Part Six
Stan, Soos, and Mabel sat in the waiting room of the hospital while waiting for news, or rather, Stan and Soos were sitting. Mabel was busy pacing back and forth throughout the room.
"Mabel, sit down.." Stan grunted, watching her pace to and fro.
"But I CAN'T sit down!" Mabel argued.
"Sure you can!" Stan stated with a smile. "Watch.."
He stood from his chair.
"Now, you sit.." said Stan, taking a seat as he said this.
"I MEAN how can I just sit here when I have no IDEA if they're OKAY!?"
"C'mon, Honey.. I'm sure they'll be fine.. We found them in time!"
Mabel sniffled as she looked at the floor.
"Mabel.. Sweetie.."
Grunkle Stan was interrupted as a doctor entered the room.
"Are you the Pines Family?" asked the doctor, an older man with a greying pepper beard and hair.
"Yes?" said Stan, quickly getting up.
It was then that a rather large man with a fiery red beard and matching hair rushed in. Manly Dan was in distress.
"Where's my DAUGHTER!? What have you DONE to her!?"
"Are you Mr. Corduroy?" asked the doctor.
"Yes! I am Manly Dan Corduroy!" Manly Dan shouted.
"I have news on the two patients that have come into the clinic.."
"So, What's the news?" asked Stan.
"Is Dipper okay?" asked Mabel.
"Dipper!? Dipper PINES!?" Manly Dan growled. "I should've KNOWN that Pines boy would be involved in this!"
"Hey!" Stan glared. "This incident was a complete ACCIDENT!"
"That boy is nothing but TROUBLE!"
Before the argument could escalate further, the doctor spoke up.
"Excuse me."
"WHAT!? Stan and Manly Dan shouted in unison.
"I am here to explain what is happening.." said the doctor.
"Well? Spit it OUT already!" Stan demanded.
"Mr. Dipper Pines and Miss Wendy Corduroy are now out of surgery and are in the recovery unit-"
He was interrupted as Stan and the others hurried to the recovery unit.
They soon came to a stop as they reached the room 319. They were about to enter when the doctor stopped them.
"I apologize but before you can enter.. I am concerned about what you may see."
"W-what?" asked Mabel.
"You see.. Miss Wendy and Mr. Dipper have been in critical conditions.. Wendy suffered three broken ribs not to mention lacerations across her stomach and chest.. Along with other less serious injuries.. As for Mr. Dipper.. I fear he has suffered a fractured back as well as a major concussion.."
Tears formed in Mabel's eyes and she rushed into the room. Once she had crossed the threshold of the room however, she stopped. Inside the room, Wendy and Dipper rested in their hospital beds. Wendy had a swathe of bandages around her midsection. Bandages covered the right side of her face and she had she was connected to an IV drip along with an oxygen mask. Most of Dipper's body was covered in bandages and he was connected to an IV drip much like Wendy was. An oxygen mask covered much of his face. The only sound that could be heard was the soft beeping of the monitors in the room.
Tears filled Mabel's eyes as she hurried to Dipper's bedside.
"Dipper.."
She took Dipper's hand.
Manly Dan was at Wendy's side.
"Wendy.. My little sunshine.."
Mabel looked over at Manly Dan and saw he was actually crying as he held Wendy's hand. Soos soon walked over and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Dude, you need to think about the more positive things.." said Soos.
Manly Dan stared at him before looking back at his daughter in the bed.
"My daughter.. She will be alright! She is a Corduroy!" Manly Dan exclaimed.
It was at this moment that Wendy began to stir.
"Dad?" Wendy groaned.
"My daughter!" Manly Dan grinned.
He gave her a tight hug, but being careful not to injure her further.
Wendy smiled and hugged her father happily. Mabel smiled at seeing this before she frowned and looked back at her brother.
"Dipper?" asked Mabel.
Dipper remained still in the bed. Wendy looked over at them and felt a pain go through her heart at the sight of Dipper in the bed. Wendy sat up and cringed as she fought to get out of the bed.
"D-Dipper..?" Wendy whimpered.
She finally managed to get out of the bed and hurried over to his side.
"Dipper..."
Mabel moved back, letting Wendy to take Dipper's hand. Wendy shakily reached out and brushed back Dipper's bangs. Dipper remained still in the bed. Tears slipped down Wendy's cheeks, not caring if the others saw her.
"Dipper... I'm so sorry..." Wendy whispered.
Wendy buried her face in her arms. There was a soft voice from beside her
"Wendy?"
Wendy glanced up as stray tears slipped down her face. Dipper stared back at her.
"D-Dipper.."
Dipper smiled and after some effort, he took her hand. He winced as he managed to move closer to the edge of the bed.
"Dipper!" Mabel cried out.
Dipper made a strangled *gurk!* as Mabel hugged him tight.
"M...bel...?"
Mabel continued to crush Dipper with her grip.
"I was so WORRIED!" Mabel cried. "I thought you were gone FOREVER!"
"Could you... let go... before I... lose... my life!?" Dipper begged through Mabel's grip.
Mabel released her grip to which Dipper sucked in a lung full of air and started hacking wildly.
"Oh! Sorry, Dipper.." Mabel blushed.
She hugged him again, but this time, going a little easier on him. Dipper smiled as he held his twin close.
Everyone smiled at they watched the reunion. Wendy however slowly began to frown as she felt guilt forming in her heart.
"C'mon, guys!" Stan started. We should let them have time to recover."
Mabel looked up at him then back to her brother.
"Don't worry, Mabel.." Dipper assured. "I'll be fine.."
"Yeah, Dad," said Wendy to her father. "You don't need to worry about me.."
Manly Dan looked at her then Dipper but then nodded.
"Very well! I will be waiting for you!" said Manly Dan.
Before leaving the room, Manly Dan made an 'I'm watching you, Pines' gesture at Dipper and to which Dipper gulped nervously.
"Don't worry about him, Dipper.." Wendy said, sensing his unease. "I won't let anything happen.."
Dipper looked up at her and smiled a little. He soon ground as he felt a sadness forming in his heart.
"Dipper?"
Dipper sighed.
"A-about before.. W-when we were in that valley or ravine or whatever.. I.. I just.."
Dipper trailed off and Wendy sighed.
"I know, Dipper.. It wasn't hard to figure out.."
Dipper pulled his knees to his chest, holding them tightly.
"I.. I understand if you.." he swallowed stiffly. "If you didn't feel the same..."
Wendy looked at him in shocked surprise but soon she smiled. Dipper's eyes went wide as Wendy gave him a soft peck on the cheek. He blushed as he snapped his head up to look at her. Wendy smiled back and gently placed a hand on his cheek, soon pulling him into a hug. Dipper smiled as her hugged her back.
Author's note: Yes.. I am one of those people who support WendyxDipper.. I know it might be weird.. but they are only a three year difference.. If you have something against that, I'm sorry to disappoint you..
