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So Katie is going through some stuff but it brought them together. It finally made Noah open his eyes and see what was in front of him.

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Chapter 15- Relationship Recovery

"I talked to your brother Tommy and he knew that we have been together. I told him that I loved you and I wanted us to be together, I just need to figure out what to do to get you to trust me again and show you that I really deserve you" he informed her.

Katie turned her head towards the voice and cracked her eyes to see Noah sitting there next to the bed. "I love you too" she replied.

He looked up at her surprised. "Hey," he wrapped an arm around her head, digging his fingers into her hair. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

She nodded, "I'm okay. They gave me some pain and nausea meds, so I don't really feel anything right now" she replied.

He nodded and got up, leant over careful of her bandages on her chest and pressed a kiss to her lips. "I love you Katie. I promise that I am going to figure something out to make you trust me and show you that I am deserving of you" he said against her lips.

She looked up at him with tears in her eyes. "You don't have to; I just want us to be together. Forget everything else, life is too short" she replied.

He cupped her cheeks and shook her head, "no, you deserve better than that. I promised Tommy that I would pull my act together by the end of the month, so August 1st, your ass is mine" he said, giving her one more kiss.

She smiled and laughed a little, holding her bandages as it hurt to laugh. "It's a date" she replied.

The next couple days were rough for everyone. Katie went about her days like normal, trying to ignore the fact that her test results weren't in yet.

It was taking longer than usual, and she was starting to get worried. Taking her break, she called her mom. She needed someone to vent to.

Mia was in the office at the club going over the repos when her cell rang. She saw it was her daughter and immediately answered, thinking the worst.

"What's going on honey? Are you okay?" she immediately answered the phone thinking the worst.

Katie laughed at her mom's anxious greeting. "Mom, I am fine. Calm down. First off, I am on my break. I just need to vent. I still haven't gotten my test results back yet. I even went down to pathology and talked to Dr. Baker. He said they are still being analyzed. I am just worried and with the boys on the run, I can't talk to Creed" she explained.

Mia sagged at hearing that her daughter was okay and there was nothing wrong. Once she processed what she said, she chuckled, "Glad I am your second-choice sweetheart" she teased.

Katie sagged against the couch in the lounge and laughed, "sorry mom, you know I love you. I am just worried about the results" she informed her mom.

Mia smiled and nodded in understanding. "I know honey. I called Teresa and talked to her too. She took a lot of samples, so this is normal for them. You should get the results either today or tomorrow. You just enjoy observing and try not to worry about it" she said.

Katie nodded and took a sip of her tea. "I know mom, it's just hard" she relented.

"I know honey, don't worry, everything will work out. When the boys get back, I'll tell Creed to give you a call" Mia stated.

"Okay, I see Grace anyway, so thanks mom" she replied before hanging up.

She finished her tea and just took a minute to herself. She needed some time to just process and make sure that she was ready for whatever they said the test results showed.

Dr. McAllister had a couple more cases left to finish for the day, so after her break, Katie got down to work.

It was pretty awesome to see how the doctors do their job after being a patient. "So, you like being on the other side of things?" he asked as they finished up their last case for the day.

Katie smiled up at him as she took the chart from him. "It was pretty interesting. It's cool to see what happens after the patient is put to sleep" she replied.

"Yeah, there is a lot that goes into it after the patient is put to sleep. You have to monitor them and make sure they are okay" he added.

She nodded, "yeah it's pretty cool. I am going to the office and finish up the last couple charts before I head home" she informed him.

He nodded, "don't work to hard, if you don't finish and get tired, then just take off. You can finish them tomorrow" he stated.

She nodded and separated so she could go to the office. Once she got into the zone of completing charts, she was in the zone. There was nothing that could ruin it for her.

She was in the middle of finished up a chart when her phone rang. She grabbed it and saw that it was Dr. Levy and she panicked.

"Hello" she answered the phone.

"Hi, this is Dr. Levy, can I please talk to Katie Teller" Teresa replied.

"Hi Dr. Levy, this is Katie. Is everything okay?" she asked.

"Hi Katie, I am just calling because I got the test results back and I need to talk to you. Do you have time to come down to talk to me?" the doctor informed her.

Katie panicked. She was by herself. She didn't know if she could handle this type of news.

"Yes, sure, I'll be right there" she replied.

