I'm so sorry I haven't been updating as fast as usual. My dad is in the hospital. I am sorry. I'll try to update sooner.

This story has just been a drabble really. I make stories for all types of readers. I believe in all different BellaxOCs or others. So if you don't like it then sorry. Clothes on new Polyvore. Link on profile.

Justin, Emma, and Grace attacked me. "BELLA! HOW CAN YOU DATE A VAMPIRE?" Emma whisper shouted. I gasped. They knew. How!

"How do you know that?" I asked them quietly.

"Well last year a deranged red headed vampire appeared in Phoenix. She came to the school and slaughtered all of the freshmen right in front of our eyes." Grace explained. Victoria. I gasped. They could have been killed. That thought sent terror through my body.

"Victoria." I whispered. Emma, Grace, and Justin raised their eyebrows. "Let's go up to my room so I can explain." They gave me the 'you better explain this.' look. I sighed and trotted upstairs with them on my heals. I sat on my bed while Emma sat in the rocker, Grace on the floor, and Justin in my computer chair. "Well when I moved here Edward Cullen hated me because I was his La Tua Contente which means his blood singer. Then after awhile Edward and I became friends but he was always warning me to stay away from him. I didn't listen. Then he saved me from almost getting mugged in Port Angles. That's when I found out he was a vampire. I was not really afraid. He and his family are good people. They don't kill humans. Only animals. His adoptive father Carlisle has major control. He is a doctor. No blood tempts him. Esme, his adoptive mother, is really warm hearted and motherly. Alice, his adoptive sister, can see the future and she is a ball of energy. Jasper, Alice's husband, can feel and change your emotions and he is very calming to have around. Rosalie, Edward's other adoptive sister, is really beautiful and she is protective? Emmett, Rosalie's husband, is a big scary teddy bear. They are all nice. Then we went to play a game of baseball. Three psychotic human drinking vampires showed up. James, Laurent, and Victoria. James went on a wild goose chase to kill me. Alice and Jasper and I flee to Phoenix. I got away from Alice and Jasper and confronted James because he tricked me into thinking he had my mom. But he really just had some old videos of us. He nearly killed me. Edward's family and Edward saved me at the last second. They killed James. The lie of how I got hurt was I fell down two flights of stairs and out a window." I explained the first part of the story. My friends all had wide eyes. Emma was the first to speak.

"Wow. Forks was much more than you thought is was." She whispered. I nodded.

"Story is not over." I said. They nodded for me to continue. "Well my eighteenth birthday party rolled around and Alice, Edward's sister, threw me a party after I protested highly. While I was opening a gift I got a paper cut. It sent Jasper, Edward's brother, the most wild. Edward saved me from him." I said, wincing as I remembered the next part of my story. "Edward left me then. He said I was no good for him. That he didn't…" I gasped. I didn't really think over all of it that much in my zombie months. He said that he didn't love me. He may have been lying. But his face was showing pure disgust and hate. He is a good liar. I shook off the thought. "I went into a zombie state for months. I didn't talk, eat, or really even live. All I did was cry, scream, and sob. Then I started hanging out with Jacob Black. A friend of my father's son. He snapped me out of my zombie state. Then he started avoiding and ignoring me. Then I figured out that he is a werewolf. I was fine with it. They protected me from Laurent. Jake was going to go cliff diving with me. But he got caught up with pack stuff. I went alone. I heard Edward's voice in my head. I jumped off and nearly drowned. Jake saved me. He brought me home. Alice came back because she saw me disappear but she can't see wolves. Then we found out Rosalie told Edward that I died. Edward went to a royal vampire family in Italy and you don't provoke them unless you want to die. That's what he was going to do. Alice and I raced to Italy to save him. We made it, barely. The Volturi took us to their headquarters. They said I die or I become a vampire. Alice said I would become a vampire. They let us go and we came back to Washington. Edward proposed to me in this room on the night we got back. I said no at first. A few weeks later we found out that the psychotic vampire, Victoria was back for me. Mate for mate. The wolves and Cullen's were protecting me. Edward proposed again and I said yes. Victoria was creating a newborn vampire army. The wolves and Cullen's fought them. Edward and Victoria fought right before my eyes. Jake got hurt in the process of protecting a fellow wolf. Then here we are now." I wrapped it up pretty quickly. They sat with awe on their faces. I smiled softly at Justin. His eyes filled with pain. I felt a tear slip out of the corner of my eye. Justin, naturally wiped it away. When his thumb made contact with my skin I felt like electricity flitted through my veins. Emma and Grace awed us.

