That night, Lila went to bed early to get her rest for the next day, as she had to get up early for the operation.
Later on, Jeanie turned in bed, and took noticed that Egon wasn't there.
She got out of bed to look for him and knew just where he would be.
And sure enough, Jeanie was right, as she found her husband in Lila's room, as Egon stood over their sleeping daughter.
"I thought you would be in here," Jeanie whispered, not wanting to wake Lila.
"I couldn't sleep, I have a lot on my mind," Egon spoke back in a quiet voice.
"This makes me think of when we brought Lila home after she was born.
Every morning you spent about 10 minutes standing next to her crib and just watched her sleep."
"Sometimes I wish I can go back to that time."
Egon ran his fingers through Lila's hair and said, "She is such a brave little girl to be handling what's coming ahead.
I think she's taking it better than I am."
"I've noticed, said Jeanie, as she placed her hands into his and said, She's going to be OK Egon."
Egon nodded, leaned down to kiss Lila on the top of her head and said, "Sleep well my sweet baby girl," then went back to bed with Jeanie.

The next morning, Egon and Jeanie got up early to get ready to leave for the surgery center, for Lila to have her operation.
Surprisingly, when the two went to go wake her up, not only was Lila out of bed, but had gotten dressed as well.
"Looks like you're already to go," said Egon.
"I'm all set," Lila replied.
"I know it's not going to be an overnight stay Lila, but do you want to bring anything with you?
What about bunny to keep you company?" Jeanie asked, referring to the stuffed rabbit Lila has had since she was a baby, which was a gift from Egon's parents.
"Thank you mama, I'll be fine.
I'll just bring a book with me to read before the surgery."
Lila went to her self and picked out a copy of Pipi Longstocking.
And with that, the Spengler family headed to the surgery center.

During the car ride over, Jeanie asked Lila if she was nervous.
"I'm fine.
I'll be a lot better when it's over and done with," answered Lila.
"I think all of us will," said Egon.
Once they arrived at the surgery center, Egon check Lila in, while Jeanie filled out the paperwork.
Afterwards, all Jeanie and Egon could do was just still and wait, as Lila read her book.
Just then, a nurse approached them.
"Dr. and Mrs. Spengler, we're ready to take Lila," she said.
The nurse lead the three to the prep and pre-op area.
Egon and Jeanie then waited, as the nurse help Lila get ready for surgery.
Moments later, the nurse arrived, pushing Lila, who was now wearing a hospital gown, and an IV in her arm on a wheeled gurny.
"Dr. and Mrs. Spengler, one of you is allow to come for the surgery in the operating room," said the nurse.
"Let's let Lila pick who she wants," said Egon.
"I pick mama," said Lila, who was sounding rather sleepy, from the shot the nurse had given her.
Jeanie turned to Egon and asked, "Are you sure you're OK with her deision?"
"Yes, I'll wait here," Egon answered.
The two then shared a quick hug and kiss, then Egon leaned over to Lila, giving her a kiss on the forehead and said, "I love you so much Lila.
My sweet baby girl."
"I love you to daddy," said Lila, as she drifted to sleep.
Jeanie walked with the nurse and Lila down to the surgery area, while all Egon could do now was just to sit and wait.
Once the three left, Egon removed his glasses and started to cry.
No matter how minor the surgery was, this was still his baby.
His little girl.

As time passed, Egon was able to calm himself down, by taking a few deep breaths, which helped a lot in the situation that was going on.
And like any typical parent, he kept looking at his watch, along with the clock on the wall, to see how long time passed since he lasted check.
Sometime later, Jeanie, along Dr. Blumenthal who said, "Lila's out of surgery and it was a complete success.
Egon now wept tears of relief and joy as he held Jeanie in her arms.
"Egon, she did fantastic, she slept through the whole surgery.
And it was quite interesting how they placed the tubes in her ears," said Jeanie.
Egon wiped his eyes and said to the doctor as he shook her hand, "Dr. Blumenthal, we can't thank you enough for everything you've done for our daughter.
"You're very welcome Dr. Spengler and Mrs. Spengler," spoke Dr. Blumenthal.
"How long will the tubes stay in her ears?" asked Jeanie.
"About a year at most, and no surgery is needed as usually the tubes fall out on their own.
"Doctor, can we see Lila?" asked Egon.
"Of course.
She's in recovery and you can take her home in about two hours.
In fact, she'll be well enough to go back to school on Monday," the doctor answered.
Jeanie and Egon thanked Dr. Blumenthal again, as the same nurse, who prepped Lila for the surgery lead them to the recovery room.

Once Jeanie and Egon entered the room, they found Lila, sound asleep on the bed.
The two stood by the child's side, as Lila slowly opened her eyes, as an effect of Egon, running his hands in her hair.
"Mama, daddy," she whispered.
"Hi sweetheart, Jeanie whispered back, giving her daughter a kiss and asked, How are you feeling?"
"Kind of sleepy," Lila answered back.
"I heard you did very well with your operation and we're soon proud of you," said Egon, as he gave Lila a kiss as well.
And you can go home in awhile."

Sometime later, once Lila was more awake, the nurse checked her vitals and noted that everything was good to go and Lila could head home.
Egon filled out the check out papers, while Jeanie helped Lila get dressed.
During the car ride home, when asked how she was, Lila said she felt sleepy and a bit queasy.
"Most likely from the anestic gas," Egon replied.
"Once we get home, I'll get you some seltzer water and you can take a nap," said Jeanie.
Lila nodded.

Once they arrived home, Egon pulled the car into the firehouse and help Lila out of her booster seat.
Lila wobbled a bit when she walked to the stairway, but suddenly stopped.
Egon checked on her, as he knelt to her height and asked?" Lila, are you OK?"
She opened her mouth, but instead of speaking, Lila threw up.
Not just on the floor, but onto herself and Egon (hitting his shoes.)
Afterwards, she started to cry.
Really sobbing cries
Egon and Jeanie were in shocked as they never seen Lila in this much stress before.
Jeanie raced upstairs, and came back seconds later with a large towel.
She wrapped Lila, who was still crying into the towel and carried her up the stairs.
"I'll go clean her up," Jeanie called back.
Egon then went to take care of the spot where Lila got sick.