-Chapter 83-News-
-Maribel pov-
We are at the hospital waiting for visitation hours. I however also may have done something. I just don't know how it's gonna go. But she said she'd do it.
So when the doctors come in I take a deep breath. Here goes nothing I guess. It's just a surgery. It's a surgery she needs.
"Shelby" I turn and she lowers her book "These people are...here to fix your back"
"Nope" Shelby gets up and starts to run "No!"
"Nope" Judy catches her wrist and Shelby goes down "That shouldn't have stopped you like that! You need this surgery Shelby"
"I'm scared ok" I finally see the tears in Shelby's eyes "I'm scared about something going wrong and I become paralyzed"
There's a chuckle from the room "Being paralyzed isn't the worst thing" We all look over at San "You get a lot of benefits"
"I don't wanna lose being able to run with Beth" Shelby looks at the ground "I don't wanna lose everything"
"For me?" Rachel walks over and holds her hand out "Will you do it for me?"
"That's cheap" Shelby sighs and grabs Rachel's hand "Let's go"
Shelby gets up and walks out with the doctors. Rachel comes over to me and I hold her close. I look around at everyone as they stay quiet. This surgery needs to work.
For everyone's sake.
-Time skip-
Alex has been released to see Shelby. Her surgery is over but the doctors didn't say anything. They said she asked to tell us herself. So we are on the way to her room now.
She's going to be fine! It Shelby we are going to see! She is going to be in tip top shape! She is...she is going to be absolutely fine...right?
"Here we are" Alex opens the door and I push her in "H-hey Shelby! What's the good news?"
"There was nerves and bones damaged that they didn't see before" Tears start to fall down her face "If it's not one thing it's another...this time it's both! I'm going to be paralyzed and the only way to move would be to get a brace support"
"I-I can do that" I start to walk toward the door "It can't be that much money right? I'll pay for it no problem! You'll be moving in no time! I wonder if Santana can use one too"
"Just stop...please" I stop at the door "I wanna be with all of my family right now ok?"
"I'll call Fran then" I walk out as the tears start to form in my eyes. I pull my phone out and call "Fran...I don't have time to explain just..just get to the hospital with Emma and Beth please"
I hang up and throw my phone against the wall. Why her?! Did she not make up for all of her past mistakes?! Why take her out?!
She didn't deserve this...no one deserves this "Am I right in assuming you came from Shelby's room?" I look up at the doctor "I assume she told you her no..I couldn't help but notice the young girl in the chair..the brace is experimental and we are looking for someone to test it"
"My daughter could walk again?" He nods and I walk over to where my phone lays broken "Could I talk with her about this?...just to make sure she'd be ok with this?"
"Absolutely" The doctor pulls out a card "It's our tech departments number"
I nod and take the card. He walks away and I pick up my phone. I wait in the hall some more and finally see Emma and Fran with Beth. I nod to the room and walk in with them.
"YOU THINK THIS IS JUST YOUR PROBLEM?!" I'm pushed into the door by Judy "You think you're the only one who could've lost her or is affected by her being paralyzed?! What makes you so fucking special you can walk out Huh?! What makes YOU SPECIAL?!"
"Nothing" I look down at the ground in front of me "Absolutely nothing bitch"
"Damn right" I feel Judy move away from me but get right back on me "The fuck did you just say to me?!"
"It's ok Angel" We both turn and see Angela being comforted by Alex "You'll be ok"
"Look at you two" We turn toward Shelby "You'd fall apart without me! It's not I'm not risking some brace thing that could lock up! What would you do if I die huh? You to are at each other's throats! You've been letting your stresses build up!"
"I ha~"
"You think I don't know you still aren't going to therapy?" I look away from Shelby "You too Judy! I know you missed your session with Emma!"
"I'm sorry" I look at Judy and sigh "I didn't mean to make it like I was the only one effected by this"
"I'm sorry too" Judy gives a small smile "You've been through a lot recently and I shouldn't just take everything out on you"
"But now we got you to focus on" We both turn to Shelby "You're the one needing fixed instead of us"
-Maribel singing-
Didn't they always say we were the lucky ones?
I guess that we were once, babe, we were once,
But luck will leave you 'cause it is a faithless friend,
And in the end, when life has got you down,
You've got someone here that you can wrap your arms around.
So, hold on to me tight,
Hold on to me tonight.
We are stronger here together
Than we could ever be alone.
So, hold on to me,
Don't you ever let me go.
There's a thousand ways for things to fall apart,
But it's no one's fault, no, it's not our fault.
Maybe all the plans we made might not work out,
But I have no doubt, even though it's hard to see.
I've got faith in us, and I believe in you and me.
So, hold on to me tight.
Hold on, I promise it'll be alright.
'Cause it's you and me together,
And, baby, all we've got is time.
So, hold on to me,
Hold on to me tonight.
There's so many dreams that we have given up.
Take a look at all we've got,
And with this kind of love,
And what we've got here is enough.
So, hold on to me tight.
Hold on, I promise it'll be alright.
'Cause we are stronger here together
Than we could ever be alone.
Just hold on to me,
Don't you ever let me go.
Hold on to me, it's gonna be alright.
Hold on to me tonight.
They always say we were the lucky ones.
"You know you've got a very beautiful voice" Shelby turns to Judy "Now you owe me a song too"
Judy sighs but takes a deep breath.
-Judy singing-
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
"Perfect" Shelby smiles "Now why don't you all let me get some sleep from my pain meds while you visit with Alex?"
We reluctantly agree to leave with Alex. She can be very persuasive...she also fell asleep mid argument. So we push Alex back to her room and talk. I look over at Santana every once and a while.
I really hope she lets us do the experimental braces. But what Shelby said...maybe it's not too good of an idea. I'll try and sleep on it first. Maybe that will help.
Hopefully.
