Chapter 17

I want to go home

Barely movable, Anna woke up and wondered at the environment around her. Wires surrounded her small weak body, as well as monitors and various utensils. Just then, the door opened and Casey solemnly entered the room. Tears still framed her slightly red face. Anna smiled and Casey walked towards her slowly.

"H-how are you feeling?" asked Casey, her voice much shakier than intended.

"I'm okay, I feel better." Replied Anna, her voice barely above a whisper.

Casey stood over her friend. Completely aghast at what was happening.

"You really scared us, me and Derek. Anna I know you are getting worse and it hurts so much that I can't help you. You're my best friend and we used to be able to help each other with everything." Sobbed Casey.

Reaching over, Anna weakly grasped Casey's hand and used her other to wipe away Casey's stray tears.

"I know, I know. This is really hard, and things will probably not be the same again. But just know that we will always be friends, I'll be here for you."

Dr. West came in along with Derek who rushed over to Anna and placed a small tender kiss on her lips.

"Anna," Began Dr. West, "I'm sorry to tell you that you are in the final steps of the virus. I'm afraid there is nothing more we can do. Now you have a choice, you can stay here at the hospital to be monitored or you can go home and stay home."

Anna peered up at the ceiling to stop crying, then glanced back, "Will I still have my good days?"

"Um, a few good, but mostly bad. You are too advanced now." He replied.

"Then I would like to go home, to be near the people I love."

Derek turned to her and looked into her still vibrant eyes, "Are you sure? You can stay here and probably live longer."

Anna slowly shook her head. "No, I'm sure. What's the point of living longer and missing out on so much?"

Dr. West nodded and left to make arrangements. Soon afterwards, Nora, George, and the rest of the family finally arrived to bring Anna back home to spend the remaining time with the people she loved.

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Short but I wanted to get this through before I continued. The rest of the chapters will probably be more sad, but beautiful none the less, I just need more reviews! REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!