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“Can you please step on it!” I yelled.
“Lady, this is New York traffic. What do you want me to do?”
“I’m sorry. I just need to get to my sister.”
Finally, we made it to the hospital, and the cab driver dropped me off in front of the ER. I handed him some money, and when I walked through the doors, I sent Noah a text message. After pacing around the lobby for what seemed like forever, the elevator doors opened, and Noah stepped out.
“How is she?”
“She’s resting, and they have her on some strong antibiotics. The doctor said she has a bacterial infection, and he’s calling her oncologist.”
“She was fine yesterday,” I spoke.
“I know. Shortly after we got home from your place, she said she was really tired and not feeling well.”
Hooking my arm around him, we took the elevator up to the third floor, where her room was. When I walked in, she slowly opened her eyes, and a small smile crossed her lips.
“How are you feeling?” I asked as I walked over and took hold of her hand.
“Like shit. But I’m glad you’re here.”
“There’s nowhere else I’d be.” I gently squeezed her hand.
After talking with her for a few minutes, she closed her eyes.
“You get some rest. I’m going to grab a coffee. Noah, why don’t you go home and get some sleep. You look tired and I’m here. She’s probably going to be out for a while.”
“I don’t want to leave her, Jill.”
“Then sleep in the chair for a bit. Okay?”
“Yeah. Maybe I will. Thanks.”
Walking down the hallway, I found a waiting room with a coffee machine. After inserting some money, I pushed the button and waited patiently for the cup to drop.
“Really?” I said out loud as no cup appeared.
I wasn’t in the mood for this shit, so I banged the machine.
“Consider yourself lucky. That machine has the worst coffee,” a nurse spoke as she walked up next to me. “You can grab some in the cafeteria. In fact, I’m heading down there now, and I can show you the way.”
“Thank you. I’m sorry for banging on the machine.”
“Please, honey. Don’t apologize. Those machines deserve to be beaten on every once in a while. I’m Andrea. I saw you and Noah walking into Kristen’s room. Are you a friend?”
“I’m Jillian, and I’m her sister.”
“Nice to meet you, Jillian. Your sister is a wonderful girl.”
“You know her?” I asked as we stepped into the cafeteria.
“I’m usually her nurse when she comes in for her chemo treatments. Today was supposed to be my day off, but they had several call-ins and asked if I could help. I never turn down overtime.” She smiled. “I’ve never seen you here with your sister. Are you from out of town?” she asked as she grabbed a bagel.
I was starving, and they looked good, so I grabbed one too.
“I lived in Seattle and just moved to New York last week.”
“Welcome to New York.” She smiled. “Would you like to join me?”
