Chapter 3 - Old Enemies, New Battles
A/N: This little scene takes place 6 months after the wedding.
Bright, Hannah, and Amy were all waiting in the family room, at the request of Harold and Rose. When they had called Bright and Hannah, Bright immediatly knew something was up. He and Hannah arrived in Everwood as fast as they could. Now they were all waiting...worried about what was about to be exposed.
"You all know that your mother has been cancer-free for almost 2 years now." Dr. Abbott paused and then took in a deep breath before continuing. "Unfortunately, it has come back." he finished.
Rose's first bout with cancer had left her unable to walk. Most tragic of all, however, were the horrible memories that had scarred the family. Seeing her children and husband suffer along with her had been killing her as much as the cancer itself. Then, when the news of her remission came, she felt like the burden of herself had been lifted. Her family was able to get on with their lives and be happy. Now, she feared that happiness would fade and all the memories would take it's place. She was going to have to face her old enemy once again.
"Mom, is it true?" amy asked, holding back tears.
Bright was in denial. "No, it can't be. It can't just come back like this...can it?" He couldn't believe that after what he and his family had gone through was all for nothing. Hannah put her arms around him.
"I'm sorry children." Rose said in a quiet voice.
"Don't be sorry, Rose!" He was a little upset at her for blaming this on herself. "We defeated it last time and we'll do the same this time." Harold reassured everyone.
I'm not sure if I will continue this fic or not...It partly depends on the reviews I receive.