Chapter 15

Working it out?

BPOV

I hated that Quil and I were fighting over this. I loved him and besides the kids he is my life. He just made me so mad telling me he would choose if I didn't. How did he think I would react? I knew Jr. could save Charlie I just hated that he had to go through it. In the end though if it works Charlie would be better.

I walked downstairs to find Quil sleeping on the couch. I knew I went too far when I told him he had no right because he didn't want us when I first found out I was pregnant. That was in the past and where we both promised it would stay. I broke my promise and hurt Quil. I hoped we could get passed it. I heard him starting to stir and walked into the living room to talk to him.

"Don't worry Bella I was just waking up to take a shower and I will be going to mom and dad's till it is time for Jr. to get tested."

"Quil…"

"What?"

"Don't leave please"

"Bella I can't take much more of this. I went about things all wrong and I am sorry, but you said some things last night that really hurt me. At least now I know you never really forgave me."

"I do forgive you Quil. I told you there was nothing to forgive we were both young"

"Isabella your words last night said different. I will give you your space like you asked..."

"Quil….I don't want the space. I want you "

"Bells I love you, but I think the space may do us some good. We have had so many ups and downs in our relationship. I have fucked up. We have said some hurtful things. I love you so much Bella. I just think we need time to figure this out. I will be there all the way to help the kids get through this. Once we get through it I am hoping we can work things out."

"Quil Please. I'm sorry I was angry and hurt. I know what I want. I want you. I want us"

"I love you, but I need some time"

"Ok Quil."

"That's it?"

"What do you mean that's it? You said you need time and I want us. So if what you need is time to find your way back to me then that is what I will give you. Charlie will be in the hospital for a while, but we will have to come up with something to tell Jr."

"Bella it is not that I don't want us. I just thought you would fight more."

"Why? It won't make a difference. Just promise me you will stay faithful to me"

"Wow Bella! Seriously? So now you don't trust me either?"

I just stood there. I didn't know what to say.. I trust him but I still can see him with Margo with his tongue down her throat.

"Well I guess that gives me my answer. I'll see you at the hospital."

"Quil"

"Bella I don't want to talk about it anymore and I don't want to deal with my parents so I am going to stay with Embry"

"Funny. Of all the people you decide to stay with, you stay with the biggest player on the rez"

"I'm leaving before we say more stupid shit that we can't take back. I do love you Bella."

"Then why are you leaving?"

"Because now that I know how you really feel I need to think if I can stay with you knowing you don't trust me"

"Maybe you are right. I'll see you at the hospital. They are starting the testing at 3"

"I know when they are starting it." And with that he walked out of the door. I really didn't know what happened. I called the only two people I could trust.

Jake was there first and I walked outside not knowing that Quil was still here.

"Hey Bells"

"Amazing. I am not even gone yet and already you have Jake over here."

"Man what the fuck are you implying? What do you mean you haven't even left yet?"

"Ask her. Apparently she needs you more than she needs me"

"Bells?"

"We're separating for a bit""What the fuck are you two thinking? Your daughter is sick, your son is going through a procedure to see if he can heal your daughter and you guys are separating?"

Shit what did I just start? Maybe I shouldn't have called them. Cause just as Jake was talking about separating Paul walked up

"Well asshole what did you do now?"

"Right Paul it is always me. Heavens forbid your sister does something wrong. I'm fucking leaving." He spun the tires out of the driveway and sped away. I didn't know what else to do and I just ran in the house crying.

Of course my brother and my best friend followed me.

"Spill it"

"It's nothing I can't handle Jake"

"And? What is going on with you and Quil?"

"I was stupid"

"How?"

"Quil and I fought about letting Jr. Help. He told me if I didn't make a decision he was making it himself"

"Okay"

"So I told him that he had no right. That he thought he could just take over cause he has been in her life for a few years? He said I kept him away from her and I told him that he didn't want us anyway."

"Bella. That was cold"

"I know. Now he said he needs some time."

"It will work out honey. Come on let's get ready to go to the hospital. We'll get Jr. from school"

"Ok"

QPOV

I wasn't sure why I told Bella I needed time. I knew she was what I wanted. I just needed time to get over what she said. I had no doubt we would be fine. I loved her too much to let her walk away.

I got the hospital just as Bella, Jake, Paul and Jr. were pulling up. I never should have said what I did about her calling Jake. I knew Jake or Bella would never do anything. I walked over as they started getting out of the car

"Daddy!'

"Hey buddy"

"Let's go save sissy"

He was so brave. He took my hand as we walked inside.

"Mommy come with us"

Bella looked at me and I smiled at her. She was beautiful, but I could tell how scared she was. I walked up beside her and put my arm around her and told her everything would be fine.

We walked to Charlie's room and my parents were there. Charlie looked so weak. I knew as soon as I saw her we were doing the right thing.

"Hi princess"

"Hi daddy" She sighed. I knew she was tired of this.

I kissed her cheek and told her we had to go take Jr. to be tested and I would be back to sit with her... She was with Bella on this. She didn't want her brother to go through any pain just to save her.

Jr. ran to the elevator. He couldn't wait to do this. He is so much braver than I am. Today they were just doing a cheek swab and draw some blood. The results were being rushed and we would know in two days what the outcome would be. He didn't even wince when they stuck him with the needle. Now the waiting game begins.

We all stayed with Charlie that night. I went to get pizza since it is her favorite and Bella stayed with the kids. When I was walking down the hallway I could her Charlie talking to Bella. What the hell is she thinking?

"Why didn't you fight harder?"

"What do you mean honey?"

"I don't want Jr. doing this. He is so little. You should have fought daddy harder. When did you become such a push over?"

"Charlene. I know you are sick but you still will not talk to me that way. We did what we needed to save you."

"You don't even know if it is gonna work. What if it doesn't and then he feels bad he couldn't help me?"

"It's gonna work Charlie"

"So what is wrong with daddy?"

"Huh?"

"Daddy looks sad. Did you say something stupid?"

"Charlene!"

"Come on mommy. We both know you don't think before you speak when you are upset?"

"Who are you? I didn't teach you to talk to me this way"

I have to admit. I know it was wrong to laugh at Charlie giving Bella the riot act, but she was kinda right. Damn that kid was perceptive.

I walked in the room and Bella excused herself. She was crying and I felt awful.

"Bella"

Nothing she just kept walking. About 20 minutes later she walked back in. She seemed more composed, but I could tell how much this was eating her inside. I didn't know what to do. I laid down to rest and the next thing I knew it was morning.

Around 10am the doctor came in with a huge grin on his face.

"Mr. and Mrs., Ateara….the lab finished early. We just got the results. Your son is a perfect match."

I was happy to hear but sad that Jr. had to go through what I did.

"We also won't have to do surgery. We have a machine that will draw his blood and we can cycle the marrow. Charlie will unfortunately have to have the port again, but we can start the radiation and chemo today."

I looked at Bella and she nodded while Charlie rolled over saying how Jr. was too young; A few minutes later everyone came in and we told them the news. Jr. was just waking up and he caught the tail end of what we were talking about. He was thrilled and a little scared, but he never showed it. In a few hours we were going to start chemo. I ran home to get Charlie's favorite blanket.

A week passed and Charlie was ready. They took her in to start the surgery for the port and started prepping Jr. for the blood drawing. I stayed with Jr. and Bella stayed with Charlie. Her recovery from the surgery was much better than last time. Two hours later the transplant began while Jr. slept. His little body was worn out. I was so proud of both my kids.