"Bella." Justin whispered. I felt nothing but love and devotion for him. All other thoughts flew out the window. I crushed my body to his. His arms wove around my waist and held me tightly there. I sobbed quietly into his chest. Justin rubbed my back softly.

"I love you." I whispered. I could almost feel him smiling into my hair. I felt his soft lips by my ear.

"I love you too." He whispered back to me. I heard my window bang open. I turned and looked at it. Edward stood there, he looked as if he could cry if he was able to.

"Why." He whispered. His voice was full of pain. I got out of Justin's lap. I walked slowly over to him. I reached for him but he pulled away. Hurt stung me hard. "Isabella, you can't have it three ways. It is Jacob, Justin, or I. I know I said I would never make you chose but it has gone on to far. I understand if you pick one of the other men. Meet me at me at my house tomorrow afternoon to tell me your answer. 12 pm sharp. There will be no going back." Edward said roughly. I had really hurt him. He jumped from my window and ran into the moonless night. I shook with sobs. Grace and Emma wrapped themselves around me. I stopped crying and started thinking. If I chose Jake. He would imprint and leave me. So he's out. If I chose Edward. I would become a vampire and spend eternity with him leaving behind everything. Was I really willing to leave behind Charlie, Renee, Jake, Justin, Emma, Grace, and all my other friends? Reality hit me full on then. I couldn't leave them behind. I love them too much. I love Edward too much. I would give anything up to be with him but things have changed in reality. I can't go on living in this little fairy tell. I might have someone to sew me up but the hole would always be there if I leave my family. I guess my choice was obvious. It has always been obvious. I would be able to stay with my real family, I would be able to have kids, I would be able to live. I understand why he left me in the first place. I would always have a spot in my heart for him. Always.

"Goodnight Bella." Grace, Emma, and Justin said at the same time. I waited till Grace and Emma left then I grabbed Justin by his shirt and crashed his lips to mine. Justin was shocked at first but then started to kiss me back. My knees hit the bed and I fell on it with Justin on top of me. My heart beat thudded in my ears. I felt like I have never kissed before this. I felt complete at last.

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I woke up in Justin's warm arms. I smiled softly at him. His hair was a messy array from my hands. I glanced at the clock. 11: 30. I shot straight up. Justin fell to the ground with a thud. I got out of the bed and kneeled beside him. "Sorry. I have to go to the Cullen's house. I'll be back." I got up and headed for the door but I stopped dead in my tracks. "I have to get ready first." I hit my forehead with my hand. I walked fast to my dresser. I pulled out a blue baby doll spaghetti strap with a black torso belt around it, black skinny jeans, and socks. I undressed quickly and pulled my clothes on. I put on my blue converse. I forgot that Justin was in the room so when I sat him gaping at me I gasped. "Sorry." I blushed twenty shades of red. Justin smiled and shook his head. I rolled my eyes and walked to the bathroom. I pulled my hair into a pony tail. I brushed my teeth and washed my face. I grabbed my keys and walked downstairs. Me being Bella tripped on the last step. Justin's arms caught me.

"Careful there." He chuckled. I hit his arm playfully and walked out to my truck. Justin, Grace, and Emma followed. They got in the back. My truck roared to life and I went as fast as it would take me towards the Cullen's house. My truck halted to a stop outside of their house. I took a deep nervous breath and got out. My friends followed. Alice was sobbing at the door.