She knew that the guys and Creed were on the run, so she texted the only person that she knew would be there for her.

"Hey, I really need you at the hospital. Can you come meet me in the ER?" she texted him.

Making her way down to the ER, she sat at the nurse's station waiting for her support to come. She tried to focus on something else, like finishing up the charting, but she couldn't focus.

All she could think about was that the results were in and it was the worst. She always thought the worst first.

It wasn't long before she looked up and saw Noah barreling through the ER doors, scanning the room, looking for her. Once he spotted her at the desk, he made his way over.

She stood up and rounded the desk before he got close and caused a scene. She realized that she should have probably told him that she was okay in the text, but she honestly wasn't thinking about it.

He got closer and scanned her form, "are you okay? What's going on?" he asked.

She grabbed his hands, stopping them from tracing her body looking for injuries, nodding, "yeah, I am okay. I promise, I am okay. Sorry, I probably should have led with that" she said.

He let out a breath of relief and nodded, "good, I was so worried that something happened. What's going on?" he replied.

"Dr. Levy called me and said that they got the test results back. The rest of my family is on the run and I don't want to worry my mom, so I need you to go with me" she explained.

He gulped and nodded, grabbed her hand and followed behind her through the hospital. He tried to keep in his emotions and keep his strength. He knew that she needed him, and he wanted to be there for her.

They got up to the women's clinic and checked in. He could feel her tense as they got closer to the check in desk. He squeezed her hand in comfort, causing her to look up at him with a tense smile.

"Hey Katie, you working here today?" Paul asked from the desk.

She smiled at him and shook her head, "no, I am actually here to check in to see Dr. Levy" she stated.

"Oh, okay, I'll check you in. Are you coming out with us later?" he asked.

"I uh, actually have a family thing, so I am going to take a rain check" she said before signing her name on the check in sheet before taking a seat in the lobby.

Noah sat down next to her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "So, who's your friend?" he asked after a minute of silence.

She smiled and laughed at his question. She knew that was coming. "He's in the shadowing program with me. Everyone is supposed to go out tonight for dinner, but I need to process whatever these results are and be with my family" she replied.

He nodded in understanding, pulling her closer to him. "You definitely are not going to be alone; I promise you that" he kissed her temple as she rested against her shoulder.

Before she could say anything else, the medical assistant came out and called her name. "Katie Teller" she called, looking around to find the person she called.

Katie and Noah got up and followed behind the medical assistant. She got her weight and height before leading them into a room and got her settled on the exam table.

"Okay, if you could take off your shirt and bra and change into this gown. Dr. Levy is just finishing up with another patient so, she'll be right with you" the medical assistant instructed.

Katie nodded and accepted the gown from her. She waited until they were alone in the room before she took off her shirt and put the gown on before taking off her bra.

She sat there, clasping her hands tight. She was scared. Noah put her shirt and bra on the chair next to him before he got up and wrapped his arm around her and pulled her into him.

She rested her head against his chest as he wrapped an arm around her and dug his fingers in her hair, "It's going to be okay" he said, kissing the top of her head.

She nodded against him, "I hope so" she replied before pulling away and wiping her tears.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

Dr. Levy walked in with her chart. "Hi Katie, how are you doing?" she asked putting her things down and sitting next to the bed.

"I am okay. So, you got the results, right?" she asked.

Dr. Levy nodded, "yes, I did, and I don't want you to worry. It is benign. It is not cancerous" she stated as Katie covered her face with her hands as she started crying.

"Thank you so much Dr. Levy" she said as Noah kissed the top of her head in relief.

He was beyond grateful that she was okay and there was nothing really wrong with her. He was so glad that she didn't have cancer.

"You are welcome. Now lay back for me and let me check your dressings" she said to Katie before turning to Noah, "you can step out" she stated.

Katie shook her head, "no it's okay. He can stay" she grabbed Noah's hand.

Teresa nodded and got down to business. She opened the gown on the side of the wound slowly pulled back the dressing. "Okay, I am going to go slowly, just tell me if it hurts" she instructed.

Katie squeezed Noah's hands by her head and met his gaze. "Okay, I'm ready" she nodded.

Teresa nodded and started pressing around the wound, "this looks really good Katie. Does it hurt at all? Is it draining still?" she asked the young woman.

