chilli.

"You're bleeding A lot Brandy. Were in the Hospital maybe the Doctors could patc-"

NO, look i'll just Drive to the nearest Pharmacy and get some Medical Tape ok Dad……..

They were quiet for the rest of the time they spent in the Elevator. When they got out. They headed towards Brandy's car, She drove to a Pharmacy just down by the City. After buying some Hydrogen Peroxide and medical tape. She fixed up her wound in the car, It wasn't too bad. But it would take some time to heal. But the Peroxide really hurt her.

She then dropped off her Dad at his House. They didn't say anything, And Brandy just drove off to her Home. It was located 15 minutes away from her Fathers location. It was a medium sized 2 floor house. On the top of a small hill away from any Dogs, And Technology. While most of the terrain lacked trees. It had a few trees surrounding her house.

"Sigh…at least I'm home" she said looking at her medical tape. She opened the door, And entered her home.

Even though she lived in a decently large sized house. Two rooms on the first floor, With also a living room. The second floor had three rooms. Only one of them was occupied and had a bed and a small desk near it. The first floor had a small kitchen with a table made for four people. But Brandy never had company. The living room had a large TV, a small table. And a two seater couch.

Brandy went upstairs, to her bedroom. And layed down on her bed, Her sheets were covered with the landscape of Australia. She just sat there for a few minutes lost in her mind. Thinking about Chilli, And all the good times she had with her. They were always close, they played together, They rowed the canoe with their dad. One time they snuck out to a party, And they're dad never found out. But now it all leads up to this, Her own sister cutting her arm.

"What's going on with you Chilli"?

She looked at her Bandage. She had an idea of what made Chilli. Act the way she did towards her. But even then Brandy thought she had moved on from the incident. She started to tear up. Not knowing what Bandit and his kids were getting into.

BANDITS HOUSE: 2:10 pm in the afternoon

"KIDS it's almost time to leave" yelled Bandit

He was at the front door of the house, with his car keys. He was going to bring

his kids to see Chilli. Stripe and Trixie said they would also join them. With their kids, They were all gonna meet up at 3:30.

"We're coming Dad" yelled bluey as she ran downstairs. Bingo slowly followed her.

"Alright kids, did you two brush your Teeth? I want mom to see some clean Canines". Bandit said

Bluey showed her Father her teeth, While wagging her Tail. Bingo on the other hand was facing away from him. And looking at the floor.

"Bingo, are you ok honey?" Bandit kneeled down to her

"Dad, I don't want to go with Mum. I'm scared of her, Please don't make me go." Bingo Said.

"I know mate, But I can't leave you alone here by yourself" Explained Bandit

"But you can leave me with Judos mum. And, Well just be playing games". Bingo said

Ding Dong*

"Speaking of Wendy" Bandit opened the front door

"She'll be joining us"

Wendy was at the front door holding a small Blue purse. She gave a smile to the girls. And greeted Bandit with a handshake. Bingo just looked on the ground, A bit angry she wanted to come with them.

"And she will be on her best behavior like you two ok" He said giving Wendy a scowl.

"Of course Bandit" she said, trying her best to keep eye contact with him.

Bandit left the front door and went to his car calling out for his children. He buckled them up and got in the car. Wendy was the last to get in on the jeep. The trip was silent at first. But Bluey got bored, And wanted to watch some Cartoons.

Hey Dad can Bingo and I watch some cartoons? Bluey asked.

"Yeah, I think the tablets are in the middle pocket seat, " Bandit said.

Bluey opened the middle pocket seat from the car, Where the tablets were. They both each grabbed a separate tablet and turned on to watch their tools. However it was a bit loud.

"DOWN BY THE BANK OF THE HANKY PANKY, WHERE THE BULLFROG GOES FROM" the tablet played.

"Kids put your Headphones on its a bit loud". Yelled Bandit

"Oh sorry dad" said the girls in unison

They paused their videos. Both of them grabbed their wired headphones from the pocket seat. And connected it to the tablets. Bluey headphones were blue, While Bingos were pink.