"I'm sorry Alice. I'll always love my best shopping friend." I hugged her small form. She laughed and gave me a small hug back. I entered the house with my nervous friends behind me. I heard loud music playing from the second floor. It was rock? That was different for Edward. I listened closely to the lyrics. Then I realized what song it was. Shock coursed through me. It was I fucking hate you by Godsmack. Edward knew. I sighed. I turned towards Alice. "Family meeting?" I asked her. She nodded.

"Family meeting!" She unnecessarily yelled. Everyone ran into the living room where we stood, including Edward. His hair was even more disheveled. "Bella has something to say." All their gold eyes turned my way. I blushed and looked down.

"Well I have been rudely introduced to reality. I realize what I would be giving up if I became a vampire. I don't think I could handle it. I thought I could but I thought about it more and I realized that I would be able to. I am so so so sorry for all the troubles I have caused your family. I will always love you all." I said trying to stop the tears from coming out of my eyes. There was many gasps around the room. I walked over to Edward. I took his cold hand in mine. This time it was the cold that shocked me. "Edward. I will always love you. There is a big place in my heart that has your name written all over it. I am so very sorry for all the pain I have caused you. I never meant to. For the first time in my life I am doing what is best for me. I can't leave Charlie and Renee. Maybe I would be alright with my thirst. But I saw the newborns. They were ravenousness. It scared me. I will never forget you Edward Cullen. Just promise me one thing." I asked him. Edward sobbed dryly. It hurt badly to see him in so much pain. But this is better. For me.

"Anything." Edward whispered.

"Don't do anything stupid or reckless. Keep yourself safe. Your family needs and loves you. I'll always love you. Don't go to the Volturi ever again or you'll be answering to something much more terrifying. Me." I smiled sadly. He let out a strangled chuckle.

"I promise." Edward said in his velvet voice. I smiled sadly at him.

"This is the last time you'll see me. I have made my decision to leave Forks. Two years is enough. I am sorry. I will miss you all. I'll never forget you." I said. I walked over to Esme and hugged her for the final time. Tears escaped my eyes.

"Bella dear, you are always welcome to come back. We all love you. Like Edward has said many times. We will love you forever." Esme cooed in my ear. I nodded. I let go of her and hugged Carlisle.

"Thank you for fixing me up so much like you did. Your like a second father to me. Just like Esme a second mother." I sobbed. Carlisle patted my back. I let go of him and hugged my best friend. Alice sobbed dryly into my shirt while I sobbed in her hair. "Alice, your sense of style is forever imprinted in my mind. I will know never to wear a green sweater that is not name brand." I chuckled hysterically.

"I'll miss you so much Bella. Be safe." Alice said. She let go of me. I walked over to Jasper. I stuck out my hand for him to shake. He surprised me by wrapping me into a hug.

"Bella, you are always a sister to me. I am sorry about your party. I know I am forgiven but I still am sorry. I love you little sister." Jasper said. He stepped back. I turned to Rosalie. She also shocked me by hugging me. Rosalie never showed love towards me.

"Bella, you're my sister. I love you. I may not have shown it but I do love you. I am happy that you will not become a vampire but I am also sad. I wanted you as a sister. Like Esme said, you are always welcome here." Rosalie said. I hugged the perfect vampire back. She released me towards Emmett. He picked me up into one of his famous bear hugs.

"I love you squirt. Don't punch any more wolves. Be safe Bells." Emmett released me to the ground. I nodded. Tears filled my eyes again. I stepped towards Edward. Edward stood up and pulled me into a hug. His arms wrapped around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his chest.

"I'll will miss you Bella. Be safe please. I will always love you. Forever. Never forget who you are. I love you Bella." Edward murmured into my hair. I sobbed into his chest.

"I love you too. I will be safe. We'll meet sometime again. Maybe. I love you all. Goodbye." I whispered to the vampire family that I loved dearly.

