Chapter 17
The next few weeks went along okay for Sara. She still did not feel her vibrant self but she was coping. What made her feel better was cuddles from Luca and Grissom.
Sara was sitting on the couch folding laundry when Grissom appeared with Luca in his arms
"Morning baby" said Sara with Grissom passing him to Sara and handing her the bottle
"You are a little thirsty boy this morning"
"He was very excited about seeing his mother" smiled Grissom kissing her on the forehead.
"How are you feeling today"
"Much better"
"Dr King rang and she wants a follow up appointment with you in 6 weeks so that will be 2 weeks after your next appointment" Said Grissom
"Great" sighed Sara
"Come on don't be like that you will be fine"
It was something that Sara was trying not to think about.
"Gil, can you believe how big Luca is getting"
"I know. Hey the team are coming over for Pizza on Friday night and before you say anything they miss Luca"
"So they don't want to see me" joked Sara
Sara had not really up for visitors lately as she had become rather pale still and had lost a bit of weight so was rather embarrassed about her appearance.
The next 2 weeks flew by and the night before the next round Sara was yet again sleeping with Luca in his arms. This time when Grissom woke her up he suggested that they let him sleep with them tonight. Sara hardly slept at all as she just kept staring at him.
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This time Catherine brought some cases to talk to Sara about as she figured that it would help take her mind off what was happening or what would happen. Sara enjoyed the distraction except for the last hour when she seemed to fade in and our of sleep. Catherine just let her sleep and looked at her notes. The nurse entered and checked Sara's drip.
"She only has about another 10 minutes or so to go" said the nurse.
"Don't worry many patients tend to get sleepy towards the end. How was her sickness last time?"
"Not so good"
"If she does become really ill, don't hesitate to call. This is the after hours number and we can answer any of your concerns"
"Thanks" said Catherine
As the nurse started to take the drip out Sara started to wake up.
"How long have I been asleep"
"About an hour"
"Sorry Catherine I must have been really stimulating company then"
"Not to worry. Are you ready to go"
Catherine helped Sara walked to the lift as she was still a bit tired and dizzy from her nap.
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As they arrived home Grissom was sitting there feeding Luca. He stood up to kiss her but she stopped him as she did not like being around Luca after her first day of treatment. Sara went straight into the bedroom to get changed . Catherine was not far behind her.
"Catherine I am going to have a sleep"
"Ok I will come back and check on you in about 20 minutes. I will grab you a glass of water and a bucket just in case" said Catherine as she tucked Sara in
Catherine went back to Grissom
"So how did it really go"
"Ok. She was pretty tired and fell into a deep sleep during, she has gone to sleep now"
"Cath, I am worried about her the fatigue, the weight loss and trying to be a mother I think it is too much for her"
Gil, just let her be she is struggling but just support her and she will be fine" Catherine said
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25 minutes later and Catherine entered to see how Sara was doing.
She noticed that Sara was till sleeping but then noticed that she was dripping with sweat all over her face so she grabbed a cloth while doing it Sara woke.
"Sorry I did not mean to wake you but you are sweating, are you ok"
"Cath, quick grab me the bucket" Sara then heavied her entire breakfast
"Sara can you walk to the bathroom"
"I think so"
Once in there Sara was sick another 4 times and when there was nothing to throw up anymore she was just sick on her own bile.
"Oh god Catherine, this is the pits"
"Back to bed we go"
"Sara I want you to drink some water"
"Not yet" groaned Sara
After sitting with Sara for the last 10 minutes she starting come in and out of it.
"Gil" she moaned while tears fell down her face.
"Hold on I will get him"
Gil Sara is asking for you, although she may not realise she is, she is really out of it. Where is Luca"?
"He is sound asleep"
Grissom entered the room and lay on the bed next to Sara so that she rested against him.
"Gil I really feel sick"
"I know, just close your eyes and try and sleep, I promise I will be here when you wake up"
"Luca,"
"Don't worry Catherine will watch him.
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The next few days Sara slowly started feeling better. Although the last few days had been rough. Grissom had hired a sitter for the next round as he felt he really needed to be there for Sara. She was becoming very weak at the moment but that was due to the weight loss and the fatigue.
Grissom headed out to get some groceries while Sara napped on the couch and Luca played in his play pen. The phone startled both Sara and Luca and he started crying a little
"Its okay baby" whispered Sara.
He only needed to hear her voice and he was calm.
As Sara stood to get the phone everything started spinning and she collapsed on the floor. Luca just said there and looked at his mother and cried.
2 minutes later Grissom walked in
"Sara are you awake" yelled Grissom hearing Luca's screams
On entering he saw Sara collapsed on the ground
"Oh my god, Sara can you hear me"
Grissom grabbed the phone and called 911 while trying to see if Sara was ok and trying to calm his son"
"Luca baby mommy needs me, just a minute"
"Come on Sara, wake up"
Grissom was panicking he did not know long the ambulance would be and if his wife would be ok…
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