Times like these

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

The drive to the doctors was silent except for the muffled sound of the radio. "...Its going to be ok, Paul."

"I'm trying my hardest to believe that, John." Paul looked out the window and unbuckled when the car stopped.

John hopped out quickly and went around to Paul's side opening his door. "You ready?" He grabbed Paul's hand.

"As I'll ever be I guess." They walked up to the front of the hospital, stopping to sign a few autographs.
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"Appointment for Paul McCartney." John said to the lady at the front desk, who chuckled a little then looked up and gasped.

"U-uh y-yes right away, mr.Lennon." She stuttered and blushed.

"Oh you can call me John, luv. Do you want anythin' signed besides hospital papers?" John and Paul smiled at her.

"O-oh ok, John..hehe uh..can you um sign this notepad..please? And fill out these papers." She set the notepad and clip board on the ledge.

"Of course. Now what's your name, beautiful?" Paul perked up, he always loved making the fans feel good.

The woman blushed more and giggled. "Allison..thank you hehehe"

Paul signed and wrote out "thanks for signing me in, love Paul McCartney." And John wrote, "keep up the good work, love John Lennon" then drew a little smiley face.

"Here you are, Allison. Be right back with these." John handed her the note, and picked up the clipboard walking over to the little stiff chairs that are in a waiting room.
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Soon enough they'd handed the paperwork in and were called into the doctors office. "What seems to be the problem, Mr.McCartney?"

"I've been having headaches, and dizziness. And we're both concerned.." John squeezed Paul's hand reassuringly.

"How many headaches a day?"

"More than two.."

"Hmm. Alright, I'm going to draw some blood and then we'll take you over to get a MRI scan. Is that alright?"

Paul went a little pale but nodded. "Y-yeah.."

"It won't hurt, you'll just feel a little pinch. And we'll have that blood work for you two today, I know how busy you must be." The doctor gave them a small smile and pulled on his gloves, grabbing the needle.

Paul stuck out his arm and tucked his head into John's chest so he wouldn't have to watch. The pain was quick and was only a pinch like the doctor had said, then it was over.

"See? Now I'll run this over to the nurse and get you over to the MRI scanner." The doctor went out and send in the order for the immediate analysis of the blood.

"You're doin' just fine, Paulie." John kissed his head.

The doctor came back in and directed them to the MRI scanner. "Just change into these scrubs for me in that room, and you'll be all set." Paul did so then laid down on the machine, closing his eyes, the machine whirred and he was pulled into it.

When that was finished, John and Paul were told to wait in the doctors room, until the diagnosis was complete.
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Paul's heart was thumping out of his chest. 'I'm so scared...' He looked up at John.

"Shh.." John looked scared too.

The doctor came in with a packet of papers. "...well..mr.mccartney, I'm..I'm sorry to inform you but..you have a brain tumor. It's malignant."

Suddenly the world stopped, the beating slowed and the doctors voice became muffled. Paul tried to process the information he was just told, but could only manage a choked sound. John's tough exterior completely melted off, leaving the look of a scared, innocent child in its wake. John's throat and eyes betrayed him, allowing tears and gasps to escape.

"I'm so sorry..a..a follow up visit will be scheduled for next week so we can discuss more about this." The doctor handed the papers too John and explained the payment and what not.

They walked into the waiting room, Paul feeling numb and looking the part. They had both held back the tears so they could shed them in private. John handed Allison the paperwork and the payment. She scanned over the sheet and her eyes widened, looking at Paul with despair.

The car ride home was even more silent, with no radio, just the lull of the tires on the road.

They both walked inside and Paul turned to John and hugged him hard, sobbing into his shirt. "I-I'm..s-s-so..s-sc-ared!!!" John ushered them both to the couch, pulling his husband into his lap and keeping him close.

"M-me..t-too.." John's voice broke and he sobbed as well, they both cried in each other's arms until they were out of tears.

Holy shit I'm so sorry forgive me for writing this omg