Next Day

(Woody)

I called the doc this morning, I was not sure he would do this, I know all about good intentions, but he is the Chief Medical Examiner its not like he can just up and leave. But apparently he can I had called Dr Davis and he said to come in at 11. I let Garrett know then went back to sleep for a couple of hours, I got up at 10 and started to get dressed, cleaned up a little. At 10:30 I had knock on my door, it was Dr Macy, I didn't know he knew were I lived. He drove me to the doctor's office.

(Doctor's office)

"Woodrow, and you must be Dr Macy please come in, have a sat. I just need to finish up paperwork on my last patent then we can discuss treatments, and what to expect with this." Dr Davis said as he sat back down at his desk, it was covered in paper work, looked like organized chaos. "I was surprised to see the Chief Medical Examiner's name on your file Detective Hoyt, especially as the next of kin. But as a homicide detective I would imagine you have been dealing with their office for several years now."

I was going to respond, by agreeing and then asking the Doctor to remove Jordan's name I wanted to do it in front of Garrett so he would know how serious I am about Jordan not finding out, and if he thinks that I have moved on then so be it, but Dr Macy responded before me "Yes, Woody here has been a very good friend to my staff, he has become part of the family." He was looking at me pointedly when he said that last part I can only guess it was to say you still do have family there.

"Yes, good I know that you Woody will need all the support you can get, this is very serious. We were very fortune to catch it in time, we can begin treatment, now I must warn you this treatment is not a guaranty, nor is it pain free, you will suffer, but with luck, God, and modern medicine we can remove the cancerous cells, get rid of the tumor, and I don't see why you can't return to police work." I couldn't stop the reaction from showing, it had been my biggest fear besides dying, if lived, would I be able to do the thing that defined my life sense before I was through with high school, law enforcement, and being a homicide detective has been the one thing that kept me going, through the dark times.

(Garrett)

The visit to Woody's doctor was very informative, they have made great strides in the research of cancer, since my wife and I had that scare, what almost 7 years ago. He needs to go see his Captain and I'm going with him, he looked like he wanted to protest, but I pointed out that I was driving, and I could be just as stubborn as a coupled of other people I know. In the end he gave in and we drove to his station house I was worried because the Morgue is just across the street and if one of them saw us walking in, questions would be asked and when they get the scent they are like a bloodhound.

"Woody, Dr Macy please come in what can I do for you both?" Captain Frakes said as we walked in to his office.

"Captain, I… I don't know how to put this, so. 'I have cancer, and will die in 6 months unless some very painful treatments are done to me.'" Wow Woody, that was straight and to the point, you have been hanging around Jordan for far too long.

"Well Woody that was someway to but it, but I get the idea, what did the doctor say, and why is Dr Macy here?" Captain said as he walked to the door of his office and closed it.

(Woody)

I knew I shouldn't have put it that way but sometimes I speak before I think. "He said unless something happens I have about a month before the chemo is needed, and I have to stop doing field work. Dr Macy was on my file as my next of kin and elected to be my chaperon today. If I may ask you didn't react the way I figured, why?"

"Well Woody, Dr Macy is right, you need the support, as for my reaction about 6 years ago I had prostate cancer, and I hated the pity looks, like I was dying, I beat it and if anyone I know here can beat it, its you Woody, just from strength of will alone if need be. I will see what I can do about keeping this quiet I know that's one of the things you were going to ask for, and see what I can do to keep the work load off your back so you can spend time healing." I was shocked and awed I guess that's why he is the captain it's nice to see someone in charge that is a good person, not because he blackmailed or scammed his way to the top. "Well if that's all gentlemen I need to get back to work, paperwork waits for no one. And Woody if you need someone to talk to, please my door is always open, I do understand."

Dr Macy and I walked out of the office, I turned to him and said "Well since I'm here I have some paperwork of my own to finish. And as you so kindly pointed out that I rode in your car, you can take me home tonight." I said with a smirk.

(Garrett)

"Okay Woody, I will give you a ride home tonight call me or better yet just come over when you're ready." I could tell he was not sure walking in to the morgue was a good idea, but if he is going to be working for at least another month, and if I know him for as long as he can get away with it. He will have to show up at the morgue even interact with Jordan when she gets his calls.

"Oh that reminds me doc, can you do me a big favor I'm not going to request anyone but could you not send Jordan if possible, if she is all you have that's fine but if you have a choice please send Nigel, Bug or even yourself please." I can see the worry in his eyes, I really need to talk to Lily she seems to have insight in to what's going on.

"Okay Woody, I will try to not send Jordan, but you know that in the next month the odds that Jordan will not be sent on at least one of your calls?" I responded.

"I know doc, and I will deal with it then, but the less the better." He said turning to go to his desk.