Fears: Chapter Fourteen
Danny's POV:
"What?!" I shouted in complete panic and outrage. I shifted Danielle off my lap and situated her on the sofa with the trashcan, then stood up and walked down the hall to my room, shutting the door behind me.
"What the hell are you talking about?" I shouted.
"Her ghost form and human form are precariously balanced and only one can continue to thrive. They're fighting for dominance."
"How do I fix it?" I snapped, pacing my room.
"There's nothing you can do except wait it out."
"Wait what out?!"
"You just have to bear with her until one side dominates the other."
"I can't stop this?!"
"No. I'm sorry, Danny, but there is nothing you can do. Either way, she'll be fine. It just won't be pleasant."
"You expect me to just sit there and watch as my daughter struggles between life and death?!"
"I understand why you're upset, you have every reason to be, but there is honestly nothing either of us can do. The only thing you can do is keep her as comfortable as possible."
I sighed and sat down on the bed, letting my head drop into my hands. "Frostbite, I've got to go take care of her."
"Of course. Call me if you need anything at all."
"Thank you." I hung up and went into the living room where Danielle was lying on the sofa. The trashcan was sitting on the floor next to the sofa.
"Honey, how are you?" I asked, sitting down beside her.
"I'm okay," she manged to reply, her eyes back to their usual icy blue. "What's happening?"
"It's a long story," I told her. "I'll explain it some other time, but you'll be fine, okay?"
She nodded and closed her eyes. I pushed her hair back from her face and kissed her forehead. "Everything will be okay," I whispered. "I promise."
I called my parents to let them know what was happening after Danielle fell asleep and she slept on and off for most of the day. After school Sam called me. She was with Tucker and put me on speaker as I explained what had happened. Sam freaked out as badly as had, and I could hear Tucker freaking out as well.
"And there's nothing you can do?"
"Frostbite said all I can do is wait it out and try to keep her comfortable."
"Do you need anything? Tucker and I could come over-"
"Not right now. She's asleep and there's nothing you guys could do anyway. Could you get my homework for the rest of the week, though? I have no idea how long this will take." I cast a glance at Danielle, who was still asleep on the sofa.
"Of course, Danny," Sam said. "Tell her we love her."
"I will."
"I love you. If you need me, call me."
"I love you, too, and I will."
I was awake most of the night, too worried about Danielle to go to sleep. At some point in the night she woke up and vomited again. I held her until she was finished, "I'm sorry, sweetheart," I said.
I held and rocked her for the rest of the night, trying to keep her comfortable.