Souls that cross

Chapter 10

4 and a half years ago
Andy: Ryan, where did you go
She thought in his head, Ryan should have been home 2 hours ago, the dinner he had cooked was cold now.
Andy: you little one why don't you stop crying today?
Nathan had been crying all day she had also called the doctor and told her that he was probably setting his teeth and so that was why he was crying.  She heard the doorbell ring and heaved a sigh of relief thinking it was Ryan, but when he opened the door he found two police officers.
Agent: Mrs. Tanner?
Andy: It's ... it's me
Agent: I'm sorry, they shot her husband and he didn't do it
Andy started crying he couldn't believe their words
Agent: he is at the grey sloan if you want to say hello.  We are still sorry for your loss
Andy: Can I say hello?
Agent: Of course!  Come, we will accompany you
They accompanied Andy to the gray sloan and Dr. Gray let her into Ryan's room.
Mer: I'm sorry for your loss
Andy: Thanks doctor
Mer: Do you want me to hold your baby while you greet your husband?
Andy: Would he really do it?
Mer: sure
Andy: Thanks a lot.  I warn him these days he is a bit complaining because he is putting his teeth together
Mer: don't worry, I have 3 children, I know how to deal with children
Andy gave her a weak smile before Meredith left the room, she walked over to Ryan's bed and stayed there until Meredith came to call her.
Mer: I'm still sorry and most of all I'm sorry to interrupt but you really have to go now
Andy: ok ...
Mer: Can I ask you a question?
Andy: Sure
Mer: Was he a smoker?
Andy: No, he never smoked and rarely drank
Mer: would you feel like donating her organs?
Andy: Are you sure I can agree?  I am neither his wife nor a family member
Mer: you are his emergency contact, his girlfriend.  Of course you can
Andy: ok, do i have to sign some forms or how does it work?
Mer: come with me
Meredith helped Andy to get up, when she got up she had a little dizziness, luckily there was Meredith who helped her immediately.
Mer: hey what's the matter with you?
Andy: I ​​felt dizzy, maybe it's because I haven't eaten anything all day
Mer: this is not good.  Let's go eat something
Meredith took Andy to the plant room and she left her there for a few minutes while she went to get some food, she went back to the room with a sandwich and a piece of focaccia.
Mer: This is the best I could find
Andy: Thanks.  Sorry I didn't introduce myself, I'm Andrea Herrera, but you can call me Andy
Mer: Meredith Grey, call me Mer, nice to meet you
Andy: You said you have 3 kids.  You're married?
Mer: My husband died
Andy: I'm sorry
Mer: How much has your son got?
Andy: 7 months
Mer: you know, I also donated my husband's organs when he died, you did a good thing
Andy: Thanks, I think he would have agreed he liked helping people, he was a cop
Mer: what work do you do instead?
Andy: I'm a firefighter
Mer: wow, I would never be able to get into burning buildings;  even though I once put my hand into a body containing a bomb
Andy: It was nice to meet you
Mer: same thing for me, see you next time

Today
Maya: Herrera slow down!  Andy !!!
Andy: Sorry, I'm worried
Maya: he is home alone or is Nathan there too?
Andy: Nathan is also with him.  I'm afraid for both of us
When they arrived Maya came in first, Nathan immediately ran to Andy and she picked him up
Andy: my love, are you okay?
Nathan: I do, Grandpa don't think ...
Maya: Where is he?
Nathan: in the kitchen, I was having a snack and I saw it fall so I called for help as you explained to me
Andy: You did great
Nathan: Is grandpa okay?
Andy looked at Ben for updates, Ben nodded to her
Andy: Yes, he's fine.  How about you go get your backpack while I talk to Aunt Maya?
Nathan: ok
Nathan went to get the backpack while Andy went to Maya
Andy: So how are he?
Ben: he has not woken up yet but he will be fine, there is a heartbeat and this is good
Andy made a face of terror and was on the verge of tears
Maya: hey everything will be fine, okay?  There is no need to despair so much, you and Nathan go on foot to the station and we will go to the hospital with the ambulance, leave Nathan with someone on the team and then come to the hospital
Maya and Ben took Pruitt to the hospital while Andy took Nathan by the hand and together they went to the station, when they got to the station everyone had some questions about what had happened but Andy didn't want to answer.  Travis offered to take care of Nathan, as he was on desk duty, and Andy didn't know how to thank him.  After leaving Nathan at the station she went to the hospital, the doctors who looked after him were Dr. Gray and Dr. Bailey.
Bailey took her aside and told her everything that had happened, she also told her that he would soon wake up and she could go to her room.
Pruitt: where ... where am I?
Andy: You passed out dad.  Are you in hospital.  You have cancer and passed out in front of your grandson.  Did you know that?  Have you ever had any symptoms?
Pruitt: Andrea!  I didn't know it and I've been a bit sick lately but I didn't think it was something serious.  Is it that bad?  I will die?
Andy: They said it's not evil and you will get well
Pruitt: When can I go home?
Andy: I ​​don't know
Bailey: Sorry if I interrupt but Mr. Herrera how do you feel?
Pruitt: I want to go home
Bailey: He'll have to wait a few days for that
Andy: Dad I have to go, I'll be back tomorrow after the shift
Pruitt: Hi Andrea
Andy went back to the station and didn't talk to anyone, she just thanked Travis and then she and Nathan went home.  Andy didn't feel like cooking and honestly didn't even want to eat so she ordered pizza, Nathan ate all the pizza instead she just a small slice after eating they got ready for bed and Andy decided that Nathan could sleep with  she.
Andy: You know I'm so proud of you.  You were very good today
She said while cuddling Nathan that he was lying on top of her
Nathan: Mom?
Andy: Tell me
Nathan: Will Grandpa be okay?
Andy: yes, for a while you won't be able to go to his house because he has to rest but he'll be fine
Nathan: goodnight mom
Andy: Goodnight honey