A/N:
Thanks for waiting for this chapter (its in Ron POV again) I've had a super case of writers block.
This chapter is dedicated to Dylan who had been putting up with me randomly showing up to her house to type and submit this story when I wrote it.
Ron found himself sitting in one of the massive armchairs again, Ginny and Harry sitting beside him. He just told them everything both Dr. Hutton and Dr. Young had told him. George and Bill arrived during the conversation and were standing in front of Ron.
"So what are you going to do?" Harry asked.
"Isn't it obvious?" Ron said looking up at them. "I'm going with Hugo. I don't want to leave Hermione but she'd murder me if I let him go by himself. He's only a baby after all."
George shook his head angrily. "None of this would be happening if we were in St. Mungos! They could have healed Hermione and Hugo within a few minutes. You and Hugo wouldn't have to be separated from Hermione. We don't even know if either of them are going to be okay!"
"We're not in St. Mungos, though." Ginny reminded her brother. "We can't do anything about it."
Ron didn't say anything; he just sat there staring at the door that led to the emergency room. Deep in thought. What will Hermione think if she wakes up and I'm not here…? That I abandoned her? Won't she wonder how the children are? What if there are after-surgery complications? Tears flooded his eyes, as he thought of Hermione alone in a white hospital room, lying on a hospital bed with no one to comfort and reassure her. Trying not to cry he choked out "Will two of you stay with her? I don't want her to be alone."
Ron felt Ginny's hands wrapped about his and squeeze. Turning his face away from the glass door he looked up into her soft eyes. "Of course Ron. Harry and I'll stay with Hermione. Right Harry?"
Harry nodded and smiled at Ron reassuringly. "It'll be no problem Ron."
"I'll go with you if that's okay." Bill said kneeling beside Ron.
Ron turned his eyes back to the door and nodded. He was glad Bill wanted to come; it would help his sanity if someone were with him. Especially, if at this new hospital, they got bad news about little Hugo. Ron didn't think he could handle any bad news alone. Bill could also check up on Hermione for him if Ron was busy. He continued to stare at the door and sighed, wishing with all his might that it would open to reveal Dr. Hutton saying that Hermione was out of surgery and he could go see her briefly before they left with Hugo. All Ron wanted to do was hold her in his arms, kiss her and tell her how much he loved her. It didn't matter to him if she was unconscious or not.
Suddenly the glass doors opened. Dr. Young stepped out.
"Mr. Weasley? We've done all we can do here. Have you made a decision?"
Ron nodded as he stood up. "My brother and I will be going."
Dr. Young nodded. "Excellent. We're just getting Hugo ready for the helicopter ride to the Children's Hospital."
Ron took a step toward Dr. Young. "Will we be able to ride with Hugo?" He had never heard of a helicopter before but it sounded dangerous, Ron didn't want Hugo riding one alone.
Dr. Young was silent for a moment. "I'll see what I can do, it'll just be a moment." With that Dr. Young turned and sped out of the lobby yet again.
Ron turned to Harry. "What in the name of Merlin's Beard is a helicopter?!"
"It's a kind of air transportation that has a propeller on the top, it can fly up and down and side to side. Muggles usually use them for emergencies."
"Oh." Harry's definition of a helicopter hadn't really told Ron what a helicopter was but it convinced Ron that he didn't want Hugo going up in one alone.
"Excuse me? Mr. Weasley?" Ron turned to see a young paramedic standing in the opposite doorway that led to the hospital entrance. He was a young man, probably in his mid 20s or 30s. Seemed to be just around Ron's age. "We'll only be able to take one of you with us to the Children's Hospital, the other one will have an hours drive."
"Ron can go with Hugo." Bill said right away. "I'll drive." Ron smiled knowing that Bill would simply Disapparate and meet them at the Children's Hospital and it would only take a few minutes for him to get there.
The paramedic nodded and gestured toward Ron. "We're ready for you then."
Ron nodded. He quickly turned to shake George and Harry's hands, thanking them for their support during the long hour. Ginny embraced her brother, trying to once again put a lot of unsaid support into her hug. As she did, she whispered into his ear.
"We'll stay with Hermione no matter what. I won't leave her side for even a moment. You have my word."
Deeply moved Ron gave Ginny one last squeeze. He let his little sister go, taking one last look at the glass door to the emergency room, turning the opposite direction he walked toward the paramedic and followed him out the doorway into the dark chilly night, his robes whipping behind him.
A/N:
There it is! Chapter 4 all done!
Next chapter will be in Ginny's POV
Peace, Love and Stuff
Jenny