"Not goodbye. See you. Goodbye means you'll never see us again. You will see us. Eventually." Edward corrected. I smiled at him. I turned on my heel and exited the house. I heard the dry sobs from inside. I sighed and got in my truck. My friends followed. I drove towards my house. I would miss them. One final tear escaped my eyes and fell on my lap. I parked outside of Charlie's. His cruiser was home. I sighed, time to tell him. I got out of my truck and went inside with Grace and Emma at my flanks and Justin behind me. "I'm home Dad." I called. Charlie called from the kitchen. I entered the kitchen and he was eating a sandwich.

"Hi kid. Grace! Emma! Justin! How are ya kids? Been a long time." Charlie gave them all hugs. I laughed.

"Dad, I'm moving back to Phoenix. Edward and I called off the wedding. I realized that it is not right between us. I'm in love with Justin more than anyone." I told him. Charlie tried to hide his smile. He shoved his sandwich in his mouth. I smiled at my Dad. He smiled with sandwich in his mouth back. He swallowed.

"If it is what you want. I'll really miss you Bella. I love you. Don't forget to keep in touch." He said. I was surprised at how easily he took it. "I won't lie. I am happy your not marrying Edward. Justin is a good kid." He patted Justin on the back. I smiled. This would turn out alright.

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She is 33 in case you don't know.

It has been fifteen years since I left Edward. Justin and I got married and we have two babies, twins. A eight year old girl, named Alice Rosalie and a eight year old boy, Anthony Jasper Emmett. Emma and Grace both went to ASU and got married. Grace majored in medical and biology in school while Emma majored in medical. Emma is a doctor at Good Samaritan hospital and is married to Mark, they have a eight year old girl named Janice Mary. Grace is a doctor at Good Samaritan also and married to Ayden and they have a eight year old boy named John Michael. Emma, Grace, and I all got pregnant at the same time. We all are living in one big house together. It has three floors, a game room, a pool, a large kitchen, and a large living room. It was bigger than the old Cullen house. I also went to ASU and majored in medical and law and justice. I work with Emma at Good Samaritan hospital. Justin is a police officer. Ayden is a firefighter. Mark is a nurse. I got over my diversion to blood. Renee and Phil have a seven year old girl named Eliza Heather. Phil got transported back to Phoenix. So they live down the street from us. Charlie is dating Sue Clearwater. He is doing good from what I can figure. Jake imprinted on a girl here in Phoenix when he was visiting me. Her name is Cadence Jean. They moved back to La Push together and are married and have a baby boy named Louis Ben. I sighed and rolled out of bed. It was cold. It was the middle of December. This December it was cold. Usually it is just chilly but it is just flat out cold this year. I could smell waffles being made. It was around five am. I pulled out my clothes and scrubs and went to the bathroom. I started the shower. I pulled off my satin night gown and stepped in. The warm water beads hit my back. It relaxed the knots in my back. I washed my hair with my favorite melon shampoo and conditioner. I washed my body and turned the shower off. I stepped out and wrapped a towel around my body. I turned on the blow dryer and dried my hair. I put my hair into a high pony tail on my head. I did light makeup. I pulled on my blue boot cut jeans, my white print baby doll, my black vans, and my black hoodie. I put my scrubs into my saddle bag. I went out into the kitchen. Justin was cooking waffles while Ayden was pulling on his boots, and Mark getting his car keys. Emma and Grace sat at the table waiting for food. Grace had on teal long sleeved top, black sweats, white flats, and her big black tote. Emma had on a red long sleeved top, black jeans, black Chuck Taylor's, and her white tote. There hair was in buns. Mark was in blue scrubs, Ayden in his firefighter outfit, and Justin in his uniform. We each had the same hours at the hospital. 6am to 12am from Friday-Tuesday and 12am to 10pm, the next day, Thursday. And we each had most Wednesdays off. Sometimes the schedule changes. Sometimes we got called in but often. We usually see the kids in the mornings before school and work, and sometimes at lunch when they get out early Renee brings them down to see us at lunch. Today it was Saturday. All the kids were going to Grandma and Aunt Renee's and Uncle Phil's! Yay! I walked upstairs and down the hall towards Alice and Janice's room. I entered the purple, pink, and white room. "Girls." I said. I saw Janice roll over.

