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“I’m right here if you need anything, okay? Don’t hesitate to wake me up.”
As he settles into the uncomfortable-looking chair, I feel a mixture of gratitude and fear. The road ahead is uncertain, and the battle against cancer has just become more daunting. But with Viper by my side lending me his strength, I just know that I can face this head-on.
***
I had a total of four treatments during the first week. If I thought the nausea after the first one was bad, nothing compares to how I feel now. I get tomorrow off, but the day after starts week two of four treatments a week.
I’m already over it.
Daddy’s pacing back and forth in Viper’s living room as he talks to Uncle Axe over the phone. I’m catching glimpses of what they’re talking about and it doesn’t look good.
“Bitsy is sick, Axe,” he growls. “Is this not something you can deal with on your own?”
Viper places a heating pad on my stomach and I smile up at him. He’s been so kind and just freaking amazing this past week. I feel so bad that he’s placed his life on pause to take care of me.
“Fuck,” Daddy shouts. “Damnit all to hell. I’ll be there soon.”
Glancing at me, his expression torn between duty and concern, Daddy kneels down in front of me.
“Bitsy, we need to head back,” he tells me. “Axe says it’s urgent.”
“She’s in no condition to travel,” Viper growls. “She’s not going anywhere.”
I sigh. Between these two, I’m never going to get to do anything ever again. But Viper’s right.
“I know,” Daddy says, shocking me. “But your mom and I have to get going. Shits gone down and Axe needs my help. I’m so fucking sorry, baby girl. I’ll get things sorted and get back here as soon as possible.”
I nod, my voice filled with understanding. “I get it, Daddy. I know how important your business is. We’ll figure things out from here, and I’ll stay in touch.”
Mom leans over and hugs me tightly, tears glistening in her eyes. “We’ll be back as soon as we can, sweetheart. You take care of yourself.”
I hug her back, trying to hold back my own tears. “I will, Mom. Don’t worry.”
“I promise to keep you updated on everything,” he tells my parents. “I will protect Bitsy with my life and I will make sure she is as comfortable here as possible.”
Daddy shakes Viper’s hand firmly, a silent understanding passing between them. “Thank you, Viper. I trust you. Besides, I don’t think my little girl will be moving out of these walls for years to come.”
“My treatments aren’t going to take years, Daddy,” I say.
Viper and my dad share a look and laugh.
I shrug my shoulders and pull the blanket closer up to my chest. I always seem to be cold these days.
As my parents prepare to leave, I feel a mix of emotions. Sadness tugs at my heart as I watch them go, knowing how much I’m going to miss them. But I also feel a sense of pride in my dad, who carries the weight of our family legacy on his shoulders. They save lives and I’m so proud of my whole family.
“I’m going to miss them,” I admit, my voice trembling.
Viper pulls me off the couch and onto his lap, wrapping me in his comforting embrace. “I know, Baby. But they’ll be back soon, and we’ll get through this together.”
I go to nod but have to jump off of his lap and rush to the bathroom. As I’m throwing up everything in my body, Viper is right behind me, holding my thinning hair back.
“What a way to start a relationship,” I joke, leaning my head against the toilet seat. Luckily, Viper has made sure this bathroom is only used for this exact purpose.
“Right now, may not be the best moment of our lives,” he tells me. “But, one day when we’re experiencing that moment, we’ll be able to look back to this time and smile. Because my woman is so fucking strong that she fought for her life. She fought for that moment. Baby, right now, you’re fighting for us.”
“Great, now I have to throw up and I’m crying,” I sniffle.
Viper chuckles as he settles beside me knowing this is going to take a while.