Katie nodded, "it doesn't hurt as much, but sometimes it stings. It is draining a little yellow and some blood" she informed the doctor.

Teresa nodded, "yeah I can see that. It feels like there is some fluid built up under the skin still, so I am going to puncture the area a little. It may sting a little" she explained as she grabbed a q-tip and started puncturing the area.

Katie sucked in air and tensed as it started to really hurt. Noah leant down by her head to distract her a little bit.

"It's going to be okay. It's almost over" he said in her ear.

A couple more minutes later, Teresa bandaged her up and closed the gown. "Okay Katie, you are all set. It should drain more now because I put some pressure on it and punctured it. I am also going to give you some bactrum for two weeks. Keep an eye on it and if it is still draining in a month, I want you to come back to see me" she informed her as she updated everything in the chart.

Katie nodded and sat up and grabbed her clothes from Noah. "Thank you so much for everything Teresa. I really appreciate you taking me on at such short notice" she said giving her a hug.

"You are more than welcome honey. If you need me before your next follow up, you just call or page me okay" she stated before walking out.

Katie nodded, "I will thank you" she said as she started to get dressed. Once she had her shirt on, she jumped off the bed and grabbed her stuff.

"Follow me home?" she asked.

He nodded, "yeah for sure" he replied.

She led him through the hospital back to the operating room locker room before grabbing her stuff and cleaning up her files and folders.

Once everything was put away, she grabbed her purse and coat. Noah walked her out to her car and waited until she was in and settled.

"Okay, just follow me to the clubhouse" he said.

She nodded, and started up her car, waiting for him to pull out in front of her. She followed him straight to the clubhouse.

The guys were all gathered around the clubhouse. Some were at the bar, playing pool, drinking and in Church going over paperwork. Others were in the garage working on some cars.

Mia saw her daughter pull up into the lot and walked over to the car. She was worried about her since her phone call earlier.

"Hey mom" Katie greeted with a hug.

"Hi sweetheart, are you okay? Feeling better?" she asked her daughter.

"Yeah, I actually need to talk to everyone" Katie stated wrapping her arm around her mom's waist in a hug.

Mia walked with her daughter into the clubhouse and straight into Church to see her dad and brothers sitting around the table going over paperwork.

"Hey daddy" she greeted with a hug.

Jax wrapped his arm around his daughter, "hey baby. You okay? Your mom told me that you talked earlier. Are you feeling better?" he asked.

She smiled and nodded, "that's what I want to talk to you all about" she said.

Jax nodded and walked out with her to stand by the bar, calling everyone in the clubhouse. "My daughter has something to say" he announced.

They all gathered around the bar in the clubhouse and turned their attention to Katie, who was surrounded by her family.

Creed and Noah looked at each other concerned. "You okay cupcake?" Creed asked.

She smiled and nodded, wiping her tears, "yeah, I actually am. I just wanted to tell you all that I got the results back from my biopsy. The pathology results were actually benign. There is no cancer. I am going to be fine" she couldn't even get out before her mom pulled her into her arms.

"I am so glad honey" she kissed her daughters' cheek.

"That's really good princess, what did the doctor say was the next step?" Jax asked pulling his daughter into his chest for a hug.

She rested against her dad's chest, "well Dr. Levy said that she felt some fluid still under the area, so she let it drain. She put a pressure bandage on it and gave me some antibiotics. She said to keep an eye on it and watch it for a month. If it still is draining and looking like it is a month from now, then I have to check in with her" she explained.

Creed walked over and pulled her into his arms, kissing the side of her head. "I am so glad that you are okay cupcake. I am sorry that I wasn't there for you at the appointment today" he said, keeping his arm wrapped around her.

She kissed his cheek and leaned up to his ear, "that's okay. Noah was actually there for me during the appointment. He was really supportive" she informed him.

He looked at her surprised before glancing up at Noah, who was watching them with curious eyes as he drank his beer.

"Really? Well, maybe he is starting to get his head out of his ass" he teased, causing her to laugh.

She threw her head back and cracked up laughing, slapping his stomach, "be nice" she replied.

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Since everyone was there and all the guys were already at the clubhouse, Mia got started on dinner. She wanted everyone to celebrate together.

