Hello everybody. Thank you so much for all the reviews. You're all very nice people.
Your words encourage me to continue this.
So my knowledge of medical stuff is equal to zero.
Everything here is fictional and inspired on House MD and Grey's Anatomy episodes. LOL.
Forgive my mistakes. They are entirely mine.
I did research and tried my best to at least sound a little bit convincing.
Previously
It's Blair Waldorf and I need your help. She was almost screaming now.
I'm sending an ambulance.
4. Chapter – Getting Worst Before It Gets Better. / Part 1
The Ambulance.
The ambulance drove trough NY streets as fast as the lunch traffic allowed. Blair was freaked out. She had never seen an inside of an ambulance before.
She wasn't trying to hide her tears now. She had just realized how important Chuck was and that she wasn't ready to lose him.
He was still unconscious and the paramedics were having some kind of trouble finding a good vein.
John if we don't get fluids inside that kid we are going to lose him. Paramedic 1 whispered.
You don't need to hide anything from me. Blair told him.
I'm sorry miss, but we have to give him some medications. He is unresponsive and has a fever. Paramedic 1 talked.
He is afraid of needles. She murmured.
Why don't you talk to him? Paramedic 2 spoke.
Me?
Yes. They nodded.
Do you think he can hear me?
Just try.
Chuck. … It's me Blair. You are sick and we are trying to give you some meds. You gave me the big scare of my life and when you wake up I'm going to kick your ass. You know that, don't you?
I'm in. thank you miss. We can't prove that he heard you, but you made our jobs much easier. Paramedic 1 told her.
Yeah, maybe your voice distracted him. He is now on meds and everything should work just fine. Paramedic 2 beamed.
They arrived at the hospital and Doctor Dean was already there waiting.
Blair what happened?
I don't know. You said he was going to be fine by today, but he didn't go to school, so I went to his apartment and found him unconscious on the floor. He hit his head pretty hard.
Okay. I have to take him to do X rays and a C.T. scanner. You have to wait here.
No. she cried.
I'm sorry, sweetie. Only medical staff can go in there. Why don't you call his family?
I'm sure that they will be always grateful for everything you did to him.
She saw the doctor take him away. Away from her. OMG this was so screwed. Chuck had to be in a hospital so she could figure out that she actually liked him.
She was screwed. She was in love with Chuck Bass.
She called Serena, and Serena called Miss Van der Woodsen and Erick. They arrived at the hospital after 45 excruciating minutes.
Blair? Serena called. OMG what happened?
I went to school this morning and Bass wasn't there. So I went to check on him and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. His fever is back. I think he tried to take a bath and passed out, hitting his head on the sink in the process. She was exhausted.
How is he? Miss Van der Woodsen asked.
I don't know. She sobbed. They took him almost an hour ago and didn't come back.
Dr D is with him though.
Who? Lily and Erick asked together.
His doctor. Serena answered.
Does anyone inform his father? Erick remembered.
I tried to call, but he is in an important meeting. Lily told them.
But his son… Blair was going to make a point, but the sight of Doctor Dean made her silent.
Blair, I presume that this is Chuck's family? She asked.
Yes. She was a little bit embarrassed. This is Lily Van der Bass, his step mother, and her son Erick. You met Serena yesterday.
Nice to meet you. I'm Doctor Deanna. She introduced herself.
Nice to meet you too. Doctor Deanna. Lily and Erick said.
You can call me Doctor Dean. So only family is allowed on the patient's room. She said and saw the frantic look on Blair's face, but before anyone had a chance to speak she continued.
But as Miss Waldorf brought him in I already sign the papers and she will have the same status as family. I believe this won't be a problem?
Not at all. Lily said.
Very well follow me.
Chuck's Hospital Room.
Blair let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. They entered the room really quietly
Chuck was alone, he was hearing one of this hospital gowns, a heart monitor controlled his heart beats, a new IV line on is arm and a butterfly bandage on his forehead.
He is out of risk now, but we would like to keep an eye on him. Since he was admitted he didn't wake up, which is expected. His body has been under a lot of stress and he needs all the rest he could get, but he also has a fever and his breathing is a little behind which could indicate an infection. So his case is under control but it could be a lot worst so far. I'm going to pick up his tests results. I'll be back in 30 minutes with a little more updates and then we can discuss and fight whatever is wrong with him, okay? She explained the situation.
Okay doctor Dean, see you in 30. Lily said.
If he wakes up while I'm gone, keep him calm and conscious. She continued.
Okay, so I think we should wait her here. Lily told them.
Yeah, I don't think we would like to wake up alone. Erick completed.
Okay.They all agreed.
More or less 10 minutes later.
Bart Bass entered the room.
He looked slightly surprised to see Lily and her kids, but truly surprised to see Blair Waldorf here.
I just got your call Lily. I was heading home when saw a lot a press on the lobby they mentioned Chuck's name and then I saw your messages. I came as fast as I could. He said.
I know Bart. We are waiting for his Doctor. She went to collect his tests. She…Lily stopped.
They all stop. The heart monitor gave a little beep and then Chuck started to wake up.
Chuck's POV.
His head was heavy. He heard voices, familiar voices. He tried to open his eyes, but it seemed impossible, and all this beep sounds were making him sick he tried to turn off whatever was making the sound, opening his eyes in the processes. All the commotion seemed to slow down a bit and the first thing he saw was his father's face.
