Happiness
BRISBANE HOSPITAL: 6:30 PM, afternoon
Bandit was in Brisbane hospital, he cut the corner where Chilli's hall was. And on the side of Chilli's door. Was Shaun wearing his doctor outfit, holding a clipboard. Waiting for him.
"Hey Shaun, how is she doing?" Bandit came up and asked him.
"Not good at all mate, she discharged blood from her body two times today. Which I thought would have happened Next week. After the tumors would start growing. And now she's in a depressed mood swing".
"But she will get better right Shaun"
"……Only time will tell mate. You can go visit her now, just be careful with what you say". He said as he left to go see another patient.
Bandit sighed, But he was determined to make his wife happy. He slowly opened the door to see Chilli on the bed.
Right now she was watching the TV in the corner of the room. In her bed sheets. But all Bandit noticed was how pale her fur had gotten. She almost looked like Trixie. If it wasn't for her fur still having a slight tint of orange.
"Hey Chilli" Bandit said.
Chilli looked to the left to see her husband. She then tried to hide herself, Underneath the bed covering.
"Don't look at me bandit" she said quietly
Bandit went up to her, And slowly took the bed sheets off of her. She looked so sad, her face reminded him. Of when her Mum died 7 years ago. She was gonna tell her that, She was pregnant with Bluey. But the only person who picked up, Was her Dad telling him her mum was eaten by a Saltwater Crocodile.
She cried the whole night and rarely smiled for a few months. Making the same face she was making right now. Until she had Bluey, Her smile returned. So right now, It was up to him to return her smile.
"Chilli it's ok, I want to see you". He said soothingly
"But Bandit I'm ugly..my…face is ugly. My whole..b-body is ugly". She stuttered
She tried to hide herself again. But Bandit didn't let her, He wanted to see her no matter how she looked. He gave her a little kiss on her head. Letting her know he loves her. He then held her hand, And looked her in the eyes.
"You'll never be ugly to me honey. No matter what happens to your body I'll always love you". He said not taking his eyes off her
She looked at him, in some way she felt comfortable. Even though she felt sad right now. Because of the tumor.
"You wanna know something funny, That happened today sweetie"? Bandit suggested
"I doubt it would make me happy, Bandit". she said gripping her husband's hand
"C'mon Honey, When have I failed to make you smile". Bandit said, also gripping her hand
"Remember when we first met in London. You were a guard for the queen. And I had on that stupid hat. That I still have in my office?" Said bandit, smiling at her
Chilli looked down, Her mood swing was still making her sad. But even then, Remembering how she first met Bandit. Made her smile. Giving her something, she hasn't felt in a while. Joy.
"Oh Bandit you were such a goofball".
WENDYS HOUSE: 7:15 PM
Wendy's living room was pretty simple: a couch in the middle, With a Table in front. And then tiny Table's all around the Room, with Plants on top of them.
The girls just finished watching a Movie. While the girls, Were happy with the conclusion. Wendy was just confused, With the whole plot of the movie.
"N-None of this makes any sense"? She said
"Why did they use an Inland Taipan? As the main character. And why is the Thorny Devil viewed as a venomous Animal? They don't have any venom. And couldn't they use a non-venomous snake. Instead of an Inland Taipan for heaven's sake"? She ranted
She continued complaining for a while. Bluey and Bingo, were looking at her. As if she had gone Bonkers. They got bored and went upstairs to get their snacks. Then went downstairs.
Wendy continued on her rant. So they sat down on the couch. And opened some Cheese Chips from their bags. And enjoyed the Cheesy flavor.
"And then the accents they got it wro-" Wendy noticed the girls eating chips.
"Girls you shouldn't be eating that". She said
"Why not, they are delicious," Bingo Said. As she licked her Fingers.
"It's just junk Food Girls, it will go straight to your thighs. And then you Bum is gonna get all big".
"But Dad says that's a good thing. And that they save lives," Bluey said.
"WHAT" yelled Wendy
"Yeah, one time I heard Dad talking to uncle Stripe on the phone. And uncle Stripe said that thick Thighs save lives. Dad said that was true. But that It didn't rhyme. And then they had a 40 minute argument, On whether or not it rhymed". Explained bluey as she finished her chips
…………………
"I'm gonna have a word with him when he comes back". Wendy said plainly
The girls then left the living Room again. To throw away their Trash. After that they returned to find Wendy had taken out her conairs from her Fur. And put them on the side table. Beside the Couch. Right now, She was reading an interesting book.