"Mom!" Alice complained. I laughed.

"You get to go to Grandma Renee's today." That shot both of them up. I knew my mom liked to take them places all over Phoenix. I rolled my eyes. "Get dresser. I closed the door and walked to the blue door. I opened it and entered the green, red, and blue room. "Boys." I said. Anthony turned over in his racecar bed while John groaned.

"Aunt Bella!" John complained. I rolled my eyes at the repeat.

"Get ready. You get to go to Aunt Renee's today." That shot them up too. The boys started getting ready. I laughed and shut the door. I walked back into the kitchen. There was a waffle sitting at the table waiting for me. I sat down and ate quickly. Janice, Alice, John, and Anthony were fast down the stairs.

"Grandma Renee will make you breakfast. You all get to play with Eliza." Emma said. The kids cheered. Janice was wearing a green fleece long sleeved shirt, blue jeans, blue converse, and an Abercrombie hoodie. Her long blonde hair was in a pony tail. She had dark brown eyes, from Mark, and she was short. Alice had on light blue long sleeved shirt, blue pants, blue flats, and the same Abercrombie jacket as Janice, on. Her long brown hair went flat against her back. She had bright blue eyes, pale skin, she was short for her age, so was Anthony. I smiled at the girls. John had on a football long sleeved blue and white shirt, blue jeans, red converse, and a brown fleece jacket. His spiky red hair was well spiky. He had dark green eyes from Grace. He was tall like his father. Well as tall as a normal eight year old boy. Anthony had on a blue shirt that said 'My dad can arrest your dad', blue jeans, black Vans, and a Gap hoodie. His skin was pale like his sisters, he had cropped brown hair, deep brown eyes, and he was short for his age. I smiled at the kids. Alice and Anthony walked over and hugged me. I gave them small hugs back. I can't believe I was willing to give this joy up. I sighed and let them go. Mark waited by the garage door.

"Come on kids!" Mark yelled. The kids ran towards him. Mark shut the garage door behind them and got in the car. I heard the garage door open and the van pull out of the driveway. I picked up my plate and put it in the sink. I grabbed my saddle bag.

"Let's get going. Andrew said that we all would be having a meeting at our lunch hour." Grace spoke up. I nodded. Emma headed out to the garage. Grace walked over to Ayden and I walked over to Justin. I crushed my body to his in a hug. He held me tightly to his body. I pressed my lips to his. His lips were warm and inviting. My heart sped up and my head started spinning.

"I love you. Be safe." I whispered to him. He kissed my forehead.

"I love you too. I will." I pulled out of his arms and walked to the garage with Grace. Emma already had the engine running. It was freezing in the garage. I got in the passenger side of our 2008 Honda Accord. It was warm and toasty inside. Emma pulled out of the garage and closed the door behind us. She drove towards the hospital.

"Today we are going to have a lot of people probably." Emma muttered. I laughed.

"We always have a lot of people. I'm just glad that I don't have the ER tonight. I think Grace has the Paramedic run tonight. Go ambulance!" I laughed. Grace groaned. Emma and I chuckled.

"I wonder what Drew has to tell us." Grace pondered. I nodded. Emma pulled into the employee parking lot at the giant hospital. We climbed out. The ground was wet from the recent rain. The sky was a deep, dark grey color. We ran inside of the hospital. Believe it or not, I have gotten way less clumsy. Carrying a baby around does that too you. The hospital was a little warmer than outside. We walked to the punch in room. We punched in. I took my tote and walked to the changing room with Emma and Grace. I undressed and pulled on my blue scrubs. I pulled on my white lab coat, unbuttoned, and my white tennis shoes. I grabbed my stethoscope and put it around my neck and I also grabbed my pager. I checked it. I had a page to go to level four. Grace had on green scrubs, white tennis shoes, and a stethoscope. Emma had the same only purple scrubs instead. We each went our separate ways. I walked to the elevators. I hit the up button.