The car was quiet now, For a while at least. Until Wendy got bored, And tried to have a conversation with Bandit.

"So what do you plan on buying for Chilli?. You know when you go get food for her."

"Well I plan on getting her some pretty sweet nunya" Bandit replied

Wendy was glad to see that Bandit, was Talking to her.

"Oh, what's nunya, is it a type of casserole"? She asked

"It's none ya dang business that's for sure wendy". He said. Giving her a glare.

"B-Bandit, that was rude and uncalled for, why would you say that?". She said a bit loud, But the kids were too distracted by their cartoons to even notice.

"Well let's see here, you came up to my house. Accused me of cutting my own daughter's throat, You didn't take a hint to leave when I told you to, You stressed me out to the point where I was crying on the ground. And even told me you would tell the cops, Something that I didn't even do. So is that good enough explanation?" Bandit said

Look I said I was sorry ok.

"I thought that you harmed Bingo. It was suspicious, Chilli was in the hospital. And well since you were the only one with the Girls. It made me suspect it was you."

"And yet you're still a Dick, for making me break down. Plus Bingo Bingo didn't look traumatized, When she stayed with you. She would be if I harmed her in some way. And lastly when I went to pick her up. Why was she smiling at me?..."

"Well….I..I mean….*scuffs*" Wendy was in a lack of words

All she did was cross her Arms and looked to the side of the Window. Looking at the The tall Buildings they were passing. At first she had a Scowl on her face. But then it left, And was replaced with a depressed Face. She shed a tear from her eye. And started to hiccup a little.

Bandit noticed it and looked in the back to see if the Kids were listening. They were too busy looking at their Tablets, To even notice them. He thought he went a little too far, Just like Wendy did yesterday.

"W-Wendy I'm sorry. Look I did say you did have a right to know. Because you and my wife, Are best Friends. It's just it's all been stressful for me. And well…..I don't know Mate but please don't cry". Bandit said

"I-I-i'm not crying" Wendy said as she wiped her Tears from her Eyes.

"But I do accept your apology Bandit. And like I said before, I'm sorry for assuming that you harmed your Daughter".

"Alright, Glad we worked that out. Now I was planning on going to this Pizza place. Down by the hospital, Heard it had good Pineapple Pizza."

"Ugh I hate Pizza, it's too greasy and unhealthy. It just goes straight to your thighs." Wendy complained.

"Hehehe, Thighs" Bandit laughed

………….

"So were you and Stripe really complaining? About whether or not Thick Thighs do save lives." Wendy questioned

W-w-w-WHAT, who the Hell told you about that conversation? Asked Bandit.

Wendy pointed her thumb at Bluey In the back. He was shocked to know that one of his Daughter heard his conversation with his Brother. So he made a mental note to talk about the incident with Bluey after they were done going to the Hospital.

"Wendy, Promise Me you won't tell Anyone about what I said to Stripe alright. It was a private conversation, I didn't know Bluey was listening " He said a little aggressive But not at Wendy. Mostly to himself.

"Oh I won't make any promises about that Bandit". She grinned at him.

Bandit gave her a scowl. He didn't say it. But his Face told her everything. "I'll make sure you'll regret it, If you tell anyone".

Bandit then noticed that he was getting close to the hospital. He turned left and found the visitor's parking spot, And parked his car. Bandit And Wendy got out of the Car. Bandit opens the second Car Door. And took the girls Headphones, And tablets away from them.

"Hey" the sisters said

"Sorry Kids but we're at the Hospital now, let's go see your mother. She's waiting for you two". Bandit said, smiling happily.

Bluey happily took her Seat Belt off. And got out of the car. But Bingo didn't even want to take her Seat Belt off. She was just rubbing her Thumbs, And looking nervously at the ground. Bandit knew she was scared. But he had an Idea on how to bring her to the Hospital.

" *Sigh* Hey mate I know you're scared to see your Mum. And well I'll be honest with you, I'm kinda scared too. So if you really don't want to see her. You can stay outside of the Room". Bandit said, putting his hand on Bingo's shoulder.