"What is that book about Judo's mum?" Bluey asked her
"Oh It's called, Game of Bones. The Main Characters are watching Knights joust right now".
"What's a Joust"? Asked Bingo
"Jousting is when two Knights get on horses. With two large wooden swords. And they try to throw each other off their horses. With the wooden swords, Whoever falls loses. And whoever stays up wins". She explained
Bluey and Bingo were both intrigued with what Wendy said. They then looked at each other. They were pretty much thinking the same thing.
"Hey Judo's Mum, can we please play a game"? They said in unison
"Not right now girls, I have to finish this chapter,''. she said.
Even though she said no, Bluey and Bingo. Had an idea to make her play with them.
Wendy noticed they were whispering for a while. But she thought nothing of it. And continued to read her Book. Until the Girls interrupted her.
"Can you please play with us, Judos Mum"
Wendy looked away from her Book, and was shocked to see the Girls with their ears folded down. And their irises expanded, they had their Hands together. On the side of their Cheeks. Making the most adorable, And empathetic face they could make.
It was making Wendy feel guilty for not playing with them. She tried her best to not feel guilty. But when she looked at bingo, and just how cute she was. She knew she lost the fight.
"Sigh fine" She put the book on the front table "what do you girls wanna play?"
"Well can we set it up first, it's gonna take a bit of time?." Bluey said
"Take as long as you need" Wendy said as she reopened her Book
Bluey left the living room. And ran up to Judo's room. With bingo following behind her.
"Can we borrow some of judos toys, And kitchen supplies?" Bingo yelled
"Just take your time," she replied, distracted by the Book.
The girls got to work on their Game. They used Judo's blocks, some kitchen supplies, a Broom, And a Dustpan they found. 20 minutes have gone by. And Wendy just finished her chapter in, game of Bones.
"My God the Mountain is brutal." she said to herself
Bingo entered the room. She had a barbarian helmet on with lasagna trays as her body armor. And tinfoil around her legs. And lastly she was holding a broom in her hand. Seeing this weirded Wendy out.
"Are you ready to play Judo's Mum?" She ask her
"What game are we exactly playing?" Wendy said.
"WE'RE GONNA PLAY JOUSTING" Bingo yelled swaying the broom around. Almost hitting Wendy.
"And how do I play then?" She asked, grabbing the broom. And then lowering it down to the ground
"You're gonna be, The Horsey. And since dad's not here we changed the rules up a bit" Bingo explained.
"First of all, I'm not gonna be a Horse. Second, I don't want to make a mess in my house. And lastly, where's Bluey"? She said
"Aww will you please play with us. It took us a long time to set everything up, Judo's mum." Bingo complained
Wendy gave her a look that said. I'm not gonna do it. But Bingo used her cute face to try and win her over. It took a minute but it worked.
"*Sigh* Ok I'll be a Horsey, But I don't want to play inside ok" she said as she got on the ground. Standing like a Horse.
Don't worry Judo's Mum. We're gonna play outside. Bluey is waiting for us. But you have to put this in your mouth.
It was a jump rope, She was gonna use to control her movement. like a real Horse. All Wendy did was give an annoyed Neigh. As she crouched down, To let bingo get on her back. She struggled a bit carrying her to the backyard. Because of the unnecessary armor.
When they got outside. Bluey was waiting for them in her custom built fort. Made from Judo's blocks, and her pillows. Behind the poorly constructed Fort was the rest of the Girl's Snacks. On a Chair, Bluey was also wearing the same armor Bingo had. But she had the dustpan, and was swinging it around like crazy. Waiting for her sister.
"Neigh" Wendy said in confusion, To what was going on.
She's defending the Treasure, we have to go through her and the barriers.
"BRING IT ON BINGO, GIVE ME YOUR BEST SHOT." She yelled slamming the Dustpan on the ground
"CHARGE BARNICUS" Bingo yelled at Wendy.
"NEIGH" Wendy charged at Bluey
She did as she was told, She galloped all the way near Bluey. But Bluey had a trick up her sleeve. SHE THREW OUT LEGOS ON THE GRASS.
"OH NEIGH" she tried to stop but she stepped on a few Legos and fell on the grass.
Bingo jumped off of Wendy and started to fight Bluey with her broom. It took a while, But Bluey slammed the dustpan on her side. Not enough to hurt her, But enough to trip her up, On the ground.
