"Hi, I'm Dr. Walter, nice to meet you."

I shook the doctors hand and took a seat opposite him, next to Tobias. I told him he didn't have to come, but as he phrased it 'I wouldn't have it any other way.'

I've got to admit, since I told him. He's been nothing but supportive.

"How are you feeling since you found out?" Dr. Walter asked.

I hesitated, not sure what to tell him. "Uh… shocked." I felt a light brush of Tobias's fingers sliding through mine. I looked to him and gave the best smile I could handle.

"I understand this is hard, but fortunately, you're lucky and we know how we can fix this. We need you to sign some forms and we can start treatment immediately."

"How soon?" I asked, wanting this over with as soon as possible.

The doctor looked down, as if to check his notes. He rubbed the stubble on his jaw. "Say, tomorrow?"

I raised my eyebrows. "Really? That'll be great." I could see Tobias looking at me from the corner of my eye, but chose to ignore it. He thinks this it too soon.

After finalising everything with the doctor, we stepped out of the office and headed back to the car. As Tobias was driving, he turned to me.

"You're being quiet."

I kept my head turned, looking out the window. "What do you want me to say?"

"You basically just signed up for a week of pain."

I turned now to look at him. What was he getting at?

"What do you want me to do?" I scowled, "Suffer for the rest of my life?"

Tobias shook his head. "That's not what I'm saying."

I turned away again, looking back to the window.

"There are other ways they can help you, Tris. You didn't even listen to the other options never mind consider them."

I said nothing.

We stopped at the traffic lights.

"Look at me." He said.

I didn't.

"Tris."

Slowly, I looked at him. His eyes were instantly on mine.

"Talk to me." His voice was in a whisper.

"It's the quickest way for this to be over." I said quietly, "I just want to move on from this."

Tobias brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. "This is a big thing that's happening to you right now. Its not just going to go away." He started to drive again.

I looked down.

"I'm scared." I admitted.

I saw a flash of worry and sympathy flash in his eyes.

"I know you are. I am too. But you don't have to do this alone, Tris. I'm going to be here every step whether you want me here or not."

I smiled as much as I could and reached over for his free hand. I squeezed it. He lifted our entwined fingers and brushed his lips against my knuckles.

Thankfully, we were back at Tobias's by now. Once inside, I decided to ring Christina. I had to tell her.

"I'm coming over right now." Were her last words before she hung up.

"Do you want anything to eat?" Tobias asked from the kitchen.

I thought about it. "Uh, toast please."

He nodded and got the bread out.

There was a knock. I opened the door to reveal Christina. She instantly threw her arms around me and held me tight. I laughed lightly.

"I'm not dying, Chris."

She shook her head. "Yeah, but you never get sick. Anyway, how are you feeling?"

I walked inside and sat on the couch, Christina following.

"I feel alright. But the operation is tomorrow."

"Wow, its happening all so quick. You've only just found out yourself right?"

"Exactly." Tobias said, handing me my toast and sitting on the couch opposite.

I rolled my eyes. "Don't take his side."

"I'm not." She said, defensive. "But have you even had time to take it all in?"

I sighed. "I don't want to take it all in. I want it over with, okay?"

Christina shared a wide eyed look with Tobias.

"I know what you're both thinking, but stop. I'm fine, seriously."

Christina sighed. "Okay, but have you even told your parents?" She asked.

"Yeah, I told them a few hours after I found out."

"Caleb?" She asked, eyebrows raised.

I looked down. I'd hoped she wouldn't ask.

"Who's Caleb?" Tobias asked.

Christina looked at him, wide eyed. "Oh, so she hasn't even told you about him?"

Tobias narrowed his eyes. "Who?" he asked slowly.

"Her brother."

"Tris has a brother?"

"I'm still here, you know." I snapped.

Tobias looked at me. "You have a brother?"

I sighed. "Yes. But we don't talk."

Christina shook her head. "Caleb talks, but Tris ignores."

I groaned. "Can we not have this conversation? I haven't told him and I'm not going to."

"Tris." Christina gasped. "He deserves to know."

I shook my head. "No, he doesn't."

"Wait." Tobias said. "What's going on?"

"Tris is holding a stupid grudge on her brother Caleb." Christina explained to Tobias.

"Why?" He asked.

"He up and left our family four years ago without a word. A year ago he finally decided to try and contact me."

"He moved to the Erudite city." Christina turned to Tobias to explain. "Which you cant be angry about, Tris, because you moved too."

"Its different." I snapped. "My parents always knew I wasn't the same as them, and I always keep in contact with them. Caleb had us all fooled he was truly selfless."

Everyone was silent, until Christina quietly spoke. "But don't you think you should let that go and tell him what's going on?"

"No." I said. "He hasn't spoke to me in years. I don't want to see him." And I marched upstairs, going straight to bed.

I'm sorry its been so long but I really wasn't sure where to go with this story. I hope you are all still reading!:)