"Why are you scared, Dad" Bingo questioned

"I don't know, It's just weird that she hasn't had an angry mood swing in a while. And well….I think at any time she might Snap. But then again it's probably just my Nerves. But we have to see her. I made a promise." He explained as Bingo got out of the car

Bandit locked the Car with his keys. His kids and Wendy went inside the Hospital to the front office. Where a Female Doberman worked.

"Hello, we're here to see Chilli Heeler. I'm Bandit Heeler and these are my kids. And that's my wife's friend, Wendy". Bandit said.

"Let's see here Chilli heeler…ok you guys can go right in" the Doberman said.

"Is it ok, If we wait for my brother and his family to come? It shouldn't be too long".

"Of Course mate, you can sit down by the chairs on the left corner".

They all went to the corner where the Four chairs were. Bandit sat next to Wendy, Bluey went to the corner of the chairs with Bingo.

"Hey dad, when's Uncle Stripe gonna be here"? Bluey asked

"I'll text trixie. They're probably not too far from the hospital". Bandit looked at his phone

"Hey Trixie how long until you guys get to the hospital" Bandit texted. Trixie replied "It'll be like 5 minutes".

"OK she said she'll be here in five minutes" Bandit said to his Daughter

"Oh, Bandit I've never met your Brother or his Wife, And Kids. What are they like?". Asked Wendy.

"Well, Stripe's my younger Brother. He's pretty much like me. He's just not a stay at home Dad. He's always working. Trixie, Is a stay at home Mum for now. Taking care of Muffin and Socks. She believes that internet-based facts and Blogs are always correct. But then again she's a new Mum". Bandit explained

Bandit stretched his back on the chair and got a little comfy.

"Does she really believe everything on the internet"? Wendy asked

"Yeah, one time she had a whole ordeal with a broccoli incident. All because She thought broccoli was a fruit". He shutterd a little

"What Broccoli incident?" Wendy questioned

"Oh lets just say, When you leave broccoli in a fruit basket. It usually involves a lot of paperwork".

"What?"

Anyways then there is a muffin. She's three years old. And a hyper child, She sometimes gets a little bratty. But then again she's three. And finally there's socks. She's the youngest one. About two years old. She had a rare condition last year. where she walked on all fours.

But isn't that normal for a one year old? Wendy questioned

It is, until they start biting, And they Poop all over the Floor when they feel like it. And then they eat it, And sometimes they put it ba-

"OK THAT'S ENOUGH" Wendy yelled

All the Doctors and Patients in the room looked at them for a few seconds then they got back to their business.

"Why did you yell Judos mum? Bluey asked.

"Because Bandit, Was telling me about some rather grotesque information". Wendy answered

"Well you asked and I answered" he replied

"But I didn't need to know that"

"Well now you do"

Bandit then noticed the sliding door opening on the left. He saw His brother Strip with his Wiffe and Kids. But also His mum, which was surprising. Because she lived a whole hour and half away from the hospital. Bandit got up to greet his Brother.

"Hey Bandit, how's it going? Stripe said, giving him a handshake.

"Hi stripe hi Trix, it's good to see you here". Bandit said. He then went to give his mum a hug.

She was an old blue, Purple heeler. She wore pink glasses because of her age. She was also getting a little chubby.

"Mum, I didn't expect to see you here."

"Oh Bandit, Stripe told me what happened to Chilli. I felt bad, so I came here to see her". Nana said

"Well mum I'm sure she'll be happy to see you" Bandit said

Stripe went up to Wendy, This was his first time meeting her.

"Hey there, You must be Wendy. My brother said you're Chilli's friend. It's nice to meet you, I'm Stripe".

Hi there Stri..pe. Do I know you from somewhere? Do you look familiar. ?

Wendy felt as if she had seen the blue heeler before. but she could be wrong. Or he could just be another blue heeler that just happened to look similar.

"Um….No I don't think so". Stripe said,

Also having that same feeling.

"Dad, we're going to see Aunt Chilli, Let's go". Said socks as she went ahead and followed her mother.

Wendy and Stripe looked at each other for a second. And then went on to follow the group, Into the Elevator.

