Chapter 3

I had just finished reading the book with her, getting her to read it in spots where the words weren't too difficult, when a nurse came in to give Angel a new dose of medication.

She had several needles to inject the medications into Angel and two things of liquid medication.

"This the sleepy stuff?" Angel asked the nurse.

"Only sleepy enough for a nap while Julianne take care of some things. Is that ok, Angelica?" The nurse, Caroline, was another one of Angel's favorites. She had a lot of grandmother like qualities and seemed to have that natural ability to make anyone feel comfortable.

"Yeah, that'll work." With that, Angel hopped off of my lap and headed towards her room, which was 2 doors down from the game room.

I went in and held her hand while she received the shots.

"Do you want me to stay until you fall asleep?"

"Yes, please, Jew'lz."

I turned the TV on and hopped up on the bed next to her. She picked the Disney Channel to watch, big surprise, right there and watched The Suite Life until she fell asleep. I gently got off of the bed, kissed her forehead and headed to the 4th floor.

Two hours later, I headed back to Angel's room. Peeking my head inside the door, I noticed that there was a lady sitting in the chair next to Angel's bed dressed in a business suit. I started to turn away so as not to interrupt when I heard Angel call my name.

"Hey sweetheart, how was your nap?"

"It was good. This lady's name is Miz Carson. She came to visit me!"

I grinned at her excitement. "That's great!"

I extended my hand and introduced myself to Mrs. Carson.

"It's nice to meet you Julianne. Angelica has told me a lot about you." Though dressed very professionally, Mrs. Carson seemed young and I could tell she was happy. Whatever her job was and whatever reason she had for being here, she was enjoying it.

"I hope it was all good. She's really great, one of my best friends to be quite honest." I was ready for her to explain who she was, beyond "Mrs. Carson", and protect my li'l angel if need be. I was overprotective, maybe. But I was all she had.

"I am sure you are both wondering why I am here. I am with the Make-A-Wish foundation. And I wanted to let you know that we have made arrangements with your doctors as well as Zac Efron for you to hang out with him the whole weekend. However, since Zac has no medical experience and doesn't know how to take care of you should anything happen, the hospital will be sending Julianne with you. Will that be ok with you?"

"YES!" Angel jumped up and started bouncing around on the bed. I laughed at her exuberance and then silenced immediately as realization hit.

"No! I mean. I can't… I just. That won't…" I stuttered and my words ground to a halt. Angel stopped her celebration and I looked down at my shoes. Ihad finally gotten the courage to speak again when I was interrupted by Mrs. Carson.

"Julianne, I have already talked with the Board of Trustees and all of the necessary doctors. She will be spending time here in the hospital during that weekend, including nights. It would mean a lot to us and to Angelica if you would help us. You know her and her routine and she would be more comfortable with you than with anyone else."

I sighed and started rubbing my index finger over my thumb nail, a nervous habit I have. "Ok, I'll do it for Angel." Angel started her celebration all over again. My heart swelled with love for this dear angel, my Angel.

I hardly noticed Mrs. Carson gathering her purse and leather briefcase as she prepared to leave. As she walked out of the room she stated, "He'll be here this Friday at 10am."

"YAY!" Angel started dancing and fell into giggles on the bed.