Due to what happened last evening... well... I decided to stay at home because of that. And also because of the bullies. I don't want to suffer there anymore. They'll probably question why I'm not there, but they probably will never care. Wow, nice rhyme, me. But today I won't go to school because of the family crisis...
Gumball: *sleeping on his bed*
Anais: Gumball! *nudges him* Wake up! It's breakfast time!
Gumball: I don't want to eat now...
Anais: Ughhh! You know eating will help you, you know!
Gumball: There's no point in eating, Anais, just let me sleep...
Anais: What- WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE IS NO POINT?!
Darwin: Anais, let him sleep. Yesterday was a bad day for him and he probably won't get over it since he couldn't sleep...
Anais: Wait... you're right...
Gumball: Yeah, right. *groans angrily and pulls the covers over him*
Darwin: Mister Dad's gone to check on Misses Mom, so...
Anais: *hears the doorbell ring* Oh! I think Penny's mom is here! *runs downstairs*
Darwin: Penny's mom will make us breakfast, okay?
Gumball: Mmmghh... Right.
Darwin: Hmm... I'll keep an eye on you and talk with you after breakfast, okay?
Gumball: That's fine...
Darwin: Alrighty! *runs downstairs*
I feel so stupid... but why...? Without Mom, it feels like I did something wrong to her...
Gumball: *groans a little and sobs while tears stream down his face curling up in his bed* It's not fair... She's already close to dying and... No, I don't want to lose her...!!! Ahuh... ahuh.... *hicc* Ngh...
Judith: Hey, kids! I heard your dad's at the hospital to check on your mom, right? Penny told me all about it!
Anais: Yeah, he could be staying for a while there until night.
Judith: Well, then! I should get some breakfast done for you guys! *walks to the kitchen*
Gumball: *hears her downstairs* Food isn't gonna help me... I just want to sleep... *sighs*
If I could see Mom... That would make me happy...
Richard: *walks down the hallway and finds her room* This must be the one! *slowly opens the door* Honey?
Nicole: *sleeping*
Richard: *comes in quietly and closes the door* She's asleep... *comes to her* Nicole?
Nicole: *grunts a little and keeps sleeping*
Richard: Oh... Maybe I shouldn't wake her up... *sits down on the chair* Hey, Nicole... I hope you're doing alright... Heh, I never knew this illness could knock you out! Hahaha! No, that's not even funny... If you're wondering how the kids are doing, well... They are doing okay, but Gumball has had a bad day at school before you got sent to the hospital. He, uh... he cried hard last night.
Nicole: *still sleeping*
Richard: He... well, I feel like he wanted to apologize to you, but he thought it was too late, so...
Nicole: *slowly opens her eyes but he doesn't notice*
Richard: *sighs and gets up* I hope you can get better, honey... I sadly don't have anything from the kids to wish you to get well, but at least I came. See you tomorrow...
Nicole: ...Richard?
Richard: *eyes widen and turns around seeing her awake* Oh! Nicole, I-
Nicole: I heard everything... *smiles* I know the kids are worried for me...
Richard: Nicole... *comes to her and kisses her on the forehead* Are you okay?
Nicole: A little sick... but I'm okay... How are the kids...?
Richard: Penny's mother is helping out. But Gumball... he-
Nicole: I know... I heard you... He's been going through a lot, hasn't he...?
Richard: Yeah, Darwin said he had a few bad days at school... That day you got here was the worst.
Nicole: Mmmm... *frowns*
Richard: He's sleeping now, but he's very sad you're not going to be around for a while...
*silence*
Nicole: Well... Just- Please make sure he's okay... Make sure Misses Fitzgerald is aware of how he's doing...
Richard: She is! I know it!
Nicole: And tell Gumball I'm sorry for the harsh ways I taught him to learn from his mistakes... I... I regret doing those stuff... Especially that day when I... I, uh...
Richard: Hey... *hugs her* It's alright, honey. I'll tell him when I get home, okay?
Nicole: Thank you, Richard... *smiles*
Where's Mom...? I just want to see her come in and do what she usually does for me... probably food...
Judith: LUNCH IS READY!!!
Gumball: Ughhhh... *pulls the covers over him*
Judith: Gumball? *goes upstairs*
Polly: Momma! *follows her* Wait for me!!
Judith: *opens the door* Gumball! It's lunch time!
Gumball: I need to sleep more...
Judith: You haven't eaten so much in a few days. This is important for your health.
Gumball: I don't need to eat!! *pulls the covers over himself and groans*
Judith: But you will like the food!
Gumball: *silent*
Judith: Hey... I know you miss your mom, but-
Polly: GET UP!!! GET UP!! *climbs onto his bed* GET UUUUPP!!!
Gumball: GET OFF ME!!! *pushes her off*
Polly: *whines*
Judith: Polly, sit down.
Polly: Hmph! *sits down on the floor*
Judith: Gumball... Your mother is being taken care of by the people at the hospital. She can't come as she will be at risk of passing out again...
Gumball: I KNOW THAT!!!
Judith: *silent*
Gumball: I'll take care of myself... Just... *voice breaks* Leave me alone... *sniffles trying not to cry* Ngh... *sniff*
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The Illness
Fanfiction[CURRENTLY UNDER REWRITE REVISION PROCESS] After his mother was diagnosed with a dangerous illness that could take away her life at any high chance, Gumball falls into a miserable state and tries to hide the truth from his family as they could possi...