"I Win" yelled Bluey.
"Awww, I wanted to win". Said Bingo on the ground.
"Then let's go again Bingo" suggested Bluey as she wagged her tail, In excitement
"Neigh" said an annoyed Wendy on the ground.
After three rounds of playing Jousting. Bluey won every time, No matter what Bingo tried to do. She always lost to her Lego trap. And Wendy keeped on falling on them. She started to get angry not because of the pain in her knees. But because Bluey was taunting her, And Bingo. So she thought of a strategy, That not even Bluey will see coming.
As Bluey was laughing menacingly because of her third victory. Wendy galloped on the Backyard Porch. And grabbed a certain object That would help Bingo win. Bingo was on the ground trying to think of another way to beat her.
"Neigh" said Wendy, Bingo looked behind her. And saw Wendy drop the object on the ground. She then whispered the plan in her ear. When she was done. Bingo gave her the biggest grin, Her face could make.
"Hahahaha, who will beat me? I'm Invisible". Yelled Bluey as she swung the dustpan. Bluey then saw that Bingo was ready for round 4. Bluey had her Legos ready to throw them out.
As Wendy charged, Bingo had her hand behind her back. Waiting for the right moment to throw it at her sister. Bluey was about to throw the bag of Lego on the ground. Until Bingo used a tennis ball and threw it at bluey. Hitting her right on her nose. Stunning her, while she dropped her bag of Legos.
Bingo then used her Broom. And hit her directly on the lasagna trays, On her stomach. Bluey was thrown to judos blocks. In the back and she unintentionally. Broke the wall that was covering the snacks.
"WE WON" yelled Bingo.
NEEEEIIIIIIGGGGGHHHH- Oh Bluey are you ok?" Wendy broke character.
"I'm ok Judos mum". Said bluey lifting her hand, From the blocks. And giving her a thumbs up.
"OK, Good because me and Bingo are gonna eat your Snacks". Wendy said as she ripped the rest of the Snacks. And started gobbling up the food. Bingo also joined, and started to eat the food with her.
"HEY" yelled Bluey as she got up and tried to take back her food.
Wendy had a bag of fruit gummies in her mouth. And Bluey, Tried to take it back. They were playing tug of war with the gummies.
Beep*
Beep*
Wendy let go of the gummies. Making Bluey fall on her back on the ground. She looked on her phone, to see her front porch camera pick up movement. It was Bandit's car. He was here, a bit early.
"Girls, your father is here" She said showing his car on her phone.
"Awwww" we were having fun complained bingo
Then Wendy remembered, When Bandit was a sheep dog, And he tried to eat her clothing. "You know what girls, I know how we can have a little more fun". She said grinning.
Bandit got out of his car, and happily walked up to Wendy's door. He knocked on it. And after a minute, The door opened. And he was surprised to see bluey on Wendys back. And Wendy galloping on all fours, right at him.
"CHARGE" Bluey yelled.
"Aw biscuits" Bandit said
Bandit tried to run but when he got off the porch. Wendy pounced on him, And Bluey started to playfully hit him on his shoulders, with her Dustpan. Wendy was just hitting him on his stomach, with her head. And then Bingo joined in the chaos with her broom.
After a while, Bandit grabbed his kids. And playfully squeezed them. While his kids continued to scream.
"Oh, I caught you, Ya little buggers. Don't you know your dad will always beat ya". He said.
"They know how to make fun games". Wendy was up from the floor, Still holding the rope in her mouth.
"Thanks Wendy, I'll give you the 60 bucks tomorrow. It's getting late and I want to get the kids to sleep".
"Oh don't worry about it Bandit. You don't have to pay me anything. I had too much fun with them to even want money.". She said, taking the Rope out of her mouth.
"Oh, thanks Wendy you're a lifesaver. Now it's time for you Girls to go to sleep. I'll see you later Wendy". Bandit said, leaving with his kids.
Wendy was heading back to her house. When she realized that Bandit didn't say anything about Chilli. And she was still curious about what happened to Bingo and her cut. She was gonna get to the bottom of it.
Bandit and his kids got inside the house. He put them down and told them to go get ready for a Bath.
"Wait, Bingo come here" He said.
Bingo went up to her Father. Bandit leaned down, and grabbed Bingo's medical tape. She moved back, away from him.
