I'll Be There, Siempre ~ Lippa

Chapter 20 - The Aftermath

"Tobi? Buddy?"

I look at our dog, whimpering on the ground. He didn't look well at all. I rub Tobi's head softly and frown.

''What did you feed him, Lin?'' Pippa asks me, a bit frustrated.

''His normal dog food. Don't get angry at me.'' I say, turning back to Tobi.

''I'm not getting angry with you, I'm just stressing out.'' She sighs, kneeling down next to me and rubbing Tobi.

''Tobi will be okay.''

We glance at Tobi again. "Okay.. maybe not.." I say nervously.

"Lin, call a doctor. Like, now." Pip says firmly. I nod, and then ring the vet.

"Brooklyn's Animal Hospital, how can I help you?"

"My dog hasn't eaten in several hours, and we just found him lying on the ground, whimpering." I say, shaken up about the whole situation.

''We-''

''Holy crap, Lin, Tobi just puked!'' Pippa says, worried.

I turn and see Tobi in such a state, and feel guilty. ''Our dog just threw up.''

"I say you come on in so we can check up on it."

"Ok."

"Pet's name and your name?"

"Tobillo, and Lin."

"Okay our next available time is in about 15 minutes, does that work?"

"Perfect, thank you."

"Anytime, goodbye." The vet hung up.

"W-What did they say?" Pippa says, her eyes welling up in tears as she looks at me.

"They said to come for a check up. It's in about 15 minutes."

"O-Okay." Pip says, shaking.

"Don't cry baby, it's going to be okay." I say, giving her a kiss as she buries her head into my chest. She lets out a couple sobs.

I hold her for a bit, and then Paisley starts to cry.

"I got her, Lin.. You get Tobi." She says, a little more calmed down.

I nod, and carefully pick up Tobi, who looks even worse than before.

Pip

I'm shocked, and I don't know how to feel. Tobi means so much to us. So much. We can't lose him now. Lin will be heartbroken..

I pick up Paisley to comfort her while she cries. "Sh sh, it's okay.." I shush her. I give her a binky to quiet down.

''Okay, let's get in the car.'' Lin says, grabbing his jacket and keys. We both head out the door.

Lin locks the door, and we walk over to our car. I put Paisley in her carseat and Lin and I sit ourselves in the car as well. Lin starts the car, and we immediately start to drive.

I held Tobi in my lap, taking small glances at him as Lin drove.

''He's just going to need a checkup, that's all..'' I tell Lin.

''Yeah.. I mean this happens to lots of animals.''

''Well, let's not think about this until we get there, because I know our bad thoughts will be swarming.'' I say and he nods slowly.

''Lin.. What should Paisley's nickname be?'' I ask, trying to change the topic.

''Hmm..'' I look over at Lin and he has the most worried look on his face. I felt horrible. ''M-Maybe Paisey..?"