After they reached floor six. They all got off and went to Chilli's hallway, Where her room was located.

Before they entered the room Bandit grabbed Bingo and put her in a chair that was next to the room's door.

"Alright kid, I need you to stay here ok. Don't go anywhere, And don't talk to anyone, Got it?". Bandit said.

Bingo just nodded. She preferred to be alone, in the hallway. Then be in the same room with Mum.

"Why is bingo staying outside Bandit?" Asked Nana.

"Well mum, Chilli said some bad things to her. Because of a mood swing she had. And well Bingo's kind of scared of her".

"Oh, I hope she'll warm up to her eventually". She said

"Yeah me too" Bandit agreed

Wendy and the heeler family entered the room. Chilli was sleeping in the Covers. After the whole incident with Brandy. She fell asleep, Her mood swing is gone now but she has no Memory of what she did to her Sister.

Bandit went up to her and grabbed her hand. She slowly opened her eyes. To see the Dogs she cared about, Be there. Bluey ran to her mum, While wagging her Tail. She went to the other side of the bed. And gave her a long Hug.

"Mum we missed you" she said crying a little

Chilli was beyond happy to see her own Child still loves hers. Even after everything she has done.

"Bluey, I missed you honey," Chilli said.

"I missed you too mum, Are you feeling any better" She replied

"A little honey, But I still need more time to recover completely," Chilli said.

"Muffin and socks ran up beside bandit"

"Uncle Bandit, Can you pick us up please?" Said muffin.

Bandit grabbed his two nieces, And brought them up to Chilli's Eye level.

"It's great to see you Chilli. Me and Stripe were getting worried about you". Said Trixie

"Yeah momma and Dada, Have been talking about you all day," Socks said.

"Oh not all day socks, But yeah we did talk about you. What did the Doctor say about the surgery Chilli" asked Stripe.

"Well it's kinda complicated" She said getting sad.

OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM

Bingo was on the Chair, swinging her Feet. She was bored, And looking around the room. To see if something interesting caught her Eye.

"I really wish I brought the tablet," she said to herself.

A door was opened about ten feet away from her. A black, And white German Shepherd wearing a doctor's outfit. Came out of the room holding a lunch box. He walked towards Bingo. And sat on the left chair, They had one chair separating them.

He took out a cheese and ham sandwich. He looked to his right to see Bingo staring at him. She looked hungry, But she's not his problem. So He then went back to eating his plain Sandwich.

"Hi"

Shaun looked back, At the red Heeler. He didn't know what to say. But she continued to talk to him

"Im Bingo what's your name" she asked

"Well, I'm Shaun Shepherd" He said plainly

"Oooooo, Shaun I used to have a pet emu named Shaun".

"Don't you need a Permit, to own an Emu" He said to Bingo

"Well, Shaun went on Holiday. And had kids, I have one of Shaun's kids with me right now". Bingo said to Shaun

"I doubt you brung a Baby Emu with you in the hospital" He said, a little intrigued by Bingo.

"He's right here"

Bingo put her hand behind her back. And took out her hand she put her fingers together to make it look like an emu.

"This is his son, John the Emu"

Shaun had no reaction to what Bingo just said. He just looked at the emu hand. And then looked at her.

"Nip, Nip". She said, Lightly pinching him on the Nose.

…………………….

Shaun just went back to finishing his dried Sandwich. For some reason Bingo felt as if she annoyed him. She felt bad and looked on the floor, in shame. Now she had no one to talk to.

What she didn't know was a black hand shaped like an emu was right behind her.

"Nip..Nip" Shaun said. Nipping Bingo's back.

"Her name is Miranda. She's a pink emu" Shaun said.

Bingo was happy that he wanted to play with her.

"Hehehehe, She's pretty, why is her name Miranda". She asked

"Oh, it's the name of my Daughter," Shaun said.

"Oooo you have a daughter. How old is she?" Bingo asked

"Oh she's doesn't have an age"

"How could she not have an age, Everyone has an age". Exclaimed Bingo

Shaun looked away from bingo for a second. He looked at the little Emu head. He made with his hand. He was having a Flashback from ten years ago before he became emotionless.