"Bingo come on Honey, Your cut should have healed by now. Let's take it off". He explained.
"C-can I take it off". Bingo asked him.
"Yeah sure mate, just don't take it off too hard".
Bingo slowly took off the bandage. And when it was off her fur. She put it on her paws and looked at the black dried blood on it. She then threw it on the ground. Repulsed by it. She felt the scar on her neck. It wasn't a large scar but it was still noticeable on her fur.
"It's ok Bingo, it'll heal up in a good while. Your mum at the Hospital, Told me she was very sorry for what she did. And she was hoping you would forgive her". Bandit said
"I still don't want mum to ever come back. So that this doesn't Happen again". She said running away to her room
"*sigh*...She just needs more time". Bandit said to himself
Ding Dong*
The door rang, Bandit picked up Bingo's bandage. And went up to open the door. Surprised to see no one was there.
"Down here mate"
It was Wendy holding the rest of the girls snacks in her mouth.
"Hey Wendy, You know you don't have to be a horse anymore?" He said taking the food from her mouth.
She got up, And dusted herself off. And stared at Bandit for a bit. Giving him some creepy vibes.
Are you ok Wendy? Bandit asked her.
"Yeah I'm ok bandit. I was just wondering what happened to Bingo's neck?" She asked him
"Oh you know she ran around with scissors. And well she fell and cut the side of her neck. We had to put hydrogen peroxide, And medical tape on her to heal it up." He lied
"Oh that's horrible, I can't believe she did that.by the way what color were the scissors"? She asked.
"Oh they were Bluey's red scissors. I told her not to touch them but she never listened to me". Bandit said
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Your a horrible liar Bandit" she said
That caught Bandit off guard. How did she know he was lying?.
"I talked to Bingo when you left her in my House. She said the exact same thing. Except for the scissors. She said they were green!". She stated
O-oh yeah they were Green. My bad I thought they were Re-
"I lied again Bandit, She actually said they were Blue. Now tell me how she got her cut. Because it couldn't have been her". She said, keeping her eyes on Bandit.
Bandit didn't know what to say. He was in a corner. Where all he could do was try his best, To get away from this conversation.
"Listen Wendy, I don't think this is any of your concern. So would you please go away". He said, giving her an angry face.
"Why were you screaming last night, bandit". She keeped on testing him
"None of your damn business that's for sure. Now Piss Off before I call the cops". He said gritting his teeth.
"Call them, I'd love to tell them you were the one cutting your own Daughter's throat".
That sentence broke Bandit. He slowly went up to her, His whole body almost towering over her. He closed the front door behind him. He was gripping his fist. And Clenching his teeth. Wendy got a little scared, Thinking she's gone too far.
Bandit was thinking about all the ways he could harm her. For making that ridiculous accusation. She didn't know what happened. She didn't know the pain his family is suffering
But he stopped when he saw just how scared she was. He took a step back and looked at her. Realizing he was just about to harm his Wifes best friend. Then he walked back to the door. Put his back on it, And slowly sat down.
"I'm sorry about that Wendy. You really stressed me out, for a second. But…. you do have a right to know. ".
"B-Bandit I'm sorry for assuming you did something like that to your daughter. I was just worried that something bad h-"
"Well something Bad, Did happened to her…..And you were right. Someone did cut her neck. But it wasn't me….It was Chilli" he said still looking at the ground
"W-wait you mean Chilli did that to her. Bandit that's impossible she loves her ki-".
And she still does….But do you wanna know why she is in the hospital.
……*Sigh* Wendy, She has cancer". He said plainly.
N-no Bandit this can't be true. Why does she have cancer? She should've called me. I could have tried to atle-
"WENDY….it just happens ok. We have no control of it".
"B-But why did she try to cut her neck"?
"……She has a Tumor in her brain, Which makes her have mood swings. It can make her sad, angry, Or even happy. But they're all unpredictable" He explained
"And the reason you heard me scream last night. Was because I got angry that I might lose the love of my life". He started to tear up.
"And now you come here to my house, accusing me that I harmed one of my own daughter's. Don't you understand how stressed out I am. I don't know what to do, the only reason I didn't tell anyone was because I didn't want to ruin her reputation". He started to cry, he cried to cover it up. With his hands, But the tears still got through.
Wendy felt horrible, She thought she was doing the right thing, And trying to protect Bingo. But she was wrong.
