I know I haven't updated this slice of heaven in like forever…but I've got a doozy of a story for you. It's inspired by a story I wrote a long time ago…and I'll leave it at that.
So get ready! Note-it doesn't take place in any of my current continuities.
Hiro Hamada and Go Go Tomago-whose real name was Leiko Tanaka- were two of the happiest people in San Fransokyo. Two years earlier, they were wed. And things couldn't be better…
…so, while Hiro was at work, he got a text. The message read, Hey babe. Got a special dinner planned for you.
He saw the message, and sent back, Oh? What's cookin', good lookin'?
The reply came back, You'll see…
Now he was intrigued. He couldn't wait to get home. And when he arrived…there was his favorite meal on the table-and Go Go was wearing a purple strapless top and little black dress. So they had dinner…and dessert…and now were relaxing in the living room. Hiro said, "OK, Go…what was so special about tonight?"
Go Go replied, "Not much…Oh! I forgot…I do have one last surprise…"
Hiro said, "Surprise? What kind?"
Go Go took Hiro's hand, and placed it over her abdomen. She softly said, "This kind of surprise…"
Hiro looked at where his hand was, and at Go Go's smile. He then said, "No…I mean, are you…are we…"
Go Go nodded, and said, "Yes! I'm pregnant…"
Hiro said, "This is awesome! I can't wait to be a dad! We gotta tell everybody!"
And so…Hiro and Go Go began the journey to parenthood…and when it seems that everything is wonderful…that happiness came crashing down…
…Go Go told Hiro she was going to stay home, since she wasn't feeling well. She was now four months into her pregnancy, and she was beginning to show a little bump. So she was cleaning the kitchen. She was holding a plate…and the plate fell to the floor with a loud crash…
…and Go Go soon followed, crying out as she landed. There was pain radiating from her abdomen…and the first thought was, Oh no…please, no…not my child…And as best as she could, she grabbed a phone, and called Rescue Services (911). Minutes later, she was placed on a gurney, put into an ambulance, and zipped towards San Fransokyo General Hospital.
Meanwhile Hiro was at work when his phone rang, He, without thought, picked it up. He spoke, "Hello?"
The voice on the other end said, "Mr. Hamada? This is Dr. Connors. We have just admitted your wife, Leiko."
Hiro said, "Oh no…is it serious?"
Dr. Connors replied, "Very."
Hiro then walked out his office, got into his car, and sped towards the hospital. On the way, he contacted Aunt Cass, and told her to meet him there-saying it was an emergency.
Hiro arrived at the hospital, and went to the admittance area. Shortly thereafter, Aunt Cass arrived. She had also gotten Hiro's friends-Wasabi, Honey, and Fred. Cass came up to him, and said, "Hiro-what's happening?"
Hiro said, "I'm not sure-I was told there was an emergency with Go." Then, it hit Hiro-Oh no…what if…it's our child? Or Go Go herself? Hiro sat down, trying to keep himself composed. He heard someone calling him-and looked up to see Go Go's doctor.
Hiro said, "Doctor…what's happened?"
The doctor said, "Mr. Hamada…I have bad news."
Hiro gulped, and said, "Please…continue."
The doctor said, "Leiko is fine. She needs some rest. However…we were not able to prevent her from miscarrying. I'm sorry, Mr. Hamada."
Hiro said, "Miscarry? You mean…our child is…dead?"
The doctor said, "Mr. Hamada…your wife is going to need your support. Many women…go through a period of 'self-blaming'…she may even believe you are going to hate her because of what happened. She needs you to be there for her."
Hiro nodded, and said, "When can I see her?"
The doctor replied, "She should be coming out of the anesthetic shortly. I'll inform her she has guests."
The doctor left, and Hiro slumped in his chair. He could faintly hear his friends offer him condolences and support…and he knew the words were well meaning…but it just felt so hollow…
While this was happening, Go Go was waking up…the last thing she had remembered was collapsing on the kitchen floor. She remembered calling Emergency Services…and a ride in an ambulance. So much blood…my…my baby…MY BABY!
She sat up, and brought her hand to her head. Her doctor came in, and said, "Hello, Ms. Hamada."
Go Go said, "Doctor…what…what happened?"
The doctor said, "Ms. Hamada…there is no easy way to say this…you...you suffered a miscarriage. Your child is…gone. I am sorry."
Go Go heard the word 'miscarriage'- and collapsed on the bed under an avalanche of misery and sorrow. She wept, softly saying, "No…my baby…my baby…" The doctor said, "Ms. Hamada…you have some guests. Tell me when you are ready to see them."
Go Go wiped her eyes, and replied, "OK, I'll see them."
The door opened, and Hiro, Cass and the others piled into the room. Go Go sadly smiled, and said, "Hi, guys…"
Cass was the first to say something-"Go Go…how are you feeling?"
Go Go sighed, and said, "The physical pain I can deal with. The emotional pain…may take a little longer to cope with."
Honey said, "Well…can I help with a hug?"
Go Go said, "You know you don't have to ask, BFF." The tall blonde embraced her friend, and Go Go-despite everything that happened-felt her spirits lifting. Fred said, "You know we're here for you, Go."
Go Go replied, "Thanks, guys." She had noticed Hiro was silent. Cass then said, "Hey-let's give them some time together."
The others left-and it was Hiro and Go Go. Hiro came to the bed, and embraced Go Go. He said, "It's OK…"
Go Go-now just in the company of Hiro- had begun to cry again. Hiro softly rubbed her back as she purged herself of her grief. Hiro said, "I know it's going to be hard…but we have to try to move forward."
Go Go replied, "I don't know if I can…I lost our child…"
Hiro replied, "No, Go…you didn't. This was something we couldn't have prevented…"
Go Go sniffled, and said, "So…you don't blame me…of hold me at fault?"
Hiro said, "I can't blame you…"
Go Go then held herself at arm's length with Hiro, and looked into Hiro's face. She said, "Hiro…you don't…don't hate me? Even after this?"
Hiro said, "Go Go-how could I hate you? The woman whom I pledged my life and my love towards? I would never hate you, Go."
Go Go smiled, and said, "Thank you…I needed to hear that…I love you, Hiro." Hiro looked into Go Go's face, and said, "And we'll try again. But only when you are ready."
Go Go then returned to Hiro's embrace, and realized that although her heart hurt…she would carry on…and Hiro would be right by her side…
…and they worked through the grief…and Go Go found the strength to try again for another child…
So, one day, Hiro came home from work-to see Go Go waiting for him at the door. She came up, and gave him a kiss. Hiro said, "You seem happy."
Go Go replied, "Well, you have no idea…" As she led him inside, she held a pregnancy test behind her back…that had a positive result.
And so…this story comes to an end. I'm not sure who gave me this idea…I think it might have been cybercorpsesnake- so the credit goes to him. Anyways, you guys know the drill-read, comment, and fave!
