To Die For
I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!
Chapter 4
Again, Scott was outside Shelby's room, only this time he was sitting on the floor against the door trying to compose himself. He thought back to his, Peter, and Sophie's conversation,
Flashback
Scott had just calmed down, he sat in the chair Peter had previously given him, "What are we going to do?" He asked
"Our first plan of action is to place Shelby on the donor list." Peter was trying to remain as calm as possible as not to set off Scott or his wife
"Then what?"
"Then, we make an announcement at Horizon, who ever wants to get tested will, and hopefully someone will match, and be able to donate half their liver to Shelby, it's her only chance of survival."
"Hopefully? Hopefully, that's it, we just hope that someone matches." Scott was mad, there had to be something else, he couldn't lose her
"Scott that's all we can do, you can't lose your hope."
"That's not good enough!" Scott yelled, "I can't just sit back and watch her slowly die because hopefully didn't work!" He had tears in his eyes
"Scott, let's not get ahead of what hasn't even taken place yet, we have to think about now."
He didn't answer for a moment then said, "Who is going to tell her?"
"Scott, Shelby already knows." He told the boy who gave him a confused look and continued, "Dr. Arkus told her before telling us, she knew something was wrong and made him tell her."
"But…But I just talked to her, she said she was feeling better, I…It doesn't make sense."
"She wanted us to tell you," He said sadly, "She wanted to talk to you after we told you."
Scott couldn't believe this, nothing seemed to make sense, he started to leave the room when Peter called him, he turned to face him
"Try to remain positive at least in front of her, be strong for her Scott."
He just nodded and walked to the room
End Flashback
He didn't know how he would be able to face her, he couldn't even comprehend the thought that she was in there dying. Lost in his thoughts, he didn't even hear when the door was being opened, he fell backwards, looking up to a laughing Shelby.
"I thought I heard someone out here." She smiled down at him
He tried to smile as good as he could, but to no avail. Then he stood up, looking down at her he tried to say something reassuring, something to make her feel better.
Shelby saw his attempt to mask the pain he felt, when he tried to speak but couldn't, she just hugged him. He hugged her as if trying to hold on forever
"It's going to be ok Scott." She whispered in his ear
"I'm the one that's supposed to say that to you." He laughed sadly
They pulled back, both with tears in eyes; Scott led her over to the bed, and helped her get in without tangling the various wires she was hooked up to. He sat on the chair, holding her hand
"Is there anything I can get you?" He questioned
She just shook her head no and smiled
There was a knock at the door, they both looked to see Peter and Sophie standing in the doorway, "Hey kiddo, how are you feeling?" Peter asked
Shelby smiled, "Oh you know me, I bounce right back."
Peter laughed while shaking his head jokingly, "We have to get back and get a list of everyone getting tested," He smiled, "You, Mrs. Merrick, have to rest up."
Shelby saluted him, "Yes my master."
They all laughed, "We'll give you two a minute." Sophie said and they walked out of the room and closed the door
"Shel, look, if there's anything at all that you need just call, I'll be there, I'll always be there." Scott said
"I know." She shook her head
Scott bent down and kissed her forehead, he smiled at her and walked towards the door, Shelby called his name, when he turned she smiled
"Don't worry so much Cowboy."
He nodded, "I love you!"
"I love you too Scott."
He walked out the door and leaned against it, a single tear fell down his cheek
(a/n):-) lol