Dad? He called. His throat was dry like the Sahara desert.
Don't try to speak Chuck. He heard Blair saying.
Did he hit his heard this hard?
He was about to make a fun comment about that when his father cut him.
Charles what did you have? He sounded stern.
Me? Chuck looked genuinely puzzled.
Yeah Charles. I was working, and received non stopping calls from your step mother. Went home and found half of NY press on our steps saying that you were rushed to a hospital with an overdose.
What? Blair and Serena were astonished.
Bart maybe now its not the right moment. Lily tried to say.
So Charles what did you have, hun? He continued to pressure Chuck for an answer.
Chuck's POV.
His head was spinning, his chest was hurting and he couldn't seem to catch his breath.
The beeping grew louder. What was happening?
Answer me Charles. Bart demanded.
Nothing. I had nothing, I'm sick. He blurted.
His hand was holding his gown, Chuck wasn't breathing. Something was wrong.
Leave him alone. Chuck was wrong? Serena asked.
Can't ... c a n t breathe. Help me.
He jerked on the bed and was suddenly very limp. Everyone screamed.
But the only person who was now moving was Doctor Dean. She was at his side immediately labs tests and exams flying everywhere.
Cold blue. He is having a respiratory arrest. I need a nurse in here. She screamed.
Get this people out.
Two nurses tried to rush them outside.
Come on Chuck, don't do this to me. Breathe kiddo.
I need 2 cc of epinephrine and a large needle. I think his left lung collapsed.
They were all outside watching Doctor Dean fight for Chuck's life. She took almost 20 minutes to control the situation. When she stepped outside she was really angry.
I would like to have a word you all of you now in my office, please. She told them.
The followed her and entered en a very elegant office.
Nice office. Lily pointed.
Thank you.
So what just happened in that room?
They all went very quiet.
So…
Chuck woke up and I asked him what he had. I was maybe a little too emphatic. He went nervous and had the attack. Bart answered her honestly.
Mister Bass how you handle your family issues is not my problem. Whatever happened in that room is none of my business.
He nodded in a clearly sign of agreement.
However what happened in that room and affected my patient is all that matters to me. You have no right to terrorize my patient.
No right? He is my son. He raised his voice.
He is juts a kid and is afraid of being in a hospital. And now he is also my patient, if you can control your voice I'm going to ask you to leave. She looked deadly serious
What you can be serious? He stated
Really? Don't try me. Mister Bass.
What kind of doctor are you… He tried to speak.
She cut him before he could make any more comments.
I brought you all here so we could discuss Chuck's health. And that's exactly what I'm going to do. So, his CT scan was fine. He hit his head pretty hard, this kind of trauma always bleeds a lot, but we couldn't find any brain damage. We were concerned because he took a little bit more time to regain conscious and when he did we weren't able to do a proper exam.
She shot a dirty look to mister Bass and continued.
This is his x – rays. She showed them a few exams.
His lungs are a little compromised, specially his left one. Since he arrived he is on stronger antibiotics and he should be fine, but is with his blood work that I'm worried about. We run all the usual ones, and just to make sure he is clean. I know Chuck has a history of drugs abuse, but his bloods labs are pristine. He had a few drinks a couple of days ago and that is it. What worries me however is that his white cells are really low.
What that means? Bart questioned her.
That something in his body isn't working properly. The leukocytes (white cells) are responsible for fight infections. That's why a simple cold became such a difficult job for his body to fight. It means that we need to run a few more tests to rule out some things.
Such as? Bart asked.
I'm afraid that it could be a type of cancer, but he doesn't have any other symptoms so we hope that this is a false positive. She told them.
You think that Chuck has cancer? Erick asked.
Everyone was silent again.
It is a possibility, but we need to be sure. I'm going to need your permission to do a bone marrow biopsy. Doctor Dean looked toward Mister Bass.
Really? For the first time he looked afraid. He knew what that means - Too well to say the truth.
Yes. I want to schedule it for tomorrow morning if that's okay and if he is awake enough. I don't want to postpone much longer, but we can't do this procedure with the patient unconscious.
Okay we'll be here first ting tomorrow morning then. Bart told her.
I'll meet you then. Doctor Dean agreed.
Lily I want you to go home and take the kids. I'll meet there in a couple of hours.
Okay. Lily nodded.
Mister Bass? Blair asked.
Yes, miss Waldorf.
It's that okay if I come tomorrow? She asked.
Yeah, of course. I want to thank you. Lily mentioned that you were the one who found him.
Oh, you are welcome.
See you tomorrow then. If you all excuse me. He left the room.
Chuck's hospital room.
His heart monitor was beeping steadily. If it wasn't his son he would have found the sound shooting. He had an oxygen mask on his mouth and his noise. He looked really sick and pale, so thin and fragile on the hospital bed. A little boy trapped on his teenage self.
When did you grow up? I'm so sorry I wasn't there. He sighed
I'm going to fix this. I promise you. Bart left the room and went home.
Hope you guys liked this!
This chapter is the Part 1 I'll update Part 2 tomorrow. I worked really hard on both of then.
Hope they are okay. Like I said…I don't have much medical knowledge, but I tried.
I don't like Bart's character very much; I really believe that Chuck's behavior is just a way to seek his father's approval… He is always doing something wrong because neither of them talked about what to expect in a Father X Son relationship, but in my story Bart will try to be a better father.
Till next Time.
X.O.X.O.