It took her an hour to whip everything up and get everything done. She made some shrimp alfredo, chicken and broccoli alfredo, strawberry cheesecake, oriental salad, and another pasta salad. Mia put everything in the middle of the bar, lined up all the food trays.

"Okay, everyone help yourself to some food" she called out to everyone.

The guys all stampeded toward the bar and the trays of food like they have never seen food before.

Once the guys all made their plates and took their seats around the common room in the clubhouse, Katie made herself a plate and took a seat next to Creed.

"So, what happened?" he asked her once they were seated in their own little area.

Katie took a sip of her diet coke and lime, "first she told me about the test results because I was freaking out. I called my mom and she told me that you all were on a run, so I didn't want to bother you" she started.

"Hey, if you need me, you call me anytime" he said giving her a pointed look.

She smiled "I know, but I knew the run was serious and I didn't want to bother you, so I talked to my mom and then Dr. Levy called. I needed someone, so I called Noah. I was surprised, but he actually came and he was worried. You could tell. I mean I know that he said he was going to try and win my trust back, but I didn't think it would be like that" she tried to explain her feelings.

"Well, I kicked his ass and told him to get into gear" he stated.

She laughed, "yeah, you aren't the only one. I am pretty sure that Joey laid into him too. Anyway, after she told me the results, he staid with me while Teresa did her exam" she said giving him a look under her coke.

He chuckled, "damn, he got to second base? I am sorry I missed it" he teased, burst out laughing when she slapped his shoulder.

"You are disgusting" she laughed.

"Seriously, how are you feeling? Does it look better or is it still swollen? When do you have to go back?" he asked.

"I am okay, it's still swollen a little. I have to go get some more flexi-bras because when she pressed on it today and then I put my bra back on, it hurt so bad" she said pressing against her chest.

He grimaced, "damn, I can only imagine. Just take it off if it hurts so bad" he stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

She gave him a knowing look, "I am not exactly flat chested. I can't just take my bra off, it would be obvious" she stated.

It took him a minute to realize what she was saying when he looked over, "just put on one of my sweatshirts or something" he replied, grabbing her hand, "come on" he pulled her up.

"Hey, where are you going?" they couldn't even get up from the table before everyone, especially Noah was on them.

"She needs help changing" Creed replied before Katie could say anything.

"What are you talking about? She doesn't need your help" Quinn stated as he stood up from the table, where he was sitting with Joey and Mac.

"Yes, she does, she's hurting after her appointment and she needs some help" Creed replied as he walked through the room with her towards the back.

He led her to his room and pulled out a sweatshirt for her to wear on top of her tank top, handing it to her. "Put this on" he said.

She smiled, "can you help me pull my shirt off? It hurts where she pressed around to lift and stretch on that side" she explained as she unbuttoned her shirt.

He walked over and helped her pull her shirt off, watching her wince as she bumped her breast. "Damn Kat, that looks swollen" he observed once she pulled her shirt off.

"Yeah, because she literally took a q-tip and started poking the wound, pressing and squeezing it to let it drain" she explained.

"Damn, thank God I am a man" he said looking up to the heavens.

She laughed, nudging his shoulder. "You are such a baby" she teased as he helped her pull the shirt off completely.

"Thank you" she said before grabbing his sweatshirt and walking into his bathroom to take off her bra.

Noah was staring at the back hallway waiting for Creed and Katie to come back. It was taking them forever to simply change into a sweatshirt.

"What the fuck is taking them so long?" he mumbled to himself.

"Dude, you said that her breasts were swollen, and she is probably hurt right now. It's probably going to take her a while to change" Joey tried to pacify him.

"Yeah, but why the hell does he have to help her?" Noah argued.

Joey laughed and patted his friend's back, "if you are going to be with Katie for real, then you need to accept her relationship with Creed, Parker, and whoever else she loves. They have a real special relationship" he stated.

"I know, but that doesn't mean I have to like it" Noah replied.

It took Katie a while to change her clothes. Taking off her bra was like a breath of fresh air. She felt like she could breathe.

"OMG! That feels so good" she sighed when she took her bra off.

"You okay?" Creed knocked on the door.

"Yeah, I just took it off. It feels so good" she replied.

He laughed, "okay, hurry up. Your brothers can only wait so long before Abel comes bursting in here looking to kick my ass" he called out.

