chapter 2
Hot shot woke up the next morning in his hospital room. He saw the hospital room and remember why he was there. He was sad because yesterday was the day he found out he has cancer. He was also a bit scared from the dream he had last night. Then Dr. Rhino came in to check on Hot shot. "Good morning, Hot shot." Dr. Rhino said. "I trust you slept well," he said.
"Last night I dreamed I was on a large bone a leg bone, one of the bones from the lower leg," Hot shot said. "I saw the cells of the bones working and then I saw a fire breakout on the bone and it was destroying it and it was getting bigger and bigger, and as I was running through the body the fire was destroying everything in it's path and then there was nothing left," he said.
Dr. Rhino looked at Hot shot and nodded. "That is what cancer is like it's like a fire that will destroy your body and life," Dr. Rhino said. "But I am type of doctor who helps fight this type of fire and helps contain and put it out to try to keep it from coming back," he said.
"But it's pretty scary though," Hot shot said.
"I know it is scary to go through this at such a young age but don't worry we are going to help you get better," Dr. Rhino said. "We are going to start your Chemotherapy today to start helping you to get better." He said.
"Okay," Hot shot said. "How often will I get it?" he asked.
"You will get one treatment for two days every two weeks, so two sessions one week, one week off, and then two more sessions the week after," Dr. Rhino explained. "We will do tests regularly to make sure the cancer hasn't spread anywhere." he said.
"Okay," Hot shot said.
"The nurse will be by later with your treatment." Dr. Rhino said. "I have my other rounds so I will check on you later," he said.
"Okay bye," Hot shot said.
A nurse came in a few minutes later. "Hello Hot shot I am Tisha, I am here to give you, your treatment," Tisha said. She had an IV pole and bag with a pump with her. She started to get things ready. "You are being very brave," she told him.
Hot shot didn't feel brave at the moment he felt scared to be honest. Then Tisha slid then needle into the bump. It wasn't as bad as Hot shot thought now he was being to feeling brave.
"How long will this IV of Medicine last?" Hot shot asked.
"With an IV bag it can last several hours, but with the IV pole you will be able to get around and get exercise and even talk with the other patients and doctors and nurse and even go to the playrooms." The nurse said.
"Playroom?" Hot shot asked sounding interested.
"Well if you are feeling well enough you can go to the playroom I can show you were it is," Tisha said.
"Yes please," Hot shot said and slipped in the slippers his dad brought him to walk in at the hospital. They headed out of his room. They were going down the hall when Hot shot saw someone he knew. "Hi Ratchet," Hot shot called.
"Hi Hot shot," Ratchet said when he heard Hot shot's voice call to him and he came up.
"You know one of our doctors?" Tisha asked.
"Yes he's my friend Medix's uncle," Hot shot asked.
"Hot shot I didn't know you were here as a patient I just came in from my week off and I see your here now, do just have bad fever or infection?" Ratchet asked.
"No, I have cancer, just found out yesterday, today I am getting my first chemo session," Hot shot said.
"You poor kid, how are you feeling?" Ratchet asked.
"I am feeling pretty good and my nurse said I can got to the play room while I get my chemo because of the pole." Hot shot said.
"Yes and moving around can help ease your side effect like getting tired or sick to stomach it can manage those two side effects." Tisha said.
"Hot shot I hope your treatment is going to go well, you are being very brave," Ratchet told him.
"I am determined to get better, and I feel I will get better and go back to school and continue to grow up," Hot shot said.
"That's the spirit," Ratchet said.
"It was nice talking to you Ratchet, come on Hot shot time to go to the playroom," Tisha said.
"Okay see you later Ratchet," Hot shot said.
"Okay have fun in the playroom," Ratchet said.
Hot shot was following Tisha back to the playroom and he was very excited indeed to head there. Hot shot saw the playroom there were lots of different areas for different ages. There were many things to do in there play video games, board games, puzzles, music, and make art and lots of toys too. Hot shot looked around saw a girl playing with a stuffed animal and she was his age too. He brought Roxy the Rhino with him maybe they could play together.
"Hi," Hot shot said.
"Hi," the girl said.
"I'm Hot shot," Hot shot said.
"My name is Hannah," Hannah said.
"This is Roxy," Hot shot said.
"This is Maggie," Hannah said showing the stuffed dog.
"Do you want to play?" Hot shot asked.
"Sure," Hannah said.
They started the play with their stuffed animals together. Hot shot even played with the other children that day too. He drew pictures, put puzzles together and played with board games.
"Come on Hot shot let's head back to your room," Tisha said.
"Okay I'm coming," Hot shot said.
They made it back to his room and now Hot shot was in bed again and after a couple more hours his chemo IV was empty. The pump made a noise to alert the nurse about it. She took out the needle and removed the bag. Hot shot's stomach felt a little bit upset. He told the nurse and she gave him some medicine to make it feel better. Then after a bit he felt better.
Then the nurse came in with a menu. "You can order lunch when you are ready." Tisha said.
"I am ready," Hot shot said. He told her what he wanted to eat.
"Okay then we will send it to you," Tisha said and left.
Then several minutes Tisha came back with the food. It is just what Hot shot wanted a chicken tenders with fries and a juice. Hot shot ate his lunch he only left a few fries. Mostly because he was tired because of the chemo still.
Then the nurse came in and took his tray. "Can I take a nap? I'm tired," Hot shot said.
"Of course, I bet you are tired after the chemo treatment, I will check on you in a little bit," Tisha said.
Hot shot laid down and cuddling Roxy Rhino fell and asleep. Hot shot woke up after about an hour. Then someone came into his room in scrubs it was his mother. "Hi mom," Hot shot said.
"Hello Hot shot how are you feeling?" Hightemp asked.
"Much better after my nap, I had my first session of chemo today and got to go to the playroom," Hot shot said.
"Well I am glad to hear that," Hightemp said. "Your little brother misses you and is asking when are you going to come home," she said.
"When am I coming home?" Hot shot asked.
"Not a for awhile it probably won't be for few weeks or longer, it's up to the doctors," Hightemp said.
"I saw Ratchet in the hall and talked to him," Hot shot said.
"That's nice," Hightemp said.
"He was a worried at first when I told him about my cancer diagnosis and was glad to hear I am determined to get better," Hot shot said.
"That's good," Hightemp said. Then she showed Hot shot something it was stuffed elephant. "I got this for you at the gift shop I hope you like it," she said.
"I love it," Hot shot said. "Thanks mom," he said.
Hot shot was ready to fight the cancer and defeat it. He knew it wouldn't be an easy fight but he felt he could win it.
To be continued.