She tried to comfort him. But all he did was get up, And grabbed her by the shoulders. That startled her. He looked her right in the eyes. Tears still coming out of his eyes.
"Listen Wendy, tomorrow I'll tell her friends, nd family that she has cancer. But I won't tell them what happened to bingo Alright".
I'm gonna tell you the same thing I told my brother. You can say she has cancer. But keep your mouth shut about what happened to Bingo, And Chili. Don't do it for me, do it for her. He sternly said
He didn't squeeze her like he did to his brother. But Wendy got the point. Even though Bandit was acting crazy, she knew she was still in the wrong for assuming he would have ever hurt Bingo.
"Ok, Ok, Ok. I promise I won't tell anyone bandit". She said getting off from his grip.
"But can I please ask, Is Chili gonna be fine? Will she survive"? Wendy, asked him
Bandit took a deep breath and let all his stress out. He stopped crying and told Wendy what Shaun had said to him.
BRISBANE HOSPITAL: 1 hour earlier
Bandit was talking to Chili, On how he was biting Bingo. Thinking she was a Bone. Chilli was laughing, At the story.
"And then she said, Am I bone shaped?" Bandit said, smiling.
Chilli Bursted out laughing. The story was just too good.
"Why were you biting her Bandit?...Actually where are the kids"? She asked
She just realized Bingo and Bluey were not in the room. She was too distracted by Bandits stories. That she forgot about them.
"Well Shaun said you were having mood swings. And I was just worried you would get angry and say something to the girls". He explained
"Oh……d-does Bingo still hate me"?
"She doesn't hate you. She's just in a mood, Just give her more time. I know that deep down she misses you honey". He said looking down.
Creek*
"Mr Heeler, may I have a word with you". Shaun said entering the room.
Bandit looked at him, And then he looked at Chilli.
"It'll just be a minute honey,'' he said to her, giving her a kiss on her cheek.
Bandit and Shaun got out of the room. And closed the door. Shaun went through his paperwork.
"How is she doing now Mr Heeler?" Shaun asked
"I mean she seems to be herself right now. She hasn't had any other type of mood swings". Bandit answered.
Alright that's a good sign. Her Brain Tumor had also stopped growing for now. But it's too early to say if she will survive in the next three weeks.
"Wh-what 3 weeks"? Bandit said
"Mr Heeler, your wife has worsened today. And every hour she starts to lose more weight. She still refuses to eat, And if her tumor starts to grow again. She will require surgery for it. Which will not only be expensive. But there is a higher chance she would die from the surgery. Then If we don't cut off the tumor". Shaun explained
This was a lot to take in. But Bandit understood what it meant. There is a chance she might survive. And a chance she might die, In three weeks.
"There is something you can do. If you manage, somehow to convince her to eat. And gain a few pounds, We can do the surgery. And she will have a higher chance of surviving". Shaun said
"So if I manage to make her gain some pounds in three weeks. She might survive"? Bandit asked.
"Yeah that's Pretty much it. Also you have 20 minutes before visiting hours are over. Don't stay too long mate". He said as he left Bandit in the dim hallway.
It still surprised Bandit just how little emotions Shaun had. But he couldn't blame him. He's a doctor, and doctors see their patients die every day.
He went back to Chilli's room. Where she still had a smile on her face, Remembering the stories Bandit had told her.
"What did the doctor said Bandit" she asked him
Bandit hesitated a little but he found the right words to say to his wife.
"You're going to be ok sweetie. But you have to do something if you want that to happen". Bandit said
"What is it?" Chilli asked
"You're going to have to have to eat".
"B-but I can't, every time I try to eat. My body just rejects it. And it hurts my throat". She explained
"Shaun said it's the only way so that they can remove the tumor out of your head". Bandit persuaded.
Chilli hesitated for a second. But she took a deep breath, And looked at him right. She had a determined face.
"OK I'll do it….But can you do me a favor"
"I'll do anything, honey". Bandit said excited to see his wife determined to eat.
Tell my dad and Brandy, To come visit me tomorrow. And my friends that I have cancer. But please leave out what I did to bingo.
"Are you sure Chilli?" Bandit said
"More than anything Bandit."
"You got it boss" Bandit replied
They both hugged and gave each other one last kiss for the night. Bandit didn't want to tell her that she only had three weeks to determine if she would either live or die. But he didn't want to stress out. Because right now, She is the most important thing in the world to him.
End of chapter 5