She chuckled and shook her head. She put on Creed's sweatshirt and zipped it up over her tank top before she opened the door and came out.

"See, isn't that better?" he asked.

She nodded with a breath of relief. "You have no idea how good this feels. Can you see that I am not wearing a bra?" she stood up straight in front of him.

He gave her a once over and shook his head, "no, you are fine. As long as no one gets to second base, no one would know anything" he teased as he wrapped an arm around her shoulder as they walked back out.

Once they walked back out to the clubhouse, Mia smiled at her daughter, "I put your plates in the oven honey to keep them warm" she called out.

"Thanks Mom, I'll get'em" Katie replied as she walked out to the kitchen and got their plates from the oven and put them on the table.

Creed and Katie got down to their dinner. All throughout their meal, she kept glancing around the room to make sure no one could tell that she wasn't wearing a bra when she met Noah's gaze.

He was staring directly at her. Once their eyes met, she raised her eyebrows as if to ask him what was up and he smirked, looking down at her chest with curious eyes.

She just giggled silently to herself and nodded, answering his unexpected question, causing him to look at her wide eyed, glancing from her eyes to her chest.

Creed took his seat next to her and placed a diet coke in front of her. "So, you done playing eye sex with Noah?" he teased nudging her shoulder.

She blushed bright red and slapped his shoulder. "You are such an asshole, why am I even friends with you?" she smiled at him.

He laughed and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "you know you love me" he replied.

"What happened on the run today? Did you guys figure out who Rogue and the Callabrases was?" she asked as they moved their conversation to the picnic tables outside so Creed could smoke.

While Katie was with Creed outside the clubhouse, Noah made his move. He was planning this for a while. Since he messed up and knew that she was giving him another chance, he needed to step up his game.

He waited for her to leave the clubhouse before he got to work. He made his way to the Teller household and into Katie's room.

He let out a breath and got to work.

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Katie left the boys outside to smoke and gossip before she made her way to the car, she needed to get some sleep. She was exhausted.

"Hey honey, are you going to bed?" she asked.

Katie nodded, "yeah, I have a skype date with Jules and Parker in the morning. He's been back a few weeks and hasn't told her anything yet because he's been busy with football camp, so she can't wait anymore for details" she informed her mom.

Mia smiled and laughed at the information. That sounded like her daughter's roommate. She loved that girl. She made her daughter get out of her shell and get out more when she was in school.

"Okay honey, we'll see you in the morning. Your dad and I are going to be late. I think he wants to make sure your brother is okay" she said.

Katie nodded in understanding. "Yeah okay. I'll see you guys tomorrow. I am meeting up with Grace tomorrow after I talk with Parker and Jules" she explained.

"Oh, that's good honey. What are you planning on doing?" Mia asked.

"We are going to go for a run. She needs to vent and let off some steam. Apparently, something is seriously wrong with her and Brian and she needs to vent" she stated.

Mia nodded in understanding. "Okay, well I'll see you tomorrow honey. Come here for breakfast if you don't want to eat alone. I am making brunch for the boys before heading in for my ER shift" she informed her daughter.

Katie nodded and waved as she made her way to the car. They didn't live far from the clubhouse, so it didn't take long to get to the house.

She was so tired and spent, she just dropped her stuff down on the kitchen table and made her way to her room with her eyes half closed, half asleep.

She opened her door and stood still, taking in the scene before her. There were rose petals everywhere and a heart drawn with petals on the bed cover with the initials K & N in the middle. There was a note, so she picked up the note and smiled as she read it.

Relationship Recovery Step 1

Love you Dollface, more surprises to come.

Dimples

Immediately Katie picked up her phone and called Noah.

Noah was sitting at the bar when his phone rang. He saw that it said Dollface and smiled when he answered.

"Quinn" he answered the phone.

"Thank you Dimples. They are beautiful, I can't believe you did all this" she said looking around the room.

"I am glad you like them dollface. There is only more to come you know. I am slowly trying to rebuild your trust and this is the first step. I just wanted to show you that I love you and I am going to keep trying" he stated.

She smiled and wiped her tears, "I love you too. I look forward to see what else you come up with" she teased.

He laughed, "so, relationship recovery step 1 successful?" he asked hopefully.

"You bet. I have to get some sleep, but I'll see you tomorrow after I hang with Grace" she said before hanging up.