"Going up." The elevator said. I entered the left elevator. I pressed floor four. The doors shut and the elevator rose upward. The little ding let me know I was at my level. I waited for the doors to open and I exited the elevator. I walked to the nurses desk.

"I was paged up here. What is the problem?" I asked. Bertha looked up at me through her glasses.

"Your wanted in surgery. You know. Your impressive. A doctor, surgeon, and mom. Good job Bella." Bertha smiled at me. I smiled back thankfully. It really was nice of her to say that.

"Thank you Bertha." I told her. I walked down to the surgeon area. Frankie stood waiting for me. He was head surgeon here. "What up?" I asked.

"Pablo Sanchez. Male. 43. Kidney donation. Left kidney. We're taking him to the operation room now. Come on." Frankie said. I nodded. We jogged down to the operation room. I was always a little bit nervous working at a hospital. I mean, the person's life was in my hands. If I screw up they die. I shook off my nerves and pulled off my coat. I put on a white apron cover. I pulled on my mask. I put on hand sanitizer and then long gloves. I put little boot covers over my shoes. I pulled on my hair cover. Frankie did the same. We entered the room. Three surgeons stood around the man. Frankie and I joined them. I took the scalp and made my incision.

We worked for a hour or two when we were finally done. I sighed as I exited the room. The cleansed air of the hallways filled my lungs. I pulled off my bloody gloves and tossed them in the hazardous bin. I took off my hair and mouth covers and my boot cover and tossed them in there. I put the apron in the laundry basket. I pulled my coat, stethoscope, and pager back on. I checked my pager. One new page. I had a patient. I sighed and jogged back to the elevators. I hit the up button. The elevator made the ding and I entered. I pressed level 8 button. The elevator rose up to level eight and opened the doors. I ran out into the brightly lit area. I walked down the halls. My shoes squeaked on the linoleum. I entered the patients room. There was a woman who looked to be thirty something. She had faded blonde hair and green eyes. She was overweight. "Hello I am Doctor Aarons. What seems to be the problem today?" I asked politely. The woman looked at me. I lifted her chart and read it. Her name was Valeria Garcia. She had a heat stroke. That was very common in Phoenix. "You had a stroke. Let me check your pulse." I put my fingers on her wrist and checked the pulse. I jotted it down. "I'm going to listen to your heart." She still looked confused. I put the stethoscope to her back and checked her heart beat. I wrote it down. I heard someone enter the room. I turned and Mark stood there.

"She only speaks Spanish." He said. I felt stupid. That is why she didn't understand me. I sighed. Sorry about the Spanish. I just wanted to spice it up. I got it off a translation site.

"Usted hacía que un calor acariciara a Valeria. Voy a darle la medicina. Tomé su pulso y latido de corazón. Tendré que hacer un análisis de sangre también. Haré todo que puedo para ayudarle." I spoke to her in Spanish. I'm glad I took that in college. A/N;! Bella said. You had a heat stroke Valeria. I am going to give you medicine. I took your pulse and heart beat. I will have to do a blood test also. I will do everything I can to help you. Valeria nodded.

"Gracias doctor Aarons." Thank you Dr. Aarons. She spoke. Her voice was old and wise. I nodded.

"¿Ha estado usted en el calor últimamente?" Have you been in the heat lately? She shook her head from side to side. Tiny sweat droplets flew from her forehead. "¿Ha participado usted en el ejercicio físico hoy?" Have you taken part in physical exercise today? Again she shook her head. "¿Tiene usted conditon médico?" Do you have a medical condition?