10 years ago: Shaun's house

Shaun came back from the hospital at night. He was in his mid 30s. He just finished talking to a family of Huskies. That their Father was not gonna survive Lung Cancer. They were his Children, all grown up. They cried and begged him to save their Father. But he couldn't do anything about it.

Shaun opened the door to his House. His wife greeted him. She was also a German Shepherd, but she was black and brown. Her name was Elizabeth

"Hey honey……are you ok"? She greeted him

Shaun just went to the Kitchen and grabbed a bottle of Whiskey. And chugged down a good amount.

"What are you doing shaun"? She yelled at him

All Shaun did was put the rest of the whiskey on the kitchen table. He passed his Wife and went to their bedroom. He laid in bed, And curled himself into a ball. All he did was weep and weep. Still remembering the screams the huskies made.

"Shaun…..what happened"

Shaun got himself together and stopped crying. He looked at his Wife. With worried eyes and told her what happened.

"I was working on a Patient today. He had Lung Cancer, And I told his kids that he wasn't gonna make it. They all started Crying and grabbing on my Collar. Begging me to save him b-b-but I couldn't. They were Screaming and Screaming. Then security had to take them out. I feel like it's my fault ". Shaun explained

"But it's not honey, You shouldn't blame yourself for something you can't control" She went up and sat next to him on the bed.

Shaun could never forget the screams the family made. He felt their grief, he felt their sadness, he felt they're despair.

"H-Hows Miranda" Shaun asked

"Our daughter is fine Shaun, She's in the other room sleeping right now. Do you wanna see her"? Elizabeth said

"Yeah. L-lets go see her". He said as he got up to see his baby.

It was a small room with a bunch of Baby toys. And in the left corner was Miranda the nine month Baby Shepard. She was Black with Dark Brown. She was covered with a small Blanket, with her Head poking out. Shaun went up to the crib. And used his finger, To slowly feel her head. Miranda, still in her sleep, smiled in her sleep.

It made Shaun smile, knowing that his Daughter was all ok. Since he is a Doctor he knows how fragile Babies are. And how easy they break. Elizabeth walked up to Shaun and held his Shoulder. Trying to comfort him.

"C'mon Honey we have to go to sleep, It's already late". She said,

Shaun wanted to stay longer with her daughter. But his tiredness started to get to him.

"I'll be with you in a minute". He said

"Alright don't take too long honey"

Elizabeth left the room, And went to Their bed. Shaun stayed with his Daughter for about 5 minutes until he felt better. And then he joined his wife in the bed.

"Good night Shaun," Elizabeth said, hugging her husband.

Shaun hugged her back, Even though he felt a little better. He started to think about the family again. Shaun tried his best to ignore it. But he couldn't, He even started to cry again. But he stopped, when his wife put her paw on his face.

You can't control death Shaun. Remember that. She said looking him in the eyes. All he did was Hug her harder. She was the love of his life.

It was seven in the morning. Shaun woke up, Hearing his wife Crying. It was in Miranda's Room. He got up and ran into the Room.

To see his Wife, Holding her Daughter in her Hands. But something was wrong, Miranda was not moving. Or reacting to her Mum's wailing. He went up to her and grabbed her away from her mum. He put his Ear on her small Chest. It was beating, she was dead.

BACK TO THE PRESENT

After Shaun was done remembering his daughter's death. He replied to Bingo's question.

"Because she died, Ten years ago. She had SIDS in her first year, Of being born". He said

"Then my Wife left me. She said I was not the man she married. That I lost all my emotions. That she would rather be Single, Then spend one more minute with me".

Shaun still showed no emotions. He wasn't sad or angry, It was all just the same to him. All he did now was work, And sleep. He hasn't even visited, His mum and dad for ten years.

He felt something touch his shoulder, it was Bingo hugging him. She wanted him to feel better. Shaun was feeling something he hasn't felt in ten years, Sadness. He even shedded a tear in his right eye.

End of chapter 6