Chapter 44

New Beginnings

Miley spent her week going to school then going to the recording studio. She didn't have time for visiting Maggie. Her dad, and to a small amount herself, pushed to get the album down as fast as possible. Miley stayed on pace and when Saturday came, the last song was done by noon. Production of the CD started Monday.

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Jackson spent his week different. After school was over, Cooper would take Jackson to Dr. Franklin's rehab center. There the staff would work on the ankle and then do strengthening exercises. By the end of the week Jackson was able to walk without crutches. By Monday, Jackson was able to start practicing with a heavily wrapped ankle.

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Maggie's recover was slower then anyone would have liked, but by Thursday Maggie was moved to a new room. A room that wasn't divided by a glass wall. Jim had gone back home and back to work once it was clear that the transplant had taken. But the best news that he took home with him was the fact the transplant work. There was no sign of leukemia in Maggie's blood.

After school on Monday, our trio made a bee line for Maggie's room. Miley had something to give to Maggie.

"Hi Maggie" Miley said as she and the others came into her room.

"Miley!! Does this mean your work is all done?" Maggie asked.

"Sure is Maggie."

"Where's your mom?" Lilly asked.

"She went to get something to eat."

"When do you get to leave?" Oliver asked.

"Dr. Ryan should be in later today to tell us." Maggie told them with excitement in her voice.

"Great!" Oliver responded.

Dr. Ryan walked into Maggie's room and stopped by the door as she heard talking.

"Oh, before I forget Maggie, here's my new CD." Miley took the CD that she pulled out of her backpack and handed it to Maggie.

Maggie took the CD and looked at it.

"Miley, you forgot to sign the CD."

Dr. Ryan was just a little puzzled by what she was hearing and wasn't sure if she should be hearing any of this, but for some reason, she was fix to the spot with curiosity. 'My new CD' and 'you forgot to sign the CD' what were they talking about.

"There Maggie. What do you think of that one?"

Maggie read out loud so Lilly and Oliver could know what Miley wrote:

To my sister Maggie,

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Love your sister

Hannah Montana.

"Thanks Miley. I love it." Maggie beamed.

So that explains why Hannah only came once! Dr. Ryan quickly put the puzzle together. And come to think about it, she had a pet project that she was working on at the hospital that Hannah Montana just might be able to save from dieing.

"Hi everyone."

"Hi Dr. Ryan." The kids all said together.

"I have to apologies to the four of you."

"Why? What's wrong?" Oliver asked.

"I came into the room and caught the last part of what you kids were saying."

All four of them looked at each other panicked and turn back to Dr. Ryan.

"What did you hear?" A worried looking Miley asked.

"Don't worry. I think it's cover by the doctor/patient relationship Miley. But I'm working on a pet project here at the hospital that I think you just might be able to save for me."

What is it?" Oliver asked.

"This place needs a recreation center for the kids really bad and I'm afraid it's on the verge of failing. Can you help me?"

Miley looked at Oliver and Lilly. They looked at each other and back at Miley. They both smiled and nodded.

"Dr. Ryan we be more than happy to help." Miley answered. Then she took a piece of paper from her backpack and write down her official Hannah business number down and gave it to Dr. Ryan.

"This is my business number. Call my dad so we can get started."

"Thanks Miley."

"By the way, when does Maggie get to leave?" Lilly asked.

"Tomorrow soon enough?"

"That sounds great!" Sara said as she came back into the room.

"But I still want you to stay in the area for a week before you head home."

"Well, we'll be staying at Miley's house. You have the number in her file right?"

Dr. Ryan check her chart and nodded her head.

"We have to be going." Oliver said checking his watch.

"I'll let daddy know about you guys coming home tomorrow Mrs. Baker."

"Thanks Miley."

"Bye Maggie." They chimed.

Dr. Ryan watched them leave and turn back to Maggie and her mom.

"That is a special group of friends you have there Maggie."

"Thanks." Maggie smiled.

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"That was another good practice guys. Hit the showers." Coach Conn told Jackson and Cooper.

"A word Jackson." Coach Conn asked as Jackson walked by.

"Yeah coach. What do you want?"

"I was wondering how the ankle was doing?"

"Well, it hurts a little when I take off the wraps still, but it's nothing a couple of aspirins don't take care of. Plus it's still stiff in the morning."

"Are you still seeing Dr. Franklin?"

"Three times a week. Matter of fact, that is my next stop."

"Tell him I said thanks for all the work he's doing on you."

"You got it coach,"

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Our trio arrived at Miley's house. Robbie was just getting off the phone.

"So, you three volunteered to help out Dr. Ryan on her project did you?" Robbie said as he turned to Miley and the others.

"Yeah daddy why?"

"Just went you to know that I'm proud of you." Robbie smiled at them.

"Thanks daddy."

"Thanks Mr. Stewart." Lilly and Oliver chorused.

"Now, I've arranged a meeting with Dr. Ryan tomorrow. So I expect the three of you to be here tomorrow after school."

"But daddy, Maggie's coming home from the hospital tomorrow." Miley complained about the meeting.

"You should have talked to me first before volunteering." Robbie looked at all three of them. "Besides, Dr. Ryan will bring Maggie and Sara here when she comes to the meeting. Now go do your homework."