"No tengo ningún contition médico del cual sé. Yo me sentaba en mi casa cuando de repente conseguí un dolor de cabeza y comencé a producir el vómito. Me sentí realmente caliente y pegajoso. Yo sudaba. Yo era dizy. Llamé un taxi para tomarme aquí. Y es lo que pasó." I do not have any medical condition that I know of. I was sitting in my home when I suddenly got a headache and I started to produce vomit. I felt really warm and sticky. I was sweating. I was dizzy. I called a cab to take me here. And that is what happened. I nodded in understanding. I turned to Mark.

"Get her oxygen. Get me an IV in here. " I told him. He nodded. He walked out of the room and came back a minute later with an oxygen mask and an IV. I took the IV. I cleaned a spot on Valeria's arm and put the IV in. I wrapped it in gauze and connected the fluids to the IV. Then I walked to her other arm. I took out a small syringe. I gently stuck it in her arm and drew blood into a little container. I wrapped it up in gauze also. "Keep an eye on her while I go find out the results of this blood." I told Mark. He nodded. I walked out of the room and to the blood testing center. I walked over to Hailey.

"Good morning Dr. Aarons." She spoke in her peppy voice. She always had so much energy. It was really annoying.

"I need you to scan this blood for me. Get the results please." She nodded and took the little tube from my hand. She put it in the scanner and pressed the buttons. I sighed and walked back to the room. "Take her to get an X-Ray." I told Mark. He nodded. I turned to Valeria. "La enfermera Carter le tomará para conseguir un RAYO X de su torso, armas, abdomin, y piernas." Nurse Carter will be taking you to get an X-Ray of your torso, arms, abdomen, and legs. She nodded. Mark rolled her down towards the X-ray room. I sighed. I really hope I could figure out what is wrong with her. I should check on my kidney donation patient. I strolled to the elevator. My brain already felt like it was on overtime. I pressed the down button.

"Going down." The elevator said in it's dingy voice. I entered the elevator. I hit the fourth floor button. The gravity of the elevator moved downward. It screeched to a halt on my floor. I sighed out of relief. I walked to the recovery section. I entered the room which Mr. Sanchez was laying in. He was still unconscious from the medication we gave him. His heart and breathing were in check. The new kidney was working fine. I smiled to myself. Job well done.

Lunch

Drew was holding a meeting in the cafeteria. I moved my feet to a faster pace. Drew usually didn't call meetings. I entered the bright cafeteria. The tile squeaked under my shoes. Grace and Emma stood by Drew. This was the meeting? Only us three. Wow. Drew must have gotten into some of the medication. "Hello Drs." I greeted them. Drew nodded curtly while Grace and Emma bowed there heads.

"What is the meeting about Drew. This is our lunch so you know." Grace huffed, impatiently.

"Well. St. Banner hospital in Chicago has some trainees that well need training. And most of their good trainers are out of state and reach so they have requested that I would be so generous as to send three great people over to help them. I am. So what do you say. Will you go?" Drew was pleading with his eyes. Chicago! That's halfway across the USA!

"For how long?" Emma inquired.

"One month." Drew reassured her. I sighed. I don't want to leave Justin or Alice or Anthony. "You can take your family's with you." Drew added. I smiled. I'm in. "You leave in two days. The kids are on winter break anyway." Drew smiled.

"I'll go." Emma, Grace, and I said in unison. We looked at each other then laughed. Drew smiled and walked off. I walked towards the food. I grabbed a chicken salad and water. I bought my food and went to sit outside with Grace and Emma. I pulled out my cell phone and dialed Justin. He picked up on the fourth ring.

"Hey babe." Justin said tiredly. "What's up?" He asked.

"Well Drew told Grace, Emma, and I what the meeting was for. St. Banner hospital in Chicago needs trainers for there since the trainers they have are gone. So Grace, Emma, and I get to go. Drew said we get to take our familes. You have vacation time soon right?" I told him the story from fifteen minutes ago.

"Sure. Mark and Ayden do also. When do we leave?" He asked.

"Two days." I told him.

"Excellent. I love you. See you at home. Bye." I heard the dial tone. Only two more days until we go to Chicago!