The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: Complications
Main Character: Edward
Rating:M
Word Count:500
Unbetaed, so all mistakes are mine.
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"Ms. Swan?"
The doctor strode over to the crying brunette and offered his hand. "I'm Dr. Cullen."
The young woman looked up at him, a plea in her large, brown eyes. "Yes?"
"Well, it's good that you brought him in when you did. Licorice is very sick. If he ingested rat poison there are a number of complications that are possible. Right now, he's sedated and resting comfortably. The next 24 hours are critical."
Her lower lip trembled as she looked away, nodding in understanding.
"Hey." Dr. Cullen rested his hand on her forearm. "He has a good chance. Don't give up yet."
The young woman noticed how his eyes, such a vibrant green, crinkled at the corners when he smiled. It was a very kind smile.
"Thank you, Dr. Cullen. I appreciate everything you've done."
"You're more than welcome, Ms. Swan. Go home, and try not to worry. I'll call you if anything changes."
With a sad nod, the young woman gathered her coat and bag and made for the door. She stopped and turned back, mustering a small smile. "Call me Bella, please."
"Edward. Good night, Bella." His brow furrowed as he thought of the very sick black lab puppy she'd brought in. He hoped he wouldn't have to break her heart tomorrow.
The next afternoon, Dr. Cullen found a note on his desk saying that Ms. Swan had called. Smiling broadly, he sat back in his desk chair and dialed the number.
The conversation was short; Bella's scream of joy when he told her that Licorice appeared to be on his way to a full recovery was followed by her hanging up. He laughed, knowing he'd be seeing her soon.
Sure enough, twenty minutes later she burst through the clinic door. He happened to be standing at the front desk.
"Bella. I thought we'd be seeing you." He smiled that kind, crinkly smile that Bella found even more attractive today.
"Dr. Cullen...Edward. Can I see him?" Her eyes were round with excitement and happiness.
"Of course." Edward led her back to the cage where Licorice lay, looking rather sad. His tail thumped weakly when he saw Bella, who burst into tears at the sight of him.
"Edward, th-thank you for saving him. I don't know what I'd have done if...if..." She shook her head and dabbed at her eyes.
"Here, pet him—that will probably help speed up his recovery." He opened the cage, watching in satisfaction as Bella cooed and fussed over her beloved pet.
She turned, a sweet smile on her face. "Really, I don't know how to thank you!"
Edward grinned. "Well...once Licorice is back on his feet, I'd be honored if you'd go out to dinner with me."
Bella flushed. A date with the handsome vet wasn't what she'd expected. "That seems like little enough to ask. I would love to, Edward."
"And we'll get a doggie bag for Licorice." He winked.